Photo: Carnival's Mardi Gras in Marseille, France

Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, is back in action following a dry dock in Marseilles.

The ship has set sail from Barcelona on a 15-day transatlantic journey back to its homeport of Port Canaveral, to resume a year-round schedule of Caribbean cruises.

Among the enhancements for the 6,400-passenger Mardi Gras are new connecting doors across 100 staterooms, offering more flexibility for multi-generational families and larger groups.

Carnival Adventures was revamped with a new layout, the ship’s casino was expanded with new slot machines and several retail venues were refreshed including Tag Heuer, Breitling, Pandora and Swarovski.

The ship also underwent a series of changes aimed at improving accessibility, including redesigned walkways and upgraded features in both public areas and guest cabins.

In 2027 Mardi Gras will be the first Excel-class, and the biggest in the fleet, to offer short four- and five-day itineraries to the Caribbean.

Source: Travelweek