Eugene Ellison

Above & Beyond Vacations

Carnival Mardi Gras West Bound Transatlantic Crossing 2025 (Z8W4Q5)

Oct 16, 2025 to Oct 30, 2025
Barcelona, Spain; Malaga, Spain; Seville, Spain; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain; Celebration Key, Bahamas, Port Canaveral, Florida

Welcome to Above & Beyond Vacations booking page!   


 
The host for this trip is "Team Ellison" (Mel & Gene) who have successfully completed a Transatlantic crossing in 2022 on the Carnival Celebration.  Depending on where and when guest are arriving will depend on your pre-cruise activities.   We strongly suggest that you arrive in Barcelona, Spain at least by October 15, 2025.  By the time we have enough staterooms in the group a host hotel will be selected and we can arrange a meet and greet as well as ground transportation arrangements from the host hotel to the cruise terminal in Barcelona.     I will also be creating a Facebook Group and add the link here... 
 
This is a wonderful way to get to relax and enjoy the cruise life style.   This cruise is taking a southern route crossing, when we depart Tenerife and head due east passing below Bermuda inside the lower parts of the Triangle heading to the Bahamas.   The weather will be in the 70s Fahrenheit/20s Celsius or warmer during our transit. 
 
Bring swim trunks/bathing suit, because it may even get into the 80s/26s when in the Southern Mediterranean heading into the straits of Gibraltar then into the Atlantic Ocean. 
 
Please reach out to me, or any of the travel agents at Above & Beyond Vacations for assistance with air travel to Barcelona and from Orlando.    If you can think of anything else please feel free to ask. 
 
    Your Host - Team Ellison       Celebration in port Funchal, Portugal  (Ship Tour Here)
           
 

What's included in this trip:

  • Cruise, Taxes & Fees
  • Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 
  • Spain, Spain, Spain, Spain
  • Transatlantic Crossing Cruise 
  • Celebration Key Inaugural Season 
  • Group Perks
  • Fun, Fun, Fun
 
 

What's not included:

  1. Airfare to Barcelona, Spain 
  2. Airfare / Transportation from Port Canaveral, Florida to your home 
  3. Ground Transportation from Airport to Cruise Terminals 
  4. Ground Transportation from Cruise Terminals to Airport 
  5. Travel Insurance 
  6. Bad Times
 
NOTE:
  1. Your Credit / Debit Card will not be charged until you hear from one of the agents via email or phone conversation. 
  2. Your invoicing and deposit maybe reduced based on the Rate Codes available to you. 
  3. Suites and specialty/theme staterooms/cabins are not on this schedule, however they are available upon request.
  4. A minimum of two guest (Double Occupancy)  in each stateroom/cabin.   Additional guest can be assigned to a stateroom/cabin.   Please ask for a quote.
  5. Add ons can be added at anytime before October 10, 2025.
  6. Your Travel Consultant is:  Gene Ellison 888-954-9402 ext 102  or xellison@abovebeyondvacations.com 
 

Itinerary:

  • Day 1 (Barcelona): Boarding starts at noon for a 7:00pm departure local time. 
 
  • Day 2 (Fun Day at Sea): Relax explore the Carnival Mardi Gras 
 
  • Day 3 (Malaga): Explore the port city or enjoy an excursion / Arrive  8:00am Ships Time   Depart 6:00pm Ships Time
 
  • Day 4 (Seville):  Explore the port city or enjoy an excursion / Arrive  8:00am Ships Time   Depart 5:00pm Ships Time
 
  • Day 5 (Fun Day at Sea): Relax and enjoy all the fun onboard Carnival Mardi Gras
 
  • Day 6 (Tenerife): Explore the port city or enjoy an excursion / Arrive  8:00am Ships Time   Depart 6:00pm Ships Time
 
  • Day 7 - 13 (Fun Days at Sea): Relax and enjoy all the fun onboard Carnival Mardi Gras. This is where the East Bound crossing of the Atlantic Ocean begins!  We will be time traveling and loose and hour every other day as we pass through the time zones.  You should be able to enjoy every neighborhood onboard during this period or spend time in the ones you already enjoy the most!  
 
  • Day 14 (Celebration Key): Welcome to Carnivals Celebration Key / Arrive 9:00am Ships Time Depart 6:00pm Ships Time/Eastern Time 
 
  • Day 15 (Port Canaveral): Disembarkation day!   / Arrive 7:00am   Time to head home to reality! 
 
 
Please press the link for Barcelona, Seville, etc...  Yes, there is a link there 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tenerife East Bound 
 
 
Sunset in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
 
 
Stateroom:
All stateroom are available, however the  group is only setup for Interior, and Balcony availability.   If you want a specialty Stateroom (i.e. Havana Interior, Cloud9 Spa Ocean View, Ocean Suite, etc..) you will need to email xellison@abovebeyondvacations.com or call 888-953-9402 ext 102 for a quote and availability.  
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cancellation policy:   

    Category     Cabins Price Description Sgl Dbl Trip Qad Qnt Tot Guest  20 July 2025 24 Aug 2025 10 Sep 2025 4 Oct 2025 
8B 8B Balcony   4       4 8 $400.00/Person 50%/Person 75% /Person Full Penalty
4B 4B Interior   4       4 8 $400.00/Person 50% Person 75% /Person Full Penalty 
8N 8N Aft View Ext   1       1 2 $400.00/Person 50%/Person 75% /Person Full Penalty
Totals       9       9 20         

* Cancellation penalties apply to all guests in a stateroom and are assessed in the event of either partial or full stateroom cancellations.
· The system will keep the higher calculated penalty amount when the guest is cancelled. · Cancellation of Air guests may result in an additional penalty for the air portion, up to, but not limited to, the full air add-on amount, as imposed by the air carrier.
· Percentage penalty charged applies to cruise fare, non commission fare, air add-on, supplemental fare, cruise only transfers and pre and post cruise packages where applicable.
· No refund in the event of interruption or cancellation by guests after the start of the cruise. We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance such as Carnival's Cruise Vacation Protection Plan. · Prior to receipt of final payment and if for any reason accommodations are not available, Carnival may substitute accommodations of the same or better quality on another of Carnival's vessels.
· Groups reaching 250 staterooms or more at any time during the booking life-cycle are subject to different terms and conditions - please consult the Charters, Meetings & Incentive dept.
· Vacation Protection Plan premiums are non-refundable and non-transferable. · Any unsold space must be released prior to the full penalty date noted above or cancellation penalties will be assessed. .
* Fares booked under the Early Saver promotion and subsequently changed to a new rate code will continue to follow the Early Saver terms, conditions, and restrictions

Available Packages

Interior - Port Taxes & Fees
Available until July 5, 2025

$1,003.85
Deposit: $400.00 per person

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Interior (4B)    158 square feet
Beds: two twin beds (convert to king)
View: no window
Bathroom: shower, toilet, sink
Features: flat-screen TV, telephone, 110 AC current, USB outlets, individual climate control, hair dryer, safe, non-stocked mini bar unit, 2-closets, desk and ottoman seat
 
DEPOSIT my change based on the rate code available at time of booking. 
 
Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses, as used by Carnival Cruise Line , may include any and all fees, charges, tolls and taxes imposed on Carnival Cruise Line by governmental or quasi-governmental authorities, as well third party fees and charges arising from a vessel's presence in a harbor or port.   Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses may include U.S. Customs fees, head taxes, Panama Canal tolls, dockage fees, wharfage fees, inspection fees, pilotage, air taxes, hotel or VAT taxes incurred as part of a land tour, immigration and naturalization fees,  Internal Revenue Service Fees as well as fees for navigation, berthing, stevedoring, baggage handling/storage and security services.  Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses may be assessed per passenger, per berth, per ton, or per vessel.  Assessments calculated on a per ton or per vessel basis will be spread over the number of passengers on the ship. Subject to applicable laws, Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses are subject to change and Carnival reserves the right to collect any increases in effect at the time of sailing even if the fare has already been paid in full. 

Balcony - Port Taxes & Fees
Available until July 5, 2025

$1,553.85
Deposit: $400.00 per person

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Balcony (8B)   205/44 = 249 square feet                         
Beds: two twin beds (convert to king)
View: window and balcony
Bathroom: shower, toilet, sink
Features: flat-screen TV, telephone, 110 AC current, USB outlets, individual climate control, hair dryer, safe, non-stocked mini bar unit, 2-closets, desk and ottoman seat, sofa
Balcony Features: 2 patio chairs and table / balcony partition
 
DEPOSIT my change based on the rate code available at time of booking. 
 
Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses, as used by Carnival Cruise Line , may include any and all fees, charges, tolls and taxes imposed on Carnival Cruise Line by governmental or quasi-governmental authorities, as well third party fees and charges arising from a vessel's presence in a harbor or port.   Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses may include U.S. Customs fees, head taxes, Panama Canal tolls, dockage fees, wharfage fees, inspection fees, pilotage, air taxes, hotel or VAT taxes incurred as part of a land tour, immigration and naturalization fees,  Internal Revenue Service Fees as well as fees for navigation, berthing, stevedoring, baggage handling/storage and security services.  Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses may be assessed per passenger, per berth, per ton, or per vessel.  Assessments calculated on a per ton or per vessel basis will be spread over the number of passengers on the ship. Subject to applicable laws, Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses are subject to change and Carnival reserves the right to collect any increases in effect at the time of sailing even if the fare has already been paid in full. 

Extra Options

Pre-Paid Gratuities - Per Person
Available until October 10, 2025

$224.00

 

Gratuities
It is customary for our guests to extend gratuities to the shipboard staff in appreciation for their hard work and exceptional service. 100% of your gratuities are distributed to the crew who you interact with, such as your stateroom attendants, dining and culinary services staff, as well as others who work behind the scenes to enhance your overall cruise experience. Applying this charge automatically streamlines the recognition process and ensures our crew will share in your generosity. To help you plan, we have provided the recommended guidelines below: 

  • Standard Staterooms: $16.00 USD per person, per day

  • Suite Staterooms: $19.00 USD per person, per day 

Click here to view gratuity rates by cruise duration. 

You may pay this daily gratuity in two different ways:

Pre-Pay Gratuities can be added at the time of booking or anytime up to the sail date. Guests who booked directly with Carnival may add their pre-paid gratuities on Carnival.com. If a guest booked with a travel agent, they may contact their travel professional to add pre-paid gratuities to their booking. Prepaid gratuities are reflected in the 'Miscellaneous Charge' field on the confirmation and in the guest’s E-Documents.

 Sail & Sign® 

If a guest has not pre-paid the gratuities, the recommended per person amount will be posted to their Sail & Sign account on the second to last day of the cruise.  Should a guest not be satisfied with the service they receive, they can contact the Guest Services desk while on board. This will allow us to address their concerns in a timely and appropriate fashion. At the discretion of the guest, gratuities may be adjusted after they have been posted on the guest’s account, while on board.  Gratuities, as posted on a guest’s Sail and Sign account, will be considered final after a guest disembarks and no changes will be made after the cruise

Vacation Protection Cruise Only - Interior/Per Person
Available until July 26, 2025

$109.00
Deposit: $109.00

Carnival's Vacation Protection provides your guests with coverage for trip cancellation/interruption for a variety of reasons. Vacation Protection can be selected at the stateroom level. Carnival Vacation Protection is not available to residents of New York, Quebec, or Puerto Rico.
 

Vacation Protection Cruise Only - Balcony/Per Person
Available until July 26, 2025

$129.00
Deposit: $129.00

Carnival's Vacation Protection provides your guests with coverage for trip cancellation/interruption for a variety of reasons. Vacation Protection can be selected at the stateroom level. Carnival Vacation Protection is not available to residents of New York, Quebec, or Puerto Rico.