Boarding Carnival MARDI GRAS - Our First Mega Ship Experience!!

We are sailing again with Carnival... and what a ship Mardi Gras is!! This is the first mega ship that CCL has ever built and it is incredible! We loved pulling up in Port Canaveral and seeing this massive ship for the first time!!! Exploring the ship will take us all week... but we know where Guy's Burger Joint is and we head there first for lunch. And yes, they are as good as we remember!!
We have been on four cruises with four different cruise lines and let me tell you, no one does a sail away party like Carnival! Chris 'The Flying Scotsman' was our cruise director and he had everyone singing and dancing as we headed out to sea!
In trying something new, we had a cove balcony for the first time. What is a cove balcony? It is a balcony cabin on a lower deck that is inset, from the outside of the ship, it looks like a big window! It was neat to be outside and so close to the water... we even saw dolphins swimming around us.
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[@sharonh2172]

I'm overwhelmed by the artistry that is Jason's editing style...he keeps it clean, stylish and just plain beautiful!

[@EECCTravels]

Thank you so much!!

[@jackieaudus9829]

Very professional Jason !!! Been watching you guys a few years now… like wine…getting better with age

[@live2travel301]

Full agree, it’s beautiful. So easy to watch and damn fun and hilarious.

[@itr0863]

I really appreciate the way you guys do the videos. Especially cruise videos y’all are literally like the only ones that produce videos that don’t give me motion sickness. Great cinematography.

[@destynul10]

I’m literally on the Mardi Gras now! Hope you’re having a blast. The regular balcony rooms have a sliding door.

[@kevinfadgen]

Cove balcony cabins can in high seas have waves crash into balcony, that's why door opens out and they are reinforced so the waves won't crash into room 😎

[@kathyinwv250]

A wave crashing into your room sure would wake you up in a hurry!

[@ricktaylor5397]

And remember, on the Vista and Dream class ships, the cove balconies are on deck 2. I can verify that if the waves are high, you will get soaked out on the balcony. 🌊🌊🌊.

[@davidtavakoli5858]

I was about to call that out and then I saw your comment. LOL! Nice job!

[@travelinhawk4584]

I didn’t see your comment before I made mine and asked that. Thanks for that confirmation.

[@sandihoekstra6453]

Love the video. Jay dancing is fantastic.

[@muffin2sweet]

Jason, when I'm doing low carb or no Carb, i call my burgers without buns "hamburger or cheeseburger salad". It's the perfect meal. I love it!

[@calypso12]

Discovered you guys from Parodeejay’s videos. One plus of the fact that we’ve had to have a cruise restart is that we get to see a bunch of vloggers together and find new content. And Jay does dance!

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

We love shuttling to port!!! My 1st cruise we did it!!! I don’t do a gangway dance but do one as I get on like wat I saw in this video!!! My bloke just said he can’t have fun during the Muster, he’s still hoping things go back, I don’t care ether way!!! We love guys burgers and I always get a bunless burger, I was bought up on bunless burgers at home. My mum gave us the choice of buns or bunless but we learnt bunless are way better!!! We love both it’s own space and part of a deck!!! We always have tons of luggage as we have a Suite and have a more ppl in the room. The plugs are awesome!!! That closet is awesome!!!

[@OffRampAdventures]

Its really nice seeing someone enjoying themselves! Your smiles are contagious!

[@suzieq3158]

I hope only their smiles are contagious. Their pals Deejay have the virus, at least Dee.

[@Warriorbox]

I love a boarding video! So exciting... that feeling of "Its Cruise Day!"

[@akdreaming]

Sooooo glad and excited to see this vlog:-) with all the bad stuff in the news…I needed some happy. 🤗

[@Wild1995]

Damn did you guys eat good the first day. Guys burgers for lunch and BBQ for dinner. YUM

[@jessicavaia2122]

I can’t wait to go on a cruise again

[@teresalewelling7318]

Loved it.

[@lisaga69]

LOVE your channel!! Thanks for all of the videos!

[@amarihaynes2277]

I loved the flying scottsman on the Carnival Dream when we went! We just got off of the Carnival Magic last month and we had Gary Blair.

[@johnburroughs8532]

Glad you are having fun.

[@kathrynl6606]

Looks like you all had a blast ... can't wait to see more

[@Robertmacmedia]

Thanks for sharing room looks great 👍🏼 have 🤩 fun

[@tanyawarren483]

I so cant wait to be able to cruise again... Enjoy your time.

[@paulb5680]

We are still stuck in a strict lockdown here in Australia so these videos brighten up my day.

[@delsemendez4973]

Wow looks like you guys are going to have blast 🤗

[@jamespugh]

Very cool 😎 ship. My mom and dad took a cruise 🛳 on it their first mega ship and said they did like it to munch crows in plan did like and elevator say they where small . Said sail one carnival smaller ships like magic. My wifes dad will take a sailing on it here in December of 2024 .

[@brendamiller7040]

You 2 are too cute- it’s a joy to watch you.

[@loraecarter8326]

Hey hey you two. Have a great time..looking forward to this series. Yay new video.

[@lorettachapman4244]

Loved that

[@tammyfurrey6241]

What a fun time that is going to be . I bet the ship is amazing .

[@CraftyCraftsByDeanna]

Good video! It’s also good to see Jay And Dee prior to her getting Covid. Be safe.

[@suzieq3158]

She could have been a carrier then.

[@SeaBrzJo2]

This was filmed 11 days ago. I was still waiting for the rest of the latest Alaska trip.

[@angiestanley9496]

It was great meeting y'all on the Mardi Gras. Love y'all vlog about the ship, can't wait to see the rest

[@amyjowilson1681]

I just love your carnival vlogs!!! So excited to see you guys on the Mardi Gras!!!

[@FREEDOMREDBIRD]

Fantastic tour!

[@yvette968]

Have a great time it looks awesome 😎. Thank you for the video

[@Funsizecruiser]

You guys!! This looks like you all had such an amazing time!! And love that Mardi Gras ship even though we don't usually sail w/Carnival- it's a beaut Clark!! Thanks for sharing your cruise with all of us!!

[@thecruiseworld]

Great video guys, loved the flow! Can't wait for the next one. 😃

[@EECCTravels]

Thanks guys!! It was cool hanging with y’all!! 🤙

[@johnquillman3607]

Thanks for the tour of cove balcony. Now I know what to look forward to. Thanks again. Mardi Gras 8/22

[@blair583]

I love seeing all the vloggers together.

[@tmsala59]

Love The Ship, Love The Cabin, Love Pig And Anchor, Stay Safe You Two!💖😉🍻

[@trishstimelesstravels]

Great video! Nice to meet you on the last day. Thanks for the tip about Loft 19 that morning

[@marklevine7460]

Nice report!

[@DaveBrandysExcursionsTravel]

Great vlog guys!! Can't wait to sail that baby in 17 days for a B2B! I absolutely love seeing all the happiness from all of the crew and guests on board. And we have a cove balcony also!

[@EECCTravels]

Oh cool y’all get to do a B2B on her. You will need it because she is one mighty ship!

[@lexijoe9256]

loving the cruise content! keep it up!

[@haidacable]

Always a great video as well as educational so it taught me to know what to expect to do to make the trip much easier and less complicated. Thank you guys.

[@maymetzger1740]

Love your content! You keep it fun and enthusiastic. It was fun to see you hanging out with Jay & Dee too! ❤

[@live2travel301]

Eeekkk, you guys excitement is awesome. I can’t get enough of your vlogs, thank you for the laughs, entertainment and knowledge. Always learning something new from your vlogs. ❤️❤️🍸🍸

[@PirateMTH_ToddH]

Great work. Informative and entertaining. Thanks!

[@alej8902]

Hi Alisa and Jason! Yay! It’s Cruise Day! 🛳☀️🎉🌊

[@barbaralwisdom]

Love to be there aww have fun

[@mrshughesgoesketo]

I want to be on a cruise with EECC and ParoDeeJay! Y'all are my favorite cruise vloggers and y'all are my kinda people!

[@PeopleCallMeCraig]

You guys would be so fun to cruise with! Love the editing and music selections!

[@EECCTravels]

Thank you!

[@castle5841]

Happy to see some familiar faces traveling together again! Looks like you all had a wonderful time….can’t wait to see the next blog! We want to cruise Mardi Gras with the boys Alisa :) #unfinishedbusiness

[@EECCTravels]

Can’t wait to cruise with y’all again. Would have been awesome to have y’all there with us!

[@imanidennis872]

Officially subscribed! I love your videos!

[@kyraneizmen3848]

I can’t wait to sail with u guys in Hawaii next June!

[@dennishicks6382]

I so glad to see you guys again. You both are awesome . I would love to meet you guys one day. Were on Mardi Gras Aug 28th

[@jjwagner595]

Great job y’all. Texas out! Peace! 👊🏻👍🏻🤙🏻

[@linda319]

California Linda is excited that you're healthy and cruising. Wishing the twins a Happy Birthday. 🥳🥳

[@tmlforsyth]

I love that jazz music for the Mardi Gras. They need a second line.

[@loraecarter8326]

In addition amazing

[@nicolesvacationsandcooking496]

Man it’s been 2 years since I had a guy’s burger I want one so bad!!!

[@Joywill86]

All I can say is I can't wait for our cruise end of Oct on her. Yeah baby!

[@debbyhewitt5657]

I wish I could travel the way u two do. All inclusive, cruise life is good 👍

[@Londonexplore101]

Hi Alisa & Jason, Hope you both are doing well. So much fun with fellow creators. Yes! Burger looks amazing and delicious 😋 I remember the cruise director from your old videos. He definitely should do another skit with Endless Love. Can’t wait for your next video. Happy Wednesday my friends!

[@cruiselady588]

So fun

[@simplyatsea6779]

Only the cove balcony cabins have the open shut doors and that awkward wall space, was like that on the Magic too. I also noticed the coves were so much smaller than a regular balcony. Still a sweet spot being so close to the water! 🌊 🐬 ❤️

[@stephaniem839]

Great video! That’s some great editing! I just wanted to be on that Lido with you! Looked so fun!! Great music you picked in this vlog - so happy and upbeat!

[@jackieaudus9829]

I’m on the P & O Iona in February.. the Mardi Gras sister ship in England… it’s on my bucket list to go on the Mardi Gras someday :) think we have equivalent of a cove balcony … so good to know what to expect…lovely to see Dee and Jay with you guys !!!

[@lelanhaley3755]

Great

[@reecehigh1]

I can't wait! We're booked for February with our military veterans group!

[@EECCTravels]

You will love this ship!

[@nancyt8006]

That cabin looks smaller than any older carnival ship balcony. I've been on 9 CCL ships and this is tiny. Nice looking cabin, very modern. I agree that balcony door wasn't thought out well. Can't wait to see you tour the rest of the ship.

[@kb1533]

Most Mardi Gras balcony doors are sliding glass. However Cove balconies are found very low on the ship, underneath the lifeboats. Perhaps they are configured differently as a safety feature.

[@michelealkins616]

I agree with other comments complimenting Jason’s editing. Very nice job!

[@susanblackwell7364]

Thank you!!

[@debwelsh2564]

Glad to see ya’ll again! Thanks for rating the burgers & BBQ. As a T as gal

[@andyandkirstie]

Hey guys, we've just disembarked P&O Iona, a British cruise ship and the same class as Mardi Gras. Our cabin was exactly the same as your cove balcony cabin!

[@karolv853]

I was happily to Meet you......We had a blast.

[@cre8chaos69]

Oooooo I have been waiting for a new Carnival ship review from you guys once covid lifted. After I heard Parodeejay mention that y’all would be onboard this sailing I completely nerded out. I always share your cruise ship dollar tree tips on our Facebook groups and it’s always so well received. Thank you so much for sharing your vacation time with the KZbin world.

[@EECCTravels]

We just posted the ship tour video so be sure to check that one out too 😃

[@winzo2007]

Dope video as always “it’s just an observation”. 😊

[@loripidgeon1914]

I just have to say that I loved seeing Jay in front of the camera dancing. It's different but nice. Parodeejay is awesome but Jay needs to get in front of the camera like this more often. Also, I hope they are both doing well since quarantine on the ship.

[@michelealkins616]

We’re in a regular balcony room on deck 15 and it does have a sliding door. Balcony is nice.

[@ssue4q]

Hi you two beautiful fun kid's.. I can feel your excitement.lol funny story when I lived in Ocean Springs MS Gulf Coast 2001.I was working at a yacht club. One of my patrons had worked and just retired from Carnival. She was friends with one of the big wigs well he came into the yacht club with her.. HIRED me on the spot. He said no you don't want to be a bartender you won't make any money. So he hired me I think as an activity director does that sound right? Only gave me I think 2 days to think about it. He assured me I had the job I just had to fly to Miami for the application process. Which they would have PAID for the air fare... I would have took it in a heartbeat just because you work 6 mo.on Get 6 wks. off.. give me plenty of time to land travel. But I had a dog and cat at the time that were truly like my kids. And I just could not kennel them for 6 mo. at a time I just could not do that to them. So lost that opportunity. But if I would not of have them.. I would have accepted in a heartbeat! I'm not a fan of cruise ships like I've told you before. But I would have got to see the world.And 6wks. off WOW.. your balcony maybe small.. but hey still room to sit out and enjoy it!. Love love love you guys's videos I'll always armchair along with you!💗

[@fredsmodel3n192]

Great Video, I like that you ordered the Bunless burger because that’s the way I have to eat it, so thanks so much for showing that, as a Recovered Diabetic I can’t do the breads anymore. Will subscribe and “like”. Fred San Diego, Ca.

[@Lealelan]

Someone else may have mentioned, but thought I heard on cove balconies that since they're so close to the water, there needs to be some mechanism to close them up if seas are rough. So perhaps easier to do with individual doors vs. slider? Took our first carnival cruise last October on Panorama, and Guys burger was all I'd heard about it. Loved it.. Hope to go again soon! Great vlog as usual!

[@singbluesusan]

Everything is better on the water!

[@lisaga69]

The balcony door opening outward, I inside of sliding g must be because of the proximity to the water. I know that most decks do have sliding doors on the Mardi Gras. I did see a video of a forward facing balcony that also had a door that opened out. Maybe that's why?

[@treyatl2006]

Ohh you forgot to rate the smoked fillet mignon. Anyway I can’t wait to see your other vids. Great seeing dee prior.

[@kennywalker4091]

Love it! Great seeing ParoDeeJay as well! Cove Balconies are my absolute favorite as it's a close to the water as you can get. Unfortunately for structural reasons, the coves have the separate window and door that opens out. All the other Balconies on the ship had practically all glass walls with a sliding door. But unlike previous ships the Cove railings are glass as well. 72 days till my Mardi Gras Halloween Cruise AND I just added the Elation beforehand for my first side to side cruise! So 67 days till my Elation/ Mardi Gras adventure! I cannot wait. Looking forward to the rest of your videos!!

[@B-ch6uk]

Dee got covid on this ship. Hopefully she feels better now.

[@kennywalker4091]

@@B-ch6uk oh no! Hope she's better as well.

[@MichaelJCervantes]

Lots of Covid on that ship.

[@ginad.7952]

She was hacking coughing on their vlog Monday. No taste or smell still

[@B-ch6uk]

@@ginad.7952 Broke my heart to see her in tears

[@daynastithem3576]

I am not a fry eater but there is something about guy’s fries that are so good. I will eat them two or three times on the cruise.

[@pamelav8819]

That was the 1st. Thing I noticed when u walked into the room., was the stran wall & thought why did they block the beautiful view w/ a damn wall .. lol.. definitely should've been a slider ...

[@debwelsh2564]

Oops hit send. As a Texas gal I’m glad you like Q better. I’m looking forward to seeing more Vlogs on the Mardi Gras. You are just adorable, entertaining. Jason your technical abilities creating your videos is superb. 😝

[@Wild1995]

I didn't think the balcony was that small. It looks larger than the NCL Breakaway class ships. That's a good catch about the design flaw about the door. What good is the table if it constantly needs moved to open the door.

[@EECCTravels]

It’s pretty small! But we still liked it!!

[@sassyannie6292]

Jason, could it be that you like shredded lettuce on a burger is because of WHATABURGER? LOL Great video, everything looks good! Good to see y'all! Yes I'm in Texas.

[@muffin2sweet]

Hardee's actually della any of their big burgers wrapped in iceberg lettuce, so they're low carb burgers immediately. Perfect meal!

[@paulinedivingdeepincincinn1962]

The virus is hitting them ships again i saw on news last night 12 people and the ship did not say 1 word to the passengers stay safe and have fun.

[@claudeallen725]

I’m sure that by now, someone has already pointed out that the doors open out for safety reasons. If the weather gets bad and the seas get rough, there is a chance, however small, of waves crashing into the balcony. The door, as is, will act as an extra seal against water getting into the cabin.

[@bryansipes3601]

We like Port Canaveral. Our first port - our 'first love'. New terminal. New Ship. What more can you ask?!!

[@aimeew3463]

Great video! Can’t wait to cruise Mardi Gras! Was the shuttle from a hotel or arranged with the cruise line? I’m always wandering the best way to get to port if flying in the day before to Orlando. I certainly don’t want to rent a car to just park it. Thank you!

[@travelinhawk4584]

Do the cove balconies have to have the single swing-open balcony door because they need that metal safety door they can close during storms? The upper balconies have sliding glass, right? Great video! Thanks for sharing!!

[@EECCTravels]

Yes the upper balconies have the sliding doors on this ship. We found out it is so they can close a safety door.

[@heideleskun1163]

I've heard if you turn one of the chairs against the side wall to the other balcony they fit better for room.

[@laguns64]

Looks like a very nice ship...though that is weird how they designed that balcony door.

[@kathyadams3366]

I’ve always found Carnival ships food to be sub-par in comparison to other lines. The cabin is nice, I like the decor. Thank you for the tour!

[@nanascraftygemsdawnmarie4586]

BAM 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sirrobertrobertson2270]

Another Cruise for you both. Wish I was with you. Alisa sent you an Email as I am starting to paint the Ornaments. Have a wonderful day. Stay safe. Cheers.!

[@stacywheat]

Y'all were close in proximity to Dee & Jay. Hope you stay healthy & hope they are doing ok as well. ♥

[@EECCTravels]

We have both tested negative. Dee is starting to feel better now.