Mardi Gras is a Carnival ship we track two ways: her live AIS position, stamped with the real age of her last fix, and every bookable departure in the next 120 days, priced against its own 60-day history. We currently track 17 upcoming sailings, all-in from $726 per person. None of them is currently priced 10% or more below its own median. Her latest position report: at sea ⛵, updated just now.
Where is Mardi Gras right now?
At sea ⛵
18.9 kn · course 174° · 20.19°N, 87.09°W
updated just now (fix time )
Is Mardi Gras a good deal right now?
None of the 17 upcoming sailing is currently ≥10% below its 60-day median — Mardi Gras prices are running NORMAL vs the last 60 days (17 within ±10% of median, 0 more than 10% above).
Upcoming Mardi Gras sailings (17 tracked)
| Departs | Nts | Itinerary | Current pp | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $721 | fair (−3.2% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $668 | fair (+3.6% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $644 | fair (+2.2% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Western · from Port Canaveral, FL | $649 | fair (+5.4% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $590 | fair (+3.1% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $756 | fair (+6.9% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $804 | fair (+3.5% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Western · from Port Canaveral, FL | $647 | fair (+7.5% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $591 | fair (+8.2% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $630 | fair (−3.4% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $547 | fair (−0.9% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Western · from Port Canaveral, FL | $555 | fair (−2.6% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $998 | fair (−1.8% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $519 | fair (−0.8% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $510 | fair (−2.5% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Western · from Port Canaveral, FL | $643 | fair (−2.7% vs median) | 👁 Watch | |
| 7 | Caribbean Eastern · from Port Canaveral, FL | $1,014 | fair (−3% vs median) | 👁 Watch |
Current pp is the cheapest advertised base fare per person before fees — the all-in reality check is below. Watch a sailing and we email you when its price drops 10%+.
What Mardi Gras really costs — all-in example
Cheapest upcoming departure: 7 nights from Port Canaveral, FL, Dec 5, 2026 (Interior). The advertised fare is $510 per person. Add $18/night gratuities × 7 nights ($126) and ~$90 port fees & taxes, and the honest per-person total is $726.
- Couple (2 guests): ≈ $1,452 all-in
- Family of 4: ≈ $2,904 all-in
Estimate assumes two guests per cabin at the per-person fare; gratuity and port-fee assumptions are the same ones behind every all-in number on this site.
90-day price history
FAQs about Mardi Gras
How much does a Carnival Excel class ship cruise cost?
Right now we track 17 upcoming Mardi Gras sailings. Advertised base fares run $510–$1,014 per person; the honest all-in figure — base plus gratuities, port fees, and taxes — runs $726–$1,230 per person. The cheapest departure is a 7-night sailing on 2026-12-05 at $726 per person all-in ($1,452 for two).
Is Carnival Mardi Gras worth the money?
We don't do vibes — we compare every sailing to its own 60-day price history. Of the 17 upcoming Mardi Gras sailings we track: 17 within ±10% of its median (a normal price). If a green sailing fits your dates, that's the objective case for booking now; if everything is amber or red, waiting has history on its side.
How much does a Carnival cruise cost all-in for 2 adults?
Right now we track 17 upcoming Mardi Gras sailings. Advertised base fares run $510–$1,014 per person; the honest all-in figure — base plus gratuities, port fees, and taxes — runs $726–$1,230 per person. The cheapest departure is a 7-night sailing on 2026-12-05 at $726 per person all-in ($1,452 for two).
How much is the Carnival Cheers drink package worth it?
Right now we track 17 upcoming Mardi Gras sailings. Advertised base fares run $510–$1,014 per person; the honest all-in figure — base plus gratuities, port fees, and taxes — runs $726–$1,230 per person. The cheapest departure is a 7-night sailing on 2026-12-05 at $726 per person all-in ($1,452 for two).
How much does a Carnival cruise to the Bahamas cost?
Right now we track 17 upcoming Mardi Gras sailings. Advertised base fares run $510–$1,014 per person; the honest all-in figure — base plus gratuities, port fees, and taxes — runs $726–$1,230 per person. The cheapest departure is a 7-night sailing on 2026-12-05 at $726 per person all-in ($1,452 for two).