Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Mardi Gras, is set to make her debut in the summer of 2020. Along with being the newest and most innovative ship in the Carnival fleet, the Mardi Gras will introduce a new design for balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms.
The new staterooms, designed by DCA Design International, “will reflect new and innovative design practices that are ergonomically-friendly and maximize visual space, clean lines, surfaces and storage,” according to the cruise line.
After studying how guests use their staterooms, the design team used that knowledge to make the staterooms as comfortable and functional as possible. The new design will feature muted turquoise hues and a list of features cruises will love, including:
- Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors on nearly all verandahs for easier balcony access;
- New sofas that “flip” into a bed and footstools that open up for storage;
- Clear glass doors on the in-room mini-refrigerators to see what’s inside;
- More 110V power outlets and USB connections both on the vanity and by the bed as well as more shelf space to accommodate electronic devices;
- Flexible bedside reading lamps that allow guests to read without disturbing others;
- A larger, customizable wardrobe with two pull-out bins, a sliding shoe rack, folding shelves and storage under the bed for luggage.
- Spacious bathrooms with glass shower doors, a first for the line, along with an in-shower shaving bar.
Carnival Mardi Gras will offer the widest variety of accommodations of any Carnival ship with more than 70 percent of staterooms featuring an ocean view or balcony, along with 300 pairs of connecting staterooms, for large families or groups.
Taking cues from the line’s Vista-class cruise ships, Carnival Mardi Gras will bring over some popular, guest favorites, including:
- The tropics-inspired Havana staterooms feature vibrant interiors and an outdoor patio space. These staterooms have access to an exclusive open deck with sun loungers, Cuban-themed bar and relaxation pool.
- Extra-roomy Family Harbor accommodations with their nautical décor are located near Camp Ocean, the children’s facility, and have access to the Family Harbor Lounge, an exclusive spot with breakfast and snacks throughout the day, plus board games, family movies, video games and more.
- Cloud 9 Spa staterooms feature exclusive, soothing décor, spa bathrobes and slippers as well as Elemis toiletries. These accommodations offer privileges to the ship’s spa.
Carnival Mardi Gras will feature 180 suites of varying size, including the new Carnival Excel Suites which will include exclusive benefits and offerings. Details on these suites are expected to be announced in April.
The Mardi Gras gets her name from the first Carnival Cruise Line ship which was in service from 1972 to 1993. The new Carnival Mardi Gras will feature the world’s first roller coaster at sea, BOLT, and is slated to enter service in Europe August 31, 2020, before repositioning to New York for a series of voyages then shift to Port Canaveral for year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises beginning in October 2020.