Carnival Mardi Gras vs Carnival Celebration
How do Carnival Mardi Gras (Carnival Cruise Line) and Carnival Celebration (Carnival Cruise Line) stack up? Here is the full side-by-side on size, capacity, dining, pools, and cabins.
Year built
Carnival Mardi Gras
2021
Carnival Celebration
2022
Gross tonnage
Carnival Mardi Gras
181,808 GT
Carnival Celebration
183,521 GT
Guests (double occupancy)
Carnival Mardi Gras
5,282
Carnival Celebration
5,374
Dining venues
Carnival Mardi Gras
11+ main/casual venues
Carnival Celebration
13+ venues
Full specifications, side by side
| Specification | Carnival Mardi Gras | Carnival Celebration |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship class | Excel class (XL) | Excel class (XL) |
| Year built | 2021 | 2022 |
| Last refurbished | Not yet | Not yet |
| Gross tonnage | 181,808 GT | 183,521 GT |
| Length | 1,130 ft | 1,130 ft |
| Decks | 18 | 19 |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 5,282 | 5,374 |
| Guests (maximum) | 6,500 | 6,500 |
| Crew | 1,745 | 1,735 |
| Total cabins | 2,641 | 2,641 |
| Cabin categories | Interior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite, Cloud 9 Spa cabins, Excel Presidential Suite, Family Harbor and Havana staterooms | Interior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite, Loft 19 cabins, Family Harbor and Havana staterooms |
| Dining venues | 11+ main/casual venues | 13+ venues |
| Specialty restaurants | 6 | 5 |
| Bars & lounges | 15+ (Alchemy Bar, Havana Bar, Brass Magnolia, Piano Bar 88, RedFrog Tiki Bar and more) | 15+ (RedFrog Tiki Bar, Alchemy Bar, The Golden Jubilee, Havana Bar and more) |
| Pools | 4+ (Beach Pool, Tides Pool, Havana Pool, WaterWorks aquapark) | 4 major pools (Beach, Tides, Patio, Havana) plus Loft 19 pool |
| Kids club | Camp Ocean | Camp Ocean |
| Teen space | Club O2 | Club O2 (15-17) |
| Theaters & venues | Mardi Gras Theater; Punchliner Comedy Club | Celebration Theater; Center Stage |
| Casino | Yes | Yes |
| Spa | Cloud 9 Spa | Cloud 9 Spa |
| Notable features | First Excel-class ship; BOLT: The Ultimate Sea Coaster (first roller coaster at sea); LNG-powered; six themed zones (Grand Central, French Quarter, La Piazza, Lido, Summer Landing, The Ultimate Playground) | Second Excel-class ship; BOLT: The Ultimate Sea Coaster; LNG-powered; Loft 19 adults-only retreat; six themed neighborhoods |
| Typical itineraries | 7-day Western/Eastern Caribbean roundtrips; seasonal 4-5 day Bahamas | 6-8 day Eastern and Western Caribbean roundtrips |
| Home ports | Port Canaveral, Florida | Miami, Florida |