BalconyCarnival Mardi Gras · Cabin category 8A

Carnival Mardi Gras 8A Balcony Cabins

Cabin category 8A is a standard-size balcony cabin on Carnival Mardi Gras: 54 8A cabins on deck 9, each 205 sq ft with a 44 sq ft balcony.

54cabins

205 sq ft+ 44 sq ft balcony

Up to 4guests

9deck

A+ 2 accessible cabins

See balcony faresBalcony cabins on Carnival Mardi Gras from $83 pp/night. We price by cabin type, not by category. Fares as of Oct 12, 2026.

// 01 · Floor plan

Carnival Mardi Gras 8A balcony floor plan

Carnival Mardi Gras Balcony (8A) floor plan

Interior205 sq ft

Balcony44 sq ft

Total249 sq ft

Sleeps: Up to 4 guests31 cabins sleep 2 · 11 sleep 3 · 12 sleep 4
Beds: Two twin beds (convert to king)
Bathroom: Full bathroom with shower
Living space: Sofa, plus vanity with illuminated mirrorAmple closet space

8A's total size vs every category on the shipInterior plus balcony, from the smallest category to the largest.

8A249 sq ft

158 sq ft4B · smallest

1,120 sq ftSV · largest

// 02 · Compare

How Carnival Mardi Gras 8A cabins compare

Carnival Mardi Gras 8A balcony cabins are standard size: the same 205 sq ft as 17 other balcony categories, with a 44 sq ft balcony, the smallest among balcony categories; 19% of its cabins connect to a neighbor.

// 03 · Deck plan

Find Carnival Mardi Gras 8A cabins on the deck plan

Deck 9 · 54 8A cabins

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8ABalcony54

// 04 · Reviews

Carnival Mardi Gras 8A Cabin Reviews

5.0

1 reviewFrom one 8A cabin

Stayed in an 8A cabin on Carnival Mardi Gras? Help future cruisers know what to expect.

TrimEmber

May 4, 2026

Cabin 9500

Quiet, spacious and wonderful view

Deck 9 · Port · Aft

// 05 · Alternatives

Closest alternatives to Carnival Mardi Gras 8A

Only what's different from 8A is shown.

Same size

Balcony176 cabins

Same size, on higher decks

Decks 10 & 11Leans aft+13 pts connecting

See 8C

Carnival Mardi Gras Extended Balcony (8K) cabin

Step up

Extended Balcony56 cabins

A bigger balcony

+18 sq ft balconyDecks 12, 14 & 15All midship+45 pts connecting

See 8K

Carnival Mardi Gras Cloud 9 Spa Balcony - Accessible (8P) cabin

Similar, different spot

Cloud 9 Spa Balcony48 cabins

Same size, on higher decks

Deck 17+14 pts connectingSleeps up to 2

See 8P

// 06 · Location

Where 8A balcony cabins sit on Carnival Mardi Gras

Most 8A cabins are forward: 67% of those with a recorded position. All 8A cabins are on deck 9.

Forward · Midship · Aft

BOWSTERN

Forward67%36 cabins

Midship0%0 cabins

Aft33%18 cabins

Port · Starboard

Port50%27 cabins

Starboard50%27 cabins

Deck spread

Deck 9

10 connecting 8A cabins 12 8A cabins that sleep 4

// 07 · What's inside

What's inside a Carnival Mardi Gras 8A balcony

On Carnival Mardi Gras, Balcony staterooms (category 8A) measure 205 sq ft, plus a 44 sq ft balcony, and sleep up to 4 guests. Private balcony with patio chairs and table. Beds: two twin beds (convert to king). Carnival Mardi Gras has 52 8A cabins, on deck 9.

Full bathroom with shower. Sofa, plus vanity with illuminated mirror and ample closet space.

Included

Dedicated stateroom attendant
Soft, cozy linens
In-room safe for valuables
Plenty of closet and drawer space
Television
Stateroom climate control
Bathrobes upon request

// 08 · Photos

Carnival Mardi Gras 8A cabin photos

Cabin

Guest

// 09 · Every cabin

All 54 cabins in category 8A

// 10 · Accessible

Accessible 8A cabins

Accessible cabins2

Size205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony

Deck9

BathroomFull bathroom with shower

9499 9502

// 11 · Known issues

Known issues in cabin category 8A

No issues recorded for 8A cabins.

// 12 · Prices

Balcony prices on Carnival Mardi Gras

Prices are by cabin type. We don't price individual categories like 8A; "See balcony fares" opens current balcony fares with our booking partner.

Lowest fare by type · per person / night

Balcony is $8 more per night than an ocean view cabin, and $49 less per night than a suite.

$52

+$23$75

+$8$83

+$49$132

InsideOcean ViewBalconySuite

Fares as of Oct 12, 2026. Prices change daily.

Prices below recent average · now

69%of sailings

69% of upcoming Balcony sailings are currently below their recent average fare.

See balcony fares

// 13 · Other ships

8A on other Carnival ships

Carnival Mardi GrasTHIS SHIP54 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony

249 sq ft

Carnival Adventure68 cabins

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Carnival Encounter68 cabins

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Carnival Luminosa68 cabins · 218 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony

258 sq ft

Carnival Breeze62 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Dream62 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Magic62 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Venezia62 cabins · 185 sq ft + 37 sq ft balcony

222 sq ft

Carnival Conquest60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Firenze60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 37 sq ft balcony

222 sq ft

Carnival Freedom60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Glory60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Liberty60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Radiance60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Splendor60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Sunrise60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Sunshine60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Valor60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Horizon58 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Panorama58 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Vista58 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Celebration54 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony

249 sq ft

Carnival Festivale54 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony

249 sq ft

Carnival Jubilee54 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony

249 sq ft

Carnival Tropicale54 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony

249 sq ft

Carnival Legend22 cabins · 185 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony

225 sq ft

Carnival Miracle22 cabins · 185 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony

225 sq ft

Carnival Pride22 cabins · 185 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony

225 sq ft

Carnival Spirit22 cabins · 185 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony

225 sq ft

Carnival Elation20 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Paradise20 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

// 14 · FAQ

Carnival Mardi Gras 8A cabin FAQ

How big is a Carnival Mardi Gras 8A balcony cabin?

A Carnival Mardi Gras 8A cabin is 205 sq ft inside plus a 44 sq ft balcony: 249 sq ft in total. That is the most common balcony size on Carnival Mardi Gras.

How many Carnival Mardi Gras 8A cabins are there, and on which decks?

Carnival Mardi Gras has 54 8A cabins, all on deck 9.

How many people can stay in a Carnival Mardi Gras 8A cabin?

Carnival Mardi Gras 8A cabins sleep up to four. 31 cabins sleep 2, 11 sleep 3 and 12 sleep 4.

What's the difference between cabin category 8A and 8C on Carnival Mardi Gras?

Carnival Mardi Gras 8A and 8C cabins are the same size (205 + 44 sq ft). 8C cabins are on decks 10 and 11; 8A cabins are lower, on deck 9.

Do Carnival Mardi Gras 8A cabins connect?

Yes: 10 of the 54 Carnival Mardi Gras 8A cabins (19%) connect to a neighboring cabin.

// 15 · Next steps

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