Carnival Mardi Gras

Excel-class·2021·6,465 guests·4.1

The original Excel-class ship, sailing 7-night Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral. Six themed neighborhoods, the BOLT roller coaster, and the line's most ambitious dining lineup.

Editorial reviews of this ship

Carnival Cruise Line · Carnival Mardi Gras4.1

Carnival Mardi Gras — The Original Excel Still Holds Up

Five years after launch, the original Excel-class ship still feels like the most ambitious thing Carnival has ever built. A few of those ambitions paid off; one or two didn't.

December 18, 2025