Signature highlights
Six themed zones, BOLT sea coaster, WaterWorks waterpark, SportSquare, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat and the Loft 19 premium outdoor area.
Mardi Gras
Live Position ● 3 hours ago
Heading to: BSNASCurrently on: 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Amber Cove, Dominican Republic — last stop Nassau, The Bahamas
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl
→ Nassau, The Bahamas
→ Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
→ Grand Turk
→ Celebration Key, The Bahamas
→ Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl
18.0 knots
Under Way Using Engine
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
- 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.
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Jan 2, 2028
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: May 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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
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
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
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
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
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Nassau, The Bahamas, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay +1 more
Next: Oct 3, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Grand Turk, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Nassau, The Bahamas +1 more
Next: Aug 15, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Nassau, The Bahamas, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic +1 more
Next: Aug 29, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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
Ports of Call
Next: May 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Nassau, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic +1 more
Next: Sep 26, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Aug 22, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 19, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 17, 2026
1 upcoming departure