Creator Consensus for Mardi Gras
Creator Consensus
What 551 independent creators think about Mardi Gras
Analyzed from 8.7K high quality videos of 14.3K in our library for this ship · Carnival Cruise Line
95%independent reviews
Weighted scores already discount comped and sponsored reviews.
8558 independent100 comped/press453 sponsored
Recommend
0%
of 8.7K reviews
0%
of cruise creators recommend Mardi Gras
Expert creators78%
Mainstream creators75%
▲ +3% expert uplift — experts rate this higher
8.7K videos551 channels1% warn againstDeveloping data
Creator Consensus
What's Worth the Money?
Creator consensus on Mardi Gras's add-ons and packages.
Bolt roller coaster ride
31 creators reviewed
Great value
Mardi Gras shirt
9 creators reviewed
Great value
Mardi Gras hoodie
7 creators reviewed
Great value
Mardi Gras spirit jersey
7 creators reviewed
Great value
Super chat donation
6 creators reviewed
Fair
donation to St. Jude
6 creators reviewed
Great value
casino winnings
6 creators reviewed
Great value
Royal Caribbean stock
5 creators reviewed
Fair
spirit jersey
5 creators reviewed
Great value
Super Chat donation
5 creators reviewed
Great value
Carnival Corporation stock
5 creators reviewed
Fair
Mardi Gras food and beverage card
5 creators reviewed
Great value
King cake
4 creators reviewed
Great value
beads
4 creators reviewed
Great value
Colombian Burger
4 creators reviewed
Great value
Food and Beverage Card
4 creators reviewed
Great value
hats
4 creators reviewed
Great value
Norwegian stock
4 creators reviewed
Fair
BOLT roller coaster ride
4 creators reviewed
Great value
Beignets
4 creators reviewed
Great value
Mardi Gras lanyard
4 creators reviewed
Great value
Mardi Gras hat
4 creators reviewed
Great value
Mardi Gras t-shirt
4 creators reviewed
Great value
King Gator popcorn bucket
4 creators reviewed
Great value
ube ice cream bubble waffle
3 creators reviewed
Great value
fan
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse per person
3 creators reviewed
Great value
BOLT rollercoaster ride
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Bolt coaster ride
3 creators reviewed
Great value
bolt roller coaster ride
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Chef's Table experience
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Hat
3 creators reviewed
Great value
King Cake
3 creators reviewed
Great value
blanket
3 creators reviewed
Fair
specialty dining upcharge
3 creators reviewed
Fair
mug
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Bolt roller coaster on Mardi Gras
3 creators reviewed
Fair
bottle of water
3 creators reviewed
Fair
beignets
3 creators reviewed
Great value
slot machine winnings
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Mardi Gras mask
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Loft 19 cabana rental
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Casino loss
3 creators reviewed
Overpriced
Opinion trend for Mardi Gras
Holding steadyModerate consensus
Sentiment Over Time
How Opinion Has Evolved
Monthly creator sentiment for Mardi Gras — based on videos published each month.
Latest month:65%positive
Feb
Jan
Aug
Mar
Oct
May
109 months of data · only months with 3+ creator reviews shown
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Reported Issues
What Creators Flagged
Operational issues mentioned by multiple independent creators — sorted by frequency.
- Internet ConnectivityLast reported 4 months agoMinor10 creators
- Cruise CancellationsLast reported 5+ years agoMajor8 creators
- Wi-Fi QualityLast reported 1+ years agoModerate7 creators
- Elevator CrowdingLast reported 8 months agoMinor5 creators
- Luggage DelayLast reported 1+ years agoMinor5 creators
- Wi-Fi ConnectivityLast reported 7 months agoMinor5 creators
- COVID-19 Testing RequirementsLast reported 3+ years agoModerate4 creators
- Elevator Wait TimesLast reported 1+ years agoMinor4 creators
Who’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Solo Travelers
72%
Great fit
Couples
72%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
72%
Great fit
Families (Teens)
71%
Great fit
Groups
74%
Great fit
Adults-Only
69%
Great fit
How it plays across experience levels
Creators with different cruise histories can see the same ship very differently.
First-Timer
People on their first cruise
A Nibble
Occasional
A handful of cruises under their belt
Solid Strip
Veteran
Experienced cruisers with deep comparisons
A Nibble
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Main Dining
Solid Strip444 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip1094 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble393 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Cabins
Interior Cabins
A Nibble404 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip410 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip162 video mentions
Entertainment
Shows
Solid Strip623 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Solid Strip380 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble187 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip1073 video mentions
Top
Deck & Recreation
Pool Deck
Solid Strip683 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip202 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Solid Strip347 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip165 video mentions
Ship & Crew
Ship Condition
Solid Strip1231 video mentions
Navigation
Barely Crispy1 video mention
Embarkation
A Nibble197 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip469 video mentions
Value & Logistics
Booking
Barely Crispy209 video mentions
Value
A Nibble142 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip137 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Barely Crispy94 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble22 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyCabin Intelligence
Where Should You Sleep?
Creator sentiment per cabin category — based on significant reviews only.
Suite
Seriously Tasty
95% positive237 reviews
balcony
Solid Strip
92% positive584 reviews
oceanview
Solid Strip
90% positive30 reviews
other
A Nibble
82% positive518 reviews
inside
A Nibble
87% positive164 reviews
interior
A Nibble
100% positive3 reviews
Contested Topics
Topics Creators Disagree On
Opinions on Mardi Gras are divided — worth reading multiple reviews before deciding.
Wi-Fi
94 creator mentions
41% skeptical50% spread59% enthusiastic
Booking
209 creator mentions
40% skeptical41% spread60% enthusiastic
Creator Comparisons
The Matchup
Creators most often compare this ship against its nearest rival.
Creators compared these ships 0 times — this ship came out ahead in 0 of them.
Fleet context
Carnival Cruise Line avg
A Nibble
Mardi Gras
A Nibble
Outperforms most ships in Carnival Cruise Line's fleet
What creators said
- Called it similar
Both are Excel-class ships with roller coasters and similar entertainment options.
- Called it similar
Both are Excel-class ships with comparable dining and entertainment, but Mardi Gras has a New Orleans theme.
- Called it similar
Mardi Gras is part of the Excel class, which includes sister ships like Carnival Celebration.
- Favors Carnival Celebration
The Mardi Gras layout for Emeralds and the bar is less intuitive than on the Celebration.
tripbacon.com
Creator Rankings
Port Report Card
Ranked by creator sentiment — how each port scores with the review community.
1
Buc-ee's
Bacon Bliss
98%
2
Moab
Bacon Bliss
95%
3
Nara
Bacon Bliss
95%
4
Atami
Bacon Bliss
95%
5
Beppu
Bacon Bliss
95%
6
Capri
Bacon Bliss
95%
7
Exumas
Bacon Bliss
95%
8
Milton
Bacon Bliss
95%
Sailing Season
When Should You Go?
Creator sentiment broken down by season and itinerary region.
Winter
Transatlantic
3 reviews
Caribbean
550 reviews
Other
51 reviews
Various regions
57 reviews
Spring
Caribbean
249 reviews
Transatlantic
5 reviews
Various regions
12 reviews
Other
20 reviews
Mediterranean
4 reviews
Alaska
12 reviews
Summer
Various regions
21 reviews
Other
33 reviews
Caribbean
381 reviews
Alaska
42 reviews
Mediterranean
6 reviews
Northern Europe
7 reviews
Fall / Autumn
Caribbean
418 reviews
Other
44 reviews
Alaska
7 reviews
Mediterranean
3 reviews
Transatlantic
14 reviews
Various regions
23 reviews
Northern Europe
3 reviews
What Creators Use
Organically Recommended Products
Products creators independently mention when reviewing this ship — no paid promotions.
Carnival
Carnival Hub app
Tech65 mentions45 creators
GoPro
GoPro camera
Camera63 mentions51 creators
Carnival
Mardi Gras
Cruise Booking41 mentions32 creators
GoPro
Camera29 mentions24 creators
Carnival
Carnival Hub App
Tech23 mentions19 creators
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
Cruise Booking21 mentions13 creators
Apple
iPhone
Tech20 mentions17 creators
Carnival
Hub app
Tech20 mentions12 creators
Carnival Cruise Line
Mardi Gras
Cruise Booking19 mentions14 creators
Carnival
Hub App
Tech17 mentions14 creators
GoPro
camera
Camera15 mentions13 creators
GoPro
Camera
Camera14 mentions13 creators
The Expert Panel
20 creators reviewed this ship — ranked by effective expertise.
20 authority1.4K reviews
- View →🏅AuthorityElana & Ilana from Life Well Cruised10 reviews500.0K subscribersExpertise 96
- View →🏅AuthorityBen & David from Cruise With Ben and David25 reviews337.0K subscribersExpertise 95
- View →🏅AuthorityJay from The Shiplife105 reviews342.0K subscribersExpertise 94
- View →🏅AuthorityTony & Jenny from La Lido Loca200 reviews311.0K subscribersExpertise 93
- View →🏅AuthorityJason & Kelly from The Travel Scouts136 reviews209.0K subscribersExpertise 92
- View →🏅AuthorityDawn & Don from Don's Family Vacations63 reviews220.0K subscribersExpertise 91
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