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Carnival Mardi Gras Keel-Laying Ceremony held in Finland

Jun 18, 2019 Talking Cruise

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…

Carnival’s Mardi Gras Ship to have Premium Level Suites

Apr 9, 2019 Talking Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line announced the addition of a premium level of suites onboard their largest cruise ship Mardi Gras.The new category is called Carnival Excel and features suites with select amenities and access to a new resort-style, open-air enclave called Loft 19. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line said: New Premium Level Carnival Excel Suites The new premium suite level on Mardi Gras includes 32 suites in four categories: Carnival Excel Presidential Suite –Two Presidential Suites – the largest in the fleet – located on Deck 17 that feature…

Carnival Freedom Updated with New Experiences

Mar 13, 2019 Talking Cruise

The Carnival Freedom cruise ship has just returned from a three-week multi million dollar dry dock where she received several new enhancements. This refurbishment is part of Carnival Cruise Lines $2 billion ship enhancement program that is adding the line’s popular Funship 2.0 innovations across the fleet. The new and enhanced experiences include: WaterWorks: Featuring a 203-foot-long AquaTunnel slide and Carnival’s signature 212-foot-long Twister slide along with a 75-gallon PowerDrencher tipping bucket and SplashZone area for kids. Bonsai Express: the success of the full-service Bonsai Sushi restaurants has spawned this…

Chef Emeril bringing Bam to Carnival Mardi Gras

Mar 6, 2019 Talking Cruise

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 Talking Cruise

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…