Carnival Cruise Line

Ride BOLT The First Roller Coaster Aboard A Cruise Ship

By John Shallo

September 03, 2021

Join Cruise Addicts aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship Mardi Gras, as we ride the world’s first roller coaster aboard a cruise ship.

A Roller Coaster on a cruise ship?

A marvel in modern technology and maritime engineering, BOLT is an all-electric coaster that encircles 800 feet of track 187 feet above the water line.  The exhilarating ride can achieve speeds of up to 40 miles per hour with lots of drops, twists and turns, all adding up to an unforgettable experience.

BOLT is the centerpiece of the Ultimate Playground which features a massive water park with three slides, a suspended ropes course, mini-golf and more.

Carnival’s NEW Mardi Gras

The first cruise ship in the Americas powered by Liquefied Natural Gas, Mardi Gras sails week-long voyages to the eastern and western Caribbean from Port Canaveral every Saturday.