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Posted: 5 years ago | 2890 Views

Carnival Announces Roller Coaster

Carnival has announced that their first XL ship Mardi Gras will have a rollercoaster on the top deck. It looks like the location will be similar to the SkyRide but with obviously a much longer track and going around more area of the ship.

What do we think? I think it's an awesome idea but I'm kind of concerned about noise - the SkyRide on Vista and Horizon is virtually silent except on the parts of the track when it dips down. Most rollercoasters are louder than that. I wouldn't want to feel like I'm lying directly under a theme park ride while chilling by the lido pool!

Article here:

https://cruiseline.com/advice/what-s-hot/news/carnival-ship-to-include-the-first-roller-coaster-at-sea

Tags: Carnival Cruise Lines carnival cruise mardi gras rollercoaster roller coaster xl class

23 Answers

Posted: 5 years ago

I think I have it figured out. some folks think all this stuff is just grand...good for them..others think the whole trend is just over the top stupid....and yes, I can tell you that certain "common areas" have shrunken to accommodate this "stuff". (we figured out how to beat that on BREAKAWAY, but I digress)...I think that there will be ships built and/or refurbed and hopefully advertised as cruising was MEANT to be...with certain amenities that a lot of us understand and expect...and, you can then pay MORE for the privilege of cruising...
Posted: 5 years ago

I didn't have one, but the father son duo in front of us did. The Dad had it on his hat and they wouldn't let him wear it, he had to pick it up after the ride. You got lucky!
Posted: 5 years ago

Somehow, the thought of me being on deck during a booze cruise with go-carts and a roller coaster makes me sick to my stomach. I hope they supply umbrellas.
Posted: 5 years ago

They let us wear our GoPro, AuntPinkie! And we were on the same voyage as you. As long as it was attached to our body they said it was okay.

Posted: 5 years ago

Sure it will be loads of fun
Posted: 5 years ago

I hope the lines aren't excessive like the putt putt golf and the sky deck on the Carnival Magic
Posted: 5 years ago

I hope the lines aren't excessive like the put put golf and the sky deck on the Carnival Magic
Posted: 5 years ago

Obviously, not all share my idea of a cruise. LOL---When the Norwegian Bliss came out with a two-deck Go-Kart track where racers reach 30 mph, plus multi-story water slides on the same vessel, this year, I thought I had heard it all. But now a roller coaster, what is next?

From reviews it appears that some of these ships loaded with amusement park adventures, etc. sacrifice public deck space, like sun bathing, in order to facilitate all these on board merriment activities. I would hate to have a cabin directly below a race track or roller coaster. Wonder if they will combine all this with the "booze cruises" too. Wow.

Anyway, I wish the investors in this stuff and their cruise line guests all the best but count me out.

Posted: 5 years ago

Unlikely, they will not let you on the sky ride .
Posted: 5 years ago

Looks amazing, I would totally do that!

I wonder if they'd let me wear my gopro...
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