Signature highlights
Six themed zones, BOLT sea coaster, WaterWorks waterpark, SportSquare, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat and the Loft 19 premium outdoor area.
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is a 5,282-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2021. This page lists 14 upcoming departures across 14 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Mardi Gras at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 94%
A mega-ship at 180,800 gross tons — #27 of 520 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 1 hour ago
Heading to: Port CanaveralCurrently on: 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise (7 nights) — Currently at Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl
→ Nassau, The Bahamas
→ Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
→ Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay
→ Celebration Key, The Bahamas
→ Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl
Coming up
- Port Canaveral arrives 08:00 AM end of cruise
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is Carnival Cruise Line’s first Excel-class ship and the line’s largest vessel when introduced. Delivered in December 2020 and entering passenger service in 2021, she combines six themed onboard zones with extensive dining, entertainment and outdoor spaces. Highlights include BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea, a large WaterWorks waterpark, Family Feud Live, Emeril’s Bistro 1396 and a broad selection of balcony, family, Havana and Excel accommodations.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Meyer Turku Shipyard, Turku, Finland
- Registry / flag
- Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- C6FA2
- IMO number
- 9837444
- MMSI
- 311001049
- Draft
- 8.5 m
- Previous names
- Meyer Turku 1396 (construction name)
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining includes Emeril’s Bistro 1396, Rudi’s Seagrill, Cucina del Capitano, Guy’s Burger Joint, Big Chicken, Bonsai Sushi, Bonsai Teppanyaki, BlueIguana Cantina, Seafood Shack, Pizzeria del Capitano and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse & Brewhouse.
Entertainment
Family Feud Live, Piano Bar 88, The Punchliner Comedy Club, live jazz at The Brass Magnolia and additional stage and music programming across the ship.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 2,641 guest staterooms, including interior, ocean-view, balcony, Havana, Family Harbor, Cloud 9 Spa and Carnival Excel suite categories.
For families
Family Harbor accommodations, Family Feud Live, the largest Carnival WaterWorks installation in the fleet, BOLT, SportSquare, mini-golf, basketball and a ropes course.
Pools, spa & wellness
Cloud 9 Spa offers massages, facials, body treatments and thermal-suite facilities; Serenity provides an adults-only outdoor retreat.
Accessibility
Carnival lists accessible staterooms among the ship’s accommodations, with accessible public areas and related support subject to Carnival’s current accessibility policies.
Environmental features
Mardi Gras is powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), reducing local air pollutants compared with conventional marine fuels while operating with Carnival’s broader environmental systems.
History & sister ships
Other Excel ships
Where Mardi Gras sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $74 | 0 | $103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $400
· $100/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $410
· $103/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jan 2, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $410
· $82/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Nassau, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Next: Oct 18, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $410
· $82/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Nassau, The Bahamas, Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Next: May 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $410
· $82/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Nassau, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay
Next: May 31, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $910
· $182/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Nassau, The Bahamas, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay
Next: Dec 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $410
· $82/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Nassau, The Bahamas
Next: Oct 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $654
· $93/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Grand Turk, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay +1 more
Next: Oct 31, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $515
· $74/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Nassau, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic +1 more
Next: Oct 10, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $1,035
· $148/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Nassau, The Bahamas, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay +1 more
Next: Dec 19, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $744
· $106/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Nassau, The Bahamas, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay +1 more
Next: May 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $828
· $118/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $723
· $103/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 12, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $543
· $78/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 17, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
Mardi Gras FAQ
What flag does Mardi Gras sail under?
Mardi Gras is registered in Bahamas.
How many passengers does Mardi Gras hold?
Mardi Gras carries about 5,282 guests with roughly 2,000 crew.
How old is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras entered service in 2021.
How big is Mardi Gras?
At 180,800 gross tons and 344 m long, Mardi Gras is a mega-ship — larger than 94% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.