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.
✓ Families wanting dedicated children’s spaces
✓ Passengers seeking many complimentary food venues
✓ Travelers who enjoy large outdoor activity areas
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Mardi Gras at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 95%
A mega-ship at 180,800 gross tons — #27 of 566 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families wanting dedicated children’s spaces
- Passengers seeking many complimentary food venues
- Travelers who enjoy large outdoor activity areas
- Adults wanting a separate adults-only retreat
- Guests who prefer a broad mix of entertainment venues
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking a quiet small-ship atmosphere
- Passengers wanting mostly included specialty dining
- Guests avoiding large crowds and busy public areas
- Travelers who prefer ships without paid attractions
- Passengers wanting extensive solo-stateroom choices
Live Position ● 37 minutes ago
Heading to: DOAMB>BSDJYCurrently on: 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Celebration Key, The Bahamas — last stop Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl
→ Nassau, The Bahamas
→ Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay
→ Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
→ Celebration Key, The Bahamas
→ Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl
Coming up
- Celebration Key arrives 08:00 AM
- Port Canaveral arrives 08:00 AM end of cruise
17.0 knots
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
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.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 19
The Ultimate Playground Loft 19 BOLT Ultimate Sea CoasterDeck 18
The Ultimate Playground Serenity Serenity Bar Fresh Creations Carnival WaterWorks SportSquare Basketball Court Ropes Course Mini-Golf Course Jogging Track PoolDeck 17
Guy's Burger Joint RedFrog Tiki Bar The Warehouse Circle C Club O2 Jogging Track Lido Interior Cloud 9 Spa Balcony Cloud 9 Spa Forward-View Extended Balcony Cloud 9 Spa SuiteDeck 16
Lido Marketplace BlueIguana Cantina Seafood Shack Street Eats RedFrog Tiki Bar Big Chicken Tides Pool Tides Pool Bar Lido Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Ocean Suite Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft Suite Carnival Excel Presidential SuiteDeck 15
Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Ocean Suite Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft Suite Carnival Excel Presidential SuiteDeck 14
Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Ocean Suite Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft Suite Carnival Excel Presidential SuiteDeck 12
Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Ocean Suite Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft Suite Carnival Excel Presidential SuiteDeck 11
Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Ocean Suite Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft Suite Carnival Excel Presidential SuiteDeck 10
Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Ocean Suite Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft Suite Carnival Excel Presidential SuiteDeck 9
Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Ocean Suite Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft Suite Carnival Excel Presidential SuiteDeck 8
Chibang! Havana Bar Havana Pool Pixels Photo Gallery & Shop Bonsai Sushi Bonsai Teppanyaki Pizzeria del Capitano Cucina del Capitano Bar della Rosa Piazza Panini Rudi's Seagrill Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse The Watering Hole Heroes Tribute Lounge Patio Pool Dreams Studio The Fun Shops Grand Central Pool La Piazza Lanai Carnival Adventures Guest Services Summer Landing The Patio Havana Interior Havana Cabana Havana Extended Cabana Havana Cabana Suite Havana Cabana Corner SuiteDeck 7
Mardi Gras Theater Palm Restaurant Mardi Gras Casino Grand View Bar Limelight Lounge Alchemy Bar Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse The Fun Shops Art Gallery Grand CentralDeck 6
Mardi Gras Theater Fitness Center Punchliner Comedy Club Piano Bar 88 JavaBlue Cafe Cherry on Top The Brass Magnolia Emeril's Bistro 1396 Flamingo Restaurant Palm Restaurant Center Stage Bar Fortune Teller Bar The Fun Shops Grand Central Cloud 9 Spa Entrance Center Stage French Quarter Carnival Kitchen Conference RoomDeck 5
Cloud 9 Spa Chef's Table The Salon Spa Pool Steam Room Sauna Interior Premium Interior Cloud 9 Spa Interior Ocean View Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View Family Harbor Ocean View Cove Balcony Cloud 9 Spa Cove Balcony Family Harbor Ocean View Suite Havana Cabana SuiteDeck 4
Family Harbor Lounge Camp Ocean Dr. Seuss Bookville Interior Premium Interior Family Harbor Interior Ocean View Family Harbor Ocean View Family Harbor Ocean View SuiteView the official Mardi Gras deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InteriorCodes 4A through 4I. | Inside | — | — | 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Premium InteriorCodes 4N and 4O. | Inside | — | — | 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 |
| Cloud 9 Spa InteriorCodes 4S and 4T; spa accommodations include private access and spa-related privileges. | Inside | — | — | 5 |
| Havana InteriorCode HA; Havana accommodations are restricted to guests aged 12 and older. | Inside | — | — | 8 |
Dining, bars & venues
28 included 19 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Chef's Table
Extra cost
A reservation-only private dining experience with a multi-course meal.
Emeril's Bistro 1396
Extra cost
A specialty restaurant serving New Orleans-inspired dishes.
Flamingo Restaurant
Included
A complimentary waiter-served dining room in the French Quarter area.
Palm Restaurant
Included
A main dining room occupying the lower level of a two-deck dining space.
Chibang!
Extra cost
A specialty restaurant combining Chinese and Mexican dishes.
Bonsai Sushi
Extra cost
A specialty Japanese restaurant serving sushi and related dishes.
Bonsai Teppanyaki
Extra cost
A reservation-based Japanese teppanyaki dining area with chef-led cooking.
Pizzeria del Capitano
Included
A pizzeria offering made-to-order pizza by the slice or whole pie.
Cucina del Capitano
Extra cost
An Italian specialty restaurant.
Piazza Panini
Included
A sandwich counter serving pressed panini and deli-style food.
Rudi's Seagrill
Extra cost
A specialty seafood restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse
Included
A smokehouse and brewhouse serving complimentary barbecue and separately priced drinks.
Lido Marketplace
Included
A complimentary self-service buffet restaurant.
BlueIguana Cantina
Included
A poolside Mexican food counter serving tacos, burritos and related dishes.
Seafood Shack
Extra cost
A casual seafood venue with indoor and outdoor seating.
Street Eats
Included
An open-air food area with rotating steamed, fried and plancha-style dishes.
Guy's Burger Joint
Included
A complimentary burger venue serving made-to-order burgers and fries.
Fresh Creations
Included
A complimentary made-to-order salad station in Serenity.
Big Chicken
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Bars & lounges
Piano Bar 88
Varies
A piano bar offering live sing-along entertainment and drinks.
JavaBlue Cafe
Extra cost
A specialty coffee and pastry venue.
The Brass Magnolia
Varies
A New Orleans-style jazz lounge with live music and cocktails.
Center Stage Bar
Varies
A bar serving the middle level of the Grand Central entertainment area.
Havana Bar
Varies
A Cuban-themed bar serving complimentary light food and chargeable beverages.
Bar della Rosa
Varies
An Italian-themed café and bar serving coffee, cocktails, wine and beer.
The Watering Hole
Varies
An outdoor bar in the Summer Landing area.
ParchedPig
Extra cost
A venue serving craft beers brewed onboard.
Heroes Tribute Lounge
Varies
A military-themed lounge with televisions and a bar.
RedFrog Tiki Bar
Varies
A two-level outdoor poolside bar with tropical-themed drinks.
Serenity Bar
Varies
A waiter-served bar within the adults-only Serenity area.
Fortune Teller Bar
Grand View Bar
Alchemy Bar
Tides Pool Bar
History & sister ships
Other Excel ships
Where Mardi Gras sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $82 | $69 | $100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $397 · $99/night
Ports of CallNext: Jan 2, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $386 · $97/night
Ports of CallNext: May 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $897 · $179/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Nassau, The Bahamas, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay
Next: Dec 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $398 · $80/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Nassau, The Bahamas
Next: Oct 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $398 · $80/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Nassau, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Next: Oct 18, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $398 · $80/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Nassau, The Bahamas, Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Next: May 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $398 · $80/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Nassau, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay
Next: May 31, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $732 · $105/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Nassau, The Bahamas, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay +1 more
Next: May 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $835 · $119/night
Ports of CallNext: May 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 14 itineraries and their departure dates
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 2 Jan 2028
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 27 May 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 23 Dec 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 23 Oct 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 18 Oct 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 22 May 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 31 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 15 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 8 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 31 Oct 2026
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 19 Dec 2026
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 7 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 14 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 12 Dec 2026
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 | 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 7 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 7 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Nov 21, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise | 7 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise | 7 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 7 | Caribbean | Book → |
| May 8, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 7 | Caribbean | Book → |
| May 15, 2027 | May 22, 2027 | 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 7 | Caribbean | Book → |
| May 22, 2027 | May 27, 2027 | 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
| May 27, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 4 | Caribbean | Book → |
| May 31, 2027 | Jun 5, 2027 | 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Oct 18, 2027 | Oct 23, 2027 | 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Oct 23, 2027 | Oct 28, 2027 | 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Dec 23, 2027 | Dec 28, 2027 | 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Jan 2, 2028 | Jan 6, 2028 | 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 4 | Caribbean | Book → |
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 95% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What dining is included on Mardi Gras?
Included options include the main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Street Eats, Fresh Creations and Pizzeria del Capitano. Several specialty venues, including Bonsai Sushi, Chibang!, Rudi’s Seagrill and Emeril’s Bistro 1396, charge extra.
What is the dress code on Mardi Gras?
Carnival uses casual dress for most daytime activities and Cruise Casual for most evenings. Some evenings may be designated elegant nights, when formal clothing is optional but more polished attire is expected in the main dining rooms.
Is Wi-Fi included on Mardi Gras?
Wi-Fi access is available through Carnival’s onboard plans and is not part of the standard cruise fare.
Is Mardi Gras accessible for guests with disabilities?
The ship has accessible routes, accessible public restrooms, accessible staterooms and a pool lift. Carnival advises that not every stateroom can accommodate a scooter, so the specific cabin should be checked before booking.
What facilities are available for children and teens?
Camp Ocean serves younger children, Circle C is for ages 12 to 14, and Club O2 is for ages 15 to 17. The ship also has Family Harbor accommodations, Family Harbor Lounge, Dr. Seuss Bookville, an arcade, a playground and water attractions.
Are gratuities charged on Mardi Gras?
Carnival applies automatic daily gratuities to onboard accounts unless a guest makes an adjustment through Guest Services. Additional gratuities may apply to selected drinks, specialty dining and services.