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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. How does the Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas compare to the Carnival Mardi Gras? The Freedom of the Seas was built in 2006. It was renovated in 2020. It is 15 years older than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. See all the differences in terms of size, facilities, and dining options. I have to disagree with you on design. Royal's ships do a far better job of managing crowds and spreading out activity centers than carnival. Even as loyal fan of royal I'll admit Royal's complimentary options (Outside MDR and buffer) are far behind other cruise lines. Royal still beats carnival in service and activities hands down though. All told, the top six largest cruise ships on the planet belong to Royal Caribbean. 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. Hey! I did Oasis and Mardi Gras (the sister ship) a few weeks apart last year. We preferred Oasis. Food: casual food was better on Mardi Gras, but we liked the specialty restaurants more on Oasis. Room: We won our royal up bid to a junior suite so it’s not a fair comparison, but the Mardi Gras balcony was tight in space compared to Carnival It’s no surprise that Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line are two of the most popular cruise lines in the world. This is especially true in comparison of each cruise line’s biggest and most modern cruise ships. After sailing on both, Carnival Mardi Gras and Harmony of the Seas showcase the best-of-the-best from each cruise line. The Carnival Mardi Gras has 2 fewer bars than the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Alchemy Bar, Center Stage and RedFrog Tiki Bar. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 18 different bars such as Bionic Bar, Rising Tide Bar and Wipeout Bar. Not to be outdone, Carnival's largest ships — Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee — are divided into zones, such as Mardi Gras' French Quarter with a live jazz club. No matter the size, all the ships of both lines qualify as floating resorts, with onboard casinos, pools, live entertainment, elaborate spas, lively dance 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. In my view, the key difference is that Royal Caribbean feels a bit more refined and offers a touch of upscale flair, whereas Carnival embraces a laid-back, party-friendly atmosphere. One isn’t necessarily better than the other; it’s all about whether you’re looking for whimsical caviar or a night-long Mardi Gras on the high seas. Carnival Mardi Gras vs Carnival Freedom! Carnival Cruise Line Ship Comparison! Does Size Matter? We compare the Brand New Amazing Carnival Mardi Gras Excell The Carnival Mardi Gras has a total of 6 pools and 7 hot tubs. 2 of the pools 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. Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas has fewer pools than the Mardi Gras and the same number of hot tubs. 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 a total of 6 pools and 7 hot tubs. 2 of the pools 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. Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas has fewer pools than the Mardi Gras and the same number of hot tubs. How does the Carnival Mardi Gras compare to the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas? The Mardi Gras was built in 2021. It is 1 year older than the Wonder of the Seas, which was built in 2022. See all the differences in terms of size, facilities, and dining options. 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 a total of 6 pools and 7 hot tubs. 2 of the pools 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. Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas has fewer pools than the Mardi Gras and fewer hot tubs. The Carnival Mardi Gras has 5 fewer bars than the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Havana Bar, Punchliner Comedy Club and RedFrog Tiki Bar. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 21 different bars such as Champagne Bar, Mast Bar and Suite Sun Deck Bar. How does the Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas compare to the Carnival Mardi Gras? The Utopia of the Seas was built in 2024. It is 3 years newer than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. See all the differences in terms of size, facilities, and dining options. The Carnival Mardi Gras has a total of 6 pools and 7 hot tubs. 2 of the pools 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. Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas has fewer pools than the Mardi Gras and fewer hot tubs.
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