Had a blast with family, ship at about 50% capacity

Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
Mardi Gras

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 08, 2022

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5449

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

I highly recommend this ship. I'd prefer a differ itinerary as I've done this one twice before. That being said we chose this one because of the ship. I am so glad we did. Ship, spa was immaculate. Food was excellent and quick (although ship was at about 50%) Gym was huge and well kept.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Embarkation is very different from my last cruise. Now they use individual tables instead of the long, long counter approach

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The Mardi Gras has many different food options both pay and included. I absolutely love this feature and used it very very often. Of course the steak house is a must.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
I'd say onboard activities R about the same. lots of trivia and some and some new stuff. I played, "wheel of fun" was reluctant at first but wound up having an absolute blast

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The shows are on par with what I've seen in the past. Comedy wise is nice on the MG, as they do PG shows in main room while the >18 is done at the Punch Liner, Nice touch....

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Staff was excellent! Kept ship clean and disinfected. Lots of hand washing stations at entrance to buffet. Lots of hand sanitizer stations as well. I spent all my downtime at Alchemy bar. Got excellently made cocktails and a show to boot. My drinks are simple, but I saw several ppl stop bye asking for something not on the menu and each and every time either Jennifer, Nikola or Domagoj nailed it for that particular guest.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
I will say it's a very large ship and one week is truly not enough to see everything. I hope to return someday for another round

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Cabin was spotless and clean (as it should be). Attendant introduced himself and was on spot everyday regardless of when we left room. They only do one cleaning a day and you must choose AM or PM at first day. The design of the cabin is why I only gave 4 stars. you walk into the room and the after a little hallway you come to the bed, after that it opens up to the couch and then balcony. I guess I am used to the couch first, then bed followed by the balcony. Just my preference

Ship tip

Wear comfortable shoes. If Alchemy is your bar of choice, get there early. The place fills up quickly and soon they are 2 and 3 deep ordering drinks

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5
Been before

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5
Been Before

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

3 out of 5
Been before

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
We do carry our own luggage off choice we were off ship and at rental car place by 8:00 Was awesome
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9 Comments

Pheznt55    2 years ago

We’re cruising MG in August

kelskazoo22    2 years ago

I can’t wait to be on this ship!

javawoody    2 years ago

Appreciate the review

PiratesWorld    2 years ago

Thanks for the info

CurlyCruiserYAY    2 years ago

Woo hoo.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise on this new ship.

cruising2004    2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

izrgreen    2 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

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