Carnival Mardi Gras - May 16, 2026

Carnival Mardi Gras -  May 16, 2026 - Cruise Review

Just The Facts:

Ship:  Mardi Gras, first of Carnival's Excel class @182,000 gross tons. 5282+ capacity.

Captain: Allesandro Iemmi  -   Hotel Director: Hugo Hidalgo    

Ports: Port Canaveral, FL  - Nassau, Bahamas - Amber Cove, DR - Grand Turk, BWI - Cellegration Key, Bahamas

This is my 10th cruise on the Mardi Gras, my 115th Carnival cruise, and my 234th cruise overall.  I am sailing as a solo guest as part of a Seminar at Sea program for Carnival Travel Agents. 

Day 1 - Saturday, May 16 - Embarkation - Port Canaveral, Florida

I began the day early, finished my packing, and then met friends who are riding with me to the port this morning.