# Mardi Gras

- Kind: ship
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-04
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/mardi-gras

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Size: Mega
- Market segment: Casual large resort
- Ship: Mardi Gras
- Class: Excel (XL) class
- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas

Carnival's first LNG-powered ship, launched in 2021 as the first Excel-class (XL) vessel. Its signature feature is BOLT, an electric roller coaster running above the ship. The interior is divided into six themed zones, with restaurants and bars lining an open promenade through the center. Despite its capacity of about 5,000 guests, the detailed zoning makes it easy to move between the lively pool deck and calmer adults-oriented areas. Based at Port Canaveral, it mainly operates seven-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises; from the 2027/28 season, four- to five-night Bahamas itineraries will also be offered, broadening the choices for first-time cruisers.

- Family-friendly
- First-time cruise friendly
- Active travelers
- Group travel friendly

Checked: 2026-07-04

[See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/mardi-gras/scale)

## Specifications

Checked: 2026-07-04

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gross tonnage | 180,800 GT |
| Passenger capacity | 5,270 |
| Crew | 1,735 |
| Decks | 18 |
| Cabins | 2,641 |
| Length | 344 m (1,129 ft) |
| Year built | 2021 |
| IMO number | 9837444 |

## Ship character

Checked: 2026-07-04

| Item | Score (0–5) |
| --- | --- |
| Families | 5 |
| Adults | 3 |
| Luxury | 2 |
| First-time cruisers | 5 |
| Entertainment | 5 |
| Dining | 4 |
| Japanese-language support | 1 |

### Great for

Families
First-time cruisers
Attraction-focused travelers
People seeking short, affordable trips

### Less suited to

Travelers seeking a quiet ship
Travelers needing Japanese-language support
People seeking a small-ship atmosphere

## Japanese language support and practical onboard information

A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.

| Item | Value | Label | Description | Scope | Sources | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public bath | Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite | Official | — | — | [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/spa/fitness-program/) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Japanese food | Japanese food at extra cost | Official | — | — | [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Japanese language support | No Japanese language support | Official | — | Line-wide | [carnivalcruiseline.de](https://www.carnivalcruiseline.de/sites/default/files/pdf/Information_Forms/Carnival_Fakten/2025_01_fact_sheet_fr_eng.pdf) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Payment in yen | Payment in yen not accepted | Official | — | Line-wide | [carnivalcruiseline.de](https://www.carnivalcruiseline.de/de/node/9125) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Smoking | Smoking in designated areas only | Official | — | — | [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/kw/Carnival%20Mardi%20Gras%20vaccine%20form) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Dress code | Formal nights | Official | — | Line-wide | [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/kw/Updating%20my%20Guest%20information) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Power outlets | Plug types: B, F | Official | — | — | [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/kw/new%20travel%20agent%20bookings) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |

Official: confirmed by the cruise line or another official source / Secondary source: confirmed by other sources / Estimated: inferred by Cruise Pitta / Not stated: no information found in official sources

English text in preparation.

## At a glance

Checked: 2026-07-04

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Kids club | Yes |
| Adults-only areas | Yes |
| Waterpark | Yes |
| Casino | Yes |
| Theater and shows | Yes |
| Spa | Yes |
| Cinema | No |
| Accessible cabins | Yes |
| Solo cabins | No |
| All-inclusive | No |

- Japanese support rating (editorial): 1/5

Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

## Cabins by category

Checked: 2026-07-04

| Cabins | Description | Cabin count / recommended decks | Size | Capacity / beds | Features | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Interior Stateroom | The lowest-priced category onboard, at about 160 square feet (about 15 m²) as standard. It follows the same layout as sister ships and also offers a Premium Interior option. | Distributed across decks 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, and 14–17 (mainly low to mid levels) | 14–17 m² (151–183 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-4 people / Queen bed (convertible to twin beds) + sofa bed or ceiling-mounted pull-down bed; some cabins accommodate up to 4 people. | Balcony: No, Window: No, Concierge: No, Connecting: Yes, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Mardi Gras cabin information](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04 |
| Ocean View Stateroom | These rooms have no balcony but feature ocean-view windows, with about 245 square feet (about 23 m²), providing more space than Interior rooms. | Decks 4–5 (mainly low levels) | 17–20 m² (183–215 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-4 people / Mainly twin beds (can be joined into a queen depending on room type); some cabins accommodate up to 4 people with a sofa bed or Pullman bed. | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Yes, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Mardi Gras cabin information](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04 |
| Balcony Stateroom | The most numerous standard category across all rooms. As on sister ships, the lineup includes Standard, Junior, and Cove variations. | Decks 9–12 and 14–17 (mainly mid to high levels). Some are Cove balconies on Deck 8 (lower level; budget type with partially restricted views) | 18–24 m² (194–258 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-4 people / Twin beds (can be joined into a queen) + sofa bed. Extended balcony types are also available. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Yes, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Mardi Gras cabin information](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04 |
| Ocean Suite / Excel Suite / Excel Corner Suite / Excel Aft Suite | Several tiers are included, centered on Ocean Suites and extending to Excel Suites, Excel Corner Suites, and Excel Aft Suites with hot tubs. Benefits and layouts are equivalent to those on sister ships. | Decks 9–12 and 14–17 (seaside suite area) | 28–56 m² (301–603 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-5 people (varies by cabin type) / King bed (convertible to twins) + sofa bed. Higher-level types have an additional pull-out or upper bed. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Yes, Connecting: No, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Mardi Gras cabin information](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04 |
| Excel Presidential Suite | The largest top-tier suite in the Excel class. It offers about 474–476 square feet indoors plus a balcony of about 645–646 square feet, totaling about 1,120 square feet (about 104 m²), with a living room, dining area, and wraparound balcony with a hot tub. | 2 cabins / Deck 17 forward (top-tier area, only 2 cabins) | 104 m² (1,119 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-4 people / King bed (convertible to twins) in the bedroom, sofa bed in the living room. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Yes, Connecting: No, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Mardi Gras cabin information](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04 |

Approximate figures from official and reliable sources. Cabins vary by ship, category, and sailing.

Links generally lead to official pages; some have not been verified.

## Dining

Checked: 2026-07-04

- Onboard currency: USD

### Included in the fare (no extra charge)

#### Impression Restaurant

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International cuisine (course menu)
- Hours: Breakfast, sea-day brunch, and dinner (fixed or open seating)

One of the main dining rooms included in the fare. Guests can choose either fixed seating or flexible dining times when booking.

#### Expression Restaurant

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International cuisine (course menu, chef-supervised menu available)
- Hours: Breakfast and dinner centered

Another main dining room included in the fare. Mardi Gras's first main dining room, named Expression onboard, with the same rotation setup as on its sister ships.

#### Lido Marketplace

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Buffet (multinational cuisine)
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (open most of the day)

A large, complimentary buffet. It has the highest usage rate as a casual dining venue.

#### Guy's Burger Joint

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: American burgers
- Hours: Lunch through afternoon

A complimentary Guy Fieri supervised burger stand.

#### BlueIguana Cantina

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Hours: Breakfast and lunch

A complimentary Mexican casual dining stand.

### Specialty dining (prices in the onboard currency)

#### Bonsai Sushi

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): No cover charge (à la carte)
- Cuisine: Japanese cuisine (sushi, sashimi, and noodles)
- Hours: Lunch (sea day) and dinner (5 p.m. to late night).

A Japanese restaurant where guests can enjoy sushi, sashimi, ramen, and more à la carte. Offered on all Excel-class ships.

- Beer: $8
- Soft drinks: $3.75
- Water: $1.50

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| California roll | $9 |
| Spicy roll | $10 |
| Ramen | $8 |

[Mardi Gras Dining Information](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04

#### Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): $52 (adults)/$15 (11 and under)
- Cuisine: American steakhouse
- Hours: Dinner (5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.).

A steakhouse centered on high-quality beef dishes. Offered on all Excel-class ships.

- Beer: $8
- Soft drinks: $3.75
- Water: $1.50

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Appetizer + main + up to 2 side dishes + dessert course set | Unknown |
| Wine pairing (add-on option) | +$23 |

[Mardi Gras Dining Information](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04

#### Rudi's Seagrill

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): $49 (adults)
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Hours: Dinner

A seafood restaurant supervised by chef Rudi Sodamin. Exclusive to Excel-class ships (Celebration, Jubilee, and Mardi Gras).

- Beer: $8
- Soft drinks: $3.75
- Water: $1.50

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Set course of appetizer + main (choice of lobster, scallops, crab-stuffed lobster tail, steak, etc.) + dessert | Unknown |

[Mardi Gras Dining Information](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04

#### Emeril's Bistro 717

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): No cover charge (à la carte)
- Cuisine: New Orleans Creole cuisine
- Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

A New Orleans restaurant supervised by Emeril Lagasse. Since Mardi Gras is based in Galveston, this venue name is the most suitable.

- Beer: $8
- Soft drinks: $3.75
- Water: $1.50

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Boudin ball (appetizer) | $6 |
| Emeril's jambalaya | $7–12 |
| Fried shrimp and oyster po'boy | $7–12 |

[Mardi Gras Dining Information](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04

## Facilities and activities

Checked: 2026-07-04

### Highlights

- BOLT: The first electric roller coaster at sea
- WaterWorks: Free water park with multiple water slides
- Rooftop Skybar: Outdoor elevated bar (a Carnival first)
- Six distinct zones: activity areas divided into zones, as the lead ship of the Excel class

| Facilities | Category | Kind | Scope | Amount | Description | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster | Extra charge | Signature attraction | Adults only: No, For children: No | About $15 per session (Estimated) | An electric roller coaster said to be the first at sea. Installed on all Excel-class ships. Riders must be about 132-196 cm tall and weigh 136 kg or less. | [BOLT official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/bolt-ultimate-sea-coaster) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04 |
| WaterWorks | Included | Park | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A free water park with several water slides. | [WaterWorks official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/waterworks) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04 |
| Casino | Extra charge | Casino | Adults only: Yes, For children: No | Unknown | A casino with slot machines, blackjack, roulette, and other games, limited to guests aged 21 and over. | [Casino official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/casino) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04 |
| Camp Ocean | Included | Kids | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Night Owls late-night service is charged by time (Estimated) | A free kids program for children aged 2-11, divided by age group. Late-night care is available for an additional fee. | [Camp Ocean official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/camp-ocean) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04 |
| Cloud 9 Spa | Extra charge | Spa | Adults only: No, For children: No | Thermal suite pass for the whole cruise: $119 (5-day itinerary) to $189 (8-day itinerary); massage about $199 to $299 (Estimated) | A paid spa offering thermal suites, massages, and facials. | [Cloud 9 Spa official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/cloud-9-spa) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04 |
| Main Theater | Included | Theater | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | Main theater offering free original shows and live performances. | [Mardi Gras Dining Information](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04 |

## Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Checked: 2026-07-04

### Children and families

- Camp Ocean — A free kids program for children aged 2-11, divided by age group. Late-night care is available for an additional fee.

### Adults-only areas

- Casino — A casino with slot machines, blackjack, roulette, and other games, limited to guests aged 21 and over.

### Practical information (line-wide)

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Onboard currency | USD |
| Gratuities | Automatic gratuities are added to your onboard Sail & Sign account for each night of the cruise. The amount can be adjusted, including reduced, at the Guest Services desk. |
| Payment | Cashless onboard |
| Voltage | Both 110V (North American standard) and 220V (European style) are available at cabin outlets. |
| Formal nights | 1 "Cruise Elegant" night is scheduled on cruises of 5 nights or fewer, and 2 on cruises of 6 nights or more. Most are held on sea days (such as day 2 or the last sea day). |
| Medical facilities | Every ship has a permanent medical center, with 1 to 2 doctors and 3 to 5 nurses on board depending on ship size, available 24 hours. It follows CLIA/ACEP standards. Consultations, medication and tests are private-pay (non-insured) services charged separately, and insurance generally cannot be used at the counter; you pay first and then claim. |
| Bringing items onboard | Guests aged 21 and over may bring one unopened 750 ml bottle of wine/champagne per person in carry-on luggage, on embarkation day only (fortified wines over 15% alcohol are not allowed). A corkage fee of $15 per bottle is charged if you drink it in public areas such as the main dining room or bars, but there is no charge for drinking it in your cabin. |
| Mobile and connectivity | Through the maritime roaming partners of major carriers, you can make calls, send SMS and use data on the high seas with your own phone and phone number (displayed as "Cellular at Sea" and the like). Many flat-rate plans are excluded and billed by usage, so checking in advance is essential. To keep costs down, it is common to switch to Wi-Fi calling via a Wi-Fi package. |

- Japanese support: Staff: Unknown / Menus: Unknown / Announcements: Unknown

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3407/~/money-&-gratuities)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/2026/02/carnival-cruise-line-abruptly-raises-daily-gratuity-charges-first-time-three-years)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/~/electric-outlets-|-usb-ports)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/~/locations-where-you-can-smoke)
- [thetravel.com](https://www.thetravel.com/carnival-cruise-line-new-smoking-fine/)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5125/~/corkage-fee)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1136/~/medical-services)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1194/~/shipboard-staffing-and-equipment-/-medical-emergencies)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1129/~/cellular-phone-service)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1134/~/laundry-service)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/cheers-package/cheers-SUM)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/internet-plans)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/what-to-wear)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3349/~/travel-documents-and-online-check-in)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1138/~/sail-&-sign-onboard-account)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-deals/cruise-value-packages)

## Itineraries on this ship

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/mardi-gras-7n-port-canaveral)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – May 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05
- Ship: Mardi Gras
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral
- Port: Port Canaveral › Celebration Key › San Juan › +2 › Port Canaveral
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: From $584.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [4-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/mardi-gras-4n-port-canaveral)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: May 2027 – Apr 2028
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2027-11, 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03, 2028-04
- Ship: Mardi Gras
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 4 nights
- Departure / arrival: Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral
- Port: Port Canaveral › Celebration Key › Nassau › Port Canaveral
- Cruise type: Round trip / 4
- Amount: From $418.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

## What is included and what costs extra

Checked: 2026-07-04

### Included in the fare / extra

| Item | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Meals (main restaurants) | Included |
| Alcohol | Extra charge |
| Gratuities | Extra charge |
| Wi‑Fi | Extra charge |
| Specialty dining | Extra charge |
| Shore excursions | Extra charge |

Main dining and buffet meals are included. Alcohol, Wi-Fi, automatic gratuities, and paid specialty restaurants require separate payment or package purchase.

### Onboard costs (original currency)

- Onboard currency: USD

| Item | Category | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drinks (one beer) | Extra charge | $8 (Estimated) |
| Soft drinks and water | Extra charge | Soft drinks $3.75 / Water $1.50 (Estimated) |
| Drink package | Extra charge | Cheers! beverage package: $69.95/day when purchased in advance to $74.95/day when purchased after boarding. (Estimated) |
| Wi‑Fi | Extra charge | Social $20.40 (pre-purchase)/$22.00 (onboard); Value $23.80 (pre-purchase)/$26.00 (onboard). (Estimated) |
| Gratuities (automatic service charge) | Extra charge | $17.00/day (suites: $19.00/day) (Estimated) |
| Spa (60 minutes) | Extra charge | $199+ (Estimated) |
| Laundry | Extra charge | Excel-class ships have no coin-operated self-service laundry. Only paid laundry and pressing services are available. (Estimated) |
| Shore excursions | Unknown | Shore excursions in the Western Caribbean cost extra and are optional. (Estimated) |

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3407/~/money-&-gratuities)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/2026/02/carnival-cruise-line-abruptly-raises-daily-gratuity-charges-first-time-three-years)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/~/electric-outlets-|-usb-ports)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/~/locations-where-you-can-smoke)
- [thetravel.com](https://www.thetravel.com/carnival-cruise-line-new-smoking-fine/)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5125/~/corkage-fee)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1136/~/medical-services)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1194/~/shipboard-staffing-and-equipment-/-medical-emergencies)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1129/~/cellular-phone-service)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1134/~/laundry-service)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/cheers-package/cheers-SUM)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/internet-plans)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/what-to-wear)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3349/~/travel-documents-and-online-check-in)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1138/~/sail-&-sign-onboard-account)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-deals/cruise-value-packages)

## Boarding, atmosphere, and links

Checked: 2026-07-04

### Boarding and logistics

- Japan departures: No
- Home ports: Galveston (Texas, USA, year-round home port)
- Departure ports: Galveston

### Atmosphere and guests

- All ages
- Launched in 2021 as the first Excel-class ship. A large family ship with varied facilities, including BOLT, a water park, and six zones. The atmosphere is casual, lively, and distinctly Carnival.
- Mainly operates Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston, attracting families from the southern and central United States. Many casual travelers and repeaters also sail.

[Mardi Gras official page](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-04

Mardi Gras uses a dual-fuel engine powered primarily by LNG (liquefied natural gas), designed to significantly reduce SOx and particulate-matter emissions.

## Links

### Official

- [Official ship page](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras)

### Cabins, dining, facilities and ship details

- [BOLT official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/bolt-ultimate-sea-coaster)
- [WaterWorks official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/waterworks)
- [Casino official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/casino)
- [Camp Ocean official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/camp-ocean)
- [Cloud 9 Spa official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/cloud-9-spa)

### Boarding notes and videos

- [Carnival Assigned Me the Worst Room on Mardi Gras! (Full Cruise Review)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VukcCuNPj4g)
- [October 2022: Carnival Mardi Gras Eastern Caribbean Cruise Embarkation Day - Alo Japan \| AloJapan.com](https://www.alojapan.com/604657/october-2022-carnival-mardi-gras-eastern-caribbean-cruise-embarkation-day/)
- [Carnival Mardi Gras Cruise Ship Review](https://barelycruising.blogspot.com/2022/07/carnival-mardi-gras-cruise-ship-review.html)
- [Mardi Gras Naming Ceremony - CruiseReport](https://cruisereport.com/mardi-gras-blog/day-1)

### External sites and sources

- [carnival-news.com](https://www.carnival-news.com/2025/08/12/carnival-announces-more-ways-to-excel-including-first-short-itineraries-aboard-mardi-gras-in-202728)
- [cruiseindustrynews.com](https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/11/carnivals-excel-class-to-sail-wider-range-of-itineraries-in-2027-28/)
- [carnival-news.com](https://www.carnival-news.com/ship/mardi-gras-fact-sheet)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras_(ship))
- [eatsleepcruise.com](https://eatsleepcruise.com/carnival-mardi-gras-restaurants/)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/spa/fitness-program/)
- [carnivalcruiseline.de](https://www.carnivalcruiseline.de/sites/default/files/pdf/Information_Forms/Carnival_Fakten/2025_01_fact_sheet_fr_eng.pdf)
- [carnivalcruiseline.de](https://www.carnivalcruiseline.de/de/node/9125)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/kw/Carnival%20Mardi%20Gras%20vaccine%20form)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/kw/Updating%20my%20Guest%20information)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/kw/new%20travel%20agent%20bookings)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3407/~/money-&-gratuities)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/2026/02/carnival-cruise-line-abruptly-raises-daily-gratuity-charges-first-time-three-years)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/~/electric-outlets-|-usb-ports)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/~/locations-where-you-can-smoke)
- [thetravel.com](https://www.thetravel.com/carnival-cruise-line-new-smoking-fine/)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5125/~/corkage-fee)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1136/~/medical-services)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1194/~/shipboard-staffing-and-equipment-/-medical-emergencies)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1129/~/cellular-phone-service)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1134/~/laundry-service)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/cheers-package/cheers-SUM)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/internet-plans)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/what-to-wear)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3349/~/travel-documents-and-online-check-in)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1138/~/sail-&-sign-onboard-account)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-deals/cruise-value-packages)
- [View on VesselFinder (IMO 9837444)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9837444)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/mardi-gras/scale)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/mardi-gras-7n-port-canaveral)
- [4-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/mardi-gras-4n-port-canaveral)

## Current position (external site)

[View on VesselFinder (IMO 9837444)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9837444)

External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

Checked: none (unverified)

## Cruise stories and videos on external sites

4 links

These are articles and videos by other publishers, not Cruise Pitta. Their content is their own and has not been reviewed by us. Links open in a new tab.

| Title | Kind | Language | Disclosure | Site | Sailed | Link checked | Link treatment |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Carnival Assigned Me the Worst Room on Mardi Gras! (Full Cruise Review)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VukcCuNPj4g) | YouTube | English | Affiliate links disclosed | youtube.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-05 | sponsored (sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer) / Affiliate links disclosed |
| [October 2022: Carnival Mardi Gras Eastern Caribbean Cruise Embarkation Day - Alo Japan \| AloJapan.com](https://www.alojapan.com/604657/october-2022-carnival-mardi-gras-eastern-caribbean-cruise-embarkation-day/) | Article | English | — | alojapan.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-04 | follow (noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [Carnival Mardi Gras Cruise Ship Review](https://barelycruising.blogspot.com/2022/07/carnival-mardi-gras-cruise-ship-review.html) | Personal blog | English | — | barelycruising.blogspot.com | 2022-01-08 | Checked: 2026-10-04 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [Mardi Gras Naming Ceremony - CruiseReport](https://cruisereport.com/mardi-gras-blog/day-1) | Article | English | PR / hosted trip disclosed | cruisereport.com | 2021-10-23 | Checked: 2026-10-04 | sponsored (sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer) / PR / hosted trip disclosed |

## About this data

- Ship detail verification: Source unverified

Checked: 2026-07-04

[Official ship page](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras)

Photo: Jack Adamenko / CC0 / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carnival_Mardi_Gras_in_Port_Canaveral_(September_2026).jpg

## Sources

- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/mardi-gras
- secondary: carnival-news.com — https://www.carnival-news.com/2025/08/12/carnival-announces-more-ways-to-excel-including-first-short-itineraries-aboard-mardi-gras-in-202728
- secondary: cruiseindustrynews.com — https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/11/carnivals-excel-class-to-sail-wider-range-of-itineraries-in-2027-28/
- secondary: carnival-news.com — https://www.carnival-news.com/ship/mardi-gras-fact-sheet
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/bolt-ultimate-sea-coaster
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/waterworks
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/casino
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/camp-ocean
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/cloud-9-spa
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras_(ship)
- secondary: eatsleepcruise.com — https://eatsleepcruise.com/carnival-mardi-gras-restaurants/

Source: Wikipedia “[Mardi Gras (ship)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras_(ship))” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))