Carnival Celebration vs Carnival Mardi Gras

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €343 on Carnival Mardi Gras and €390 on Carnival Celebration. Carnival Celebration is the cheapest per night, at €56 per person. Carnival Mardi Gras is the bigger ship, carrying 6,631 guests to 5,362. Carnival Celebration has the fewest guests per crew member, at 3.1 to 1. Carnival Celebration is newer, built in 2022 against 2020, though Carnival Mardi Gras was refurbished in 2025.
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5,3626,631
1,7351,745
3.1 : 13.8 : 1
2020
344 m344 m
42 m42 m
23 knots23 knots
Cruise lineCarnival Cruise LineCarnival Cruise Line
Ship classExcel ClassExcel Class
20222020
–2025
RegistryBahamasBahamas
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
≈ €390≈ €343
≈ €28≈ €32
≈ €682≈ €610
72104
7–8 nights4–7 nights
1816
119
77
All venues
  • Big Chicken · Assorted chicken dishes
  • Blue Iguana Cantina · Mexican
  • Carnivale Restaurant (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Chibang! · Chinese and Mexican fusion
  • Big Chicken · Assorted chicken dishes
  • Blue Iguana Cantina · Mexican
  • Chibang! · Chinese and Mexican fusion
  • Cucina del Capitano · Italian
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