The Norwegian Epic has a total of 5 pools and 11 hot tubs. 2 of the pools and 4 of the hot tubs are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them. Carnival Mardi Gras has more pools than the Epic and fewer hot tubs. The Carnival Mardi Gras and Norwegian Epic both have 16 bars to choose from during your sailing. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Bar Della Rosa, Piano Bar 88 and Serenity Pool Bar. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 16 different bars such as Shakers Martini & Cocktail Bar, The Cavern Club and The Haven Bar. Carnival Mardi Gras (Image: Carnival Cruise Line) Norwegian Epic (Photo: Norwegian) Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival has one of the largest fleets at sea, with several classes of ships, each On Mardi Gras, molecular drinks smoke and otherwise impress at The Fortune Teller bar, and Carnival Celebration features a menu of throwback drinks to celebrate the cruise line's 50th anniversary. Norwegian's "Freestyle Cruising" dining concept skips giant main dining rooms with assigned tables and dining times in favor of multiple restaurants Depends on the ship. Would not do a smaller Carnival ship again but might do the Mardi Gras. The Norwegian Joy is really nice but I feel like it has a lot of wasted space for amenities people don’t really use, like the go cart and the laser tag thing. But the observation lounge is really great. I would compare what you’ll actually use and see. At the end of the day, the choice between a Carnival Cruise Line vs. a Norwegian Cruise Line vacation will depend on your taste and travel style. READ NEXT: 11 Top Deck Cruise Ship Attractions Pin it! These venues and more really demonstrate that Carnival is still committed to innovation — the line will also be debuting a complimentary chicken venue — called Big Chicken — with NBA star and Carnival CFO (Chief Fun Officer) Shaquille O’Neal on Carnival Radiance and Mardi Gras. Carnival Vista became the first North American-based cruise The cruise line’s oldest and smallest ships, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky, hold only 2,000 passengers. Those looking for a floating resort can sail on Norwegian Epic or Norwegian Escape, which can hold double the capacity at 4,000 passengers. I've done NCL and Carnival. I love Carnival's new Mardi Gras class ships but I gotta say I have a better time on NCL. Just a better party for my demographic. The unlimited drink package helps. lol. Carnival wins on fast casual food but NCL had better restaurants, better buffet, and late night dining. I don't care for the older Carnival ships. The Norwegian Escape and Carnival Mardi Gras both have 16 bars to choose from during your sailing. The Escape has 16 bars like Cellars Wine Bar, Pincho Tapas Bar and Waves Pool Bar. On Escape, you can grab a drink at 16 different bars such as Bar Della Rosa, Grand View and Havana Bar. The Norwegian Encore and Carnival Mardi Gras both have 16 bars to choose from during your sailing. The Encore has 16 bars like Atrium Bar, Social Comedy & Night Club and The Local Bar. On Encore, you can grab a drink at 16 different bars such as Fahrenheit 555 Bar, Fortune Teller Bar and Guy's Pig and Anchor Brewhouse. The Norwegian Epic has 1 fewer bar than the Carnival Celebration. The Epic has 16 bars like Bliss Ultra Lounge, Headliners Comedy Club and Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar. On Epic, you can grab a drink at 17 different bars such as Fahrenheit 555 Bar, Latitudes and Punchliner Comedy Club. Join us as we compare Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line. Which is better, Carnival or Norwegian? We share our favorite things about Carnival and The Carnival Mardi Gras and Norwegian Encore both have 16 bars to choose from during your sailing. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Fahrenheit 555 Bar, The Watering Hole and Tides Pool Bar. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 16 different bars such as A-List Bar, Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar and Vibe Beach Club Bar. I sailed on the Epic in December, just got off the Allure yesterday. There's really no comparison between the two. Allure is head and shoulders above Epic, in design, comfort, entertainment and quality of food. I stayed in a suite on the Epic and had all the suite perks. The Epic Club and Posh and the Courtyard complex in general are wonderful. The Carnival Celebration is a fairly new ship, being built in 2022. The Celebration is named after the original Celebration that sailed with Carnival from 1987 - 2008. It has two unique zones not found on its sister ships: The Gateway, an area dedicated to travel and Carnival's history, and 820 Biscayne which has a retro-Miami vibe. Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras and Norwegian Epic sailing away from Port Canaveral on a busy 6 ship day! Thank you for watching! Like, share, comment and Cabin 12287 is a 4F Interior and was our cabin for our 4th Cruise on Mardi Gras and our second Ultra Cruise. Although when cabins were opened, we thought thi Carnival vs Mardi Gras: Differences You Need to Know When it comes to festivals that celebrate the spirit of revelry and indulgence, two names stand out: Carnival and Mardi Gras. While both are synonymous with vibrant parades, colorful costumes, and extravagant celebrations, they have distinct origi The Norwegian Prima has 1 fewer bar than the Carnival Mardi Gras. The Prima has 15 bars like Luna Bar, Starbucks and Waves Pool Bar. On Prima, you can grab a drink at 16 different bars such as Alchemy Bar, Punchliner Comedy Club and The Watering Hole.
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