karsieok
Don’t bother eating at the Steak House or Italian Restaurant, disappointing.
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Mardi Gras Cruise Reviews - Tips
1068 Mardi Gras Tips
magic2
Do anytime dinning and check out as many of the restaurants as you can
hnycruze
Make Bolt reservations as soon as you get on MG!
Tealuver72
Don’t cruise when kids are out of school, too many kids in the pools and hot tubs
2076g
Go on another cruise line
DuckGirl
Bring ducks to hide!
angiepowell1936
Complete VeriFLY. Decorate your cabin door. It makes it easier to find.
billyjs3
So much to do. Bolt is down on windy days so book it early and be prepared to reschedule.
tjdog21
Book speciality dining before you cruise for paid ones. If you don’t like elevators then stay around deck 12 - if you stay on Lido like we did deck 16 - you had to 8-10 flights to get to the activities, and 16 flights to get off the ship on port days. So try to split the difference from Lido to main activities.
Sunsetgirl
Get to the shows early, the theaters fill up!
ronajona
If cruising with Covid protocols in place, wear mask in elevators and in crowds and sanitize hands often. The Mardi Gras carries a large amount of passengers. Be patient and kind. Also, when using the public restrooms, pay close attention to the door lock indicators. If not, the doors may open while you’re using the restroom.
gypsie901a
Bigger is not always better
TNTGreen
Be prepared for full capacity sailings and not enough staff to handle the capacity.
dmacdonald15
Remember, it's a big ship, so if you feel crowded, especially on sea days, explore around for quiet out of the way spots. We found the Lenai on deck 8 usually had some deck chairs available that weren't filled with loud drunkards.
Workingdiva
Be careful about using the handicap stall in the public bathrooms. I thought the door was locked but was surprised when someone opened the door. The hand motion activators are for the birds.
jeans222
Bring a metal insulated water bottle to fill with water and drinks. I would bring 12 packs of my favorite pop next time. I would also consider booking my excursions through Carnival so if something happens you don't get left behind.
Cruiser17768520
It’s a large ship, expect to wait for the elevators. Have patience
tatum926
1) book the bolt early, dont wait for the last day 2) check the restaurant menu early in to decide where to eat nightly 3) try all food option or you will be sorry 4) get to shows in the atrium early, almost an hr before, to get a seat. They go quickly!!! (Even for Bingo) 5) take any elevator you can get in even if its not going in your direction. You never know when you will find room in an elevator
Glen220
Find a smaller ship! With 6,000 plus passengers and a crew of 1,700 (IF fully staffed, which ours wasn’t ) it is crowded; always waiting for an elevator- then they arrive full; slow service at the bars- due to crowds and not enough staff; you waited in line for everything on the ship; not enough public bathrooms; automatic sliding doors that don’t open 80% or the time, requiring you to push the tiny button in the middle; the public areas from about the 12th floor up were hot.
Cruiser50204683
Beware of your surroundings and be careful.
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