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 exotic destinations such as Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key. 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 $85 per day, this value is excellent.
Based in Port Canaveral and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, over 5,200 guests can cruise on this top-rated Excellence class cruise ship.
Want to complete the the Skycourse ropes course? This attraction can only be found on Carnival and is found on the Mardi Gras Carnival.
The Mardi Gras Carnival also offers a gym, a waterslide, a spa, a bowling lane, a casino, and a jacuzzi.
This sailing spends three port days and one day at sea. Highlights include visits to very uncommon destinations like Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 11 | Port Canaveral, FL | ||
| Sun, Sep 12 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Sep 13 | Half Moon Cay, Bahamas | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Sep 14 | Nassau, Bahamas | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Sep 15 | Celebration Key, Bahamas | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Sep 16 | Port Canaveral, FL | 9:00am |
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. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
This graph displays the cost over time for all types of cabin. Since it was first listed on August 13th of last year, The price of this sailing has ranged between $414 and $474 for a room, including $0 in taxes and port charges. At only $10 more expensive than the all time low of $414 now is a great time to lock in your stateroom
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026