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Luxury cruise ship Mardi Gras sailing in Panama Canal
21 NightsPanama Canal
Carnival Cruise Line

21-Night Panama Canal Full Transit

Carnival Cruise LineMardi GrasDeparts from Port Everglades4.3 Rated (30 Reviews)

Vessel Specifications

Gross Tonnage180,800 GT
Decks19 Guest Decks
Pass Capacity5,282 guests
Crew Size1,735 staff

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Stateroom Tiers & Rates

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Stateroom CategoryInclusionsPrice per Guest
Interior CabinPerfect budget option, cozy retreat with standard cruise amenities.
USD 10,655USD 9,376Save USD 1,279!
Ocean ViewFeatures a large picture window or porthole to enjoy natural light and ocean views.
USD 12,982USD 11,424Save USD 1,558!
Balcony CabinIncludes a private verandah with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and seating.
USD 16,241USD 14,292Save USD 1,949!
Junior SuiteSpacious layout with a dedicated sitting area and full bathtub.
USD 21,023USD 18,500Save USD 2,523!
SuitePremium living room, priority boarding, and luxury bath amenities.
USD 27,538USD 24,233Save USD 3,305!
Luxury SuiteElite suite with a private hot tub on the deck, concierge service.
USD 40,573USD 35,704Save USD 4,869!
Owner's SuiteThe ultimate cruise luxury, dining room, wet bar, and butler service.
USD 61,982USD 54,544Save USD 7,438!
Family CabinDesigned for up to 6 guests, bunk beds, and double vanity bathroom.
USD 19,499USD 17,159Save USD 2,340!
Accessible CabinWider doorways, roll-in shower, grab bars, and accessible closet rods.
USD 11,586USD 10,196Save USD 1,390!
Solo CabinSpecifically sized and priced for solo travelers, avoiding single supplements.
USD 9,259USD 8,148Save USD 1,111!

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Day-by-Day Voyage Itinerary

1
Day 1

Fort Lauderdale

Embarkation

Cabin check-in • Sailaway deck party • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Specialty Steakhouse

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Show

2
Day 2

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Panama Canal history lecture • Poolside trivia • Spa treatments

Dining

Specialty Grill, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Broadway-style theater production

3
Day 3

Cartagena

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Walk the walled Old City • Visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas fortress • Shop for emeralds in Getsemaní

Shore Activities

Old City & Fortress Walking Tour, Rosario Islands Beach Excursion

Dining

La Cevicheria, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Colombian salsa dance party

4
Day 4

Panama Canal Transit (Gatún Locks)

06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Daylight full transit of the Panama Canal locks • Canal engineering lecture on deck • Photograph the Gatún and Miraflores Locks

Shore Activities

Panama Canal Partial Transit & Rainforest Tour

Dining

Observation Deck lunch buffet, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Canal transit commentary from the bridge

5
Day 5

Puerto Limón (Costa Rica)

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Zip-line through cloud forest canopy • Spot sloths and monkeys on a rainforest hike • Tour a banana and cacao plantation

Shore Activities

Rainforest Aerial Tram & Zipline Tour, Tortuguero Canals Wildlife Cruise

Dining

Soda Miss Isma, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Costa Rican folkloric show

6
Day 6

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Culinary masterclass • Bridge tournament • Enrichment lecture on Central American culture

Dining

Chef's Table Dining, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Comedy Club Show

7
Day 7

Puerto Chiapas

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Tour a coffee plantation in the highlands • Visit Mayan ruins at Izapa • Relax on Playa Linda beach

Shore Activities

Coffee Plantation & Highlands Tour, Izapa Archaeological Site Tour

Dining

Restaurante Las Palmas, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Mexican mariachi performance

8
Day 8

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Fitness bootcamp on deck • Wine tasting seminar • Art auction

Dining

Specialty Seafood Restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Casino tournament night

9
Day 9

Cabo San Lucas

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Snorkel at Lover's Beach • Boat tour past El Arco • Deep-sea sportfishing excursion

Shore Activities

El Arco Glass-Bottom Boat Tour, Deep-Sea Sportfishing Charter

Dining

Mama's Royal Cafe, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Sunset deck party

10
Day 10

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Farewell packing • Spa treatments • Trivia contest

Dining

Specialty Steakhouse, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Gala Show

11
Day 11

Ensenada

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Taste wines in the Valle de Guadalupe • Visit La Bufadora marine geyser • Stroll Avenida Lopez Mateos

Shore Activities

Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tasting Tour, La Bufadora Coastal Excursion

Dining

Mariscos El Guero, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Final night casino tournament

12
Day 12

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Final packing • Farewell brunch prep • Onboard credit shopping specials

Dining

Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Farewell Variety Show

13
Day 13

Los Angeles

06:00 AM - Disembarkation

Final breakfast • Customs & departure transfers

Dining

Breakfast buffet

14
Day 14

Fort Lauderdale

Embarkation

Cabin check-in • Sailaway deck party • Safety muster drill

Dining

Main Dining Room, Specialty Steakhouse

Evening Show

Welcome Aboard Show

15
Day 15

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Panama Canal history lecture • Poolside trivia • Spa treatments

Dining

Specialty Grill, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Broadway-style theater production

16
Day 16

Cartagena

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Walk the walled Old City • Visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas fortress • Shop for emeralds in Getsemaní

Shore Activities

Old City & Fortress Walking Tour, Rosario Islands Beach Excursion

Dining

La Cevicheria, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Colombian salsa dance party

17
Day 17

Panama Canal Transit (Gatún Locks)

06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Daylight full transit of the Panama Canal locks • Canal engineering lecture on deck • Photograph the Gatún and Miraflores Locks

Shore Activities

Panama Canal Partial Transit & Rainforest Tour

Dining

Observation Deck lunch buffet, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Canal transit commentary from the bridge

18
Day 18

Puerto Limón (Costa Rica)

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Zip-line through cloud forest canopy • Spot sloths and monkeys on a rainforest hike • Tour a banana and cacao plantation

Shore Activities

Rainforest Aerial Tram & Zipline Tour, Tortuguero Canals Wildlife Cruise

Dining

Soda Miss Isma, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Costa Rican folkloric show

19
Day 19

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Culinary masterclass • Bridge tournament • Enrichment lecture on Central American culture

Dining

Chef's Table Dining, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Comedy Club Show

20
Day 20

Puerto Chiapas

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Tour a coffee plantation in the highlands • Visit Mayan ruins at Izapa • Relax on Playa Linda beach

Shore Activities

Coffee Plantation & Highlands Tour, Izapa Archaeological Site Tour

Dining

Restaurante Las Palmas, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Mexican mariachi performance

21
Day 21

Cruising at Sea

At Sea

Fitness bootcamp on deck • Wine tasting seminar • Art auction

Dining

Specialty Seafood Restaurant, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Casino tournament night

22
Day 22

Cabo San Lucas

Disembarkation

Snorkel at Lover's Beach • Boat tour past El Arco • Deep-sea sportfishing excursion

Shore Activities

El Arco Glass-Bottom Boat Tour, Deep-Sea Sportfishing Charter

Dining

Mama's Royal Cafe, Main Dining Room

Evening Show

Sunset deck party

Shore Excursions

Optional activities available at your ports of call.

Discover Fort Lauderdale

$127
Luxury Experiences Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Fort Lauderdale. This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Cartagena

$79
Paid Excursions Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cartagena. This paid excursions covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Panama Canal Transit (Gatún Locks)

$109
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Panama Canal Transit (Gatún Locks). This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Adventure in Puerto Limón (Costa Rica)

$179
Water Sports Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Puerto Limón (Costa Rica). This water sports covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Puerto Chiapas

$152
Family Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Puerto Chiapas. This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Cabo San Lucas

$119
Luxury Experiences Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cabo San Lucas. This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Ensenada

$110
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Ensenada. This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Los Angeles

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Los Angeles. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Fort Lauderdale

$113
Luxury Experiences Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Fort Lauderdale. This luxury experiences covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Adventure in Cartagena

$182
Water Sports Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Cartagena. This water sports covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Scenic Route of Panama Canal Transit (Gatún Locks)

$194
Water Sports Half-Day Tours

A wonderful half-day tours exploring the sights of Panama Canal Transit (Gatún Locks). This water sports covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Discover Puerto Limón (Costa Rica)

$138
Family Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Puerto Limón (Costa Rica). This family activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Highlights of Puerto Chiapas

$111
Adventure Tours Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Puerto Chiapas. This adventure tours covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Best of Cabo San Lucas

Free
Free Activities Full-Day Tours

A wonderful full-day tours exploring the sights of Cabo San Lucas. This free activities covers main landmarks, guided by a local historian.

Onboard Life & Entertainment

Culinary Experience

Included Complimentary Dining
Grand Dining RoomOceanview Café (Buffet)Windjammer MarketplaceEl Loco FreshPark Cafe
Specialty Fine Dining Options
Pinnacle Grill SteakhouseTuscan Grille ItalianIzumi Hibachi & SushiChops GrilleWonderland Imaginative Cuisine
Dietary Accommodations
Vegetarian
Vegan
Halal
Kosher
GlutenFree

Vessel Entertainment & Activities

Broadway-caliber Theater Production

🎭 Featured Show: “Grease

Onboard Thrill Activities
Rock Climbing WallZip Line at SeaFlowRider Surf SimulatorMini Golf CourseEscape RoomVirtual Reality Arcade
Amenities Overview
4 Swimming Pools
Luxury Spa & Salon
Grand Casino Floor
Kids & Teen Adventure Clubs

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Guest Reviews

Realistic feedback from verified cruise bookings.

Guest Traveler 14.1

Dining options were amazing. Specialty restaurants were worth the cover charge. The theater shows were Broadway quality. Slipped off to 21-Night Panama Canal Full Transit and had a fantastic time.

couple Voyage • 2026-07-08
Guest Traveler 24.2

Great family vacation. The kids club kept the children busy all day, letting us relax in the adults-only Solarium. Slipped off to 21-Night Panama Canal Full Transit and had a fantastic time.

family4 Voyage • 2026-07-03
Guest Traveler 34.2

Dining options were amazing. Specialty restaurants were worth the cover charge. The theater shows were Broadway quality. Slipped off to 21-Night Panama Canal Full Transit and had a fantastic time.

family4 Voyage • 2026-06-28