The Carnival Mardi Gras | Full Ship Tour | Excel Class

Join us for a complete, deck-by-deck tour of Carnival Mardi Gras, one of the most exciting ships in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. In this video, we explore every major public space on the ship — starting at the top decks and working all the way down — so you can see exactly what Mardi Gras has to offer before you sail. Tour highlights the ship's key features, including: • Lido Deck (Deck 16): This lively area features the main Beach Pool with LED screens, pool games, and easy access to food and drinks (0:48-1:16). Nearby dining options include Blue Iguana Cantina (1:19), Seafood Shack (1:44), Street Eats (2:01), and Big Chicken (3:38). The Red Frog Tiki Bar (2:37) and The Lido Marketplace buffet (3:05) are also on this deck. The Tides Pool (4:03) offers a calmer alternative. • Upper Decks (Decks 17-19): Deck 17 features Guy's Burger Joint (4:21), youth lounges like Club O2 (4:44) and Circle C (5:20), and The Warehouse Arcade (4:58). Deck 18 is home to the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat (5:56) and The Ultimate Playground (6:25) with water slides, a ropes course, mini-golf, and a jogging track. Deck 19 boasts Bolt: The Ultimate Sea Coaster (7:32), the first roller coaster at sea, and Loft 19, an exclusive upscale retreat (8:47). • Mid-Ship Decks (Deck 8): This deck includes the Patio Pool (9:13), The Watering Hole bar (9:44), and Guy's Pig and Anchor Smokehouse (9:59). Other amenities here are the Heroes Tribute Lounge (10:28), Swirls Ice Cream (11:01), duty-free shops (11:15), Guest Services (11:22), and Carnival Adventures (11:42). Dining options include Rudi's Seagrill (11:59), Piazza Panini (12:38), and Pizzeria del Capitano (12:57). The Bar Della Rosa (13:19) and Cucina del Capitano (13:37) offer Italian flair. Other notable spots are Pixels Gallery (14:01), Bonsai Sushi (14:20), Bonsai Teppanyaki (14:42), and the impressive Grand Central atrium (15:09). Dream Studios (16:07), Havana Bar (16:25), and ChiBang! (16:53) are also on this deck. • Lower Decks (Decks 7 and 6): Deck 7 houses the Mardi Gras Theater (18:11), the Mardi Gras Casino (18:36), and various bars such as the Grand View Bar (19:00) and Alchemy Bar (19:17). The Limelight Lounge (19:34) hosts comedy shows. Dining options include Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse (19:59) and the Palm Restaurant (20:25). Deck 6 continues the Palm Restaurant (20:45) and features Carnival Kitchen (21:06) for cooking classes, the Flamingo Restaurant (21:21), Emeril's Bistro 1396 (21:45) for Creole cuisine, and the Fortune Teller Bar (22:28). Other highlights are the Brass Magnolia jazz lounge (23:07), Cherry On Top candy store (23:54), JavaBlue Cafe (24:09), and Piano Bar 88 (24:34). The Punchliner Comedy Club (24:56) is also on this deck. • Fitness and Family Decks (Decks 6 and 4): Deck 6 also has Cloud9 Fitness (25:28) and Cloud9 Spa (25:47), along with a lower entrance to the Mardi Gras Theater (26:18). Deck 4 is home to the Family Harbor Lounge (27:03) and Camp Ocean (27:21) for kids' programming. From the energy of the Lido Deck, pools, and dining venues… to top-deck attractions like BOLT: The Ultimate Sea Coaster, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, and the Ultimate Playground… and down through the ship’s incredible lineup of restaurants, bars, lounges, entertainment venues, and family spaces — this is a true full ship walkthrough. Whether you’re planning your first cruise on Mardi Gras, deciding if this ship is right for you, or just love exploring cruise ships, this tour gives you a clear look at what you can expect onboard. 👇 In this video, you’ll see: • All major pools and outdoor decks • Specialty and complimentary dining venues • Bars, lounges, and entertainment spaces • The Grand Central atrium • Theaters, comedy, and nightlife • Family and kids’ areas • Fitness, spa, and relaxation spaces If this tour helps you, don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications for more cruise ship tours, stateroom reviews, and cruise tips. ⚓ Thanks for watching — and we’ll see you on the next adventure!