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Carnival Mardi Gras Boarding Day 2022 Cruise Vlog Ep 1!

CRUISE WITH JOSH
CRUISE WITH JOSH
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πŸ‘οΈ 54K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 20:22

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the first day of a seven day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras. The journey begins with a stop at an off-site parking facility near Port Canaveral to save on costs before arriving at the new space themed terminal. After a quick check in process, the creator explores the ship, highlighting the Grand Central area and the Java Blue Cafe. The vlog includes a tour of a cove balcony cabin and a visit to the Lido buffet for lunch. Following a lively sail away party, the creator reviews the dining experience at the Palm restaurant, noting the superior ambiance compared to other dining venues. The day concludes with a visit to the casino and a performance at the Rock Revolution show, which the creator describes as featuring phenomenal talent. The video serves as an introductory look at the ship's amenities and the initial boarding experience for a group cruise.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Mardi Gras
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Mardi Gras
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘« Best for GroupCaribbean Β· Fall Β· 7 nightsFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we were on this ship a little over a year ago in 2021 we were there in August and uh now we're bringing a group on board

the important thing to know though is that it is definitely going to be cheaper than parking at the port

we have platinum and a little VIP pass so Peter and I are able to go and go to our room

big big thanks to the carnival Mardi Gras staff crew and and head maitre d uh Shane Leslie my God you guys took amazing care of us tonight

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use promo code C for cheap parking at Port Canaveral
βœ“Switch from Flamingo Restaurant to Palm for better dining experience
βœ“Try the chocolate shake at Java Blue Cafe

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

boarding process speed β€” Terminal is quick; 15 minutes from bus to onboard
parking cost and traffic β€” Use off-site parking with shuttle; cheaper than port parking

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow was the boarding process on Carnival Mardi Gras?
QWhat is the parking situation at Port Canaveral?
QWhat are the dining options on the first day?

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Port Highlights

Port Canaveral3Β½ Happy Bacon
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