Mardi Gras Cruise Prices

Carnival Cruise Line

Is the Mardi Gras worth it?

From $61/night (lowest fare)Balcony median $158/night · live, updated twice dailyBalcony runs 5% below similar Carnival Cruise Line shipsCDC sanitation 98/100 · Excellent

Price per person per night (double occupancy) · live data updated twice daily · as of Jul 9, 2026

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Live Sailings & Pricing — Next 12 Months

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Forward 12-month schedule for Mardi Gras with per-cabin live pricing. Click any cell to view that sailing on CruiseDirect. If this ship has a ship-within-a-ship enclave (Haven, Sky Class, The Retreat, etc.), toggle “Show ship-within-a-ship” to split the Suite column into per-tier pricing.

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Premium
Sailing
Interior
Ocean view
Balcony
Suite
Sat, Aug 1, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$161/nt
+54% vs median
/nt
$177/nt
+25% vs median
/nt
Sat, Aug 8, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$142/nt
+36% vs median
$164/nt
+32% vs median
$149/nt
+6% vs median
$401/nt
+72% vs median
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$129/nt
+24% vs median
$154/nt
+24% vs median
$141/nt
0% vs median
$324/nt
+39% vs median
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$102/nt
-3% vs median
$113/nt
-9% vs median
$125/nt
-12% vs median
$190/nt
-19% vs median
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$99/nt
-5% vs median
$116/nt
-7% vs median
$119/nt
-16% vs median
$183/nt
-22% vs median
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$92/nt
-12% vs median
$119/nt
-5% vs median
$114/nt
-20% vs median
$223/nt
-5% vs median
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$90/nt
-14% vs median
$114/nt
-8% vs median
$116/nt
-18% vs median
$195/nt
-17% vs median
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$87/nt
-16% vs median
$112/nt
-10% vs median
$104/nt
-26% vs median
$186/nt
-20% vs median
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$82/nt
-22% vs median
$112/nt
-10% vs median
$103/nt
-27% vs median
$153/nt
-34% vs median
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$98/nt
-6% vs median
$120/nt
-3% vs median
$133/nt
-6% vs median
$173/nt
-26% vs median
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$111/nt
+7% vs median
$125/nt
0% vs median
$136/nt
-4% vs median
$180/nt
-23% vs median
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$83/nt
-20% vs median
$113/nt
-10% vs median
$122/nt
-14% vs median
$215/nt
-8% vs median
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$75/nt
-29% vs median
$102/nt
-18% vs median
$99/nt
-30% vs median
$180/nt
-23% vs median
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$77/nt
-26% vs median
/nt
/nt
$206/nt
-12% vs median
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$69/nt
-34% vs median
$97/nt
-22% vs median
$109/nt
-23% vs median
$210/nt
-10% vs median
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$81/nt
-22% vs median
$109/nt
-12% vs median
$105/nt
-25% vs median
$190/nt
-19% vs median
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
Thanksgiving
$148/nt
+42% vs median
$182/nt
+46% vs median
$172/nt
+22% vs median
$317/nt
+36% vs median
Sat, Nov 28, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
Thanksgiving
$66/nt
-37% vs median
$87/nt
-30% vs median
$96/nt
-32% vs median
$149/nt
-36% vs median
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$65/nt
-37% vs median
$91/nt
-27% vs median
$104/nt
-27% vs median
$178/nt
-24% vs median
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
Holiday peak
$89/nt
-15% vs median
$118/nt
-5% vs median
$123/nt
-13% vs median
$206/nt
-12% vs median
Sat, Dec 19, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
Holiday peak
$150/nt
+44% vs median
$188/nt
+51% vs median
$196/nt
+39% vs median
$312/nt
+33% vs median
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
Holiday peak
$207/nt
+98% vs median
$261/nt
+110% vs median
$262/nt
+85% vs median
$411/nt
+76% vs median
Sat, Jan 2, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
Holiday peak
$78/nt
-26% vs median
$98/nt
-21% vs median
$111/nt
-21% vs median
$189/nt
-19% vs median
Sat, Jan 9, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$80/nt
-23% vs median
$108/nt
-14% vs median
$123/nt
-13% vs median
$219/nt
-6% vs median
Sat, Jan 16, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$63/nt
-39% vs median
$86/nt
-31% vs median
$96/nt
-32% vs median
$170/nt
-27% vs median
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$61/nt
-41% vs median
$85/nt
-31% vs median
$93/nt
-35% vs median
$177/nt
-24% vs median
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$62/nt
-41% vs median
$86/nt
-31% vs median
$96/nt
-32% vs median
$176/nt
-25% vs median
Sat, Feb 6, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$94/nt
-10% vs median
$122/nt
-2% vs median
$141/nt
0% vs median
$261/nt
+12% vs median
Sat, Feb 13, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$106/nt
+2% vs median
$133/nt
+7% vs median
$151/nt
+7% vs median
$287/nt
+23% vs median
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$72/nt
-31% vs median
$96/nt
-23% vs median
$112/nt
-21% vs median
$192/nt
-18% vs median
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$76/nt
-27% vs median
$103/nt
-17% vs median
$116/nt
-18% vs median
$185/nt
-21% vs median
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
Spring break
$117/nt
+12% vs median
$150/nt
+20% vs median
$163/nt
+15% vs median
$254/nt
+9% vs median
Sat, Mar 13, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
Spring break
$112/nt
+8% vs median
$147/nt
+18% vs median
$157/nt
+11% vs median
$239/nt
+2% vs median
Sat, Mar 20, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
Easter week
$112/nt
+7% vs median
$145/nt
+17% vs median
$158/nt
+12% vs median
$229/nt
-2% vs median
Sat, Mar 27, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
Easter week
$121/nt
+16% vs median
$154/nt
+23% vs median
$168/nt
+19% vs median
$270/nt
+16% vs median
Sat, Apr 3, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
Spring break
$123/nt
+18% vs median
$154/nt
+24% vs median
$171/nt
+21% vs median
$346/nt
+48% vs median
Sat, Apr 10, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$93/nt
-11% vs median
$123/nt
-1% vs median
$137/nt
-3% vs median
$242/nt
+3% vs median
Sat, Apr 17, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$94/nt
-10% vs median
$122/nt
-2% vs median
$142/nt
+0% vs median
$224/nt
-4% vs median
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$90/nt
-14% vs median
$120/nt
-4% vs median
$136/nt
-4% vs median
$223/nt
-5% vs median
Sat, May 1, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$104/nt
0% vs median
$130/nt
+4% vs median
$147/nt
+4% vs median
$250/nt
+7% vs median
Sat, May 8, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$117/nt
+12% vs median
$146/nt
+17% vs median
$169/nt
+20% vs median
$326/nt
+40% vs median
Sat, May 15, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$105/nt
+1% vs median
$132/nt
+6% vs median
$146/nt
+3% vs median
$240/nt
+3% vs median
Sat, May 22, 2027
5-nt Bahamas
$130/nt
+24% vs median
$160/nt
+28% vs median
$176/nt
+24% vs median
$337/nt
+44% vs median
Thu, May 27, 2027
4-nt Bahamas
$162/nt
+55% vs median
$200/nt
+60% vs median
$215/nt
+52% vs median
$285/nt
+22% vs median
Mon, May 31, 2027
5-nt Bahamas
$140/nt
+34% vs median
$180/nt
+44% vs median
$194/nt
+37% vs median
$280/nt
+20% vs median
Sat, Jun 5, 2027
5-nt Bahamas
$156/nt
+49% vs median
$194/nt
+56% vs median
$210/nt
+48% vs median
$334/nt
+43% vs median
Thu, Jun 10, 2027
4-nt Bahamas
$165/nt
+58% vs median
$215/nt
+72% vs median
$220/nt
+55% vs median
$365/nt
+56% vs median
Mon, Jun 14, 2027
5-nt Bahamas
$156/nt
+49% vs median
$194/nt
+56% vs median
$210/nt
+48% vs median
$322/nt
+38% vs median
Sat, Jun 19, 2027
5-nt Bahamas
$156/nt
+49% vs median
$194/nt
+56% vs median
$210/nt
+48% vs median
$322/nt
+38% vs median
Thu, Jun 24, 2027
4-nt Bahamas
July 4th week
$165/nt
+58% vs median
$207/nt
+66% vs median
$220/nt
+55% vs median
$337/nt
+44% vs median
Mon, Jun 28, 2027
5-nt Bahamas
July 4th week
$156/nt
+49% vs median
$194/nt
+56% vs median
$210/nt
+48% vs median
$290/nt
+24% vs median
Sat, Jul 3, 2027
5-nt Bahamas
July 4th week
$156/nt
+49% vs median
$194/nt
+56% vs median
$210/nt
+48% vs median
$318/nt
+36% vs median
Thu, Jul 8, 2027
4-nt Bahamas
July 4th week
$165/nt
+58% vs median
$207/nt
+66% vs median
$220/nt
+55% vs median
$317/nt
+36% vs median
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About Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is Carnival's flagship vessel, offering an exciting blend of entertainment, dining, and activities for all ages.

Vibe: vibrant, energetic, and diverse.

Standout features

  • Breathtaking roller coaster at sea
  • Largest cruise ship in the Carnival fleet
  • Diverse dining experiences
  • Innovative entertainment options

Best for: Family Planner, Party Cruiser, and Entertainment Seeker.

Why different travelers choose Mardi Gras

Family Planner

Mardi Gras is built for family cruising with an onboard rhythm that supports kids, teens, and multi-generational groups. Families often perceive the experience as activity-rich without requiring constant coordination. There is enough variety to keep different ages engaged while still feeling easy to navigate. The overall signal for families is family-first cruising with strong activity variety and predictable flow.

Retiree Voyager

Mardi Gras can suit active retirees who enjoy a livelier cruise style, but the ship’s crowd flow can feel busier than classic retiree favorites. Retirees often perceive the experience as fun and capable, with comfort available but not always the default mood in peak areas. It fits best when travelers want a mix of relaxation and activity. The overall signal for retirees is retiree-compatible cruising with a higher-energy onboard tempo.

Luxury Seeker

Mardi Gras is not a luxury-forward ship, and luxury-minded guests typically perceive the overall atmosphere as mainstream. Even with upgrades, the ship’s identity is oriented toward broad appeal rather than quiet exclusivity or service intensity. It can still be enjoyable, but it does not read as luxury in the way luxury travelers expect. The overall signal for luxury travelers is a mainstream experience with limited luxury character.

Party Cruiser

Mardi Gras is a strong match for fun-first travelers who want a lively social atmosphere that carries from daytime into nightlife. Party-oriented guests often perceive the ship as casual, energetic, and easy to join in, with a crowd culture that fuels the vibe. The experience tends to feel social by default rather than something you have to seek out. The overall signal for party cruisers is high social energy with day-and-night fun density.

Entertainment Seeker

Mardi Gras strongly appeals to entertainment-focused travelers through performance variety, show programming, and a venue lineup that supports repeat nights. Entertainment-minded guests often perceive the shows and live music as a centerpiece rather than an add-on. The cruise feels performance-rich across evenings and venues. The overall signal for entertainment seekers is high production variety with strong venue depth.

Explorer

Onboard programming emphasizes enrichment and context, creating an experience guided by observation rather than constant stimulation. Public spaces support a steady rhythm, and the ship’s tone reads adult-leaning and purpose-driven across most days. Design, space, and itinerary framing work together to keep the experience focused on learning and place, not headline production. The overall signal for Explorer is moderate alignment.

Wellness Seeker

Onboard atmosphere leans toward restoration, with quieter public spaces and a comfort-first rhythm shaping most days and evenings. Wellness signals show through spa-forward cues, consistent service, and dining that supports a calmer cadence rather than late-night momentum. Space and design reinforce a settled, low-friction feel, keeping the ship’s energy more soothing than high-output. The overall signal for Wellness Seeker is moderate alignment.

Taste Seeker

Dining onboard reflects an experience defined by other priorities, where competent dining standards and venue design matter more than sheer variety. Scale and layout influence how evenly food expresses itself, with limited culinary signature compared with food-led ships emerging across sailings. Culinary character leans toward reliable familiarity over experimentation, reinforcing the ship’s overall tone rather than redefining it. The overall signal for Taste Seeker is limited alignment.

Deal Chaser

Pricing onboard is shaped by a value-forward posture, with large cabin inventory and frequent promotional cycles influencing how often opportunities appear. Ship class and demand curves create predictable deal windows rather than constant softness. Perceived value tends to emerge through more experience than expected at the fare paid. The overall signal for Deal Chaser is strong alignment.

Solo Traveler

Life onboard is shaped by a family-leaning social structure, where large-ship scale and group-focused activity patterns influence social dynamics. Family presence and scheduling reduce opportunities for organic solo integration across sailings. Solo time often remains self-directed rather than socially shared. The overall signal for Solo Traveler is limited alignment.

First-Time Cruiser

Life onboard is shaped by a highly standardized cruise structure, where strong visual cues and staff presence help first-time cruisers navigate daily routines with ease. Ship size and operational pacing reinforce steady, confidence-building sailing conditions throughout the voyage. Predictable flow and accessible spaces reduce early friction and support quick acclimation. The overall signal for First-Time Cruiser is strong alignment.

Accessibility-Focused Traveler

Life onboard is shaped by a modern but layered physical layout, where accessibility features are present alongside longer walking distances or vertical transitions. Movement between venues remains achievable, though planning and pacing influence the experience. Layout design balances openness with complexity across public spaces. The overall signal for Accessibility-Focused Traveler is moderate alignment.

Frequently asked about Mardi Gras

How big is Mardi Gras?

Mardi Gras is a Excel Class ship of roughly 180,000 gross tons. On board you'll find Water park, IMAX theater, and SkyRide.

Is Mardi Gras good for families?

Mardi Gras is built for family cruising with an onboard rhythm that supports kids, teens, and multi-generational groups. Families often perceive the experience as activity-rich without requiring constant coordination. There is enough variety to keep different ages engaged while still feeling easy to navigate. The overall signal for families is family-first cruising with strong activity variety and predictable flow.

Who is Mardi Gras best for?

Mardi Gras is best suited to travelers who fit one of these profiles: Family Planner, Party Cruiser, and Entertainment Seeker. Mardi Gras is Carnival's flagship vessel, offering an exciting blend of entertainment, dining, and activities for all ages.

What's the onboard vibe and dining like on Mardi Gras?

Travelers describe Mardi Gras as vibrant, energetic, and diverse. Notable onboard features include Water park, IMAX theater, and SkyRide.

How much does Mardi Gras cost per person per night?

Mardi Gras (Carnival Cruise Line) currently averages around $158/person/night for a balcony cabin booked 61–120 days in advance. The ship is best described as vibrant, energetic, and diverse. Prices are updated twice daily from live booking inventory on KruiseLux.

What is the cheapest booking window for Mardi Gras?

Based on current data, booking 120+ days out tends to offer the lowest fares for Mardi Gras. The live sailing schedule at the top of this page shows actual prices for each upcoming sail date so you can spot the best windows.

Is now a good time to book Mardi Gras?

Mardi Gras pricing is currently in a neutral range. Watch the 90-day trend and look for a meaningful dip before committing. The ship is well-regarded for Breathtaking roller coaster at sea and Largest cruise ship in the Carnival fleet.

How does Mardi Gras compare to other ships?

Mardi Gras is currently priced at the 46th percentile among comparable ships — near the middle of the market. Full peer comparison is shown on this page.

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$158
30-day median/night
+12.1%
7-day change
53th
Price rank (last 6 months)
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90-Day Price Trend

Median Balcony price per person per night — 7-day rolling average

Feb 3Feb 12Feb 21Mar 2Mar 26Apr 9Apr 21May 2May 12May 22Jun 1Jun 10Jun 20Jun 29Jul 9$0$55$110$165$220

How Mardi Gras Compares

Mardi Gras is priced at the 46th percentile among comparable ships — near the middle of the market.

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Carnival Sunrise
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$143/nt

Ship Health & Safety Scorecard

CDC Sanitation ScorePASS
98/100
Excellent · Inspected 2026-04-11

86+ is a CDC passing score. Source: CDC Vessel Sanitation Program.

Score Tiers
Excellent96–100
Good86–95
Fair76–85
Poor< 76
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🛳 Port Safety

Ports on this ship's upcoming itineraries · US State Dept advisories · Jul 9, 2026

⚠️ Some ports have advisories

Advisory data from the US State Department. Informational only — verify before travel. Cruise pricing reflects base cabin rates; promotions not included.

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Common Questions About Mardi Gras Pricing

How much does Mardi Gras cost per person per night?
Mardi Gras (Carnival Cruise Line) currently averages around $158/person/night for a balcony cabin booked 61–120 days in advance. Prices shift daily — KruiseLux updates this data twice a day from live booking inventory.
Is now a good time to book Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras pricing is currently in a neutral range. Watch the trend chart above and look for a meaningful dip before committing.
What is the cheapest booking window for Mardi Gras?
Based on current data, booking 120+ days out tends to offer the lowest fares for Mardi Gras. The live sailing schedule at the top of this page shows actual prices for every upcoming sail date — scan it for cells in green to find specific deals.
How does Mardi Gras compare to other ships?
Mardi Gras is currently priced at the 46th percentile among comparable ships — near the middle of the market. The full peer comparison is shown in the section above.