Carnival Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Mardi Gras is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2020 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 180,800 gross tons, 1,130 feet in length, and 17 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 6,630 guests and approximately 1,745 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $950 million and is flagged in Panama.
Carnival Mardi Gras
Ship Stats
Year Built
2020
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
180,800 GT
Length
1,130 ft
Capacity
6,630
Crew
1,745
Cost
$950 million
Decks
17
XL Class
XL Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Carnival. The first ship introduced in this class was Carnival Mardi Gras (2020), followed by Carnival Celebration (2022), Carnival Jubilee (2023), Carnival Festivale (2027), and Carnival Tropicale (2028).
Carnival Mardi Gras Ship Age
Carnival Mardi Gras entered service in 2020. Across Carnival's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 6 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Carnival Mardi Gras
Current ship
Carnival Mardi Gras Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
The Carnival Mardi Gras completed its first-ever dry dock in October 2025 in France. The focus was on "perfecting the flagship," which included a full hull repainting with the new livery, deep cleaning of the Ultimate Playground, and technical inspections of its LNG propulsion system. Minor interior updates were made to the Fortune Teller bar.
Carnival Mardi Gras Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet
Carnival Mardi Gras measures 1,130 feet (344 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 180,800 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 4 of 31 by length and 5 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Carnival Mardi Gras vs Carnival fleet averages
Carnival Mardi Gras carries 6,630 passengers (vs Carnival average of 4,085) and has 1,745 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,226). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.80:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
6,630
passengers
Crew Members
1,745
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.80 : 1
Carnival Avg
3.33 : 1
Carnival Mardi Gras
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Mardi Gras.
Deck 16buffetLido Marketplace
Deck 6cafeJavablue Cafe
Deck 6main dining roomFlamingo Restaurant
Decks 6 & 7main dining roomPalm Restaurant
Deck 16quick eatsBig Chicken
Deck 16quick eatsBlue Iguana Cantina
Deck 18quick eatsFresh Creations
Deck 17quick eatsGuy's Burger Joint
Deck 8quick eatsPiazza Panini
Deck 8quick eatsPizzeria del Capitano
Deck 16quick eatsStreet Eats
Deck 8specialtyBonsai Sushi
Deck 8specialtyBonsai Teppanyaki
Deck 6specialtyCarnival Kitchen
Deck 8specialtyChibang!
Deck 8specialtyCucina del Capitano
Deck 6specialtyEmeril's Bistro
Deck 7specialtyFahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Deck 8specialtyGuy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse
Deck 8specialtyRudi's Seagrill
Deck 16specialtySeafood Shack
Deck 5specialtyThe Chef's Table
Deck 6sweetsCherry On Top
Deck Plans
The Carnival Mardi Gras has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 19. Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Mardi Gras. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 4 of 15
Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Mardi Gras quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Carnival Mardi Gras Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Mardi Gras buffet on Deck 16 of the ship.
The Carnival Mardi Gras completed its first-ever dry dock in October 2025 in France. The focus was on "perfecting the flagship," which included a full hull repainting with the new livery, deep cleaning of the Ultimate Playground, and technical inspections of its LNG propulsion system. Minor interior updates were made to the Fortune Teller bar.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the XL class.
The ship features 24 restaurants, 14 bars, 42 activities, 0 shows and 8 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Carnival Mardi Gras has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 19.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Mardi Gras. The ship's capacity is 6,630. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,158 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
The Carnival Mardi Gras was built in 2020. Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Mardi Gras is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Carnival Mardi Gras length equals 1,130 feet (344 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 992 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.