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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 2 more bars than the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Grand View, Serenity Pool Bar and The Brass Magnolia. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 14 different bars such as Casino Bar, Schooner Bar and Star Lounge. 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. Any Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean cruise discussion depends on Both lines have mega-ships now that Carnival has the 180,000+ gross ton ships Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival 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 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. 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. I've sailed all the Oasis class, and visited Mardi Gras twice (but haven't sailed her yet). Maybe it's b/c of how much I've sailed Oasis class, but Mardi Gras is more exciting to me. I love the "many small venues vs a few large ones" approach. Lots of variety, really innovative design, and Carnival definitely doing some very different things. We just got off the Mardi Gras.. first time sailing carnival in 10 years because we prefer rc. Mardi Gras is a beautiful ship and does pack in a lot of fun but we found two main differences.. royal Caribbean room size is far superior.. we booked an ocean suite for mg and it was almost half the width of rc suites. 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 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. How does the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas compare to the Carnival Sunrise? The Independence of the Seas was built in 2008. It was renovated in 2018. It is 11 years older than the Sunrise, which was built in 2019 and renovated in 2024. See all the differences in terms of size, facilities, and dining options. The Carnival Mardi Gras 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. 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 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. Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas Carnival Mardi Gras; Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) $18.50: $16.00: Tip added to drinks & services: 18% : 18% : Soda Price: $3.50: $3.00: Domestic Beer Price: $8.25 See drink menus: $8.75 See drink menus: Drink Package Price: $77 - $118 Learn more: $83 - $88 Learn more: Internet Plan: $19 to $30 How does the Carnival Mardi Gras compare to the Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas? The Mardi Gras was built in 2021. It is 3 years newer than the Symphony of the Seas, which was built in 2018. 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. How does the Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas compare to the Carnival Mardi Gras? The Harmony of the Seas was built in 2016. It is 5 years older than the Mardi Gras, which was built in 2021. See all the differences in terms of size, facilities, and dining options.
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