5 Night Bahamas Cruise aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras

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Prepare for five nights of refreshing sailing around the Caribbean when you step aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras from Port Canaveral and back.

This cruise is special because you will only stop at more exotic destinations such as Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay, and Nassau. This route is a common one for the Mardi Gras.

We include all all taxes and fees in the price, so that you can compare trips easily. Coming in at under $80 per day, this value is excellent.


The Carnival Mardi Gras

The Mardi Gras Carnival, based in Port Canaveral and built just five years ago in 2021, is a top-rated Excel class ship that can carry comfortably more than 5,200 guests.

Want to work with your friends on the Skycourse ropes course? This attraction is offered exclusively by Carnival and can be found aboard the Mardi Gras Carnival.

The Mardi Gras Carnival also offers a gym, a spa, a bowling lane, a waterslide, a casino, and a jacuzzi.

Ship class
Excel
Built
2021
Refurbished
2025
Guests
5,282
Crew
1,745
Length
1,129 ft
Carnival Mardi Gras
Bars & cafésAlchemy Martini Tasting

Your Itinerary

This sailing consists of three port days and one day at sea. Major features include visits to uncommon ports like Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay, and Nassau.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sat11September 11thSaturday
3:30pm
Sun12September 12thSunday
At Sea (Cruising)
Mon13September 13thMonday
8:00am – 4:00pm
Tue14September 14thTuesday
8:00am – 4:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
Wed15September 15thWednesday
8:00am – 4:00pm
Thu16September 16thThursday
8:00am
Day 4Nassau

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on August 13th of last year, The price of this sailing has ranged between $397 and $474 for a room, including taxes and port charges. At only $1 more expensive than the all time low of $397 today is a great time to lock in your room

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Wifi and Cell Service

GigSky offers plans that cover internet on and off the ship at a fraction of the Carnival price. For this cruise, get a 6-day plan for only $84.99. The connection works onboard and on shore.

Your plan includes 500MB per day of high speed data, plus unlimited messaging, rideshare, maps, and email.

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Alternate Sailings

The Mardi Gras sails this route thirteen times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Freedom and Vista.

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Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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