Who is Ready to Cruise on the New Mardi Gras Carnival Ship?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Carnival Cruise Line's NYC Cruise Into Summer Event To Celebrate The Arrival Of Mardi Gras In 2020 at Pier 59 on June 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Carnival Cruise Line)

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The newest Carnival Cruise ship, Mardi Gras will start sailing in 2020! This ship will be bigger and better than its innovative designs and the first ever roller coaster at sea! The Mardi Gras ship with six themed areas offering brand new experiences for eating , drinking and having fun!

The zones on Mardi Gras include Grand Central (an atrium with high ceiling and three decks), The French Quarter (the home zone inspired by the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of New Orleans including an authentic Emeril’s Bistro), Summer Landing (BBQ, Brewhouse, poolside bar, pool and whirlpool), La Piazza (family style Italian fare and roaming musicians give this area an authentic feel), Lido (enjoy 24 hour soft serve, Street Eats and Shaq’s Big Chicken poolside), the Ultimate Playground (fun for kids and adults with the first roller coaster at sea, waterworks, mini-golf, full court basketball court, ropes course an more).

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Shaquille O’Neal, NBA star and Carnival Cruise Line’s Chief Fun Officer, gives guests a taste of his highly-anticipated dishes that will be offered at sea as part of Big Chicken at Mardi Gras’ Summer Landing zone during Carnival Cruise Line’s NYC Cruise Into Summer Event To Celebrate The Arrival Of Mardi Gras In 2020 at Pier 59 on June 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Carnival Cruise Line)

Shaq’s Big Chicken restaurant serving a variety of chicken sandwiches, chicken baskets, chicken strips and sides breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard the Mardi Gras.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Carnival Cruise Line’s NYC Cruise Into Summer Event To Celebrate The Arrival Of Mardi Gras In 2020 at Pier 59 on June 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Carnival Cruise Line)

I attended a media preview where I learned more about the new Carnival Cruise Mardi Gras ship and even had the chance to sample some of the delicious food and refreshing drinks that will be available on board.

Mardi Gras cruising destinations include Europe, Canada and even transAtlantic all in 2020! Shop the sailings NOW!