Carnival Mardi Gras in the Caribbean: how rough does it get?
Carnival Mardi Gras alternates 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean weeks out of Port Canaveral with Celebration Key, Carnival's Grand Bahama destination, stitched into both rotations: the Eastern route adds Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Amber Cove, the Western pairs it with Roatan and Cozumel.
Key facts
- Carnival Mardi Gras measures 180,800 gross tons and carries a low motion rating, with stabilizers fitted.
- On this route it sails from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.
- A typical in-season Caribbean sailing sits in the low motion band for the region as a whole.
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When Carnival Mardi Gras actually sails here
Highlighted months are when Carnival Mardi Gras is scheduled on this route, per the sources below. For how the region itself behaves month by month, see the region guide.
The alternating weeks run through the year from Port Canaveral. Both directions share the same first exposed leg, the Atlantic stretch off Florida, and both inherit hurricane season swell on June to November dates.
Where this route starts
- Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
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The cabin pick for this route
Midship on decks 6 to 8 rides best on this hull. Use the choice for the two sea days: the run down the Bahamas bank eastbound, or the Gulf-side stretch to Roatan on Western weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carnival Mardi Gras rough in the Caribbean?
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Usually gentle: at 180,800 tons the ship is oversized for trade wind seas. Expect the most movement on the open Atlantic day of Eastern weeks and on any sailing that shares the basin with a distant tropical system.
What ports does Carnival Mardi Gras visit in the Caribbean?
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Eastern weeks: Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove and Celebration Key. Western weeks: Roatan, Cozumel and Celebration Key. The Grand Bahama call is the fixed point in both.
When is the Carnival Mardi Gras Caribbean rotation calmest?
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December through May. The itineraries do not change by season, so the month sets the odds; September and October are the most reroute-prone weeks of the year.
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Sources
Deployment details describe published schedules as of September 2026 and change season to season; always confirm the itinerary on the operator page before booking. Ship and route names are trademarks of their respective owners; Dizzout is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Seasickness sensitivity varies from person to person; this page is informational and not medical advice.