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title: "Mariner's Sketch – Amber Cove & Grand Bahama"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/mariner-s-sketch-amber-cove-grand-bahama~CCL-MARDI_GRAS-20261003-7
description: "7-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Mardi Gras"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1572abf4af006761.jpg
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---

# Mariner's Sketch – Amber Cove & Grand Bahama

![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Port Canaveral on Carnival Mardi Gras](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1572abf4af006761.jpg)

A 7-night round trip from Port Canaveral, sailing on the afternoon of 3 October. It calls at Nassau, Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key, with two days at sea along the way. The stops are in the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic, and calls last 8 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 27°C in Celebration Key to 30°C in Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) (81 to 86°F). You're back in Port Canaveral on the morning of 10 October. Carnival Mardi Gras (2020) carries up to 6,631 guests on 20 decks and has 16 restaurants, 9 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Carnival Mardi Gras](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-mardi-gras.md)
- **Duration:** 7 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-10-03
- **Return:** 2026-10-10
- **From:** [Port Canaveral, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md) | US |  | 15:30 | 23–27°C |
| 2 | [Nassau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/nassau.md) | BS | 10:00 | 18:00 | 26–28°C |
| 4 | [Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-plata-amber-cove.md) | DO | 08:00 | 17:00 | 26–30°C |
| 6 | [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md) | BS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 26–28°C |
| 7 | [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md) | BS | 08:00 | 16:00 | 25–27°C |
| 8 | [Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md) | US | 08:00 |  | 23–27°C |

## Price History (2 guests)

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-07 | $1,058 | $1,498 | $1,678 | $2,948 |
| 2026-03-08 | $1,058 | $1,498 | $1,678 | $2,948 |
| 2026-03-09 | $1,058 | $1,498 | $1,678 | $2,948 |
| 2026-03-10 | $1,098 | $1,556 | $1,718 | $2,948 |
| 2026-03-11 | $1,098 | $1,538 | $1,718 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-12 | $1,098 | $1,538 | $1,718 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-13 | $1,108 | $1,548 | $1,728 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-14 | $1,108 | $1,548 | $1,728 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-15 | $1,108 | $1,548 | $1,728 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-16 | $1,108 | $1,548 | $1,728 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-17 | $1,108 | $1,548 | $1,728 | $2,948 |
| 2026-03-18 | $1,108 | $1,548 | $1,728 | $2,948 |
| 2026-03-19 | $1,108 | $1,548 | $1,728 | $2,948 |
| 2026-03-20 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-21 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-22 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-23 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-24 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-25 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-26 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-27 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-28 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-29 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-30 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-03-31 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-04-01 | $1,128 | $1,568 | $1,748 | $2,946 |
| 2026-04-02 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,966 |
| 2026-04-03 | $1,078 | $1,518 | $1,698 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-04 | $1,078 | $1,518 | $1,698 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-05 | $1,078 | $1,518 | $1,698 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-06 | $1,078 | $1,518 | $1,698 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-07 | $1,168 | $1,606 | $1,826 | $2,966 |
| 2026-04-08 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,966 |
| 2026-04-09 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,966 |
| 2026-04-10 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,966 |
| 2026-04-11 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,966 |
| 2026-04-12 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,966 |
| 2026-04-13 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,966 |
| 2026-04-14 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,966 |
| 2026-04-15 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-16 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-17 | $1,098 | $1,538 | $1,768 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-18 | $1,098 | $1,538 | $1,768 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-19 | $1,098 | $1,538 | $1,768 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-20 | $1,098 | $1,538 | $1,768 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-21 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-22 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-23 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,768 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-24 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,788 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-25 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,788 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-26 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,788 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-27 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,788 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-28 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,788 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-29 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,788 | $2,968 |
| 2026-04-30 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,788 | $2,968 |
| 2026-05-01 | $1,108 | $1,538 | $1,788 | $2,966 |
| 2026-05-02 | $1,108 | $1,538 | $1,788 | $2,966 |
| 2026-05-03 | $1,108 | $1,538 | $1,788 | $2,966 |
| 2026-05-04 | $1,108 | $1,538 | $1,788 | $2,966 |
| 2026-05-05 | $1,148 | $1,588 | $1,806 | $2,966 |
| 2026-05-06 | $1,188 | $1,588 | $1,828 | $2,966 |
| 2026-05-07 | $1,188 | $1,588 | $1,828 | $2,966 |
| 2026-05-08 | $1,188 | $1,548 | $1,828 | $2,966 |
| 2026-05-09 | $1,188 | $1,548 | $1,828 | $2,966 |
| 2026-05-10 | $1,188 | $1,548 | $1,828 | $2,966 |
| 2026-05-11 | $1,188 | $1,548 | $1,828 | $2,966 |
| 2026-05-12 | $1,188 | $1,588 | $1,828 | $3,048 |
| 2026-05-13 | $1,188 | $1,568 | $1,828 | $2,968 |
| 2026-05-14 | $1,188 | $1,568 | $1,828 | $2,968 |
| 2026-05-15 | $1,188 | $1,568 | $1,828 | $2,968 |
| 2026-05-16 | $1,188 | $1,588 | $1,798 | $2,968 |
| 2026-05-17 | $1,188 | $1,588 | $1,798 | $2,968 |
| 2026-05-18 | $1,188 | $1,588 | $1,798 | $2,968 |
| 2026-05-19 | $1,188 | $1,588 | $1,828 | $2,888 |
| 2026-05-20 | $1,188 | $1,588 | $1,828 | $2,888 |
| 2026-05-21 | $1,168 | $1,568 | $1,828 | $2,888 |
| 2026-05-22 | $1,168 | $1,568 | $1,798 | $2,886 |
| 2026-05-23 | $1,146 | $1,546 | $1,776 | $2,864 |
| 2026-05-24 | $1,146 | $1,546 | $1,776 | $2,864 |
| 2026-05-25 | $1,146 | $1,546 | $1,776 | $2,864 |
| 2026-05-26 | $1,146 | $1,546 | $1,776 | $2,864 |
| 2026-05-27 | $1,146 | $1,546 | $1,776 | $2,864 |
| 2026-05-28 | $1,206 | $1,586 | $1,806 | $2,864 |
| 2026-05-29 | $1,206 | $1,526 | $1,776 | $2,864 |
| 2026-05-30 | $1,206 | $1,526 | $1,776 | $2,864 |
| 2026-05-31 | $1,206 | $1,526 | $1,776 | $2,864 |
| 2026-06-01 | $1,206 | $1,526 | $1,776 | $2,864 |
| 2026-06-02 | $1,206 | $1,606 | $1,806 | $2,866 |
| 2026-06-03 | $1,206 | $1,606 | $1,806 | $2,866 |
| 2026-06-04 | $1,206 | $1,606 | $1,806 | $2,866 |
| 2026-06-05 | $1,246 | $1,646 | $1,806 | $2,866 |
| 2026-06-06 | $1,246 | $1,646 | $1,806 | $2,866 |
| 2026-06-07 | $1,246 | $1,646 | $1,806 | $2,866 |
| 2026-06-08 | $1,246 | $1,646 | $1,806 | $2,866 |
| 2026-06-09 | $1,246 | $1,646 | $1,806 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-10 | $1,246 | $1,646 | $1,806 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-11 | $1,246 | $1,646 | $1,806 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-12 | $1,246 | $1,626 | $1,786 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-13 | $1,246 | $1,626 | $1,786 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-14 | $1,246 | $1,626 | $1,786 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-15 | $1,246 | $1,626 | $1,786 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-16 | $1,246 | $1,626 | $1,786 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-17 | $1,266 | $1,666 | $1,824 | $2,746 |
| 2026-06-18 | $1,266 | $1,666 | $1,826 | $2,746 |
| 2026-06-19 | $1,266 | $1,666 | $1,826 | $2,746 |
| 2026-06-20 | $1,266 | $1,666 | $1,826 | $2,746 |
| 2026-06-21 | $1,264 | $1,634 | $1,824 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-22 | $1,264 | $1,634 | $1,824 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-23 | $1,264 | $1,634 | $1,824 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-24 | $1,264 | $1,634 | $1,824 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-25 | $1,264 | $1,634 | $1,824 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-26 | $1,264 | $1,634 | $1,824 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-27 | $1,264 | $1,634 | $1,824 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-28 | $1,264 | $1,634 | $1,824 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-29 | $1,264 | $1,634 | $1,824 | $2,744 |
| 2026-06-30 | $1,244 | $1,644 | $1,784 | $2,742 |
| 2026-07-01 | $1,244 | $1,644 | $1,804 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-02 | $1,284 | $1,644 | $1,804 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-03 | $1,284 | $1,614 | $1,774 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-04 | $1,284 | $1,614 | $1,774 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-05 | $1,284 | $1,614 | $1,774 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-06 | $1,284 | $1,614 | $1,774 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-07 | $1,284 | $1,614 | $1,774 | $2,742 |
| 2026-07-08 | $1,284 | $1,684 | $1,844 | $2,742 |
| 2026-07-09 | $1,284 | $1,684 | $1,864 | $2,742 |
| 2026-07-10 | $1,284 | $1,704 | $1,884 | $2,742 |
| 2026-07-11 | $1,284 | $1,724 | $1,884 | $2,742 |
| 2026-07-12 | $1,284 | $2,004 | $1,884 | $2,742 |
| 2026-07-13 | $1,284 | $2,004 | $1,884 | $2,742 |
| 2026-07-14 | $1,384 | $1,724 | $1,884 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-15 | $1,384 | $1,684 | $1,864 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-16 | $1,384 | $1,684 | $1,864 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-17 | $1,384 | $1,654 | $1,864 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-18 | $1,384 | $1,654 | $1,864 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-19 | $1,384 | $1,654 | $1,864 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-20 | $1,384 | $1,654 | $1,864 | $2,744 |
| 2026-07-21 | $1,384 | $1,644 | $1,864 | $2,742 |
| 2026-07-22 | $1,404 | $1,644 | $1,864 | $2,742 |
| 2026-07-23 | $1,404 | $1,644 | $1,864 | $2,742 |
| 2026-07-24 | $1,404 | $1,702 | $1,864 | $2,742 |
| 2026-07-25 | $1,448 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,746 |
| 2026-07-26 | $1,448 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,746 |
| 2026-07-27 | $1,448 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,746 |
| 2026-07-28 | $1,448 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,746 |
| 2026-07-29 | $1,448 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,746 |
| 2026-07-30 | $1,448 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,746 |
| 2026-07-31 | $1,448 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,746 |
| 2026-08-01 | $1,448 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-02 | $1,448 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-03 | $1,448 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-04 | $1,448 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-05 | $1,468 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-06 | $1,468 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-07 | $1,468 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-08 | $1,468 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-09 | $1,468 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-10 | $1,468 | $1,618 | $1,868 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-11 | $1,470 | $1,618 | $1,870 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-12 | $1,470 | $1,618 | $1,870 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-13 | $1,470 | $1,618 | $1,870 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-14 | $1,470 | $1,618 | $1,870 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-15 | $1,470 | $1,618 | $1,870 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-16 | $1,470 | $1,618 | $1,870 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-17 | $1,470 | $1,618 | $1,870 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-18 | $1,470 | $1,618 | $1,870 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-19 | $1,530 | $1,618 | $1,930 | $2,750 |
| 2026-08-20 | $1,530 | $1,618 | $1,930 | $2,750 |
| 2026-08-21 | $1,530 | $1,618 | $1,930 | $2,750 |
| 2026-08-22 | $1,530 | $1,618 | $1,930 | $2,750 |
| 2026-08-23 | $1,530 | $1,618 | $1,930 | $2,750 |
| 2026-08-24 | $1,530 | $1,618 | $1,930 | $2,750 |
| 2026-08-25 | $1,728 | $1,618 | $2,028 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-26 | $1,570 | $1,618 | $1,930 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-27 | $1,570 | $1,618 | $1,930 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-28 | $1,570 | $1,618 | $2,016 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-29 | $1,570 | $1,618 | $2,028 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-30 | $1,570 | $1,618 | $3,000 | $2,748 |
| 2026-08-31 | $1,570 | $1,618 | $2,018 | $2,748 |
| 2026-09-01 | $1,610 | $1,618 | $1,890 | $2,748 |
| 2026-09-02 | $1,610 | $1,618 | $2,024 | $2,748 |
| 2026-09-03 | $1,610 | $1,618 | $2,026 | $2,750 |
| 2026-09-04 | $1,610 | $1,618 | $2,026 | $2,750 |
| 2026-09-05 | $1,610 | $1,618 | $2,030 | $2,750 |
| 2026-09-06 | $1,610 | $1,618 | $2,030 | $2,750 |
| 2026-09-07 | $1,610 | $1,618 | $2,014 | $2,750 |
| 2026-09-08 | $1,610 | $1,618 | $2,008 | $2,748 |
| 2026-09-09 | $1,610 | $1,618 | $2,014 | $2,748 |
| 2026-09-10 | $1,670 | $1,618 | $2,010 | $2,748 |
| 2026-09-11 | $1,668 | $1,618 | $2,008 | $2,746 |
| 2026-09-12 | – | $1,618 | – | – |
| 2026-09-13 | – | $1,618 | – | – |
| 2026-09-14 | – | $1,618 | – | – |
| 2026-09-15 | – | $1,618 | – | – |
| 2026-09-16 | – | $1,618 | – | – |
| 2026-09-17 | – | $1,618 | – | – |
| 2026-09-18 | $1,668 | $1,618 | $2,008 | $2,748 |
| 2026-09-19 | $1,668 | $1,618 | $2,016 | $2,748 |
| 2026-09-20 | – | $1,618 | – | – |
| 2026-09-21 | – | $1,618 | – | – |
| 2026-09-22 | $1,668 | $2,052 | $2,008 | $2,746 |
| 2026-09-23 | $1,668 | $2,050 | $2,006 | $2,746 |
| 2026-09-24 | $1,668 | $2,050 | $2,006 | $2,746 |
| 2026-09-25 | $1,668 | $1,806 | – | $2,746 |
| 2026-09-26 | $1,668 | $2,050 | $2,018 | $2,746 |
| 2026-09-28 | – | – | $2,008 | – |
| 2026-09-29 | – | $1,806 | $2,008 | – |
| 2026-10-01 | $1,668 | $2,052 | $2,018 | – |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2020
- **Passengers:** 6,631
- **Crew:** 1,745
- **Gross Tonnage:** 180,800 GT
- **Decks:** 20
- **Length:** 344.4m
- **Beam:** 41.8m
- **Dining (total):** 16
- **Dining (included):** 9
- **Dining (surcharge):** 7

## Port Details

### [Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md)

*United States*

> Rocket launches and sun-soaked shores

Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 23–27°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Nassau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/nassau.md)

*Bahamas*

> Colonial charm meets Caribbean colour

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 26–28°C

- Currency: Bahamian Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/Nassau

### [Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-plata-amber-cove.md)

*Dominican Republic*

> Dominican amber and Atlantic waves

Avg dock time: 8.2h · Weather: 26–30°C

- Currency: DOP
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo

### [Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/half-moon-cay.md)

*Bahamas*

> A private crescent of Bahamian perfection

Avg dock time: 8h · Weather: 26–28°C

- Currency: Bahamian Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/Nassau

### [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md)

*Bahamas*

> Carnival's newest private island escape

Avg dock time: 7.9h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: Bahamian Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/Nassau

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | [Cove Dweller – Amber Cove & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cove-dweller-amber-cove-half-moon-cay~CCL-MARDI_GRAS-20260926-7.md) | 2026-09-26 | 2026-10-03 | 7 | – |
| Next (sailed) | [Cerulean Vista – Puerto Plata & Grand Bahama](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cerulean-vista-puerto-plata-grand-bahama~CCL-MARDI_GRAS-20261010-7.md) | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-17 | 7 | $864 |
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