Carnival Horizon vs Carnival Mardi Gras

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €343 on Carnival Mardi Gras and €358 on Carnival Horizon. Carnival Horizon is the cheapest per night, at €60 per person. Carnival Mardi Gras is the bigger ship, carrying 6,631 guests to 3,960. Carnival Horizon has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.7 to 1. Carnival Mardi Gras is newer, built in 2020 against 2018, though Carnival Horizon was refurbished in 2026.
Carnival Horizon
Carnival Mardi Gras
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3,9606,631
1,4501,745
2.7 : 13.8 : 1
1520
322 m344 m
37 m42 m
23 knots23 knots
Cruise lineCarnival Cruise LineCarnival Cruise Line
Ship classVista ClassExcel Class
20182020
20262025
RegistryPanamaBahamas
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
≈ €358≈ €343
≈ €30≈ €32
≈ €601≈ €610
142104
4–14 nights4–7 nights
Galveston, Miami
Port Canaveral
1416
79
77
All venues
  • Blue Iguana Cantina · Mexican
  • Guy's Burger Joint · Burgers
  • Havana Bar · Cuban
  • Lido Marketplace · Buffet, Asian, Grill, Salads, Pasta, Chicken
  • Big Chicken · Assorted chicken dishes
  • Blue Iguana Cantina · Mexican
  • Chibang! · Chinese and Mexican fusion
  • Cucina del Capitano · Italian
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