Explore The Carnival Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line

The Carnival Mardi Gras was built in 2020 and is among Carnival's 27 ships in its fleet. The Mardi Gras is included in the cruise line's XL Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Mardi Gras vs all of the other Carnival ships.

Carnival Mardi Gras Size

How big is the Carnival Mardi Gras? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Carnival Mardi Gras. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Carnival Mardi Gras Size Infographic

Carnival Mardi Gras

181 k
tonnage
1,130 ft
length
2020
year built
2,625
cabins
6,630
passengers
1,745
crew

Carnival Mardi Gras Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Carnival Mardi Gras can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

Passengers
6,630
Carnival Avg: 4,085

Carnival Mardi Gras Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Carnival Mardi Gras is 6,630 guests. The average capacity for the 27 active ships in Carnival’s fleet is 4,085 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Carnival ships has a minimum of 2,606 guests and a maximum of 6,630 passengers.

Crew Members
1,745
Carnival Avg: 1,226

Carnival Mardi Gras Crew Members: Staff on the Carnival Mardi Gras include 1,745 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 3.8 to 1. The average Carnival ship includes 1,226 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.3 to 1.

Carnival Mardi Gras Passenger and Crew Capacity

vs Carnival Fleet

Carnival Mardi Gras Length

How long is the Carnival Mardi Gras? From end to end, the Mardi Gras length equals 1,130 feet (344 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 27 active vessels in Carnival’s fleet, measuring 982 feet (299 meters).

Feet Long
1,130
Carnival Avg: 982

The smallest Carnival ship (in terms of length) measures 855 feet (261 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,130 feet (344 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Carnival Mardi Gras vs all other active Carnival Cruise Line ships.

Carnival Mardi Gras Length

vs Carnival Fleet

Carnival Mardi Gras Built Date

When was the Carnival Mardi Gras Built? The Carnival Mardi Gras was built in 2020 and joined the cruise line’s XL Class.

Carnival includes 27 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2023. The average Carnival ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Year Built
2020
Carnival Avg: 2008

When was the last Carnival Mardi Gras Dry Dock? The Mardi Gras experienced dry dock improvements in NA.

Renovation Date
NA

Renovations include the following:  The Carnival Mardi Gras has not yet been refurbished. It does not require a dry dock as it's one of Carnival's newest ships. She should still have that “new ship smell.”

Carnival Mardi Gras Deck Plans

The Carnival Breeze has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 19.

What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 33 restaurants, 17 bars, 7 shows, 81 activities, and 17 other features for your enjoyment.

Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Mardi Gras. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Carnival Mardi Gras Info

On which deck is the Carnival Mardi Gras Casino located?

You will find the Carnival Mardi Gras Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.

On which deck is the Carnival Mardi Gras buffet located?

You will find the Carnival Mardi Gras buffet on Deck 16 of the ship.

When was the Carnival Mardi Gras last refurbished?

The Carnival Mardi Gras has not yet been refurbished. It does not require a dry dock as it's one of Carnival's newest ships. She should still have that “new ship smell.”

What is the Carnival Mardi Gras ship class?

The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the XL class.

What does the Carnival Mardi Gras offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 33 restaurants, 17 bars, 81 activities, 7 shows and 17 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.

How many decks are on the Carnival Mardi Gras?

The Carnival Mardi Gras has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 19.

What is the Carnival Mardi Gras capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Mardi Gras. The ship's capacity is 6,630. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,090 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.

How old is the Carnival Mardi Gras?

The Carnival Mardi Gras was built in 2020. Carnival includes 27 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2023. The average Carnival ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Is the Carnival Mardi Gras a good ship?

Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Mardi Gras is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the Carnival Mardi Gras?

From end to end, the Carnival Mardi Gras length equals 1,130 feet (344 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 27 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 985 feet (300 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.