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Mardi Gras Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
Mardi Gras

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 16, 2021

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10337

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

Took time to get used to layout as the ship is massive, but we had a blast and were thrilled to get back to cruising.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
We got to the port at our assigned time and ended up standing in a long line snaking through the parking with sun beating down. We understand how the protocols are changing things, so it is what it is, and I don't think that is controlled by the ship.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
There was a decent variety of trivia, and other games to keep you occupied.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The shows that we got to see were great.

Punchliner Comedy Club

5 out of 5

The host Andy is funny and personable. The comedians on our cruise (6 different comedians) were all funny. We saw as many shows as we could.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our room steward was great. Our dining room staff was phenomenal as usual. They always remembered our names and spoke with us every time they saw us throughout the day.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Brand new ship, so it was CLEAN.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
I don't hate the new bathroom layout as much other reviews I have read. We liked the glass door and were fine with the layout. I will say, the way deck 8 is wider makes the balcony not as secluded as other ships.

Ports of call

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5
We did a river tubing adventure. It took about an hour and a half to get there each way, which seemed a little long. But all and all, we had a blast just getting back to cruising.

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

4 out of 5
We didn't do excursion, bit there is a beach at the Port. You can pay for umbrellas or shells. We got lucky and found 2 chairs for free (there aren't many). Just enjoyed lounging and then got back on the ship to eat.

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5
We did a catamaran snorkel with champagne. The crew was great and we had a fantastic excursion.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
It's a process, but went pretty smooth. We ordered Lyft (to go to the airport) when we got to parking area and it was pretty easy to get out.
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11 Comments

GerryBCruisin    3 years ago

Thanks for taking the time to share your review! The Mardi Gras sounds amazing! Welcome back to cruising!

ilvcrusin    3 years ago

Do you have to wear a mask, if your vaccinated? Thanks

AuntPinkie    3 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

izrgreen    3 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to write a review

Pheznt55    3 years ago

Thanks for your review

lisa6318    3 years ago

Glad you had a great time. Thank you for the review.

purpl    3 years ago

Thanks for your detailed review.

Curt34    3 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Thanks for the review.

javawoody    3 years ago

Thanks for the review

cruising2004    3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience

jameeh    3 years ago

Glad you had a great time on your cruise.

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