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Carnival Mardi Gras

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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The Blueprint

Ship Class
Excel-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
180,800
Length (FT / M)
1,130 / 344
Beam (FT / M)
137 / 42
Decks (Passenger / Total)
15 / 19
Shipyard
Meyer Turku Shipyard, Turku, Finland
Registry
Bahamas
Godmother
Kimberly Jiménez
LNG Powered
Yes

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2021

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
5,282
Maximum Capacity
6,631
Total Crew
1,745
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
3.03:1
Space Ratio
34.23

Logistics

Cruising Speed
17 Knots
Elevator Banks
Forward elevator bank
Decks 4-19, Forward
Midship elevator bank
Decks 4-19, Midship
Aft elevator bank
Decks 4-19, Aft
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Mardi Gras Casino
    indoor casino seated/playing only
    Location: Deck 7, Forward
    Smoking is not permitted at the casino bar, when the casino is closed, or in the designated non-smoking section.
  • Bar Della Rosa outdoor smoking area
    outdoor cigarette/e-cigarette/personal vaporizer area
    Location: Deck 8, Midship
    Starboard side.
  • Deck 17 outdoor smoking area
    outdoor smoking area
    Location: Deck 17, Aft
    Starboard side; only permitted Mardi Gras area for cigars and tobacco pipes.

Cabin Summary

Total: 2,641
ADA Compliant: 82
Suites
181
Balcony
1,467
Oceanview
175
Inside
818
The Apex Suite
Carnival Excel Presidential Suite
474 SQ FT

One bedroom with separate living and dining areas, one primary bathroom with large shower and two sinks, a separate toilet room with an extra sink, walk-in closet, wet bar, and a wraparound balcony with outdoor hot tub.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Carnival Excel Presidential Suite2
  • Carnival Excel Aft Suite12
  • Carnival Excel Corner Suite12
  • Carnival Excel Suite6
  • Havana Cabana Corner Suite2
  • Havana Cabana Suite4
  • Cloud 9 Spa Suite6
  • Ocean Suite131
  • Family Harbor Ocean View Suite6
Balcony
  • Havana Extended Cabana Stateroom8
  • Havana Cabana Stateroom44
  • Cloud 9 Spa Forward-View Extended Balcony Stateroom8
  • Cloud 9 Spa Balcony Stateroom48
  • Cloud 9 Spa Cove Balcony Stateroom12
  • Aft-View Extended Balcony Stateroom34
  • Forward-View Extended Balcony Stateroom48
  • Extended Balcony Stateroom80
  • Standard Balcony Stateroom1,050
  • Cove Balcony Stateroom112
  • Junior Balcony Stateroom23
Oceanview
  • Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View Stateroom4
  • Family Harbor Ocean View Stateroom41
  • Ocean View Stateroom130
Inside
  • Havana Interior Stateroom40
  • Cloud 9 Spa Interior Stateroom43
  • Premium Interior Stateroom41
  • Family Harbor Interior Stateroom22
  • Interior Stateroom672

Signature Experiences

BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster
Location: Deck 19, Aft

First roller coaster at sea; track length reported as 800 feet / 244 meters; top speed reported as 40 mph.

Six themed zones
Location: Multiple Decks

Grand Central, French Quarter, La Piazza, Summer Landing, Lido, and Ultimate Playground.

Family Feud Live
Location: Decks 6-8, Midship

Hosted in the Grand Central / Center Stage atrium complex.

Emeril's Bistro 1396
Location: Deck 6, Midship

New Orleans-inspired bistro in the French Quarter zone.

Loft 19
Location: Deck 19, Forward

Sun deck area associated with Excel-suite access and available cabana rentals.

Seuss at Sea / Dr. Seuss Bookville
Location: Deck 4, Midship

Seuss-themed reading/play space and family programming.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Palm Restaurant
    main dining room
    Location: Decks 6-7, Aft
    Aft main restaurant.
  • Flamingo Restaurant
    main dining room
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    Midship main restaurant.
  • Lido Marketplace
    buffet
    Location: Deck 16
    Self-service casual Lido restaurant; extends through midship/aft area.
Specialty Dining
  • Seafood Shack
    seafood counter
    Location: Deck 16, Midship
    Extra-cost New England-style seafood.
  • Chef's Table
    chef's table
    Location: Deck 5, Aft
    Seats: 16
    Dedicated Chef's Table dining room with galley views.
  • Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 7, Midship
    Reservation-fee steakhouse.
  • Bonsai Teppanyaki
    teppanyaki
    Location: Deck 8, Midship
    Seats: 30
    Three 10-seat tables.
  • Bonsai Sushi
    sushi
    Location: Deck 8, Midship
    Full-service sushi restaurant.
  • Emeril's Bistro 1396
    New Orleans bistro
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    French Quarter zone.
  • Chibang!
    Mexican/Chinese restaurant
    Location: Deck 8, Forward
    Listed on Deck 8 in public deck summaries.
  • Cucina del Capitano
    Italian restaurant
    Location: Deck 8, Midship
    La Piazza zone.
  • Rudi's Seagrill
    seafood restaurant
    Location: Deck 8, Midship
    Extra-cost full-service seafood venue.
  • Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse | Brewhouse
    smokehouse/brewhouse
    Location: Deck 8, Aft
    A la carte dinner; complimentary barbecue buffet at lunch on embarkation day and sea days.
Cafés & Quick Bites
  • Big Chicken
    quick-service restaurant
    Location: Deck 16, Aft
    Complimentary chicken-focused venue.
  • Guy's Burger Joint
    quick-service restaurant
    Location: Deck 17, Midship
    Complimentary burger venue.
  • BlueIguana Cantina
    quick-service restaurant
    Location: Deck 16, Midship
    Complimentary tacos and burritos.
  • Street Eats
    quick-service stations
    Location: Deck 16, Midship
    Complimentary rotating open-air stations.
  • Pizzeria del Capitano
    pizza
    Location: Deck 8, Midship
    Located in La Piazza.
  • Piazza Panini
    panini/deli
    Location: Deck 8, Midship
    Italian-style pressed sandwiches and deli items.
  • JavaBlue Café
    coffee shop
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    Specialty coffees, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pastries.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Center Stage Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    Grand Central / Center Stage bar.
  • Grand View Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7, Midship
    Grand Central bar.
  • Alchemy Bar
    cocktail bar
    Location: Deck 7, Midship
    Vintage-themed cocktail bar.
  • Piano Bar 88
    piano bar
    Location: Deck 6, Forward
    Piano music, sing-alongs, and games.
  • Havana Lounge
    lounge/bar
    Location: Deck 8, Forward
    Cuban coffee, Cuban sodas, cocktails, and evening Latin entertainment.
  • Bar Della Rosa
    bar
    Location: Deck 8, Midship
    La Piazza bar with Italian cocktails/wines and indoor/outdoor seating.
  • Heroes Tribute Bar
    sports bar
    Location: Deck 8, Aft
    Sports bar in Summer Landing.
  • The Watering Hole
    bar
    Location: Deck 8, Aft
    Outdoor Summer Landing bar.
  • RedFrog Tiki Bar
    poolside bar
    Location: Decks 16-17, Midship
    Two-level poolside bar.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Tides Pool and Bar
    pool/bar
    Location: Deck 16, Aft
    Saltwater pool, hot tubs, and bar service.
  • Beach Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 16, Midship
    Saltwater pool with one hot tub spa.
  • Summer Landing Pool Area
    pool area
    Location: Deck 8, Aft
    Infinity Tides Pool, two hot tub spas, and patio seating.
  • Havana Pool Area
    pool area
    Location: Deck 8, Forward
    Havana-area pool; exclusive use for Havana stateroom guests during posted daytime hours.
  • Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
    adult-only sun deck/pool area
    Location: Deck 18, Forward
    Adult-only area with pool and whirlpools.
  • Carnival WaterWorks
    water park
    Location: Deck 18, Aft
    Includes Twister Waterslide, Blue Lightning, Orange Thunder, SplashZone, Power Drencher, and mini-racer slides.
Active Recreation
  • SportSquare
    sports complex
    Location: Decks 18-19, Aft
    Includes jogging track, multi-purpose court, rope course, mini golf, fitness elements, and deck games.
  • Ropes Course
    ropes course
    Location: Deck 18, Aft
    Part of Ultimate Playground / SportSquare.
  • Sports Court
    sports court
    Location: Deck 18, Aft
    Part of Ultimate Playground / SportSquare.
  • Mini-Golf
    mini-golf
    Location: Deck 18, Aft
    Part of SportSquare.
  • Outdoor Jogging Track
    jogging track
    Location: Deck 18, Aft
    Part of SportSquare / Ultimate Playground.
  • The Warehouse Arcade
    arcade
    Location: Deck 17, Midship
    Video and arcade games.
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster
    roller coaster
    Location: Deck 19, Aft
    First roller coaster at sea; fee-based ride.
Entertainment Venues
  • Mardi Gras Theater
    main theater
    Location: Decks 6-7, Forward
    Main show lounge with Playlist Productions and other programming.
  • The Punchliner Comedy Club
    comedy club
    Location: Deck 6, Forward
    Family and adult-oriented comedy programming depending on showtime.
  • Limelight Lounge
    secondary lounge
    Location: Deck 7, Midship
    Dance floor, live music, karaoke, late-night shows, and talks/seminars.
  • Atrium / Grand Central / Center Stage
    atrium entertainment complex
    Location: Decks 6-8, Midship
    Three-deck atrium with Center Stage, live music, Family Feud Live, LED screens, and aerial/laser effects.
  • Carnival Seaside Theater | Dive-In Movies
    outdoor screen
    Location: Deck 16, Midship
    Large LED screen for films, sports, concerts, and Cruise Director programming.
Casino
  • Mardi Gras Casino and Bar
    casino
    Location: Deck 7, Forward
    Full casino with bar.
Spa & Fitness
  • Cloud 9 Spa
    spa/fitness center
    Location: Decks 5-6, Forward
    Spa, fitness center, cycling studio, salon/beauty services, thermal area, and thalassotherapy pool are in the Cloud 9 complex.
  • Cloud 9 Fitness Center
    fitness center
    Location: Deck 6, Forward
    Fitness center with Life Fitness equipment and cycling studio.
  • Cloud 9 Thermal Suite
    thermal suite
    Location: Deck 5, Forward
    Thermal suites and thalassotherapy pool area noted in public deck summaries.
Youth & Teen
  • Camp Ocean / Night Owls
    kids club/babysitting
    Location: Deck 4, Midship
    Children ages 2-11; Night Owls for ages 6 months to 11 years during posted hours.
  • Dr. Seuss Bookville
    reading/play space
    Location: Deck 4, Midship
    Seuss-themed reading and play space.
  • Circle C
    tween club
    Location: Deck 17, Midship
    Ages 12-14; deck location from public deck summary.
  • Club O2
    teen club
    Location: Deck 17, Midship
    Ages 15-17; deck location from public deck summary.
Retail & Shopping
  • The Fun Shops
    retail
    Location: Decks 6-8, Midship
    Logo clothing, souvenirs, clothing, jewelry, perfume, liquor, and sundries.
  • Cherry on Top
    candy/celebrations shop
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    Candy, confections, flowers, apparel, ice cream, and stateroom decoration packages.
  • Pixels Gallery
    photo gallery
    Location: Deck 8, Midship
    Public deck summary places Pixels Gallery in La Piazza on Deck 8.
  • Dreams Studio
    photo studio
    Location: Deck 8, Midship
    Public deck summary places Dreams Studio in La Piazza on Deck 8.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Family Harbor Lounge
    family lounge
    Location: Deck 4, Midship
    Dedicated lounge for Family Harbor stateroom guests.
  • Loft 19
    exclusive sun deck
    Location: Deck 19, Forward
    Deck 19 sun deck area with pool/whirlpool per public deck summary.
Guest Services
  • Carnival Adventures
    shore excursions/future cruise
    Location: Deck 8, Aft
    Formerly Shore Excursion Desk; also provides future cruise vacation information.
  • Conference Room
    meeting room
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    Located in the French Quarter zone per public deck summary.

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-05-03