Mardi Gras Encore

Mardi Gras Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 54

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Mardi Gras

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 14, 2023

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5369

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This was our second cruise on Mardigras, we love the layout of the ship and many great places to eat. We're looking forward to our 3rd trip in June 2025, this time to Southern Caribbean.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Couldn't be any easier as long as you have a Passport

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
The Chefs Table is fantastic, don't miss it! Sea day brunches, Emeril and Shaqs Chix are definitely favorites of ours.

Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse / Brewhouse

4 out of 5

We enjoyed hanging out at Guys Pig and Anchor for the Sunday and Thursday football. It was perfect, lots of comfy seating, the best bartenders we thought on the ship. There was a BBQ Buffet during the Sunday game, no additional charge. There is a soft serve/froyo machine near the entrance. The live bands tend to be very very loud and play periodically; this area doubles as a sports bar with tv's everywhere that you may not be able to hear over the music.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
'Po' our cabin steward was wonderful!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
'Po' our cabin steward was great! Never knew he was around unless we needed something.

Ship tip

Don't miss Emerils for the Muffeletta's, fresh Ceviche and Beignets, there is a small upcharge but it's so worth it.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5
Home port, easy parking for about $17 per day

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5
Downpours all day, our Beach Cabana was canceled and refunded with no issue. We decided to brave the stormy weather and had a fun day shopping in Mahogany Bay.

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5
Did a little shopping..

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Love Al Chile Restaurant in Cozumel!! Great salsa, Mexican nachos and drinks!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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4 Comments

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

cruising2004    1 year ago

Glad you had an awesome time on your cruise. Thanks for your review. Enjoy your cruise in 2025.

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

carolj68    1 year ago

Thanks for your review.

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