I was a little apprehensive going on the Mardi Gras because of its size & different layout. I'm so glad to say I was wrong! The ship was so easy to navigate. There's so many different food options than other ships too. As always we had a wonderful time! I'll definitely be booking again....as soon as the wedding is over & paid for. 😁 Thanks Carnival for another great cruise!
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Quick and easy!
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Every place we ate was wonderful. I loved the fact that the Mardi Gras has so many different food options without paying extra! Chibang & Guy's Pig and Anchor were two of our favorites.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
The Serenity deck is AMAZING! We also enjoyed playing putt putt & watching the roller coaster. A lot of kids were enjoying the rope course as well.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
All of the shows we attended were great! We especially enjoyed the piano bar with Eden as well as the comedy shows & karaoke.
Children's Programs
No children
Service and Staff
4 out of 5
The service was always top notch. Some things seemed to take a little longer but that was understandable as they are short staffed.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
The ship's layout is awesome! I was a little skeptical because of the size & the different layout. That was quickly changed as I soon discovered how very simple it was to get around! All the areas were very clean & maintained at all times.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
As always the beds & linens were comfortable & clean. The bathroom area was a little smaller but that's because the shower is a lot bigger. It's worth it to me for a larger shower. Still had plenty of room in the cabin & lots of closet storage. The balcony is also larger than other balconies on other ships.
Ship tip
Take advantage of all the free food options. The different restaurants also provided some of the food options that were in the main dining room such as the chocolate melting cake. 😋
Balmoral Island was nice & clean. Had a great swimming area & floats were provided at no extra charge. Food was good but very pricey. Staff were kind to us all.
Has always been one of our favorite ports. Lots of shopping areas & the pool area is awesome with lots of fun with the DJ. We always enjoy seeing our favorite waiter, Jeferson, while we're there. Look him up & let him know his friends from Dandridge TN sent you his way. 😊
I’m glad you enjoyed an awesome Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras. We have also been a little apprehensive about cruising on such a large ship but you great and detailed review definitely gives us something to consider for a future cruise. Thank you for taking the time to share your review. 😎🚢☀️🩴🏝🪸🐠🌺
*Cruiseline.com is not a booking agent or travel agency,
and does not charge any service fees to users of our site. Our partners
(travel agencies and cruise lines) provide prices, which we list for our
users' convenience. Cruiseline.com does not guarantee any specific rates or
prices. While prices are updated daily, please check with the booking site
for the exact amount. Cruiseline.com is not responsible for content on
external web sites.
Contact us
Submitting...
Need help from a personal vacation planner?
Loading...
Find the perfect cruise with weekly tips and cruise deals for as little as $30/night!
Sign up for weekly cruise deals
Join other subscribers and get the best
cruise deals of the week in your inbox every Thursday.
