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Cabin 15367Sep 7, 2026
I thought we would hear noise being under the Lido deck but never heard a peep. Amazing extended balcony and great size cabin for my family of 3.
Deck 15 · Starboard · MidshipBalconyCarnival Mardi Gras · Cabin category 8K
Carnival Mardi Gras 8K Balcony Cabins
Cabin category 8K is a balcony cabin on Carnival Mardi Gras: 56 8K cabins on decks 12, 14 and 15, each 205 sq ft with balconies of 62 to 68 sq ft.
56cabins
205 sq ft+ 62–68 sq ft balcony
Up to 4guests
12, 14 & 15decks
See balcony faresBalcony cabins on Carnival Mardi Gras from $83 pp/night. We price by cabin type, not by category.
// 01 · Floor plan
Carnival Mardi Gras 8K balcony floor plan
Interior205 sq ft
Balcony62–68 sq ft
Total267–273 sq ft
- Sleeps
- Up to 4 guests47 cabins sleep 2 · 5 sleep 3 · 4 sleep 4
- Beds
- Two twin beds (convert to king)
- Bathroom
- Full bathroom with shower
- Living space
- Sofa, plus vanity with illuminated mirrorAmple closet space
8K's total size vs every category on the shipInterior plus balcony, from the smallest category to the largest.
8K267 sq ft
158 sq ft4B · smallest
1120 sq ftSV · largest
// 02 · Compare
How Carnival Mardi Gras 8K cabins compare
Carnival Mardi Gras 8K balcony cabins are the same 205 sq ft as 17 other balcony categories, with a 62 sq ft balcony; 64% of its cabins connect to a neighbor.
8K: 205 sq ft · tied #1 with 17 others of 20 balcony categories
Balcony avg · 202 sq ftShip avg · 225 sq ft
8KExtended Balcony205 sq ft8CBalcony205 sq ft8DBalcony205 sq ft8EBalcony205 sq ft8FBalcony205 sq ft8GBalcony205 sq ft7CCove Balcony205 sq ft8BBalcony205 sq ft8ABalcony205 sq ft8JExtended Balcony205 sq ft8LForward-View Extended Balcony205 sq ft8PCloud 9 Spa Balcony205 sq ftHEHavana Cabana205 sq ft8MAft-View Extended Balcony205 sq ft8NAft-View Extended Balcony205 sq ft7SCloud 9 Spa Cove Balcony205 sq ft8VCloud 9 Spa Forward-View Extended Balcony205 sq ftHGHavana Extended Cabana205 sq ft7XJunior Balcony172 sq ft7YJunior Balcony172 sq ft
// 03 · Deck plan
Find Carnival Mardi Gras 8K cabins on the deck plan
Deck 14 · 20 8K cabins
Swipe to pan · tap a cabinHover a cabin · click to pin8KBalcony20
// 04 · Reviews
Carnival Mardi Gras 8K Cabin Reviews
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// 05 · Alternatives
Closest alternatives to Carnival Mardi Gras 8K
Only what's different from 8K is shown.
8L
Forward-View Extended Balcony48 cabins
A bigger balcony
+9 sq ft balconyDecks 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 & 15All forwardNo connecting cabinsSleeps up to 3
See 8L
7S
Cloud 9 Spa Cove Balcony12 cabins
Similar size, on lower decks
−18 sq ft balconyDeck 5Mostly forward−31 pts connectingSleeps up to 2
See 7S// 06 · Location
Where 8K balcony cabins sit on Carnival Mardi Gras
All 8K cabins are midship. 8K cabins are on decks 12, 14 and 15.
Forward · Midship · Aft
BOWSTERN
Forward0%0 cabins
Midship100%56 cabins
Aft0%0 cabins
Port · Starboard
Port54%30 cabins
Starboard46%26 cabins
Deck spread
Deck 12
16
Deck 14
20
Deck 15
20
// 07 · What's inside
What's inside a Carnival Mardi Gras 8K balcony
On Carnival Mardi Gras, Extended Balcony staterooms (category 8K) measure 205 sq ft, plus a 46 sq ft balcony, and sleep up to 4 guests. Private extended balcony with patio chairs and table. Beds: two twin beds (convert to king). Carnival Mardi Gras has 56 8K cabins, on decks 12, 14 and 15.
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 8K cabin photos
// 09 · Every cabin
All 56 cabins in category 8K
Deck 12
16 cabinsDeck 14
20 cabins// 10 · Known issues
Known issues in cabin category 8K
No issues recorded for 8K cabins.
// 11 · Prices
Balcony prices on Carnival Mardi Gras
Prices are by cabin type. We don't price individual categories like 8K; "See balcony fares" opens current balcony fares with our booking partner.
Lowest fare by type · per person / night
Balcony is $10 more per night than an ocean view cabin, and $53 less per night than a suite.
$53
+$20$73
+$10$83
+$53$136
InsideOcean ViewBalconySuite
Prices below recent average · now
42%of sailings
42% of upcoming Balcony sailings are currently below their recent average fare.
// 12 · Other ships
8K on other Carnival ships
Carnival Mardi GrasTHIS SHIP56 cabins · 205 sq ft + 62 sq ft balcony
267 sq ft
Carnival Legend132 cabins · 185 sq ft + 60 sq ft balcony
245 sq ft
Carnival Miracle132 cabins · 185 sq ft + 60 sq ft balcony
245 sq ft
Carnival Pride132 cabins · 185 sq ft + 60 sq ft balcony
245 sq ft
Carnival Spirit132 cabins · 185 sq ft + 60 sq ft balcony
245 sq ft
Carnival Celebration56 cabins · 205 sq ft + 62 sq ft balcony
267 sq ft
Carnival Festivale56 cabins · 205 sq ft + 62 sq ft balcony
267 sq ft
Carnival Jubilee56 cabins · 205 sq ft + 62 sq ft balcony
267 sq ft
Carnival Tropicale56 cabins · 205 sq ft + 62 sq ft balcony
267 sq ft
// 13 · FAQ
Carnival Mardi Gras 8K cabin FAQ
How big is a Carnival Mardi Gras 8K balcony cabin?
Every 8K cabin is 205 sq ft. Balconies run from 62 to 68 sq ft.
How many Carnival Mardi Gras 8K cabins are there, and on which decks?
56 cabins: 16 on deck 12, 20 on deck 14 and 20 on deck 15.
How many people can stay in a Carnival Mardi Gras 8K cabin?
Up to four. 47 cabins sleep 2, 5 sleep 3 and 4 sleep 4.
What's the difference between cabin category 8K and 8J on Carnival Mardi Gras?
They are the same size (205 + 62 sq ft). 8J cabins are on decks 9, 10 and 11; 8K cabins are higher, on decks 12, 14 and 15.
Do Carnival Mardi Gras 8K cabins connect?
Yes: 36 of the 56 8K cabins (64%) connect to a neighboring cabin.
// 14 · Next steps