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Do’s and Dont’s of CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS, CELEBRATION, and JUBILEE

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Do shacks. Shacks chicken. You know, on the XL class ships throughout the Carnival fleet, there's a lot of Carnival ships, right? But the XL class has Shacks Chicken and most of the rest of the fleet does not.

Don't wait in long lines for coffee. On a lot of your Carnival ships, everybody's in the habit of going to Java Blue Cafe. Well, that's where the coffee is. That's where I want the good coffee. I'm going to go to the Java Blue Cafe. The XL class ships have good coffee everywhere.

Don't just wing it. You know, do your homework. Watch, you know, tips on the on the Excel class, on the Marty Gata celebration, the Jubilee of what you should do, what you shouldn't do, what what's a must, what's not, you know, what you can skip.

The Bolt roller coaster is pretty cool. It's a short ride. You get two laps around the track, but it is a thrill ride.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do your homework and plan ahead for an XL class ship cruise.
Visit Shacks Chicken for great chicken sandwiches on XL class ships.
Avoid long lines at Java Blue Cafe by getting coffee at other bars.
Book a duck experience at Chbang for a unique and affordable specialty dining.
Use the Carnival Hub app to plan and maximize your cruise experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelm due to the size and number of activities on XL class ships.Do your research and plan ahead; don't try to do everything in one cruise.
First-time cruiser sister-in-law might find the mega ship overwhelming.Prepare her that it's a mega ship and will be a bit overwhelming, but with planning, she'll have a great time.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the must-do and must-avoid tips for Carnival's XL class ships (Mardi Gras, Celebration, Jubilee)?
QHow can first-time cruisers prepare for a mega ship experience?
QWhat are the best dining and activity options on these ships?

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Do’s and Dont’s of CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS, CELEBRATION, and JUBILEE