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The Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas has 10 more bars than the Carnival Mardi Gras. The Icon of the Seas has 26 bars like Cantina Fresca, Playmakers and Spotlight Karaoke. On Icon of the Seas, you can grab a drink at 16 different bars such as Fahrenheit 555 Bar, Guy's Pig and Anchor Brewhouse and RedFrog Tiki Bar. The Carnival Mardi Gras has 10 fewer bars than the Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Fortune Teller Bar, Guy's Pig and Anchor Brewhouse and The Brass Magnolia. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 26 different bars such as Casino Bar, Swim & Tonic and The Hideaway Bar. it's actually such a shame carnival didn't go forward with their ambitious pinnacle project in the mid-2000s when they had a design that would put their stamp on the industry, well before the oasis class debuted. if only they pushed forward and we all could've maybe had 5-6 Mardi Gras ships The 9/11 attacks definitely set back the industry. The Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, is a 181,000 gross ton vessel and the sister ship to the latest Carnival Jubilee. These ships can carry 5,374 passengers at double capacity and are 1,130 feet Carnival Jubilee is most similar in size to Icon of the Seas, although not nearly as massive. The newest ship from Carnival Cruise Line is about 72% the size of Icon, measuring 183,521 gross tons. She is the sister ship to Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras in the Excel Class, each measuring 1,130 feet long. I did like the glass door shower compared to the previous curtain on older Carnival ships, but the bathroom was very narrow on Mardi Gras. Crowds: I think crowd management was better on Oasis vs Mardi Gras. It seemed like every spot of open deck space on Mardi Gras had a bar in it, which limited space and made it difficult to relax. The Carnival Mardi Gras has 4 fewer bars than the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Fortune Teller Bar, Grand View and Havana Bar. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 20 different bars such as English Pub, The Lime & Coconut and The Mason Jar. Nothing on Celebration/Mardi Gras compared to it. I see why they have Utopia going back and forth from it every 3/4 days, it's a huge draw. Not sure about the kids part of that either. Both are great, overall experience wise I'd give Wonder 8/10 and Celebration/Mardi Gras 8.5/10 Check out Cruise Critic's expert review of the Icon of the Seas cruise ship for the best insider tips on deck plans, cabins, food, entertainment and more. Carnival Mardi Gras Review. 5.0 / 5.0 One of the top designers at Royal Caribbean International hinted about what the line has in store for the upcoming Star of the Seas, the second of the line's groundbreaking Icon class. The Carnival Mardi Gras has 3 more bars than the Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Punchliner Comedy Club, The Brass Magnolia and The Watering Hole. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 13 different bars such as Boleros, Casino bar and Solarium Bar. Mardi Gras definitely has the better itinerary, but I would personally pick the Oasis over the Mardi Gras in terms of the ship itself. As a disclaimer, I've only been on one of the Oasis' sister ships, the Symphony of the Seas, and haven't been on the new Carnival ships. The Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas has 2 fewer bars than the Carnival Mardi Gras. The Independence of the Seas has 14 bars like Casino Bar, Champagne Bar and Playmakers. On Independence of the Seas, you can grab a drink at 16 different bars such as Piano Bar 88, Punchliner Comedy Club and Serenity Pool Bar. The Carnival Mardi Gras has 1 more bar than the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Fortune Teller Bar, The Watering Hole and Tides Pool Bar. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 15 different bars such as Playmakers, Star Lounge and Suite Lounge. The Carnival Mardi Gras has 3 more bars than the Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Piano Bar 88, Punchliner Comedy Club and The Brass Magnolia. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 13 different bars such as Boleros, Solarium Bar and Star Lounge. The second Icon-class ship, Star of the Seas, is set to sail in 2025. Icon of the Seas Gross Tonnage: 250,800 GTs . Icon of the Seas Length: 1,198 feet . Icon of the Seas Beam (Maximum): 213 feet The Carnival Mardi Gras has 5 more bars than the Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Bar Della Rosa, RedFrog Tiki Bar and The Watering Hole. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 11 different bars such as Boleros, English Pub and Music Hall. It's 5 years older than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. The Mardi Gras pays homage to Carnival's first ship, also named the Mardi Gras. It has two unique zones not found on its sister ships: The French Quarter, a New Orleans-themed area, and La Piazza, which is dedicated to the Italian heritage of Carnival cabins. Comparison Overview The Carnival Mardi Gras has 4 fewer bars than the Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Fahrenheit 555 Bar, Havana Bar and Punchliner Comedy Club. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 20 different bars such as Dazzles, Rising Tide Bar and The Attic. I went on the Mardi Gras Last year and my wife has been on the Wonder of the Seas and the Mardi Gras. They're different experiences (from what my wife said). The Wonder of the Seas is a boat about the big stuff. big shows, big dinners, big crowds. The Mardi Gras is set up to be a lot more like cruising a downtown at night.
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