Mardi Gras is Huge
Mardi Gras Cruise Review
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)
Sail date: November 30, 2024
Ship: Mardi Gras
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 16272
Traveled as: Large Group
Reviewed: 1 day ago
Review summary
Mardi Gras is a huge ship and loved the itineraryEmbarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Swirls
Loved it
Street Eats
Liked the options that were served and appreciated the menu being different daily. The middle restaurant (Steam Dream) never seemed to have anyone working majority of the time.
Pizzeria del Capitano
A lil greasy but delicious pizza
Piazza Piani
Sandwiches were good, just wish they had side offerings.
Palm Restaurant
Great food and service!! Enjoyed the entertainment from wait staff.
Lido Marketplace
Typical buffet fare with different options to choose from. Some things I liked and others I didn’t. Menu was the same or similar every other day. Noticed when walking through some dinner items were the same as main dining room but presentation was different since it was prepared for a buffet and not individual plates. Late night offerings were ok. Not everything is for everybody so stick to what you like to eat.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse / Brewhouse
Not a fan of this restaurant. The menu posted on carnival website is not what’s offered for dinner even though lunch menu is the same. Was really looking forward to the trash can nachos. The Mac n cheese seemed like box Mac n cheese with a lot of velveeta and no flavor. The baked beans were ok, they’re spicy too. Biggest gripe is collard greens are only available during lunch and not dinner so there’s no veggie option at dinner. The meat wasn’t all that either. Very thin slices of brisket. There is an up charge if you want ribs. Go for lunch since it tastes a little better than dinner.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que
Not a big fan of this restaurant. The Mac n cheese seemed like box Mac n cheese with a lot of velveeta and no flavor. The baked beans were ok, they’re spicy too. Biggest gripe is collard greens are only available during lunch and not dinner so there’s no veggie option at dinner. The meat wasn’t all that either. Very thin slices of brisket. Even though same menu items, lunch tasted better than dinner.
Guy's Burger Joint
Tastes different since the last time I cruised but still good burgers. One batch of fries had too much seasoning and it made them salty. Got them another time and they were fine. For anyone wanting a smaller portion of the burgers, ask for the kid burger. It’s 2 slider sized burgers 😉
Chibang!
Tried for lunch and dinner. Not bad but flavor is lacking with some of the menu items.
BlueIguana Cantina
My favorite place to eat from on carnival. Both breakfast and lunch have great options.
Big Chicken by Shaq
The sandwiches, tenders and fries are delicious. Did feel like there was too much breading on the chicken and it was a little too crunchy. Opted for the grilled chicken breast one time and enjoyed that much better. The tenders had a lil kick to them so if you don’t like spice be careful. The breakfast options can be passed on. The biscuits were way too hard and crumbly to be used for a breakfast sandwich.
Onboard Activities
Beach Pool and whirlpool
I’m gonna say this pool and hot tubs are for the kids. That’s all you see in them all day and night.
Tides Pool and whirlpool
Hot tub temperature could definitely be hotter
Serenity Adult-Only area
Nice getaway away from kids and teens. Fresh creations salad bar is good. Just wish people not hog the hot tubs. People will sit in them for hours.
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Walk around and explore the boat. There was an area that I hadn’t seen until the last day despite being on that floor many times. There’s always a long line for shows and not enough seating so get there early.
Ports of call
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic