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Carnival Mardi Gras DS Suite Cabins

Cabin category DS is a suite on Carnival Mardi Gras: 6 DS cabins on decks 9, 11 and 12, each 410 sq ft with a 205 sq ft balcony.

6cabins
410 sq ft+ 205 sq ft balcony
Up to 5guests
9, 11 & 12decks
A+ 2 accessible cabins
See suite faresSuite cabins on Carnival Mardi Gras from $136 pp/night. We price by cabin type, not by category. Fares as of Oct 6, 2026.
Carnival Mardi Gras Ocean Suite - Accessible (OS) cabin
// 01 · Floor plan

Carnival Mardi Gras DS suite floor plan

Carnival Mardi Gras Carnival Excel Suite (DS) floor plan
Interior410 sq ft
Balcony205 sq ft
Total615 sq ft
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests2 cabins sleep 2 · 1 sleeps 3 · 2 sleep 4 · 1 sleeps 5
Beds
Two twin beds (convert to king) · Single sofa bed · One upper pullman
Bathroom
Full deluxe bathroom with walk-in shower
Living space
Sofa and coffee tableVanity with illuminated mirror · Dining area for four · Walk-in closet with ample closet space
DS's total size vs every category on the shipInterior plus balcony, from the smallest category to the largest.
DS615 sq ft
158 sq ft4B · smallest
1,120 sq ftSV · largest
// 02 · Compare

How Carnival Mardi Gras DS cabins compare

Carnival Mardi Gras DS suite cabins are 410 sq ft, with a 205 sq ft balcony; none of its cabins are connecting cabins.

// 03 · Deck plan

Find Carnival Mardi Gras DS cabins on the deck plan

Deck 9 · 2 DS cabins

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// 04 · Alternatives

Closest alternatives to Carnival Mardi Gras DS

Only what's different from DS is shown.

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HU
Havana Cabana Corner Suite2 cabins

104 sq ft smaller in total

−60 sq ft inside−44 sq ft balconyDeck 8All forwardSleeps up to 2
See HU
Step up
KS
Carnival Excel Corner Suite12 cabins

A bigger balcony

−12 sq ft inside+107 sq ft balconyDecks 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 & 15All forwardSleeps up to 4
See KS
// 05 · Location

Where DS suite cabins sit on Carnival Mardi Gras

All DS cabins are midship. DS cabins are on decks 9, 11 and 12.

Forward · Midship · Aft
BOWSTERN
Forward0%0 cabins
Midship100%6 cabins
Aft0%0 cabins
Port · Starboard
Port0%0 cabins
Starboard100%6 cabins
Deck spread
Deck 9
2
Deck 11
2
Deck 12
2
// 06 · What's inside

What's inside a Carnival Mardi Gras DS suite

On Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival Excel Suite staterooms (category DS) measure 410 sq ft, plus a 205 sq ft balcony, and sleep up to 5 guests. Private large balcony with deck chairs and dining table. Beds: two twin beds (convert to king), single sofa bed and one upper pullman. Carnival Mardi Gras has 4 DS cabins, on decks 11 and 12.

Full deluxe bathroom with walk-in shower. Sofa and coffee table, vanity with illuminated mirror, dining area for four, and walk-in closet with ample closet space.

Included

  • Complimentary access to Loft 19, plus priority cabana reservations
  • Dedicated concierge phone line
  • Guaranteed Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Guaranteed reservations at most specialty dining spots, when reserved 24 hours prior
  • Wine and welcome treat upon arrival
  • Bottomless Bubbles soft drink package
  • Complimentary room service (regular bar prices apply for beverages)
  • Complimentary on-demand movies
  • Complimentary wash & fold laundry service
  • Binoculars to enjoy the view during the cruise
  • Upgraded bathroom amenities
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Immediate access to your suite after boarding
  • Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattresses
  • ELEMIS in-stateroom bath products
  • Bathrobes
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Soft, cozy linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Two televisions
  • Stateroom climate control
// 07 · Every cabin

All 6 cabins in category DS

// 08 · Accessible

Accessible DS cabins

Accessible cabins2
Size410 sq ft + 205 sq ft balcony
Deck9
BathroomFull deluxe bathroom with walk-in shower
// 09 · Known issues

Known issues in cabin category DS

No issues recorded for DS cabins.

// 10 · Prices

Suite prices on Carnival Mardi Gras

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

Lowest fare by type · per person / night

Suite is $50 more per night than a balcony.

$53
+$20$73
+$13$86
+$50$136
InsideOcean ViewBalconySuite

Fares as of Oct 6, 2026. Prices change daily.

Prices below recent average · now
46%of sailings

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

See suite fares
// 12 · FAQ

Carnival Mardi Gras DS cabin FAQ

How big is a Carnival Mardi Gras DS suite?

A Carnival Mardi Gras DS cabin is 410 sq ft inside plus a 205 sq ft balcony: 615 sq ft in total.

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

Carnival Mardi Gras has 6 DS cabins: 2 on deck 9, 2 on deck 11 and 2 on deck 12.

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

Carnival Mardi Gras DS cabins sleep up to five. 2 cabins sleep 2, 1 sleeps 3, 2 sleep 4 and 1 sleeps 5.

What's the difference between cabin category DS and HU on Carnival Mardi Gras?

Carnival Mardi Gras DS cabins are 104 sq ft larger in total than HU (615 vs 511 sq ft). HU cabins are on deck 8; DS cabins are higher, on decks 9, 11 and 12.

Do Carnival Mardi Gras DS cabins connect?

No Carnival Mardi Gras DS cabins are recorded as connecting cabins.

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