A Different Kind of Cruise . . . But not in a bad way

Item: Mardi Gras
Rating: 3.7
Author: jovigrl73

Mardi Gras Cruise Review

jovigrl73

Contributor Level: Second Mate

92 Days Till Next Cruise

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 83

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 14, 2021

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8227

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

Sailing on a new ship at reduced capacity due to COVID was odd, but even with the protocols, the staff of this ship made the cruise. Everyone we met was so happy to be back and the service was better than any cruise I’ve been on.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Platinum/diamond lounge was not open. PA system was impossible to hear.

Ship experiences

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Not as many activities as they seemed to not want large gatherings

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

The door sensors were weird to get used to.

Ship tip

It’s really big! Don’t expect to be able to hit everything. The theater is small, so get there early.

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Ports of call

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

3 out of 5

Port Canaveral, Florida

3 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Lots of great new spots including Shaw's Big Chicken

So excited to be reunited with Jorge, one of our favorite bartenders from Horizon 2019

Bonsai Sushi is a great place to grab a bite!

10 Comments

Pheznt55 3 years ago

Thanks for the review

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valrie205 3 years ago

Appreciate your review,good information!!!

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izrgreen 3 years ago

Thanks for taking the time to write a review

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purpl 3 years ago

Thanks for sharing.

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Curt34 3 years ago

Looks like you enjoyed your cruise. Thanks for sharing.

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willwork4cruz 3 years ago

Sailing on a new ship with reduced capacity sounds like a dream

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hollysmomtravel 3 years ago

💙

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javawoody 3 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise thanks for sharing

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AuntPinkie 3 years ago

Appreciate your review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise .

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cruising2004 3 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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Other reviews of this sailing

Cruising is back!!!

Loved this ship! Was on in August, second cruise going out. There were a little hiccups, but it was new and everyone was just getting back to the cruise life. Definitely would go on again.

Worth Sailing Once