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December 20, 2018  |  By Emma Smith In Cruise News

First-ever rollercoaster at sea with Carnival Cruise Line

Roller coaster on-board Carnival Mardi Gras

Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras will feature the first-ever rollercoaster at sea when she debuts in 2020, offering guests a unique, open-air thrill ride aboard the cruise line’s newest and most innovative ship.

The adrenaline-rushing attraction will reach speeds of up to 40mph, complete nearly 800 feet of twists and turns and allow guests a brand new way to experience the breath-taking views available at sea.

Carnival Cruise Line - Mardi Gras

The coaster is built by Munich-based Maurer Rides and named BOLT: The Ultimate Sea Coaster. Marking a cruise industry first, BOLT is an all-electric roller coaster which allows two riders to race along in a motorcycle-like vehicle on a track 187 feet above sea level. The ride commences with an action-packed launch where riders accelerate around the iconic Carnival funnel. Rider’s can even clock their top speeds at the end of the ride with these posted after the race – there is even a photo taken during the ride for a memorable keepsake of your experience.

Roller Coaster - Carnival Mardi Gras

President of Carnival Cruise Line, Christine Duffy said:

“Mardi Gras will be our most innovative ship ever with some truly special features and attractions, highlighted by BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea,” said Duffy. “BOLT will continue the tradition of Carnival providing exciting new ways for our guests to ‘Choose Fun.’  We are so thrilled to introduce this one-of-a-kind, game-changing, exhilarating attraction – our guests are going to love it!”

Come 2020, Mardi Gras will be based in Port Canaveral, which will feature a new state-of-the-art terminal. More information on her itineraries will be revealed next month, alongside additional information on her other groundbreaking features throughout the year.

Roller coaster on-board Carnival Mardi Gras

Carnival Cruise Line has also announced that a sister-ship to Mardi Gras, and the second in the XL-Class, will start construction in 2020 to be delivered in 2022 – marking the 50th anniversary of the cruise line’s founding.

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Would you love to experience this one-of-a-kind roller coaster at sea? Have you sailed with Carnival Cruise Lines before? Let us know in the comments below!

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Emma Smith
Emma has more than seven years' experience as a writer and has been in the travel industry for nearly five years. She loves learning about new places and cruise ships coming to market, as well as discovering fun and exciting activities to do while you sail. She has cruised with Princess Cruises, Cunard, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Avalon Waterways and Royal Caribbean and is looking to get something in her diary for 2024! Her favourite things to see on a ship include excellent entertainment, a delicious cocktail menu and extraordinary dining venues.

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  1. Blair December 23, 2018 Reply

    The BOLT sounds like a great idea and I am sure it will be popular with the adrenaline junkies out there. However compared to the massive structures securing land based rollercoasters the photos/artist impressions the supports look to be very light weight!

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