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Carnival Cruise Line Christens Mardi Gras in First Naming Ceremony in the U.S. Since Industry Restart

Carnival Cruise Line on Saturday (Oct23) christened Mardi Gras (CruiseMapper) at Port Canaveral, Fla. at a "Universe of Fun" celebration befitting of the world's most fun cruise ship, in the first ship naming ceremony held in the U.S. since the …

Oct 25, 2021 / Cruise

Cruise ship Mardi Gras delivered to Carnival Cruise Line from Meyer Turku shipyard

Meyer Turku on Dec 18 delivered a 180 000 gross tonnage, LNG powered cruise ship to the world’s largest cruise ship operator Carnival Cruise Line. The delivery is a very important step for the yard especially under the actual circumstances of the …

Dec 26, 2020 / Cruise

Carnival Mardi Gras floated out at Meyer Turku shipyard

The float-out of the coming flag-ship of Carnival Cruise line ‘Mardi Gras’ (see also CruiseMapper) was celebrated today at Meyer Turku shipyard. The 180 000 GT cruise ship will be the largest one in the Carnival fleet after delivery later in 2020.“We …

Jan 24, 2020 / Cruise