Starting January 30, 2019 call your Pineapple Dream Vacations travel professional to reserve your space on the BRAND NEW CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS Fun Ship!
"CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS" the New XL Class Mega Ship
Pictures, videos and details courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Corporation.
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When Carnival launched our first ship, 1972’s TSS Mardi Gras, they knew they were shaking things up. 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!
And if it happened again, it wouldn’t surprise us. In 2020 they will be launching a brand-new ship with a familiar name. You guessed it: Mardi Gras. They aren’t just paying homage to their first ship — in cruising circles this name suggests innovation, signals the start of something big. And it shouts “fun!” at the top of its lungs.
They're building this new Mardi Gras to live up to that legacy, so start daydreaming now about what’s to come! For one thing, this ship introduces Zones — six themed areas packed with brand-new experiences for eating, drinking and spectacularly getting down to fun. More announcements are still to come, but we’re all ready to pull the wraps off what may be the most thrilling: BOLT™, the first-ever rollercoaster at sea!
This ship will hold 6,630 guests, and THAT is why they call it the XL Class!
Everybody can enjoy Mardi Gras, sailing from Port Canaveral in 2020. Call your Pineapple Dream Vacations travel professional to reserve your cabin!
Nobody expected this ship to change the cruise world, but… here we are!
And if it happened again, it wouldn’t surprise us. In 2020 they will be launching a brand-new ship with a familiar name. You guessed it: Mardi Gras. They aren’t just paying homage to their first ship — in cruising circles this name suggests innovation, signals the start of something big. And it shouts “fun!” at the top of its lungs.
They're building this new Mardi Gras to live up to that legacy, so start daydreaming now about what’s to come! For one thing, this ship introduces Zones — six themed areas packed with brand-new experiences for eating, drinking and spectacularly getting down to fun. More announcements are still to come, but we’re all ready to pull the wraps off what may be the most thrilling: BOLT™, the first-ever rollercoaster at sea!
This ship will hold 6,630 guests, and THAT is why they call it the XL Class!
Everybody can enjoy Mardi Gras, sailing from Port Canaveral in 2020. Call your Pineapple Dream Vacations travel professional to reserve your cabin!
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MEET THE ZONES
Grand Central
On a Carnival cruise your vacation starts in the atrium, and on Mardi Gras that’s in the Grand Central zone. By the way… on this ship the atrium’s different. Don’t be surprised if you step inside and the first place you want to look is upwards. Up there are high ceilings that hint at even more fun living on the three decks above! But look around too… you’ll find floor-to-ceiling windows that really bring in the ocean views. Of course you’ll be back here throughout your cruise, taking a break with a nice cup of coffee, enjoying live music up on stage, or killing time fabulously with a handcrafted cocktail in between evening shows. In Grand Central you’re never far from great dining spots like Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki, plus feel-good entertainment like Piano Bar 88 and The Punchliner Comedy Club. 
Summer Landing
Go ahead and call Summer Landing “the greatest chill spot at sea”… and we’ll be right there with you, any time of year! Know what goes great with chilling outdoors? BBQ, so we’re building a Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse into this zone to make sure it always tastes like summer here, courtesy of freshly-smoked faves designed by Guy Fieri. You wouldn’t be surprised that the pool and whirlpool aren’t far, but would you have guessed that there’s even original Parched Pig™ beers brewing just a few feet from the tap? 
Lido If you’ve cruised with us before, you know Lido… but aboard Mardi Gras this poolside zone features even more delicious and fun ways to spend a day. Everybody looks to Lido for variety, and with tons of casual dining spots you’ll discover new experiences among the flavors that keep our guests coming back. Take in a Dive-In Movie at the pool and you’re not far from signature Carnival favorites like Guy’s Burger Joint, the New England-inspired Seafood Shack, and BlueIguana Cantina taco spot. And for folks hoping we haven’t forgotten: yes, Lido is absolutely home to fan-favorite Swirls, the free soft-serve spot cranking out the cool 24 hours a day! |
French Quarter
If “big” and “easy” sound about right for your vacation, you might just make the French Quarter on Mardi Gras your home zone. What inspired this place is no less than New Orleans itself… and if all this talk of NOLA has you half as hungry as we are, you’ll be pleased to hear that The French Quarter is lined with bars and eateries worthy of their namesake, spots serving up everything from small plates to classic Hurricane cocktails straight from the bayou. Just steps away there’s entertainment inspired by the world-renowned Crescent City nightlife — yep, there’s a hot jazz club in this zone — plus you’re not far from more bars, lounges and some funky little shops. And while we’re not one to brag about our friends, one of these spots is being designed in partnership with a name you definitely know! 
La Piazza
La dolce vita is within reach at La Piazza… and we’d know, with all the Italian seafaring spirit that’s literally driving the ship. This zone stands for flavor, and it starts with Cucina del Capitano, which brings your party together for an evening of Italian favorites served family-style, while Pizzeria del Capitano makes delizioso happen for you 24 hours a day atop a base of imported Italian flour and fresh mozzarella. Atmosphere is everything here, so roaming musicians provide an authentic soundtrack to your time in La Piazza. Mardi Gras debuts a new Mediterranean spot specializing in seafood, plus there’s even a bar where you’ll sip authentic espresso drinks by day and classic Italian cocktails when the sun goes down. 
The Ultimate Playground
Don’t let the name fool you — this zone is ages everybody and up. Kids, you’re going to love this. And adults, the playground has grown up with you. So yay for play! Of course The Ultimate Playground starts with BOLT™, the first rollercoaster at sea, an all-electric thrill ride that puts the power of speed in your hands. But that’s only the beginning — this playground has the largest Carnival WaterWorks ever with three huge spiraling slides, plus SportSquare is here featuring an entire mini-golf course, full-court basketball and a ropes course. And, of course, more. Ultimate enough for you? |
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To sail Carnival Mardi Gras, call Pineapple Dream Vacations at (312) 344-3656 or fill out the form below and one of our travel professionals will contact you.
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If it's not working out. They'll work it out for you.
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Here's what they do.
If you decide within 24 hours of the start of your cruise that it's not for you, simply notify Carnival's onboard Guest Services desk. They'll take it from there. And if you decide later that you want to give Carnival another try, they'll even give a $100 per stateroom onboard credit to any guest in your party who exercised the guarantee and, within a year, books another Carnival cruise.
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