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CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS: "Could Be The Best XL Class Ship" (GRAND TURK, AMBER COVE, NASSAU)

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Mr.Travel Junkie
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πŸ‘οΈ 37K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 25:56

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator documents the first day of a seven day cruise aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras, beginning with a stay at a hotel near the Orlando airport. After boarding the ship as priority guests, the creator explores various amenities and dining options. The video features a visit to Guy's Burgers on Deck 16, where the creator samples cheeseburgers and fries, followed by a tour of the buffet which includes items like mac and cheese, candy yams, and red velvet cake. The creator also provides a walkthrough of the casino and a detailed tour of a stateroom, noting the sliding doors and extra large couch. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to a tour of the Cloud9 Spa, where the creator learns about various treatments including a body detoxifying treatment, salt therapy, and hot stone massages. The day concludes with an introduction to the cruise director and a performance by the Rock Revolution show. The creator expresses high satisfaction with the ship and looks forward to upcoming port visits in Nassau, Amber Cove, and Grand Turk.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Mardi Gras
Bacon Bliss
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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Caribbean Β· 7 nightsFrom OrlandoVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is our second time sailing this Ship and has become one of my favorite ships

I highly recommend this place if you are in Orlando

this never gets old stepping into the atrium for the first time

I recommend you go see it if you're on board this ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check out the Guys Burgers on Deck 16
βœ“Try the hot stone massage at the Cloud9 Spa
βœ“Book priority boarding if available

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Carnival Mardi Gras like on a second sailing?
QWhat are the best dining options on board?
QWhat spa treatments are available?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy BaconSpa Fitness4Β½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconPool Deck1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Grand Turk3Β½ Happy Bacon
Nassau3Β½ Happy Bacon
Amber Cove3Β½ Happy Bacon
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