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Carnival Mardi Gras Reaches “Float Out” Milestone

Jan 24, 2020Jan 25, 2020 TalkingCruise

Carnival Cruise Line’s much anticipated new cruise ship, Mardi Gras, was “floated out” at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. Also Watch: Mardi Gras – Carnival Mega Cruise Ship Preview (2020) Following the float out, Mardi Gras was repositioned to a new location at the yard to finalize its interior and exterior outfitting, including the installation of BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea in the coming weeks, part of the Ultimate Playground outdoor recreation area. The ship’s more than 2,600 staterooms, including 180 suites across 11 different categories, have…

Carnival’s Mardi Gras – New Spots to Eat, Drink & Chill

Jun 19, 2019 TalkingCruise

Carnival Mardi Gras will continue the evolution of Carnival Cruise Line’s recent cruise ships with bold new features, modern designs and tons of dining choices. In their latest reveal, the line provided further details on the extensive offerings available within the ship’s Lido and Summer Landing zones. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line said: New Food and Beverage Concepts in Lido and Summer Landing Zones Street Eats – This open-air eatery will bring the ready-to-eat nature of street food to the seas with three themed kiosks offering fried, steamed…

Carnival Mardi Gras Keel-Laying Ceremony held in Finland

Jun 18, 2019 TalkingCruise

Commencing the official start of construction for the largest cruise ship ever built by Carnival Cruise Line, a keel-laying ceremony was held today at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, for Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras. Also Watch: Mardi Gras – Carnival Mega Cruise Ship Preview (2020) The ceremony, which dates back hundreds of years, was highlighted by the placement of coins placed on top of a 750-ton keel block called 3C signifying good luck for the ship and the official start of construction. Mardi Gras will be a…

Chef Emeril bringing Bam to Carnival Mardi Gras

Mar 6, 2019 TalkingCruise

Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new partnership with celebrity chef and restaurateur, Emeril Lagasse. A brand new specialty restaurant will debut onboard Carnival’s new mega ship Mardi Gras. Located in the heart of Mardi Gras’ French Quarter zone, Emeril’s Bistro 1396 will showcase the chef’s signature dishes that earned him the reputation as one of New Orleans’ most acclaimed and respected chefs. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line said: Named after Mardi Gras’ hull number at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, the bistro will celebrate New Orleans’…

Carnival Mardi Gras Itineraries, Staterooms & Bookings

Jan 30, 2019Jan 30, 2019 TalkingCruise

Carnival Cruise Line has officially opened bookings through April 2021 for their mega cruise ship Mardi Gras. Starting in August 2020, with a maiden voyage from Copenhagen to Southampton, the 180,800 ship will be the largest ever for Carnival Cruise Line. Mardi Gras will offer an array of itineraries in her inaugural year before arriving at her new homeport of Port Canaveral, Florida. Video: Mardi Gras (New Carnival Mega Cruise Ship) – Latest News – Jan 2019 Exciting Inaugural Season Mardi Gras will offer an exciting inaugural schedule providing guests…