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Item: Mardi Gras
Rating: 4.5
Author: gharrigfeld

Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

gharrigfeld

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 51

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 22, 2023

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8226

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We had a fantastic time and really enjoyed the Mardi Gras. That being said be aware Carnival wants you to spend on board the ship. The first night we ordered 2 drinks and the bill was $48.00. They were double shot drinks, but that is ridiculous.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

I was only in the Main Dining room because of dietary restrictions. The dining staff and cooking staff were one of the best I ever experienced. The food was good and the staff were phenomenal!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

There was so much to do between events and activities, there was something for everyone. A very lively and fun ship. We tried to do the rope course, we had to turn back - too scary.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All the staff were helpful and attentive. A special shout out to the Palm Restaurant staff.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

The ship was clean, no problems there. I heard the lido deck was a bit of a mess. I loved the Center Theater, but some of the other venues were a little too small. I was on Deck and LOVED it, would totally do it again.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The cabin was the average size for balcony cabin. I enjoyed that we had a shower door and it was a little bigger. I really enjoyed the "patio" balcony of the Havana Club. Well worth it. "Moose" was our steward and did a great job of keeping everything clean.