Mardi Gras - 13 April 2028
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Cruise Ship: Mardi Gras -
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Holiday Summary
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Departure Date13 April 2028 |
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Cruise Duration: 4 NightsMardi Gras | Carnival Cruise Line Embark: Port Canaveral (for Orlando), Florida | 13 April 2028 |
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Return Date17 April 2028 |
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Cruise Itinerary
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| Day 1 | Port Canaveral (for Orlando), Florida | |
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| Day 2 | At Sea | |
| Day 3 | Half Moon Cay (Private Island), Bahamas - Tender Port | |
| Day 4 | Carnival Celebration Key, Bahamas | |
| Day 5 | Port Canaveral (for Orlando), Florida |
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What facilities & features can I find onboard Mardi Gras during my Bahamas Cruise departing 13 April 2028
When Carnival launched its first ship, 1972's TSS Mardi Gras, they made cruising a lot less stuffy, a bit less fancy, the kind of fun everybody could enjoy. Nobody expected this ship to change the cruise world, but... here we are! So here's a brand-new ship with a familiar name. With this Mardi Gras they aren't just paying homage to the first ship - in cruising circles this name suggests innovation, signals the start of something big.
Oh, and this Mardi Gras still shouts "fun!" at the top of its lungs. This ship introduces Zones - six themed areas packed with brand-new experiences for eating, drinking and spectacularly getting down to fun.
There's BOLT, the first-ever rollercoaster at sea, Emeril's Bistro 1396 from yes-that-Emeril, Family Feud Live for everybody... plus incredible new bars like The Brass Magnolia and Fortune Teller. Everybody can enjoy Mardi Gras, sailing now. Come on down!
Dining Venues on Mardi Gras
Emeril's Bistro at Sea
Could we really build our newest ships to reach their true flavour potential without Emeril restaurants? It would be tough. So we went to the man himself and he was like Sure Carnival, kick "em up a notch" and that was pretty much that!
Emeril's three restaurants at sea - Emeril's Bistro 1396 (the original, on Mardi Gras), Emeril's Bistro 1397 (the worldly one, on Carnival Celebration) and Emeril's Bistro 717 (the seafood specialist, on Carnival Jubilee) - make sure that everybody knows about Emeril's love for Creole cuisine.
That's essentially his life's work, and now you will enjoy the authentic bayou flavors and fun that New Orleans is known for on your vacation. If you haven't had the pleasure, we are talking about fried oysters, BBQ shrimp, duck & sausage gumbo, po-boys, muffuletta sandwiches, fresh ceviche, jambalaya and more.
And at Emeril's Bistro 1397, the restaurant's one cool trick is also collecting flavour inspiration from every corner of the world, and spotlighting international dishes daily that make great use of them for you... all with Emeril's signature culinary flair!
They're serving up the man's faves all day... and because flavours this big don't just sleep in, we do it for breakfast too with choices like shrimp and grits, breakfast po-boys and bananas foster crepes! Raw bar, incredible desserts and Crescent City atmosphere round out the experience.
Chibang
"Chibang" is a fun word to say, so take a minute to try it out. (Really, do it now - they'll wait!) That sounded great to us, and Carnival can't wait to host you at they're new restaurant. When you join them you will detect some delicious Chinese and Mexican traditions in the atmosphere of this elegant, modern spot - but even more importantly, you'll notice them on your plate!
They have brought together favourite dishes from the two cuisines, into an amazing menu that invites you to spread your culinary wings across the Pacific. Try a little from each side by mixing, matching and sharing in an evening of flavour explorations - right down to handcrafted cocktails made with authentic ingredients.
Or stop in to Chibang! for a casual lunch that features noodle and burrito bowls based on our favourite ingredients from both of these worlds.
Rudi's Seagrill
The sea is all around you when you cruise, and it has something for all your senses to experience. From the scent of a sea breeze to the sound of waves lapping at the ship... complete the experience with an evening of curated seafood flavours at Rudi's Seagrill.
This restaurant is the brainchild of cookbook author and master chef Rudi Sodamin. He has years of experience pleasing palates of vacationers.. and this guy loves serving up a smile as much as Carnival does! But he's serious about you experiencing the best that the seas have to offer, and an evening at Rudi's proves it through the courses.
Enjoy selections like seafood bisque and crab-stuffed lobster tail imperial - all served with an elegant flair that pays proper tribute to the beauty of the ocean from which so much fun, and flavour, arises.
Entertainment Facilities on Mardi Gras
Bolt: Ultimate Sea coaster
Plenty of folks come to a Carnival cruise ready to chill, but if it's a thrill you are seeking, this is also the vacation for you. Meet BOLT: the fastest - and first! - rollercoaster at sea. Strap in and zoom your motorcycle-style speed machine around an open-air course high, high above sea level. You know how on most rollercoasters... actually, never mind. Forget other coasters because this all-electric thrill ride puts you in the driver's seat.
That means you actually get to control how fast you go, so hit the gas and try for the fastest time, go for the biggest thrill - plus some amazing 360 degrees ocean views! That's why we call this the Ultimate Sea Coaster. And for the folks who choose to chill: go light on the pedal, and this just might be the coaster for you!
The Brass Magnolia
When a culinary mecca like New Orleans invents flavours, you shouldn't be surprised to find these innovative creations echoing off of delighted taste buds worldwide. So if they are talking drinks, think about the fruity Hurricane cocktail or the stately Sazerac - for ages now these hometown heroes have been ambassadors for the city's credo of fun, flavour and just plain good times.
You know Carnival's all about that too, so make sure to check out The Brass Magnolia on Mardi Gras! You can imagine this onboard bar at the intersection two of NOLA's most enduring icons: the city's indelible jazz nightlife and its historic Garden District. The culture is well-represented on board by the swingin' jazz trio that keeps things nice and hot... and it only takes one look at the decor to feel as if you just stepped into an elegant Southern estate.
Playlist Productions
Everyone has those perfect songs that never fail to get them moving. Playlist Productions, Carnivals' onboard theatre team brings lists like yours to life! Your favourites become full-blown musical productions featuring singers and dancers bringing down the house. Shows vary by ship, but there is a playlist for every music lover. Need a few examples? How about the spicy sounds of Amor Cubano, the movie-magic soundtrack of FLICK, or Vintage Pop with its 20s-jazz-meets-modern-hits?
Release your inner rock-n-roll patriot during America Rocks! Enter the centre of groove with the passionate Heart of Soul. Feel the arena-shaking sounds of Epic Rock, the piano-pounding sounds of 88 Keys, the totally bad-meaning-good 80s Pop to the Max, plus the funky, sophisticated and not-at-all exclusive Studio VIP, where everyone is welcome to come and get down!
The Ropes Course
The chance to complete an awesome challenge, high above it all! now that's what you want in a good ropes course. An awesome ropes course, however, will let you do all that with a cool sea breeze and a view to match! Not sure that navigating a high-up-there challenge is for you? Did we mention that on this one you'll be safely strapped in, emboldening you to take on the kinds of challenges you may not normally feel up to?
Here everyone - even kids - become thrill-seekers, testing their ability to make their way around the course, which features two levels of challenge, letting you increase or decrease the toughness as you go. So take to the sky!
Camp Ocean
The little ones can enjoy the best parts of summer camp, year-round aboard their Carnival cruise. At Camp Ocean kids will have a blast in supervised, age-based groups and give each a cool marine-life label: Penguins (2 to 5 years), Stingrays (6 to 8 years) and Sharks (9 to 11 years). Together with their group they will enjoy tons of fun-filled, age-appropriate activities like arts and crafts, songs, games, toys, dancing, movies and video games. When comes to mealtime, kids eat together and get their own menus with back-on-land favs like mac & cheese, chicken nuggets and more. The whole time, Carnival's experienced counsellors will be there to make sure everyone in these small groups has an amazing time. Plus, when the sun goes down it's time for Night Owls (fees apply to use this service), but kids get to stay up late having fun while their parents also enjoy themselves well into the night.
Suess at Sea:From the whimsical and always wonderful world of Dr. Seuss comes Cats in Hats, Fish Red and Blue, and both kinds of Things - 1 and 2. And they are all coming to a Carnival cruise near you as the world of Dr. Seuss leaps off the page and onto Seuss at Sea.
Dr. Seuss's timeless stories are the kind kids memorize, and this is the kind of cruise you will remember for a lifetime. The whole family will still enjoy all the classic Carnival activities, but the littlest ones, and their families, will also enjoy an all-new, extra-special experience as the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss comes to life around them.
Enjoy a special onboard character parade, interactive story time, arts & crafts activities, character breakfast featuring their favourite Dr. Seuss friends and more. Seuss at Sea truly brings your child's favourite books to life.
Alternative Mardi Gras Cruises
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Booking Terms and Conditions:
1).Price per person based on two adults sharing (on a cruise only basis) and includes applicable taxes unless stated otherwise. 2) Current deals shown may not be applicable, please ask for details of see promotional t&c's below. 3) Fly-Cruise Booking: Flights & overseas transfers are booked through Carnival Cruise Line & are subject to their t&c's. 4) Cruise & Stay Holidays: All packages are subject to availability. Overseas transfers may not be for full duration of holiday (unless stated otherwise). Flights, hotels & transfers are booked through our preferred partners, once booked you will be subject their booking terms & conditions in addition any cruise line promotional t&c's. 5) We will endeavour to have the most accurate pricing/availability & itineraries, on occasions these maybe incorrect & we reserve the right update/amend/remove where accordingly. All prices & available rooms shown are subject to live availability in Carnival Cruise Lines reservation system. 6) Carnival Cruise Lines & Pure Holidays full booking terms & conditions apply.
Promotion Terms and Conditions:
- Choice Fare:Offer applies to cabin assignment categories. Deposit is non-refundable and non transferable. Bookings made as part of a group will not include their amenities. Cruise rates are in Pound Sterling, average per person and based on double occupancy. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Rates may vary by ship, stateroom type and sail date. Change fees are not assessed outside of the final payment window. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. Carnival reserves the right to withdraw and/or change offer at any time without prior notice. Ships' Registry: The Bahamas and Panama.
- Wave Offer Offer applies to cabin assignment categories. Offer includes non-refundable and non-transferable onboard credit of USD $25.00 per person, USD $50.00 per cabin. Deposit is non-refundable and non transferable. Bookings made as part of a group will include their amenities. Cruise rates are in Pound Sterling, average per person and based on double occupancy. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Rates may vary by ship, stateroom type and sail date. Change fees are not assessed outside of the final payment window. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. Carnival reserves the right to withdraw and/or change offer at any time without prior notice. Offer is for the cruise fare and includes Required Cruise Fees & Expenses and Government Taxes & Fees and are assessed on a per guest basis for all guests according to the itinerary. Ships' Registry: The Bahamas and Panama.
- Smiles for Miles (Australia Sailings Only): Offer applies to cabin assignment categories. Non-refundable reduced deposit of GBP 53.04 per person. Deposit is non-refundable. Offer ends on September 30, 2026 11:59 PM AEST. Bookings made as part of a group will include their amenities. Cruise rates are in Pound Sterling, average per person and based on double occupancy. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Rates may vary by ship, stateroom type and sail date. Change fees are not assessed outside of the final payment window. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. Carnival reserves the right to withdraw and/or change offer at any time without prior notice. Offer is for the cruise fare and includes Required Cruise Fees & Expenses and Government Taxes & Fees and are assessed on a per guest basis for all guests according to the itinerary. Ships' Registry: The Bahamas and Panama.
- Fun Saver: Your stateroom will be assigned within the selected room type (interior, ocean view, balcony or suite). Deposit is non-refundable and non transferable. Bookings made as part of a group will include their amenities. Cruise rates are in Pound Sterling, average per person and based on double occupancy. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Rates may vary by ship, stateroom type and sail date. Change fees are not assessed outside of the final payment window. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. Carnival reserves the right to withdraw and/or change offer at any time without prior notice. Ships' Registry: The Bahamas and Panama.
- Choice Plus Fare (Australia sailing only):Offer applies to cabin assignment categories. Non-refundable reduced deposit of GBP 105.40 per person. Offer includes non-refundable onboard credit of AUD 200.00 per person, AUD 400.00 per cabin. Deposit is non-refundable. Offer ends on September 30, 2026 11:59 PM AEST. Bookings made as part of a group will include their amenities. Cruise rates are in Pound Sterling, average per person and based on double occupancy. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Rates may vary by ship, stateroom type and sail date. Change fees are not assessed outside of the final payment window. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. Carnival reserves the right to withdraw and/or change offer at any time without prior notice. Offer is for the cruise fare and includes Required Cruise Fees & Expenses and Government Taxes & Fees and are assessed on a per guest basis for all guests according to the itinerary. Ships' Registry: The Bahamas and Panama.
- Pack & Go Saver: Last minute specials, new bookings only. Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure confirmed accommodations and full payment is non-refundable. Guest selects stateroom type (e.g. interior, ocean view, or balcony), but Carnival assigns the deck and location of the stateroom. Carnival will assign the stateroom at a later time. Guests who select the interior upper/lower stateroom type may be assigned upper/lower accommodations. Guests who select the oceanview or balcony stateroom types may be assigned partially to fully obstructed views. Bookings made as part of a group must buy up their amenities. This fare does not qualify for Early Saver price protection. No name changes
- Super Saver: Your stateroom will be assigned within the selected room type (interior, ocean view, balcony or suite). Deposit is non-refundable and non transferable. Bookings made as part of a group must buy up their amenities. Cruise rates are in Pound Sterling, average per person and based on double occupancy. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Rates may vary by ship, stateroom type and sail date. Change fees are not assessed outside of the final payment window. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. Carnival reserves the right to withdraw and/or change offer at any time without prior notice. Ships' Registry: The Bahamas and Panama.