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The Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas has 1 fewer bar than the Carnival Mardi Gras. The Liberty of the Seas has 15 bars like Boleros, Star Lounge and Suite Lounge. On Liberty of the Seas, you can grab a drink at 16 different bars such as Guy's Pig and Anchor Brewhouse, Java Blue Cafe and The Brass Magnolia. The Carnival Mardi Gras has 1 more bar than the Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Alchemy Bar, Guy's Pig and Anchor Brewhouse and The Watering Hole. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 15 different bars such as English Pub, R Bar and Schooner Bar. Carnival Liberty was launched in 2005 and refurbished in 2011 as part of Carnival’s $500 million Fun Ship 2.0 initiative. Carnival Mardi Gras. Carnival Mardi Gras. 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. Carnival Spirit - 4.1377; Liberty of the Seas - 4.1371; Mardi Gras - 4.1349; Icon of the Seas had years of excitement building up to it’s launch last Carnival Celebration, Jubilee, and Mardi Gras, Carnival’s largest ships, have a gross tonnage of 183,000, or about 75% of the size of Royal’s largest ship. And this is just one example. When it comes to size, Royal Caribbean ships definitely have an edge. Of course, with larger ships you can pack a lot more onto the vessel. 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. Number of Passengers. Carnival Liberty holds 44% fewer passengers than the Mardi Gras based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, or what we call the "Space Ratio," the Liberty has more space per person compared to the Mardi Gras. This me 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 Liberty of the Seas is an ideal ship for those who want to experience the thrills Royal Caribbean has to offer — just not on the line's gigantic megaships. Though Liberty is still a large ship, it offers slightly smaller crowds and often somewhat lower cruise fares than bigger and newer ships. Number of Passengers. Carnival Liberty holds 44% fewer passengers than the Mardi Gras based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, or what we call the "Space Ratio," the Liberty has more space per person compared to the Mardi Gras. This me 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 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. The Carnival Mardi Gras has 4 fewer bars than the Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Bar Della Rosa, Fortune Teller Bar and Guy's Pig and Anchor Brewhouse. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 20 different bars such as Dazzles, On Air Club and Sand Bar. The Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas is a fairly new ship, being built in 2024. The Utopia of the Seas is the first Oasis-class ship to run on LNG, a cleaner burning fuel. It's 3 years newer than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. The Mardi Gras pays homage to Carnival's first ship, also named the Mardi Gras. On the flip side, Carnival Mardi Gras is the second largest vessel in Carnival’s fleet, only coming in second to sister-ship Carnival Celebration. In comparison, Mardi Gras is smaller than Harmony of the Seas, weighing 180,000 gross tons and holding 5,500 passengers at full capacity. Icon of the Seas is the first in a whole new class of ships by Royal Caribbean that's designed to provide the "ultimate family vacation." It is currently the largest cruise ship in the world. It's 3 years newer than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. The Mardi Gras pays homage to Carnival's first ship, also named the Mardi Gras. 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. It was renovated in 2025. It's 15 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 The Carnival Mardi Gras has 3 fewer bars than the Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Fahrenheit 555 Bar, Piano Bar 88 and The Watering Hole. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 19 different bars such as Giovanni's Wine Bar, The Attic and Trellis Bar.
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