Carnival Mardi Gras - 8/8/2026
The August 8, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Mardi Gras departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Mardi Gras sets sail on Saturday, Aug 8th and returns on Saturday, Aug 15th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship departing August 8, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $944 ($135 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $977 ($140 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 3%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Carnival Mardi Gras - August 8, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 8th | Port Canaveral, Florida |
| 2 | Aug 9th | Nassau, Bahamas |
| 3 | Aug 10th | At Sea |
| 4 | Aug 11th | Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic |
| 5 | Aug 12th | Grand Turk Island |
| 6 | Aug 13th | At Sea |
| 7 | Aug 14th | Celebration Key, Bahamas |
| 8 | Aug 15th | Port Canaveral, Florida |
The Carnival Mardi Gras sails on August 8, 2026 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Aug 15th at 8:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Carnival Mardi Gras will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
Carnival Mardi Gras
CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS SIZE
The Mardi Gras has a construction date of 2020 and a total size of 180,800 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length. Carnival Mardi Gras is included in Carnival’s XL Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Mardi Gras holds 8,375 passengers. That includes 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members. The Mardi Gras total number of staterooms is 2,625.
Carnival Mardi Gras Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:180,800 GT
- Length:1,130 ft (344 m)
- Beam:137 ft (42 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:2020
- Years Served:2020 - Present
- Capacity:6,630
- Crew Members:1,745
- Total on Board:8,375
- Total Staterooms:2,625
- Flagged Country:Panama
- Ship Cost:950 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Mardi Gras age and stats vs all Carnival ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Carnival Mardi Gras Deck Plans.
Cruise Ports
You won't find many places where nature exists in harmony with technology, but it does in Cape Canaveral on Florida's Space Coast. Visit the world-famous Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, or, on the same land, check out the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find pristine beaches, fabulous fishing and great golfing all within driving distance of Florida's biggest attractions.
Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more casinos, theatres, and fabulous cuisine than you could possibly fit into a short stay. During the day, there's plenty of golfing, tennis, and swimming.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
You won't find many places where nature exists in harmony with technology, but it does in Cape Canaveral on Florida's Space Coast. Visit the world-famous Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, or, on the same land, check out the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find pristine beaches, fabulous fishing and great golfing all within driving distance of Florida's biggest attractions.