Love the Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)
Sail date: November 23, 2024
Ship: Mardi Gras
Cabin number: 4201
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 13 days ago
Review summary
These are the only 2 critiques: 1] The app did not work and dining reservations, and spa reservations depended upon them. It was extremely difficult and time consuming to get reservations, and then wait and wait to get into a restaurant - even the MDR. The host would say when is your reservation, or what is your table. We would say we are TRYING to make reservations but the app isn't working. We are very tech savvy so that was not the issue. 2] The public bathroom doors are insane. The 20 second time to close the door is too long. I understand that a few people may need that time, but to default to this time is too much. And, then the doors weren't even locked although the red light would indicate that the door was locked. Well the door was not locked and I was walked in on a few times. The doors up by the Serenity area were okay - much better than the doors bby the theater or restaurants.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Limelight Lounge
Great Entertainment by Ace, and the Fatso group!
Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que
Wow! This place was fantastic. We didn't go there until the 6th day. I wish we would have gone there more, but the fact that we didn't proves that there is good food all over on the Mardi Gras.
Guy's Burger Joint
We always look forward to Guy's burgers, and they did not disappoint. If you can time it right, you won't have a line. But they do keep the line moving.
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Terrific service. Gorgeous restaurant. The food was superb. Again, I'm gluten-free and was treated so well. I really appreciate it.
Chibang!
We didn't make it there until the last night due to issues with making reservations through the app. I am gluten-free and the food was great. Really good service.
Bar della Rosa
The female bartender is a power house. Attentive to everyone at the bar. Mixing a drink in one hand, while ringing someone up with the other.
Alchemy Bar
Great, creative drinks and terrific bartenders.
Onboard Activities
Serenity Adult-Only area
Great hot tubs and so many good loungers. Very nice, quiet area.
Cloud 9 Spa & Thermal Suites
Great massages, but for the sake of all that is good, please make these women stop having to sell products at the end of the session. You get so relaxed and then get this huge, non-stop sales pitch. One time, i just walked out and cancelled one of my future massages.
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Please see our review summary for the only 2 things we would change about the ship. We will be back on the Mardi Gras again.
Ports of call
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic