Beautiful ship - well done Carnival!

Item: Mardi Gras
Rating: 4.9
Author: goliathfreak

Mardi Gras Cruise Review

goliathfreak

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 8

Helpful Votes: 207

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 04, 2021

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 16219

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We walked all over the ship constantly and loved all the details Carnival put into the design.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

There were delays boarding, but the new terminal is gorgeous!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The food offerings were plentiful and delicious. We were never hungry or dissatisfied with the food options.

Piazza Piani

5 out of 5

What a pleasant surprise. We were expecting the usual Deli choices, but this venue offers different sandwiches. Try the Ruben, you won’t regret it.

The Chef's Table

5 out of 5

We had a fantastic experience at the Chef’s Table. It was hosted in Carnival Kitchen, but that didn’t alter our experience at all. The food was great, and we walked away not overly stuffed!

Street Eats

5 out of 5

Check this venue out daily as their options change daily. Some were better than others, but it’s a great afternoon snack without filling you up too much.

Fortune Teller Bar

5 out of 5

We loved this bar! The bartenders are all so fun and attentive! If she’s working, get Dajana. She’s wonderful!

Chibang!

5 out of 5

The food here was absolutely amazing! Lunch and dinner were included during our cruise and I hope that continues for other sailings so more people can enjoy it.

Big Chicken by Shaq

4 out of 5

Lunch options were good, but breakfast is where it’s at for this location!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

There were many things to do to keep you occupied. The roller coaster is worth the money! We also enjoyed mini golf and the ropes course.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The app doesn’t list it, but the shows in the Center Stage were among the best shows I’ve seen on a Carnival ship. The integration of the giant LED screens and aerialist acts really made this venue a must-see!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone was so attentive and ready to assist. We were always greeted everywhere we went and felt very welcomed!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Great flow and minimal bottleneck issues. Loved the new layout and would have loved to have stayed onboard for another week.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Our chief complaint was the noise from the Bridge door slamming at all hours. The room was very nice and we enjoyed the balcony many times.

Ship tip

Don’t kiss the shows on the Center Stage in the evenings. They’re great!

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Everything went as expected. The new facial recognition software that TSA is using makes for a really fast exit process.

8 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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izrgreen 2 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

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kelskazoo22 2 years ago

Ugh I have to wait another year to cruise this ship! Nice review.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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byhisgrace 2 years ago

Thank you for your review.

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cruising2004 2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Thanks for the update

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nmb926 2 years ago

Great review !! 21 day countdown

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