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EXCLUSIVE Tour of BRAND NEW Carnival Mardi Gras Terminal in Port Canaveral

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πŸ‘οΈ 54K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 12:02

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides an exclusive tour of the new Terminal 3 at Port Canaveral, designed to accommodate Carnival's Excel class vessels like the Mardi Gras. The video begins with an examination of the terminal entrance, highlighting the contactless payment technology for easy vehicle access. The tour moves through the drop-off area, which offers covered protection from the elements, and into the main terminal building. Inside, the creator showcases the high-end design features, including custom LED lighting, a hand-painted aluminum wagon wheel structure, and various photo backdrops for passengers. The terminal offers significant seating capacity for both general boarding and VIP guests, with amenities such as USB ports and coffee bars. The walkthrough continues to the boarding area and explains the debarkation process involving mobile passenger boarding bridges and baggage collection. Finally, the video covers the pier and the 1,300-foot berth, noting its capacity to support liquefied natural gas bunkering for the Mardi Gras. The creator concludes by clarifying that while Carnival has preferential berthing, the terminal facilities are owned by the Port Authority rather than the cruise line.

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

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

carnival has paid a premium of about four million dollars worth of upgrades

it's the most finely appointed through the process of constructing the terminal

this lounge and seating area is so elegant and very modern

absolutely gorgeous designs

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use contactless payment for fast entry and exit at the terminal.
βœ“Take advantage of the covered drop-off area to avoid Florida sun or rain.
βœ“Visit the photo backdrops to document your vacation before boarding.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does the new Carnival Mardi Gras Terminal at Port Canaveral look like?
QHow is the terminal prepared for the first LNG-powered cruise ship in North America?

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