Mardi Gras Christmas Cruise 2022

Mardi Gras Cruise Review

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 49

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Mardi Gras

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 24, 2022

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 14404

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

The Mardi Gras was a great joy to cruise on, from the entertainment to the food to the ports. I would definitely do this ship again. Next up the Celebration in 2023 and then we’ll see what else later! Enjoy and Happy Cruising!!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Orlando embarkation was smooth and easy! Very simple pass thru

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Emeril’s Bistro 1396

5 out of 5

This restaurant was the best we had on the cruise. The shrimp and grits were tremendous. Seasoned just right!!!

Seafood Shack

5 out of 5

This was delicious. The shrimp basket was my #1 favorite. I should have grabbed the crab legs but I was sure how seasoned they would be, what can I say I’m from the DMV!!!

Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

4 out of 5

This was a ok restaurant, the setting was great for the family meal, the food was just ok especially for the price. I’d try it again for the next cruise to see if my opinion is correct.

Rudi's Seagrill

4 out of 5

The food was good and I was expecting more, but it would be doable again I would just need to lower my seafood expectation. I live in the DMV so I’m tainted a little, but will go again

Swirls

5 out of 5

This was my spot! I just wish they had the strawberries flavor the whole time, outside of that it hit the dessert spot!!

Street Eats

5 out of 5

This is a quick get spot, it was highly desirable and with great flavor! Definitely a go to!!

La Piazza

5 out of 5

The pizza was surprisingly good. They were shaking and baking and handing out pizzas like candy! This was the spot for a quick craving suppressant!!

Guy's Burger Joint

5 out of 5

These burgers were super good! It was all that and a bag of chips!

Bonsai Sushi

4 out of 5

This was a spot we took in late at night the food was decent and it did the trick, but we’ve had better sushi

BlueIguana Cantina

5 out of 5

The burritos are delicious and a winner amongst the family

Big Chicken by Shaq

5 out of 5

This was our first restaurant on the trip and it didn’t disappoint!! We enjoyed it! The food was flavorful and fresh

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
I took advantage of the spa session and it was a needed add on! Tension release helps you enjoy the rest of the cruise, plan it during the sea day so your not rushing to get back from the port to make the appointment

Serenity Adult-Only area

5 out of 5

This was the place to be! The serenity deck was just pure chilling. Take advantage of this deck

Mardi Gras Casino

4 out of 5

This was a first for me, I took it on for a hot second, spent $20 and won $20. It’s not really my thing but I took it in for the experience!!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The performers did a excellent job with entertaining us! The hard work and dedication they have to keep the fun going is astounding. I recommend viewing a show, just to show respect even if it isn’t your thing, who knows you just might like it

Mardi Gras Theater

5 out of 5

They did the Mardi Gras parade, they gave out needs and handkerchiefs for the feel of being in New Orleans! This was a exciting event to attend!!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The service for our room was excellent, they took care of us and showed us the upmost respect and courtesy.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The ship was spotless, I had no problems with anything or anywhere I was on board

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
This being our first time cruising, we enjoyed our room and the balcony that we had. It was a excellent way to travel. I was fortunate to have a good friend traveling with us who had a Havana Suite, so we plan to upgrade on our next cruise for the added space! This was very intimate and cozy a great 1st time.

Ship tip

The Mardi Gras was a excellent ship to cruise on. It was the newest ship that was available since the Celebration wasn’t released yet thru the COVID time frame, but I would truly recommend this ship because the theme is spot on and it was just exciting the whole time. The cruise Director Kindle Fire was a superb director and entertainer. She is a bolt of energy and it was like that the whole time from start to finish. If you get a opportunity to cruise find out what ship she’ll be on and go she will keep you in the know and entertained.

Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5
The port was eazy in and easy out. The locals weee cool and the restaurants was delicious

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
This port was a paradise. The water hues were tremendous. The activities there are great and the food was good. Swimming a must in the ocean

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5
Amber Cove was beautiful and the scenery was excellent

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5
Easy to get to and easy to maneuver

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
This was a well organized and structured execution of true teamwork. It made our transition back to the port of start easy
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10 Comments

Gwbigdog     10 months ago

Thanks for sharing

donshell6     10 months ago

Thanks for recapping

kinjirionna     10 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Niavlys     10 months ago

Tks for this review

javawoody     10 months ago

Thanks for your 22 review

lsbs     10 months ago

Thanks for the 2022 review.

karlgrgurich     10 months ago

Nice to see a good review

Need2CruiseSoon     10 months ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise!

JimOhio     10 months ago

Thanks for sharing your 2022 cruise especially since you are looking forward to your cruise in 2023. It's 2024. Are you sailing on the Time Machine of the Seas?

cruising2004     10 months ago

Thank you for sharing your 2022 cruise.

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