BalconyCarnival Mardi Gras · Cabin category 8L

Carnival Mardi Gras 8L Balcony Cabins

Cabin category 8L is a balcony cabin on Carnival Mardi Gras: 48 8L cabins on decks 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15, each 205 sq ft with balconies of 71 to 97 sq ft.

48cabins

205 sq ft+ 71–97 sq ft balcony

Up to 3guests

9, 10, 11, 12, 14 & 15decks

See balcony faresBalcony cabins on Carnival Mardi Gras from $80 pp/night. We price by cabin type, not by category. Fares as of Oct 10, 2026.

// 01 · Floor plan

Carnival Mardi Gras 8L balcony floor plan

Carnival Mardi Gras Forward-View Extended Balcony (8L) floor plan

One floor plan covers all two 8L layouts.

Interior205 sq ft

Balcony71–97 sq ft

Total276–302 sq ft

Sleeps: Up to 3 guests44 cabins sleep 2 · 4 sleep 3
Beds: Two twin beds (convert to king)
Bathroom: Full bathroom with shower
Living space: Sofa, plus vanity with illuminated mirrorAmple closet space

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

8L276 sq ft

158 sq ft4B · smallest

1,120 sq ftSV · largest

// 02 · Compare

How Carnival Mardi Gras 8L cabins compare

Carnival Mardi Gras 8L balcony cabins are the same 205 sq ft as 17 other balcony categories, with a 71 sq ft balcony; none of its cabins are connecting cabins.

// 03 · Deck plan

Find Carnival Mardi Gras 8L cabins on the deck plan

Deck 9 · 8 8L cabins

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// 04 · Alternatives

Closest alternatives to Carnival Mardi Gras 8L

Only what's different from 8L is shown.

Same size

Cloud 9 Spa Forward-View Extended Balcony8 cabins

Same size, on higher decks

Deck 17Sleeps up to 2

See 8V

Carnival Mardi Gras Havana Cabana - Accessible (HE) cabin

Step up

Havana Cabana44 cabins

A bigger balcony

+11 sq ft balconyDeck 8+18 pts connectingSleeps up to 4

See HE

Similar, different spot

Cove Balcony112 cabins

Similar size, on lower decks

−27 sq ft balconyDeck 5Leans midship+14 pts connectingSleeps up to 4

See 7C

// 05 · Location

Where 8L balcony cabins sit on Carnival Mardi Gras

All 8L cabins are forward. 8L cabins are on decks 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15.

Forward · Midship · Aft

BOWSTERN

Forward100%48 cabins

Midship0%0 cabins

Aft0%0 cabins

Port · Starboard

Port50%24 cabins

Starboard50%24 cabins

Deck spread

Deck 9

Deck 10

Deck 11

Deck 12

Deck 14

Deck 15

// 06 · What's inside

What's inside a Carnival Mardi Gras 8L balcony

On Carnival Mardi Gras, Forward-View Extended Balcony staterooms (category 8L) measure 205 sq ft, plus a 97 sq ft balcony, and sleep up to 3 guests. Private forward-facing extended balcony with patio chairs and table. Beds: two twin beds (convert to king). View is partially obstructed by steel railing. Carnival Mardi Gras has 48 8L cabins, on decks 9–12, 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

// 07 · Every cabin

All 48 cabins in category 8L

Deck 9

8 cabins

9201 9202 9204 9205 9206 9207 9208 9209

Deck 10

8 cabins

10201 10202 10203 10204 10205 10206 10207 10208

Deck 11

8 cabins

11201 11202 11205 11206 11207 11208 11209 11210

Deck 12

8 cabins

12201 12202 12205 12206 12207 12208 12209 12210

Deck 14

8 cabins

14201 14202 14204 14205 14206 14207 14208 14209

Deck 15

8 cabins

15201 15202 15203 15204 15205 15206 15207 15208

// 08 · Known issues

Known issues in cabin category 8L

Obstructed View48 cabins · 100% of 8L

9201 9202 9204 9205 9206 9207 9208 9209 10201 10202 10203 10204 10205 10206 10207 10208 11201 11202 11205 11206 11207 11208 11209 11210 12201 12202 12205 12206 12207 12208 12209 12210 14201 14202 14204 14205 14206 14207 14208 14209 15201 15202 15203 15204 15205 15206 15207 15208

// 09 · Prices

Balcony prices on Carnival Mardi Gras

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

Lowest fare by type · per person / night

Balcony is $4 more per night than an ocean view cabin, and $52 less per night than a suite.

$52

+$24$76

+$4$80

+$52$132

InsideOcean ViewBalconySuite

Fares as of Oct 10, 2026. Prices change daily.

Prices below recent average · now

46%of sailings

46% of upcoming Balcony sailings are currently below their recent average fare.

See balcony fares

// 10 · Other ships

8L on other Carnival ships

Carnival Mardi GrasTHIS SHIP48 cabins · 205 sq ft + 71 sq ft balcony

276 sq ft

Carnival Celebration48 cabins · 205 sq ft + 71 sq ft balcony

276 sq ft

Carnival Festivale48 cabins · 205 sq ft + 71 sq ft balcony

276 sq ft

Carnival Jubilee48 cabins · 205 sq ft + 71 sq ft balcony

276 sq ft

Carnival Tropicale48 cabins · 205 sq ft + 71 sq ft balcony

276 sq ft

// 11 · FAQ

Carnival Mardi Gras 8L cabin FAQ

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

Every Carnival Mardi Gras 8L cabin is 205 sq ft. Their balconies run from 71 to 97 sq ft.

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

Carnival Mardi Gras has 48 8L cabins on decks 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15.

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

Carnival Mardi Gras 8L cabins sleep up to three. 44 cabins sleep 2 and 4 sleep 3.

What's the difference between cabin category 8L and 8V on Carnival Mardi Gras?

Carnival Mardi Gras 8L and 8V cabins are the same size (205 + 71 sq ft). 8V cabins are on deck 17; 8L cabins are lower, on decks 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15.

Do Carnival Mardi Gras 8L cabins connect?

No Carnival Mardi Gras 8L cabins are recorded as connecting cabins.

// 12 · Next steps

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