Sailing out of its primary homeport in Port Canaveral, Florida, Carnival's groundbreaking Mardi Gras cruise ship whisks passengers away on sun-soaked, seven-day itineraries exploring both the Eastern and Western Caribbean, with popular stops at vibrant destinations like Cozumel, Grand Turk, and Amber Cove. As the lead vessel in Carnival's Excel-class, the ship is uniquely designed around six distinct themed "zones," such as the New Orleans-inspired French Quarter and the Ultimate Playground. Onboard, guests can experience unparalleled thrills on BOLT™, the world's first-ever rollercoaster at sea, dine on authentic Creole cuisine at Emeril's Bistro 1396™, or step into the spotlight as contestants in a live, interactive game of Family Feud™ Live.
| Ship Class | Excel Class |
|---|---|
| Maiden Voyage | 2021 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2025 |
| Gross Tonnage | 180,800 |
| Length | 1,130 ft |
| Guest Capacity (Double) | 5,282 |
| Crew Size | 1,745 |
| Total Staterooms | 2,641 |
| Total Passenger Decks | 15 |
| Years Active | 5 years |
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Cruise NewsCarnival Expands "Express Dining" Fleetwide to Speed Up Service Carnival Cruise Line is officially rolling out Express Dining, a new service designed to provide the full main dining room experience in under 60 minutes. Currently active on 15 ships, the program is scheduled to be available across...
Cruise NewsCarnival's Mardi Gras Returns with Fresh Enhancements After Dry Dock Carnival Cruise Line's Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, is back in action today following a comprehensive dry dock in Marseilles, France, sporting a variety of fresh enhancements. The ship has set sail from Barcelona on a 15-day...
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Cruise NewsCarnival Cruise Line's second Excel-Class ship, Carnival Celebration, will pay homage to Miami, the city where the line was founded 50 years ago. While most of the design elements of Carnival Celebration will be carried over from sister ship Mardi Gras launched in 2021, some of the ship's six zones...
