How many passengers does Carnival Mardi Gras hold?
Carnival Mardi Gras carries 5,282 guests at double occupancy and up to 6,500 at maximum capacity.

2020
Year Built
5,282
Guests
Excel Class
Class
180,000
GT
3
Pools
First Excel-class ship and first cruise ship in the Americas with a roller coaster. Named after Carnival's original ship, it blends New Orleans-inspired fun with cutting-edge entertainment. Six themed zones from French Quarter to Summer Landing.
Guy Fieri, Emeril Lagasse & Shaquille O'Neal Casual Included Dining
Ports on this ship's regular rotation — click any for a feel of it before you pack.
MuseumPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Aerial View of Launch Complex 39.jpg)
A full Saturn V rocket laid horizontal for inspection — 363 feet of the hardware that put people on the moon. The Apollo/Saturn V Center, Rocket Garden, and bus tours to historic Launch Complex 39 are all on one ticket. Plan four hours minimum.
🕒 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily (hours vary; check ahead — closed some launch days)
MuseumPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (STS132 Atlantis undocking2 (cropped).jpg)
Thirty-three missions, now suspended at the angle it held in orbit with payload bay doors open for good. Inside KSC on the same ticket — and yes, people cry in there.
🕒 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily (included with KSC Visitor Complex admission)
BeachPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway - Clouds Over Cocoa Beach - NARA - 7719507.jpg)
Atlantic beach about 15 minutes south of the port, with the famous Ron Jon Surf Shop — a two-story surf emporium worth walking through even if you've never touched a board. Easy half-day.
MuseumPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Kennedy Space Center (36017532512).jpg)
Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo artifacts alongside the biography of every inductee — it's inside KSC now on the same ticket. If you've ever wanted to see what John Glenn looked like at 20, this is the building.
🕒 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily (included with KSC Visitor Complex admission)
GoCruiseTravel.com Ship Data
101
Sailings tracked
42/100
mainstream — extras sold separately
5,282
guests
GoCruiseTravel.com tracks 101 upcoming sailings on Carnival Mardi Gras (Carnival Cruise Line). Built 2020, 5,282 guests, 180,000 GT. Amenities: 3 pools, 7 hot tubs, self-laundry, accessible cabins, medical center. Carnival Cruise Line Perk Score: 42/100 (mainstream — extras sold separately) — room service.
Traveling with accessibility needs? Carnival Mardi Gras has 30 accessible cabins.
Can I do laundry onboard?
Yes — self-service laundry available
What voltage are the cabins?
110V & 220V
Is there a dress code?
Casual
Are there formal nights?
Yes — formal nights onboard
Can I smoke on the balcony?
Yes — balcony smoking allowed
USB in Cabins
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
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$564
per person
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7N · 5 ports
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$529
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7N · 6 ports
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$1,019
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$559
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7N · 5 ports
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$679
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$1,074
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$1,379
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$634
per person
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7N · 5 ports
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$589
per person
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7N · 6 ports
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$584
per person
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$579
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$584
per person
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7N · 5 ports
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$694
per person
Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
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$714
per person
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7N · 6 ports
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$624
per person
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7N · 6 ports
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$624
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7N · 5 ports
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$689
per person
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7N · 6 ports
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$749
per person
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$789
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$849
per person
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7N · 5 ports
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$759
per person
Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
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$644
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$594
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$594
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$724
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$834
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$754
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The Bahamas
5N · 5 ports
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$614
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4N · 4 ports
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$664
per person
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5N · 5 ports
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$674
per person
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5N · 5 ports
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$804
per person
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4N · 4 ports
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$684
per person
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5N · 5 ports
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$804
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$804
per person
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$684
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$804
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$804
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$684
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$794
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$794
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$674
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$744
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$619
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$534
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$524
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$479
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$484
per person
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$449
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$424
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$434
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$444
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$424
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4N · 4 ports
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$424
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5N · 5 ports
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$424
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5N · 5 ports
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$424
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4N · 4 ports
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$424
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5N · 5 ports
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$444
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5N · 5 ports
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$444
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4N · 4 ports
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$424
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$424
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5N · 5 ports
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$424
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$424
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$424
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4N · 4 ports
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$434
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5N · 5 ports
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$424
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5N · 5 ports
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$559
per person
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4N · 4 ports
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$584
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$429
per person
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$429
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$414
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$449
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$434
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5N · 5 ports
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$434
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$424
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$434
per person
The Bahamas
5N · 5 ports
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$434
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4N · 4 ports
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$444
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$454
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$454
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$464
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$464
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5N · 5 ports
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$464
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4N · 4 ports
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$494
per person
The Bahamas
5N · 5 ports
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$564
per person
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5N · 5 ports
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$654
per person
The Bahamas
4N · 4 ports
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$554
per person
The Bahamas
5N · 5 ports
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$634
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The Bahamas
5N · 5 ports
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$564
per person
The Bahamas
4N · 4 ports
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$524
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5N · 5 ports
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$564
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5N · 5 ports
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$634
per person
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4N · 4 ports
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$554
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$614
per person
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$544
per person
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4N · 4 ports
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$504
per person
Carnival Mardi Gras carries 5,282 guests at double occupancy and up to 6,500 at maximum capacity.
Carnival Mardi Gras was built in 2020.
Carnival Mardi Gras is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
101 active sailings on Carnival Mardi Gras are currently bookable.
Carnival Mardi Gras features 3 swimming pool(s) onboard.
Yes, Carnival Mardi Gras features self-service passenger laundromats onboard.
Included restaurants on Carnival Mardi Gras feature Main Dining Rooms, Guy's Burger Joint & BlueIguana Cantina, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse / Pizzeria del Capitano, Big Chicken by Shaq & Chibang!, while specialty venues with a surcharge include Fahrenheit 555 / Prime Steakhouse ($49 pp), Cucina del Capitano ($24 pp dinner), Bonsai Teppanyaki / Sushi ($42 pp / À la carte).
Typical age
35-55
Primary markets
US · CA · AU · UK
Onboard languages
en
Kids onboard
Common — family-friendly programming
Vessels built to the same architectural blueprint, sharing deck layouts, signature venues, and hull dimensions.