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Carnival Mardi Gras Inaugural Sailing: Preparations & Protocols to Expect!

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Caribbean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom Port Canaveral

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are going on the first ever sailing of carnival's brand new big biggest ever and improved can it be improved if it's new whatever it is ship mardi gras sending sale on a seven night sailing from port canaveral

carnival at least through october fleetwide is going to be sailing 95 or more vaccinated passengers

for vaccinated guests that includes us um we do not have to wear masks once we step on board we do not have to wear masks the entire sailing

if you are vaccinated you can roam freely you can go on any excursion that's available

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring your original vaccination card to the terminal before boarding.
Complete online check-in 14 days prior to sailing if you are not a loyalty member.
If unvaccinated, expect a $150 fee and testing requirements including a PCR test 72-24 hours before sailing.

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Mask requirementsVaccinated guests do not need to wear masks onboard except in terminals and non-private ports.
Testing for unvaccinated passengersExpect PCR test before sailing, rapid antigen at port, and possible onboard test for longer sailings.

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QWhat preparations are needed for the inaugural sailing of Carnival Mardi Gras?
QWhat protocols can vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers expect onboard?
QHow does the check-in process differ for vaccinated vs. unvaccinated guests?

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Date Filmed: June 23, 2021 Hello Happy Travelers! Let’s Party On The Mardi! Welcome to our Mardi Gras Palooza Week! This week we are providing daily content to get excited for the upcoming inaugural sailing of Carnival’s newest ship, Mardi Gras. In today’s video, we are breaking down the preparations required for this sailing and protocols we can expect onboard! The COVID-19 preparations and onboard changes will vary greatly based on whether the guest is vaccinated or unvaccinated! This sailing is a 95% vaccinated cruise, so the majority of passengers will be vaccinated. For vaccinated guests, there are very few major changes. Testing is not required, and masks are only needed in the cruise terminal, as well as port of calls. For unvaccinated guests, the situation is much more tricky. Unvaccinated guests will be required to under go an exemption and application process, which will decide if you will be chosen to cruise. If you are eligible to cruise, you will then have to undergo several COVID-19 tests (both PCR and Rapid Antigen tests), as well as wear masks in certain areas. Unvaccinated guests will also be limited in port excursions and freedom to roam freely off the ship. There are also changes and restrictions with the kids clubs onboard. Buffets will be operating normally and will be self serve! We hope you find this information helpful, and we also hope you’ll join us for the next two weeks, as every single day will have something fun in store! Also, stay tuned for on location content onboard Carnival Mardi Gras for her inaugural sailing on July 31, 2021! If you are interested in planing your own cruise vacation, we would love to assist you! As travel agents, our services are free to our clients, and we are here to help you with the planning and booking process! Please contact us via the travel agent information located below! Happy Travels! 🛳🎉🎊 TRAVEL AGENT INFORMATION: Matt & Chelsy Hoffman Matt.Hoffman@CruisePlanners.com HoffmanHappyTravels.com (386) 530-2773 Amazon Link: Amazon.com/shop/HoffmanHappyTravels Merchandise Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hoffman-happy-travels/