Carnival Details Mega Cruise Ship (2019)

Editorial Summary

Doug Parker of Cruise Radio provides an overview of newly released details regarding the Carnival Mardi Gras. The ship will be powered by liquefied natural gas and will homeport in Port Canaveral, Florida. A major highlight includes Bolt, which is described as the first roller coaster at sea. The vessel will feature twenty passenger decks and twenty different stateroom categories. The ship utilizes a neighborhood concept consisting of six distinct zones. Grand Central serves as a three deck high atrium featuring sushi and teppanyaki dining. The French Quarter aims to capture the spirit of New Orleans with a jazz club and upcoming celebrity partnerships. La Piazza offers various dining options including a Mediterranean seafood restaurant and an Italian coffee bar. Summer Landing provides pools, whirlpools, and an expanded smokehouse. The Lido zone will house a marketplace and several casual eateries. Finally, the Ultimate Playground contains the waterworks aqua park and the Bolt roller coaster. Parker notes that while many new features are being introduced, the ship will also include classic Carnival venues such as the Alchemy Bar and the Serenity area. Itineraries are expected to be released in late January 2019.

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