Mardi Gras Cruise Prices

Carnival Cruise Line

Price per person per night (double occupancy) · live data updated twice daily · as of May 25, 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.

Deal
Premium
Sailing
Interior
Ocean view
Balcony
Suite
Sat, Jun 6, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$179/nt
+76% vs median
$200/nt
+63% vs median
$237/nt
+74% vs median
$335/nt
+46% vs median
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$183/nt
+79% vs median
/nt
/nt
/nt
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$184/nt
+80% vs median
$207/nt
+68% vs median
/nt
$320/nt
+39% vs median
Sat, Jun 27, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
July 4th week
$156/nt
+53% vs median
$204/nt
+66% vs median
$181/nt
+33% vs median
$257/nt
+12% vs median
Sat, Jul 4, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
July 4th week
$160/nt
+57% vs median
$207/nt
+68% vs median
$198/nt
+45% vs median
$291/nt
+26% vs median
Sat, Jul 11, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$182/nt
+78% vs median
/nt
$194/nt
+42% vs median
$245/nt
+6% vs median
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$172/nt
+69% vs median
$210/nt
+71% vs median
$199/nt
+46% vs median
$309/nt
+34% vs median
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$152/nt
+48% vs median
$193/nt
+57% vs median
$174/nt
+28% vs median
$225/nt
-2% vs median
Sat, Aug 1, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$158/nt
+55% vs median
$191/nt
+55% vs median
$175/nt
+29% vs median
$370/nt
+61% vs median
Sat, Aug 8, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$135/nt
+32% vs median
$159/nt
+30% vs median
$166/nt
+22% vs median
$241/nt
+5% vs median
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$124/nt
+21% vs median
$149/nt
+21% vs median
$152/nt
+12% vs median
$187/nt
-18% vs median
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$105/nt
+3% vs median
$122/nt
-1% vs median
$131/nt
-4% vs median
$167/nt
-27% vs median
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$103/nt
+1% vs median
$123/nt
0% vs median
$126/nt
-8% vs median
$183/nt
-20% vs median
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$89/nt
-13% vs median
$109/nt
-12% vs median
$119/nt
-12% vs median
$212/nt
-8% vs median
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$82/nt
-20% vs median
$107/nt
-13% vs median
$112/nt
-18% vs median
$182/nt
-21% vs median
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$90/nt
-12% vs median
$110/nt
-10% vs median
$104/nt
-23% vs median
$186/nt
-19% vs median
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$77/nt
-24% vs median
$105/nt
-15% vs median
$103/nt
-24% vs median
$170/nt
-26% vs median
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$81/nt
-21% vs median
$110/nt
-11% vs median
$127/nt
-7% vs median
$203/nt
-12% vs median
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$101/nt
-1% vs median
$118/nt
-4% vs median
$133/nt
-3% vs median
$201/nt
-12% vs median
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$85/nt
-16% vs median
$115/nt
-6% vs median
$123/nt
-10% vs median
$215/nt
-7% vs median
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$70/nt
-31% vs median
$103/nt
-16% vs median
$99/nt
-27% vs median
$192/nt
-17% vs median
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$90/nt
-12% vs median
/nt
$136/nt
0% vs median
$218/nt
-5% vs median
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$77/nt
-25% vs median
$100/nt
-18% vs median
$112/nt
-18% vs median
$212/nt
-8% vs median
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$80/nt
-22% vs median
$108/nt
-12% vs median
$122/nt
-11% vs median
$193/nt
-16% vs median
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
Thanksgiving
$150/nt
+47% vs median
$185/nt
+51% vs median
$186/nt
+37% vs median
$352/nt
+53% vs median
Sat, Nov 28, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
Thanksgiving
$67/nt
-35% vs median
$89/nt
-28% vs median
$99/nt
-27% vs median
$187/nt
-19% vs median
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
$79/nt
-23% vs median
$107/nt
-13% vs median
$120/nt
-12% vs median
$215/nt
-6% vs median
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
Holiday peak
$96/nt
-7% vs median
$123/nt
+0% vs median
$136/nt
+0% vs median
$233/nt
+1% vs median
Sat, Dec 19, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
Holiday peak
$151/nt
+48% vs median
$189/nt
+54% vs median
$198/nt
+46% vs median
$331/nt
+44% vs median
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
7-nt Caribbean
Holiday peak
$202/nt
+97% vs median
$253/nt
+105% vs median
$258/nt
+89% vs median
$413/nt
+79% vs median
Sat, Jan 2, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
Holiday peak
$87/nt
-15% vs median
$113/nt
-8% vs median
$128/nt
-6% vs median
$225/nt
-2% vs median
Sat, Jan 9, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$81/nt
-21% vs median
$108/nt
-12% vs median
$125/nt
-8% vs median
$218/nt
-5% vs median
Sat, Jan 16, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$69/nt
-32% vs median
$92/nt
-25% vs median
$103/nt
-24% vs median
$197/nt
-14% vs median
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$67/nt
-35% vs median
$91/nt
-26% vs median
$103/nt
-25% vs median
$171/nt
-26% vs median
Sat, Feb 6, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$96/nt
-6% vs median
$120/nt
-3% vs median
$142/nt
+4% vs median
$270/nt
+17% vs median
Sat, Feb 13, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$104/nt
+2% vs median
$131/nt
+7% vs median
$148/nt
+9% vs median
$274/nt
+19% vs median
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$76/nt
-26% vs median
$98/nt
-21% vs median
$113/nt
-17% vs median
$223/nt
-3% vs median
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$78/nt
-24% vs median
$105/nt
-15% vs median
$128/nt
-6% vs median
$230/nt
0% vs median
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
Spring break
$106/nt
+3% vs median
$138/nt
+13% vs median
$148/nt
+9% vs median
$250/nt
+9% vs median
Sat, Mar 13, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
Spring break
$111/nt
+8% vs median
$142/nt
+15% vs median
$155/nt
+14% vs median
$240/nt
+4% vs median
Sat, Mar 20, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
Easter week
$113/nt
+11% vs median
$146/nt
+19% vs median
$159/nt
+17% vs median
$247/nt
+7% vs median
Sat, Mar 27, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
Easter week
$119/nt
+17% vs median
$152/nt
+24% vs median
$166/nt
+22% vs median
$271/nt
+18% vs median
Sat, Apr 3, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
Spring break
$114/nt
+12% vs median
$143/nt
+16% vs median
$157/nt
+15% vs median
$324/nt
+41% vs median
Sat, Apr 10, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$91/nt
-11% vs median
$120/nt
-3% vs median
$134/nt
-2% vs median
$246/nt
+7% vs median
Sat, Apr 17, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$84/nt
-18% vs median
$111/nt
-10% vs median
$127/nt
-7% vs median
$221/nt
-4% vs median
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$84/nt
-18% vs median
$111/nt
-10% vs median
$127/nt
-7% vs median
$227/nt
-1% vs median
Sat, May 1, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$101/nt
-1% vs median
$127/nt
+3% vs median
$144/nt
+6% vs median
$243/nt
+6% vs median
Sat, May 8, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$116/nt
+14% vs median
$145/nt
+18% vs median
$165/nt
+21% vs median
$318/nt
+38% vs median
Sat, May 15, 2027
7-nt Caribbean
$104/nt
+2% vs median
$131/nt
+7% vs median
$146/nt
+7% vs median
$251/nt
+9% vs median
Sat, May 22, 2027
5-nt Bahamas
$120/nt
+17% vs median
$146/nt
+18% vs median
$162/nt
+19% vs median
$325/nt
+41% vs median
Tint compares each cabin's per-night price to Mardi Gras's own 12-month median. Hover a cell for the same-line peer comparison. Source: live Traveltek pricing — same data feeding the concierge.

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.

$161
30-day median/night
+36.1%
7-day change
49th
Price rank (last 6 months)
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90-Day Price Trend

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

Nov 15Feb 3Feb 9Feb 16Feb 23Mar 1Mar 19Apr 1Apr 9Apr 17Apr 26May 3May 10May 18May 25$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.

Carnival Miracle
$61/nt
Carnival Panorama
$88/nt
Carnival Luminosa
$104/nt
Carnival Spirit
$111/nt
Carnival Sunshine
$124/nt
Carnival Adventure
$125/nt
Carnival Venezia
$125/nt
Carnival Dream
$129/nt

Common Questions About Mardi Gras Pricing

How much does Mardi Gras cost per person per night?
Mardi Gras (Carnival Cruise Line) currently averages around $161/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 31–60 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.