Mardi Gras vs Carnival Celebration
Editorial Context: Comparison of Carnival Excel Class lead ship against the sister flagship.
Key Facts
- Comparing Mardi Gras (IMO 9837444, Carnival Cruise Line) against Carnival Celebration (IMO 9851737, Carnival Cruise Line).
- Editorial rationale: Comparison of Carnival Excel Class lead ship against the sister flagship.
- Latest scores: Mardi Gras scored 99 points; Carnival Celebration scored 94 points.
- Five-year scores below threshold (<=85): Mardi Gras has 0; Carnival Celebration has 0.
- Five-year CDC-recorded outbreaks: Mardi Gras has 0; Carnival Celebration has 1.
- Coverage verified through 2026-09-17, Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Side-by-Side Sanitation & Fleet Comparison
| Metric / Specification | Mardi Gras | Carnival Celebration |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Parent Corporation | Carnival Corporation & plc | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| IMO Number | 9837444 | 9851737 |
| Year Built | 2020 | 2022 |
| Gross Tonnage | 181,808 GT | 183,521 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 5,282 guests | 5,374 guests |
| Latest Sanitation Score | 99 / 100 | 94 / 100 |
| Latest Inspection Date | 2024-01-15 | 2024-01-15 |
| Scores <= 85 (5 Years) | 0 | 0 |
| CDC Outbreaks (5 Years) | 0 | 1 |
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