Carnival Mardi Gras Caribbean Vlog - Day 1 Embarkation, Sail Away Party, and Fahrenheit 555

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
  • Welcome to Day 1 on board the Carnival Mardi Gras as we set sail out of Port Canaveral, Florida for a 7 day cruise to the Western Caribbean with port stops in Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Mahogany Bay.
    Day 1's big events are the Embarkation and the Sail Away party. I also ate at the Steak House called Fahrenheit 555, did a tour of my room, and ended the evening with the Carnival Show Rock Revolution. Come along for the trip and hopefully it will give you an idea of what to expect if you have never been on a cruise before.
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  • @ANTOINETTEATFUN
    @ANTOINETTEATFUN 4 місяці тому +5

    We love the Mardi Gras! Been on her twice and will be back on her in November. Thanks for taking us along

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  4 місяці тому

      I'm jealous! I am going on her sister ship, the Celebration in January and am looking forward to it. I love the Mardi Gras theming, the New Orleans style is my favorite when it comes to the themes. I think the Liberty has similar theming.

    • @denisecarter-calary2093
      @denisecarter-calary2093 2 місяці тому

      Going in November 09-2024

  • @michellecrawford6889
    @michellecrawford6889 8 місяців тому +10

    Nothing beats a Sail Away party on a Carnival Cruise!!!!

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому +3

      I love them! Nothing better to get a cruise started than doing the Wobble!

  • @carolpowell6198
    @carolpowell6198 10 днів тому +1

    I was also on the cruise last week and it was epic. The sail away was so much fun. The whole ship was lit. This was one of the best cruises ever!!!!

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  5 днів тому

      I love the Mardi Gras! It is one of my favorite ships and I love the whole theming of the ship and bars. Was Jacky Tang your cruise director?

  • @ethantate9584
    @ethantate9584 8 місяців тому +6

    Went on the same cruise and you can actually see me in the background of a clip that’s funny! Was definitely a fun trip!

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому

      I loved it. I could have spent a few more days no problem with all the entertainment.

  • @ashleysimmons3210
    @ashleysimmons3210 8 місяців тому +4

    I went on the same cruise at the same time as you! I actually saw me and my family twice in your video!😆 that was so cool! Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to see more

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому +1

      That's Awesome! I recorded all seven days, just need to get them edited and uploaded.

  • @juliehutton457
    @juliehutton457 6 місяців тому +3

    I’m going on my very first cruise on the Mardi Gras on April 20th. So excited

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  6 місяців тому

      You picked a great ship to start with! There is so much to do and the ports are nice.

  • @SharonHuey
    @SharonHuey 5 місяців тому +3

    I love the Mardi Gras

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  5 місяців тому

      The Mardi Gras is awesome! There was so much to do. I'm going on it's sister ship, the Celebration, next year and I'm crossing me fingers I like it as much as Mardi Gras.

  • @sohamkhan3466
    @sohamkhan3466 8 місяців тому +3

    I went on the 16th of december. It was a great cruise and Jacky Tang really did a great job. We were so happy we booked our next cruise already on the Jubilee.

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому

      Jacky Tang was doing his Thang on our cruise too. I loved him as the cruise director.

  • @angelaherring5443
    @angelaherring5443 4 місяці тому +2

    We are thinking about going on the Mardi Gras. We been on Valor twice and loved it. We also loved our drink package. We love the specialty coffee and found a couple of wonderful cocktails we loved too. We’re old so getting drunk isn’t an option but we drank about three or four times a day but we went for the specialty coffee a lot more.

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  4 місяці тому

      I love the Mardi Gras! I also like the specialty coffee and energy drinks, but for me, paying for a drink package was not worth it for a seven day cruise. I'm happy with a ginger ale while I enjoy the shows and people watching.

    • @angelaherring5443
      @angelaherring5443 4 місяці тому +1

      @@HangingOutWithMike I understand what you mean, however we felt it was ok for us considering how much specialty coffee we drank. 🤪🤪🤪

  • @Houdini__00
    @Houdini__00 8 місяців тому +2

    ahh man I miss this ship , guys burger was my favorite spot too

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  7 місяців тому

      I love Guys Burger! I wish I could find a comparable burger on land.

  • @kennywalker4091
    @kennywalker4091 8 місяців тому +2

    I sailed on Mardi Gras January 13th, (my 60th Birthday!!) - January 20, 2024. 2nd time on the ship, first time was Halloween 2022. Splurged this time and got a Cloud 9 Spa Balcony, worth every penny.
    Didn't get to ride Bolt this time, it was down for maintenance or weather issues most of the time. Planned on eating at Street Eats every day. Only made it on Embarkation day, was too busy eating everything everywhere else. 😂 Looks like you had a great time. Keep up the good work. Retired USAF myself. 😊

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому

      You got on the day I got off! And Thank You for your Service! I had never seen so many dining options. I wanted to try the Seafood place and Bonsai grill, but never made it with everything that was going on.

    • @bryandelamater5510
      @bryandelamater5510 8 місяців тому +1

      My family went on the Mardi Gras January 13th also

  • @madac219
    @madac219 7 місяців тому +2

    Going in may , hope it doesn't rain.

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  7 місяців тому

      If it rains, it usually doesn't last long. But there is so much to do inside that you might not even notice if it's raining.

  • @shatimar9069
    @shatimar9069 7 місяців тому +1

    Just got off Mardi Gras.. wish we got to see Christmas stuff. Lol. I did a couple of Vlogs too. Ty for sharing

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  7 місяців тому

      Next time you'll have to go during the holidays! It's only the second time I have seen a ship decorated and it was pretty cool.

  • @ANTOINETTEATFUN
    @ANTOINETTEATFUN 4 місяці тому +1

    We are Platinum with Carnival great perks Diamond is next.

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  4 місяці тому

      I just want to get to Platinum so I can have the priority check-in and boarding perk. The rest are just bonuses for me.

  • @brahski
    @brahski 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video Mike!

  • @ronniesquires
    @ronniesquires 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice!!! Thank you 😊

  • @brestuff
    @brestuff 8 місяців тому +1

    What events should I pack for besides the all white party? I can’t wait to experience all the ship has to offer. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of your experience!

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому +2

      The big themed parties on the Lido deck were the All White party, The Tiki Party, and the 80's dance party. The 80's dance party I see people go all out with spandex, workout gear, headbands, neon colors, etc. It's one of my favorite parties. The Tiki Party, I just wore a Hawaiian shirt. There was also a 90's party inside at the main stage one night but I didn't attend that so not sure if people dressed up for that. There was also two elegant nights, one of them was the same night as the White Party. I've seen people dress in fancy prom dresses and tuxedos, but not required. It is just a chance to dress more formal on the ship. You can get as dressed up and into the theme as you want, or just go as you are. Either way, the parties are always fun and high energy! Have fun.

    • @brestuff
      @brestuff 8 місяців тому

      @@HangingOutWithMike thank you, I’m enjoying all of your videos!

    • @kennywalker4091
      @kennywalker4091 8 місяців тому +1

      Don't forget to bring an outfit for the Mardi Gras Show and Parade!

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому

      @@kennywalker4091 I did forget about that, but only the King and Queen walk in the parade.

    • @MJinFlorida
      @MJinFlorida 8 місяців тому +1

      @@HangingOutWithMikewhen does the parade happen?

  • @sportsMike87
    @sportsMike87 7 місяців тому +1

    Considering Marci Gras or Celebration. Never been on carnival. Did you find yourself in a lot of crowded areas on the ship?

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  7 місяців тому

      Yes. I think the ship holds roughly 6000 passengers and some examples of the crowds are the fact that you had to line up 30 minutes to get into the comedy shows. I never did get a seat in the piano bar because it was always full. The shows in the theater where always crowded and the shows on the main stage where crowded. I always did the early shows so maybe later at night, the shows are not as crowded but in my experience, every where there were crowds.

  • @morgangault3691
    @morgangault3691 8 місяців тому +1

    Can you get ginger ale at the bar only?? Or is it at the soda fountains as well?? Also, is Guy Pig and Anchor open for buffet on embarkation day?? All day? Or just for a short period of time ?

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому

      I just got it at the bars, I did not look for it at the soda stations so I am not sure. The Pig and Anchor's buffet was open on embarkation day, but it is only till 2 or 3, then it shuts down and opens again at 5,, I believe, for dinner. Each restaurant is different but if I remember correctly, Pig and Anchor is open from 12 to 3 each day for the lunch buffet.

    • @morgangault3691
      @morgangault3691 8 місяців тому

      Oh okay great! Thanks so much! Enjoyed your vlog!

  • @ChillinPirateQueen
    @ChillinPirateQueen 8 місяців тому +2

    Lol I am 14 and I am a gold card member 😅

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому +2

      I'm jealous. I didn't discover cruising till I was 40. In Montana, we didn't have any ports, lol.

  • @jsexton1990
    @jsexton1990 8 місяців тому +1

    What days did you go? We went Jan 6th through the 13th on the Mardi Gras.

    • @jsexton1990
      @jsexton1990 8 місяців тому +1

      I see myself and my husband past 14 minutes so it was the same cruise! lol

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому

      How funny. There's 6,000 people on the ship and you saw yourself.

  • @MJinFlorida
    @MJinFlorida 8 місяців тому +1

    It’s not MSC banning ducks, it’s DISNEY!! 😮

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому

      Thanks! I misread that. Of course it's Disney. They'll try and stop anything that is free and fun, so they can figure out a way to capitalize on it.

  • @Jrock5335
    @Jrock5335 8 місяців тому +1

    Solo sailing is really expensive. How where you able to find a deal for your cruise?

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому +1

      I didn't get a deal on this cruise. This cruise was my birthday gift to myself because I have been infatuated with the roller coaster on Mardi Gras since it was announced. I don't know how I got it, but last year I received a "free room" promotion which was a cruise for $100 per person which means a room was only $200 and then Carnival gave $200 back in on board credit. But those were for their older ships like Elation, Paradise, Freedom, Liberty, etc.

    • @Jrock5335
      @Jrock5335 8 місяців тому

      Nice, stay safe and be blessed.

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому

      @@Jrock5335 Thank you! You too!

  • @Sanjay-yd1jq
    @Sanjay-yd1jq 16 днів тому +2

    If this is what on that day, i will skip this not for me.

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  16 днів тому

      Cruising is so much fun. At would try it at least once. There are shorter cruises you could try.

  • @ac3moments89
    @ac3moments89 8 місяців тому +1

    Are you going to post other days

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому

      Yes, I have the whole cruise, just working on editing the videos.

  • @rosalynbarretto7240
    @rosalynbarretto7240 8 місяців тому +1

    Which dates did u go?

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому

      I went on January 6th. Jacky Tang was my cruise director and he was awesome!

    • @parkand5thstudio
      @parkand5thstudio 8 місяців тому +1

      @@HangingOutWithMike I hop ehes my cruise director when I go in Dec....long time away but hope hes there still

    • @HangingOutWithMike
      @HangingOutWithMike  8 місяців тому

      @@parkand5thstudio I know he's going to Venezia till March or May and then he'll be back on Mardi Gras, but I am not sure for how long. I really liked him.