Mardi Gras, an old name but a face of the future.

Way back in 1972, Carnival Cruises launched their first ever ship, the TS Mardi Gras. Fast forward 48 years to 2020 and Carnival launch their latest addition to their fleet, Mardi Gras.

According to Carnival “Mardi Gras shouts FUN at the top of its lungs”. (I did not even know ships had lungs!)

Divided into six Zones, “six themed areas packed with brand-new experiences for eating, drinking and spectacularly getting down to fun.”

Grand Central – “In Grand Central, you’re never far from great dining spots like Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki, plus feel-good entertainment like Piano Bar 88 and The Punchliner Comedy Club.”

French Quarter – “If “big” and “easy” sound about right for your vacation, you might just make the French Quarter on Mardi Gras your home zone.”

Summer Landing – “Go ahead and call Summer Landing “the greatest chill spot at sea” … and we’ll be right there with you, any time of year!”

La Piazza – “La dolce vita is within reach at La Piazza… and we’d know, with all the Italian seafaring spirit that’s literally driving the ship.”

Lido – “If you’ve cruised with us before, you know Lido… but aboard Mardi Gras, this poolside zone features even more delicious and fun ways to spend a day.”

The Ultimate Playground – “Don’t let the name fool you — this zone is ages everybody and up. Kids, you’re going to love this. And adults, the playground has grown up with you. So yay for play! Of course, The Ultimate Playground starts with BOLT^™, the first rollercoaster at sea, an all-electric thrill ride that puts the power of speed in your hands. But that’s only the beginning….”

The Mardi Gras recently won the “Most Anticipated Future Cruise Ship” in the 2018 Cruise Ship Awards, beating Ricard Branson`s Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady into second place. After all the talk of whether cruise ships are good for the environment, Mardi Grad will be powered by Liquefied Natural Gas, which is odourless, colourless, non-toxic and non-corrosive.

So as with all the recent American cruise ships, bigger is almost certainly better in Carnival`s eyes. Mardi Gras weighs in at 180,000 tonnes. Carrying 6,500 guests, who will be served by a crew of almost 2000.

A big, big change from the original Mardi Gras from 1972, Carnival Cruises are certainly cementing their place in todays cruise market.

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