MARDI Gras (pictured), Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, departed on her maiden voyage from Port Canaveral on the weekend. The cruise ship also embarked on its homeport’s first sailing with guests since the pandemic, and to celebrate the dual occasions, Carnival President Christine Duffy and Mardi Gras Captain Giuseppe Giusa...
MARDI Gras (pictured), Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, departed on her maiden voyage from Port Canaveral on the weekend.
The cruise ship also embarked on its homeport’s first sailing with guests since the pandemic, and to celebrate the dual occasions, Carnival President Christine Duffy and Mardi Gras Captain Giuseppe Giusa led a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Carnival’s newest flagship, Mardi Gras is the first cruise ship in the Americas to be powered by liquified natural gas, and features the first roller coaster at sea.
Mardi Gras boasts six distinct themed zones with a variety of food, beverage and entertainment options, including dining venues from Emeril Lagasse, Guy Fieri, and more.
The ship is the fifth Carnival vessel to resume service, with the line harbouring plans to have more than half (15) of its fleet cruising by Oct.
“Mardi Gras has been five years in the making so to finally welcome guests on board to experience this one-of-a-kind ship is something that we’ve been looking forward to for a very long time,” Duffy said.
“Not only is Mardi Gras providing a truly unique vacation experience to our guests, it’s so gratifying to be able to play a role helping the local community by providing much-needed jobs and a boost to the economy.”
