Why Carnival Mardi Gras is Carnival's BEST Ship: Full Tour & Honest Review 2026
Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.
Creator's Key Takeaways
It is the first ship in the North American cruise industry to run on liquefied natural gas.
The ship also brought another first to the cruise world, Bolt, the first roller coaster at sea.
The Excel class design emphasizes open spaces, varied dining, and activity zones that segment the ship into distinct neighborhoods.
The overall experience on Mardi Gras is shaped by its size, its design, and its position as Carnival's flagship.
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Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
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Discover the Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival's largest ship and the first in North America powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) for cleaner cruising, homeported at Port Canaveral with a massive 2025 refurbishment keeping it cutting-edge. Experience BOLT, the world's first roller coaster at sea, across 18 decks and 6 themed zones like French Quarter, Summer Landing with Guy's Pig & Anchor, and Ultimate Playground waterpark. We break down all Carnival Mardi Gras cabins —interior, oceanview, balcony, suites—with pros, cons, and value picks for budgets, families, and couples[Transcript]. Dive into dining from complimentary spots to specialty like Emeril’s Bistro 1396 and Shaq’s Big Chicken, plus bars, pools, spa, fitness, kids/teens clubs, entertainment, and family perks on this 5,200-passenger Excel-class flagship alongside sisters like Carnival Celebration Get The Best Deals and Book Your Cruise: https://expedia.com/affiliate/JWCrsf2 Credit: @Life With Liz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rtEloMUQXc @Terry Elliott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVtq43scKOU @ARC Adventures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql1ozI8J-_c @mickthesuitguy https://youtu.be/LEyFPb5lhHk?si=i_uZNxGMn8vzr7hZ @mickthesuitguy https://youtu.be/BHjhcHuf2pY?si=7QyKnAW9wfC4zKTj @mickthesuitguy https://youtu.be/0EFEOkiICas?si=Z9F4DB_Lxj3cj1VK @LuxuryCruises22 https://youtu.be/oSON54PPby0?si=35Z1wE7KJbMSelwp @calmingrelaxingmusicandasm2312 https://youtu.be/G2KQsuf0_UQ?si=VZ-peTDtsZT2vBpL @ForknFly https://youtu.be/gQE3NU_vtGw?si=ndV2v--7xcruDCKK Disclaimer: Stock footage used in this video is for visualization purposes only and is not from the hotel itself. It is meant to illustrate our review points. The main footage of real places and the hotel does not have 'stock footage' markings. ⭐ For any copyright inquiries, please contact us at qurtu123@gmail.com Disclaimer: Some information may be outdated or incorrect. Please do your own research before making cruise reservations. Disclaimer: All links in the video description are affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.