Carnival Mardi Gras Staterooms Explained.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Question of the day: What type of stateroom have you booked on the Mardi Gras?

[@dannyneve8501]

Aug22 aft facing excel suite

[@Romeo6141982]

We have booked a forward facing Spa Balcony on Deck 17(right above the bridge). We are super excited. We originally had the Havana Cabana booked, which we love on the Vista class, but after looking at the Deck Plans and speaking with John Heald I we decided to change. There are no hot tubs on the Havana Decks on the XL class and the pool is tiny compared to the Vista class. Very disappointed by that change, but really looking forward to trying the new class. 😊😊

[@TessAlmond]

spa Interior. I was disppointed that I couldn't find a Premium Spa Interior with the couch and more sq ft. Maybe those are on Deck 5 (which wasn't available) ?

[@sonyamacmillan8427]

14277

[@Susankerchner125]

Balcony 16262 Forward

[@ashleywalker3764]

I booked the presidental suite for a September Sailing. This is supposed to be my honeymoon cruise so I am really hoping we get to go! 🤞🏾

[@TheTravelScouts]

Oh I am so excited for you!!!!! And congratulations on your wedding! :D

[@ashleywalker3764]

Thank you!

[@gw4519]

Sound wonderful

[@dawnlathrop4238]

Congrats! This is our combo honeymoon/10th anniversary cruise lol - better late than never!

[@carolinelaronda4523]

I’m thinking of doing the same ! So exciting !

[@christyknight499]

We booked a Spa Suite for our ten year anniversary. We set sail on the Mardi Gras on March 19, 2022. Thanks for the great info!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Thanks for watching! Happy Anniversary and I think you will love the spa suite!!!!

[@travelinhawk4584]

Haven’t booked yet but I want to in 2023. This really helps. Thanks!

[@TheTravelScouts]

So glad it was helpful :) Thanks for watching

[@AngelDRose]

We booked a Spa cove balcony for our anniversary! First time ever doing a spa room.

[@TheTravelScouts]

That's awesome! Happy Anniversary :)

[@melvitadampier7652]

My cruise is in October I have a balcony on the 9th floor I can’t wait to get on this ship

[@TheTravelScouts]

We hope you have a WONDERFUL time!! :D

[@howardosden3112]

Frankly, I'd be happy in any of these staterooms, but I do like the incredible variety that's available.! 👌

[@joannemarkus4019]

I'm going for the first time on Mardi Gras this month and have the Excel Corner Suite booked!! Super excited and wish you showed that in this video as the floor plan is amazing!. I have seen your other video of that type of room!

[@kendrabanks7568]

This will be my first cruise and your video is very helpful in deciding which room is best for me.😊

[@TheTravelScouts]

Awesome! So glad to hear it was helpful for you! :D

[@phillipayoung10]

Kellie & Jason Thanks for the information about the rooms on the Mardi Gras!! Workin on late Dec '22 Eastern Caribbean 🛳!!😁

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Phillip. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. We hope you have an AMAZING CRUISE!

[@disneymama78]

Great job. I haven't booked a cruise on the Mardi Gras yet. Thanks for the detailed info though. That helped me narrow down what cabin I would like to be in.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Thank you so much! So happy that the video will be helpful for you in the future :D

[@dannyneve8501]

We are use to staying in the Haven suites on NCL. Figured we try Carnival again. Staying on the 12th floor aft facing excel suite.

[@TheTravelScouts]

That will be AMAZING!

[@aminamorrison3099]

I just stumbled upon your video like 2 years later! Thank you for the informative video. I will be sailing on Mardi Gras this weekend (FINALLY)!!! Long story 🤦🏾‍♀️ My best friend and I have an interior. We were supposed to be on the inaugural sailing but I think the original date was pushed back and we couldn't make the new date...we rescheduled. We were supposed to sail this past August but members of the our group tested positive for COVID 🤦🏾‍♀️ . So now this weekend is our reschedule.... praying that nothing comes in our way this time!!!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Amina! How exciting! It is almost CRUISE DAY!!! You will love the ship. I hope you have the best cruise ever!

[@aminamorrison3099]

It's finally here!!!! We upgraded to balcony...so excited!!! Again thank you for the informative video!

[@doodiehutchison4463]

Really thorough and informative! We cannot wait to cruise again.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Thank you and we appreciate you :) Ah, it will be so wonderful to get back on the ocean again!!!

[@JPInniss]

Great Video! I changed my Balcony to the Extended Balcony for our next cruise!!! Thank you so much for the information :-))))

[@Romeo6141982]

I liked your video a lot. It was very thorough. If I may offer just one observation. The lifeboats in no way obstruct your view in the Cove Balcony. The lifeboats are suspended up and out of the way. These are also the most private balcony on the Vista and XL class. All other balcony cabins can be seen by anyone on the Lanai deck as it extends out so far from the side of the ship. The cove balconies are below the lanai and cannot be seen from any other cabin. It’s one of our favorite cabins and just didn’t want people to think they were somehow “less than” standard. 😊

[@TheTravelScouts]

Thanks so much for offering your insights! I thought some may be obstructed based on the image/floorplan of the staterooms but your info is very good to know! I will probably do another one of these videos once we actually get on the ship and get to have our eyes on everything.

[@Romeo6141982]

@@TheTravelScouts You’re very welcome. Thank you for your thoughtful reply. Let’s all keep our fingers crossed that we can see it in person very soon!!

[@d.j3039]

We booked the excel aft suite room 12502 departing 31 Dec 22. Great video.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi D.J. That is a great room! We got to tour it and have a video of the tour posted. Hope you have a super cruise!!!

[@brendafuselier7329]

Wonderful information on the cabins

[@TheTravelScouts]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@prmath]

I”m staying down in Steerage……… Below the bottom of the bottom😳 kinda like Jack was in on the Titanic. Bunches of canvas hammocks way down in the liquor storeroom and the morgue…….

[@TheTravelScouts]

😲 Best of luck to you down there!

[@johnw391]

We got a excel suite for our October trip can't wait on the back 14498

[@TheTravelScouts]

Oh that's AWESOME! Have a wonderful time! We will be touring an excel suite on the July 31st sailing so we will publish vids of that suite on our channel :D

[@Indoorsy_Dog_Person]

Hey sweet friend! Hoping cruising can resume soon! Darena

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hey friend! Yes! We are hopeful! Hope you have a great day!

[@mwood65]

My PVP knows me very well. he locked me in with an interior mid ship. A little high up on deck 12 but I'll take the elevator if need be.

[@theresamartinezhr]

Can you do a video on the pros and cons of the spa balcony versus a Havana cabana? I’m really having a hard time deciding.

[@dc5rick877]

I got state room 1 on sep 25 2021 cruise cant wait

[@TheTravelScouts]

We hope you have an AMAZING cruise!!!

[@teresa978]

Very informative thank you

[@TheTravelScouts]

Thanks Teresa!

[@SandyToes75]

A family or group of friends can always find some adjoining IS cabins for their group of 4+(actually 4 in each cabin), getting a 2nd full bathroom. It is less than paying suite pricing if that is a cruise or not cruise factor.

[@kitkat0229]

Looking at the deck plans, it looks like the hump extended balcony cabins have the same amount of interior space as regular balconies.

[@TheTravelScouts]

We are going to be touring one of these cabins on July 31 so we can add some videos of these cabins to our channel :)

[@singingloverable]

Balcony on 12th floor, set sail for June!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Us too! :D

[@niyahsmom06]

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[@alexj9751]

Thank you for the information

[@melvinjacobs2328]

We're also booked in a balcony on deck 12.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Have a WONDERFUL time! :)

[@pamelahsmithsmith2366]

I went on the first Mardi Gras the summer of 1972, and our stateroom didn't even have the right kind of plugs to use.it was not wired yet to be used in the U.S.They provided a public room so we could plug in our hair blowers and electric curlers..so enjoy any new stateroom!! LOL but we still had "FUN"

[@TheTravelScouts]

Oh wow! They have come a long way! Hahaha

[@livingchristianity]

Good job Kel!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Thanks love!💕

[@louiselanthier5135]

Great job!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Thanks Louise! We appreciate you watching!

[@JNTravels]

Kellie, you and Jason were going on one of the earlier cruises, we were hoping to do an October 2021 Mardi Gras. Wouldn't it be funny if the first Mardi Gras sailing was in October! Are you still planning a Group Cruise on the Mardi Gras if they happen?🐸

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hey John and Nancy :) Our group cruise is still planned for June. If it gets cancelled, we will try and book on the inagural cruise. That would be great if inagural cruise was in Oct and we could sail with you all! What a fun collab! :D

[@KC-fi6hw]

Great info! Looking to book in 2022 and an aft balcony suite or bigger!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Aft balcony will be AMAZING!

[@kathyramirez3340]

Just booked aft balcony deck 14 for November...so excited!

[@sweetjaybaby]

🍹 WOW! So many choices! 👍 🔔 ✅

[@Jammersjamjam]

The Havana rooms are beautiful

[@TheTravelScouts]

Agree! They really are!

[@dannigee352]

I have a Havana Interior booked for 8/21/21. Really hate the no window but wanted the amenities and not the cabana price!!

[@TheTravelScouts]

We currently have a Havana interior booked as well :)

[@mrsfivepip]

You didn’t mention anything about the accessible rooms

[@jenniferbutler7904]

If you have a cabin on Deck 4 can you use the Family Harbor lounge to get coffee in the morning?

[@percyw3514]

I enjoyed your presentation. Its time to cruise again, almost two years and my wife and I are ready for another Carnival sailing. We would like a suite again but after seeing your presentation on the suite selection I started feeling off standish over getting another suite now. A long and narrow cabin to me is not my idea of a suite situation. Our grand suite in sailings past were quite spacious but the suites,other than the Presedential, seemed a bit cramped in style. Long and narrow....not the normal Carnival suite style. Correct me if I'm not clearly understanding but it seems maybe its not worth getting a suite for what I might end up with being nothing more than an extended inside cabin with a balcony. I am going to replay your presentation again, maybe I missed something. We usually cruise October or November because of lower prices and people are usually getting ready for the Holidays, a somewhat quiter time to be on a ship. Thanks for the well put together presentation, I enjoyed it

[@TheTravelScouts]

It really depends on the suite location and type. The corner suites/excel suites will be more "square" than long. And they all suites (regardless of location) will have more square footage than an interior. But, most will still have the rectangle (long and narrow) layout. If you want to look at all the cabin layouts at one time, check out this link. It's very helpful :) www.cruisemapper.com/cabins/Carnival-Mardi-Gras-2105 Thanks so much for watching! Have a great day.

[@gw4519]

Havana interior cabin on Deck 8 It seems near all the actions

[@TheTravelScouts]

Absolutely!

[@Mr63026]

Me too!! For June

[@dianakuehl4017]

I have a cove balcony on deck 5. How would I know if I have a obstructed view

[@darrinwi]

Looking right now for October 2022

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hope you have a WONDERFUL time!

[@luv_to_cruise]

We have a balcony booked on lido deck for August but let’s see if that happens. 😂

[@TheTravelScouts]

I am very hopeful!!!!

[@sav764]

Same

[@tonymac924]

I'm booked in 16291 for October if we are able to cruise

[@TheTravelScouts]

Really hoping by then cruises are up and going!

[@alethaterrell8821]

I got cabin # 16290 for next year. Lol

[@Djenning]

Do any of the Cabins have more than 1 bedroom?

[@janicewernicki7427]

Deck 14 Balcony Cabin….Anyplace Inside To Store & Charge A Mobility Scooter?

[@TheTravelScouts]

You should be able to pull scooter close to vanity area and plug in there.

[@janicewernicki7427]

@@TheTravelScouts Thanks…I Was Concerned Since These Cabins Look Narrow Compared To Previous Ships And I Know Scooters Can’t Be Left Out In The Hall Or Blocking The Cabin Exit

[@alexiaw9419]

Thinking about booking an aft extended on the 12th floor, do you think it’s better to have a lower deck for afts?

[@TheTravelScouts]

Well, you will be closer to all the action (aft pool) if you like to people watch from your balcony. It's hard to tell if the people booked in aft cabins several decks above you will be able to see you or not (while on your balcony). Also, lower cabins will feel less "rocky" that those higher cabins.

[@alexiaw9419]

I’m hoping it’s a good pick because tides pool is on deck 16 on Mardi Gras so maybe it’s more private? I’m worried about the view being too high to enjoy the aft

[@greggspicer6911]

Does the Mardi Gras have a washer-dryer area to do ones laundry

[@TheTravelScouts]

Unfortunately it does not have self serve laundry. It does have an ironing room though

[@sherikennedy4117]

any of these rooms have bathtub/shower combos like the mini suites on ncl?

[@maryroberts2099]

I have a Deck 5, Spa Cove Balcony cabin

[@TheTravelScouts]

Wonderful! :)

[@crystalrowe1536]

I am booked in 2023 Havana Cabana Suite on 8th deck but now I wish I had went for an Excel Suite. Ugh made the decision before videos started to surface 😩 Is it true if you book an excel you have to have 5 ppl in the Suite or you can't book our Pvp told me I had to have 5 names up front so I couldn't book it?

[@TheTravelScouts]

No, you do not have to have 5 people in suite.

[@kalenawilliams2768]

So the excel doesn't have access to the thermal suites

[@dianah4997]

Balcony on the 16th floor

[@TheTravelScouts]

You are very high up! Will be amazing views! Thanks for watching friend!

[@shay-930]

What room has king size bed

[@melissaramsey9350]

Unfortunately a family of five cannot get a suite. As I am booked a cruise in the Excel suites with my mother daughter granddaughter and niece and we had to get a separate interior cabin since my granddaughter only being 18 months old when we sail is considered an adult passenger

[@TheTravelScouts]

With 5 people total (including the 18 month old) you should have been able to reserve a suite. Maybe there were no suites available that accommodate 5 at the time of booking. There are limited suites that hold 5. One example of excel suite that sleeps 5 is room #11359 (Just one example)

[@angiej9643]

Which suites have bathtubs?

[@jjstreams_2776]

How do 4 adults fit in this room

[@kellycox6562]

Havana interior, November 21 🤞

[@TheTravelScouts]

Woot! It will be here before you know it! :D

[@sandracannata5219]

The comparison of the Reg balcony and the extended balcony is incorrect .... I have an extended balcony on the middle section hump and interior room size is the same size as the reg balcony room you do not loose any interior space but since the middle of the ship hump is extended further out that is how and why my balcony it extended out.

[@janetscruising]

You didn’t talk about handicapped rooms

[@TheTravelScouts]

I will keep that in mind next video I do on cabins :)

[@deniserobinson9731]

I agree, I need to know exactly what my ocean suite handicapped accessible cabin really entails... I think it's a premium suite... not sure what that entails... please respond... going in December, 2021 and May 7th, 2022...

[@jamesconway4821]

Wow are the cabin shrinking they're smaller

[@TheTravelScouts]

Not sure what the cabin size is of other ships. Definitely not a whole lot of room though

[@jamesconway4821]

@@TheTravelScouts believe me they made the ship Mardi Gras cabin room extremely small across the whole board all the classes of rooms are smaller now it's ridiculous how greedy these companies are getting.

[@jamesconway4821]

@@TheTravelScouts there was a time in travel past where Royal Caribbean attempted to do the same thing that Carnival is doing right now by shrinking the cabin size down they introduced brand new ship called The Sovereign of the Seas the ship was beautiful design even ahead of its time But the rooms were very unpopular almost everyone that cruise on the ship was their number one complaint the size of the room it got so bad that I was leaving a bad taste in Royal Caribbean's clientele Unfortunately they built the sister ship to this ship called the monarch. Both ships never did very well in their career and we're scheduled for three day cruises because spending a week in the cabin was just torture they tried to sell the ships off to Palomar cruises they to work we're not successful with them either both of the ships have been totally scrapped. After the monarch of the Seas Royal Caribbean went back to making normal sized cabins. I guess it's time for Carnival to learn their lesson.

[@TheTravelScouts]

@@jamesconway4821 Wow. Very interesting and I did not know this! I guess we shall see how travelers respond to Mardi Gras cabins! Still hoping to get on her inaugural sailing!

[@jamesconway4821]

@@TheTravelScouts I wish you the best of luck but unfortunately I don't see that cruise ship cruising anytime soon even besides the CDC none of Carnival ships are approved to cruise in or cruise out of USA Waters with passengers at this time due to a federal order decision finding the entire company of Carnival Cruise Lines guilty purposely neglect negligently dumping trash and Plastics overboard several of their vessels multiple multiple times even being caught dumping raw sewage and oil as well actually opening up valves to release it into the ocean even after being caught company was caught doing it again on other vessels CEO was ordered into court and refused to show up the company was found guilty again for changing its own records and manipulating its own records and its. Employees were literally told to say nothing or be fired they were actually instructed to throw the trash overboard so it cannot even be considered an accident even after the company was fined millions of dollars they were caught doing it again in Alaska with oil therefore they have lost all privileges to cruise in or out of USA Waters until their ships are thoroughly inspected one by one in order for this to happen they must put a request into the United States Coast Guard requesting compliance completion which means a federal United States Coast Guard officer will board The Vessel and spend 30 days on the ship in that 30-day period of time the Coast Guard is aware of any violations concerning the Coast Guard such as environmental practices or equipment or safety equipment or any violations found from the CDC for that matter as well or any federal agencies laws rules or regulations that are not being followed on the vessel can then determine that vessel not to be in compliance and can have that ship seized and or band completely from us Waters until it is re-inspected and passes inspection to this day it's been over a year since the order not one solitary Carnival Cruise ship has submitted a compliance order to the Coast Guard nor has one solitary Carnival ship been approved. The Florida federal judge has already advised Carnival Corporation at each ship will take 30 days minimum. The coast guard and the CDC will not work on the cruise lines schedule they are not there for their convenience. That and the fact that the judge is very upset that it's been over a year and they haven't even bothered to request a compliance inspection. not even one of their vessels. So they still have to have all their ships inspected that they want to cruise out of the USA and then they still have to go through the inspections of the CDC so they are way behind with their competitors that is why Carnival Corporation will not be cruising anytime soon in or out of the USA and even if they choose to cruise their ships out of the USA and bypass the CDC and the United States Coast Guard. US citizens can still be detained from traveling on board their ships especially if they find their cruise ships not to be in compliance and a code 4 or Code Red which means they've had infection on board and even death. Then the CDC can ban all flights going to that Port of Call from the USA it can also detain or stop any US citizen from actually boarding the ship and the cruise line itself would have to cooperate with this meaning that they cannot even sell the Cruise fare ticket in the first place if the ship is not in compliance at least not to a US citizen Carnival can find themselves still cruising they just won't have any US citizens on board.

[@dwaynechaffinch1038]

Is there a balcony room with sleeping for 4 people 2 adults and two 15 yr twin boys? I've been on ships with a single bed, and a flip down bed, over top of the other comparable, to bunk beds but I didn't see this cabin.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Yes. There are balcony rooms available that sleep 4. The configurations differ.

[@tickex]

It's disappointing that there is no mention of accesible cabins on this new ship.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hello. I apologize that I didn't cover those cabins. Honestly, when I was preparing for this video, I could not find a whole lot of information (size/layout) for those cabins. Here is the accessible Mardi Gras deck plan- www.carnival.com/about-carnival/~/media/Images/Ships/MD/DeckPlans/mardi-gras-accessible-cruising-deck-plan-pdf.pdf

[@kaitieknipe4048]

Does the ship let you book adjoining rooms? I have a family of 8. What age are kids considered adults on cruises? I have kids from 6 to 16

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Katie. Yes, they do have ajoining rooms. Look for a little triangle symbol between 2 rooms and that means they are ajoining. Also, this link might be helpful for you as well :) help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2544/~/minor-guest-policy

[@loungelizard1975]

At 11:27ish in the video you mentioned that the only ones who get access to Loft 19 are those booked in Excel Suites or a Cabana. Ummm I posted a link to your video on Cruise Critic and people are stating this is simply not true. Can you please provide some clarification. I think your video is very misleading.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Bethany. I stand by what I said- The only ones that get access to LOFT 19 are those that book a suite OR rent a cabana for the day. Here is the Carnival link: www.carnival.com/domain/explore/onboard/outdoor/loft-19 Also, here is a Carnival link to the PDF that you can download that shows amenities for each cabin type: file:///C:/Users/kelli/Downloads/mardi-gras-excel-presidential-suite-amenities.pdf. If you choose to rent a cabana for the day/week, you will also get access to Loft 19. (However, note that guests who book a Carnival suite will have priority booking of the cabanas and they are very limited)

[@nw2310]

Scheduled for Sept 11, 2021...🙏🏾

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hoping you sail!!!

[@tarakolisnyk1429]

Thank you for the information! So helpful! I’m looking to book on the Marci Gras for my next cruise so this is helpful. Just one suggestion. I really enjoy your videos but grammatical errors kill the vibe when watching. The information is great but the use of “foot” instead of “feet” had me wincing every time. When you’re saying a room is a certain square footage it’s (for example) 200 square FEET. Not “the balcony is 45 square foot”. The correct way to say it using “foot” is to say “there is a 45 square foot balcony” OR “this room is 200 square feet”. Keep up they awesome videos! I’m working through your Mardi Gras series and love the content 😊

[@eyeofventure]

I was going to book a cruise. But there’s no way I would go on a cruise now, especially now after all of the people getting Covid on Carnival cruises

[@joeytanksley4280]

Don't book the forward.dont book period the carnival ma rdis gras was very disdapointing for us

[@ramjet-dm3tr]

The havana suites the ages have to be 12 and up