Spring Break Cruise - FINALLY!!!
Mardi Gras Cruise Review
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)
Sail date: March 26, 2022
Ship: Mardi Gras
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 8206
Traveled as: Family (older children)
Reviewed: 2 years ago
Review summary
We originally planned a spring break cruise for 2020. We finally got to take one after two LONG years. This absolutely did not disappoint. We loved the ship and the ports. Not everything was a 10/10, but when you look at the entire package, this is a must travel ship and an excellent itinerary.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que
I really want this to be better than it is. The atmosphere is nice but the food falls short. It’s basically buffet style, except the chefs put it on a plate and the server brings it to the table. Also, the desserts had no flavor.
Pizzeria del Capitano
Well done as always! So convenient. The prosciutto pizza is the BEST!
Lido Marketplace
The two stars here are only because of 1 - breakfast and 2 - the self serve pop machines for the Bottomless Bubbles plan. The best thing at lunch was the shawarma and dessert. We never at their at dinner because nothing appealed to us.
La Piazza
Well done as always! So convenient. The prosciutto pizza is the BEST!
Guy's Burger Joint
Always a must have! Love the new dedicated location on Deck 17!
Fortune Teller Bar
Fun themed cocktail menu. My niece loved ‘virgin’ Bogg Juice.
Brass Magnolia Bar
Good custom drink selections and excellent vibe! Our favorite place to hang out all cruise!
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Absolutely a STEAL at $36pp. The Art at the Table was really fun. The bone marrow appetizer was EXCELLENT! Only downside was they were out of the Australian Wagyu. We enjoyed the ribeyes though!
Cucina del Capitano
Ate here for dinner. This was the best ‘included’ dining experience for this trip. We had the carbonara, chicken parm and the pistachio pasta. All were excellent and the service was even better!
Chibang!
Ate here for lunch only. Had the Asian noodle bowl. The concept was good, but the food lacked flavor. It took 25mins to get the food, which our server did warn us about, since we ordered build your own bowls.
Bonsai Sushi
The tempura roll and poke bowl was delicious. The bang bang bonsai roll had crab meat in it that was very fishy. Tasted like it came from a can. The ramen bowl smelled very strange (like dish water). Once I realized it was the herbs added on top, I removed them and the bowl tasted fine.
BlueIguana Cantina
Finally tried a breakfast burrito or 3! Didn’t eat there for lunch, but a definite must have for breakfast!
Big Chicken by Shaq
Excellent new addition! Great for lunch. Didn’t try the breakfast sandwiches.
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
1 - If you want good seats at Center Stage, get there early (45mins to an hour early); 2 - Bring things to entertain yourself (books, cards, games) for during the day.
Ports of call
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic