Carnival Mardi Gras — Upcoming Port Calls & Shore Excursions

Carnival Mardi Gras sails from Port Canaveral on Caribbean itineraries that call on Amber Cove (Dominican Republic), Nassau (Bahamas), and Roatan (Honduras). With 43 recorded calls and 74 active tours listed at these ports, travelers have ample options for shore experiences.

Ports of Call & Shore Experiences

Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
This private port on the north coast offers access to Puerto Plata’s historic center, including the San Felipe Fortress and Victorian architecture. Shore excursions often include cable-car rides up Mount Isabel de Torres for panoramic views, waterfall adventures at Damajagua, or beach time at Playa Dorada. Zipline and dune-buggy tours are popular for active travelers.

Nassau, Bahamas
The capital city provides easy access to Junkanoo Beach and the Straw Market. Excursions frequently feature Atlantis Paradise Island’s aquarium and water park, snorkeling at Stuart Cove’s reefs, or a day trip to Blue Lagoon Island. History buffs can tour the Queen’s Staircase and Fort Fincastle.

Roatan, Honduras
This Bay Islands destination is renowned for its Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Shore excursions typically include snorkeling or scuba diving at West Bay Beach, ziplining through the jungle canopy, or visiting the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences to see dolphin encounters. The island’s East End offers quieter beaches and Garifuna cultural tours.