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Bahamas • Oct 2026 • 7 nights • Carnival Cruise Line • Port Canaveral
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Port Canaveral → Nassau → Celebration Key → Port Canaveral

via Half Moon Cay, Puerto Plata

Mardi Gras

7 nights

October 10–17, 2026

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There are some decent fares, but better value may still emerge.

  • ✓ Oceanview prices are 10% above their usual range.
  • ✓ Overall pricing is 11% above typical.

Why we're recommending this

Oceanview pricing is $874, compared with a typical fare of $874.

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Mardi Gras • October 10, 2026 • departs in 24 days

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What should you book?

No cabin stands out on value right now.

The oceanview is closer to its usual price, but costs $90 more than an interior.

Other cabin categories

Interior

Priced high · 11% above typical

$874

$125/night

Oceanview

Priced high · 10% above typical

$964

$138/night

Balcony

Unavailable

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Suite

Very high · 38% above typical

$1,969

$281/night

Prices were last updated about 3 hours ago.

What kind of trip is this?

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Port-heavy itinerary with stops in United States, Bahamas, and Dominican Republic

  • 7 nights
  • 4 ports
  • 2 sea days
  • Excel (Xl)-class ship
  • Round-trip sailing
  • Port Canaveral ↔

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Route

Port Canaveral → Nassau → Half Moon Cay → Puerto Plata → Celebration Key + 1 more

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  1. 1

    Port Canaveral, United States

    Saturday, Oct 10, 2026

    Dep 3:30 PM
  2. 2

    Nassau, Bahamas

    Sunday, Oct 11, 2026

    Arr 10:00 AM
    Dep 6:00 PM
  3. 3

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Monday, Oct 12, 2026

    Arr 8:00 AM
    Dep 5:00 PM
  4. 4

    At sea

    Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026

  5. 5

    Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

    Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026

    Arr 8:00 AM
    Dep 5:00 PM
  6. 6

    At sea

    Thursday, Oct 15, 2026

  7. 7

    Celebration Key, Bahamas

    Friday, Oct 16, 2026

    Arr 8:00 AM
    Dep 4:00 PM
  8. 8

    Port Canaveral, United States

    Saturday, Oct 17, 2026

    Arr 8:00 AM

Embarks in Port Canaveral, United States • ends in Port Canaveral, United States • 4 ports of call • 2 sea days

The ship

Mardi Gras is a CCL EXCEL (XL) ship carrying about 5,282 guests.

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Mardi Gras

Cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
Class
CCL EXCEL (XL)
Capacity
5,282 guests
Built
2020
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Mardi Gras · October 10, 2026

7 nights · Interior

$874 per person

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Port Canaveral → Nassau → Half Moon Cay → Puerto Plata → Celebration Key + 1 more

Mardi Gras · 7 nights · October 10–17, 2026

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