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4 hours ago, ladylyn915 said:

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and the great photos.  What was your opinion of the digital wall?  While watching John Heald's live video yesterday, it looked like their were spaces of light between the panels when they changed positions.  While the imagery was fabulous,  for me, the space was distracting.  How did it seem in person?

I do not think it was supposed to be seamless.  They had a session talking about it.  From concept to what we saw was 6 years.  I love rhe. On epr of multi functional space and the idea of. Flass wall during sea days excites me.  The ncl  Bliss had one forward facing.  I think it is a great idea.  

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2 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

We sailed on the Allure, it was the first couple of sailings of their new program. We had a "Genie"... count us as not impressed. I trust they've upped their game since then.

 

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We've only sailed on Oasis and Harmony.  From what I gather each ship has a different "personality" depending on current management.  We were in Grand Suites, so no genie. The overall experience was better on Oasis, but the Coastal Kitchen for dinner was amazing on Harmony.  Beat out specialty dining by a mile.  Embarkation and Debarkation amenities excelled.  I will keep on topic since this is a Carnival board.  I feel that the Excel Suite cabins are amazing. I just feel that the additional amenities don't quite match up.  We are booking OT Suites for now.  I think we will be so busy enjoying the ship that Excel Suites will come along later.  Just our personal strategy for the Mardi Gras for now.  Crossing our fingers that our upcoming cruises will come off as planned.  I definitely need a vacation!     

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6 hours ago, WhaleTailFlCruiser said:

How hard is the ship to navigate? Usually with the other classes I can figure my way around in a day or two max.

It certainly is bigger and more complex.  That said, as with most other classes of ships, there are things to learn to assist, such as the starboard side is the only side you can transit north to south without being on a passenger only floor (at least that I found).  

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5 hours ago, Joebucks said:

So far, from what I can see, this ship has exceeded my expectations. The design is clean. More options and amenities than ever. A reinvigorated Carnival brand. I can't wait to sail it!

Well said, and I agree

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5 hours ago, RoperDK said:

Thanks for posting your thoughts and pics of Mardi Gras.  It looks gorgeous and has so many options.  I hope that the food and service don't disappoint as time goes by.  We have 2 cruises booked on her now and will probably add another this week.  So tempted to book the Aft Excel Suite, but so far we have gone with OT Suites with the larger rounded balcony.  We love Oasis Class ships and I think Mardi Gras will compete really well with them.  Hands down Mardi Gras has the best versatile food options.  Hard to beat Royal Suite Class though.    

Your welcome, it was my pleasure

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1 hour ago, KmomChicago said:

 

Are you onboard and did we know this in advance and are you doing a review? (correct answer to all is YES).

The answer to all is no, but I saw the menu posted on FB by Cappy Carnival who is on the ship.

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5 hours ago, NCTribeFan said:

My TA was on yesterday and is sailing today.  She said it's $15 for Bolt.  She said it was a lot of fun.

 

Yes, I think the ship looks lovely.

 

I've just never been one to pay a premium to sail a new ship.  I sail solo and since I get the privilege of paying 200% to sail, I stick with what I can afford so that I can sail more often.

 

Newest, biggest, most-bells-and-whistles just isn't my thing.  But the biggest issue for me is the size.  I don't want to pay to have all these options if there isn't time to take advantage of them.  Now, I might consider a TA on a ship that size, but a week isn't enough time.  And since I still mainly sail for the ports, staying on a ship the entire time isn't something I'm going to do.

 

I'm booked on a quasi B2B on NCL Bliss in spring 2023.  She's not quite as large as MG but, to me, is larger than I like.  But I'll have lots and lots of sea days so explore, which is the only reason I ended up booking her.

 

I do think Carnival might have considered joining the trend to include some solo cabins on this class.  I have one on Bliss. 

 

Yes, the interiors look rather narrower.  That has been one plus to sailing Carnival - their interior cabins have traditionally been larger than on other lines.  But why give us any space in interior cabins?  They can put huge suites on the ship instead and people will pay the high fares.  Separation of the classes seems to be trending again.

I actually have been on both, and while they might be a tad narrower than other CCL ships I def did not get the impression they were as narrow as say the Bliss. Cannot comment on the single cabins.

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4 hours ago, jperry2011 said:

The ship is awesome. The drinks are flowing. Almost time for dinner and to hit the casino tonight...  Can't believe it's been so long but we are beyond glad to be back.

I am interested in more details about the casino. Particularly table games - Black Jack and craps. 

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4 hours ago, sailingships said:

Do the showers in all the cabins have doors on the MG?

John Heald did a walk through of an ADA AFT Extended Balcony and the bathroom had a shower curtain - obviously needed for this category.  But, every other cabin from interior on up has a shower door.

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5 hours ago, NCTribeFan said:

My TA was on yesterday and is sailing today.  She said it's $15 for Bolt.  She said it was a lot of fun.

 

Yes, I think the ship looks lovely.

 

I've just never been one to pay a premium to sail a new ship.  I sail solo and since I get the privilege of paying 200% to sail, I stick with what I can afford so that I can sail more often.

 

Newest, biggest, most-bells-and-whistles just isn't my thing.  But the biggest issue for me is the size.  I don't want to pay to have all these options if there isn't time to take advantage of them.  Now, I might consider a TA on a ship that size, but a week isn't enough time.  And since I still mainly sail for the ports, staying on a ship the entire time isn't something I'm going to do.

 

I'm booked on a quasi B2B on NCL Bliss in spring 2023.  She's not quite as large as MG but, to me, is larger than I like.  But I'll have lots and lots of sea days so explore, which is the only reason I ended up booking her.

 

I do think Carnival might have considered joining the trend to include some solo cabins on this class.  I have one on Bliss. 

 

Yes, the interiors look rather narrower.  That has been one plus to sailing Carnival - their interior cabins have traditionally been larger than on other lines.  But why give us any space in interior cabins?  They can put huge suites on the ship instead and people will pay the high fares.  Separation of the classes seems to be trending again.

I booked the 8/21 Mardi Gras sailing a few weeks ago, and it was $26 cheaper than my upcoming 5-day Sensation cruise (Feb 2022) that I booked about six months ago.

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14 hours ago, jimbo5544 said:

Carnival will have two sister ships here in 2023.  

I know the Celebration has her TA in November of 2022.  Are you saying that the third Excel Class ship will be debuting in late 2023?  Have you heard of any tentative dates?

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7 hours ago, MrMarc said:

She truly looks amazing, I am scheduled to go In January.  Seeing those suites will make my inside cabin seem even smaller, but with so much on the ship, I won't be in there much anyway.  

The inside cabins on Carnival are usually 185 Sq Ft.  It's 158 on the MG.

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4 hours ago, tidecat said:

I booked the 8/21 Mardi Gras sailing a few weeks ago, and it was $26 cheaper than my upcoming 5-day Sensation cruise (Feb 2022) that I booked about six months ago.

Sounds like you overpaid for 5 days on a Fantasy Class ship.  Enjoy the MG.

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