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

Item: Mardi Gras
Rating: 4.3
Author: bricths67

Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

bricths67

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

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