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The MSC Seaside has 2 more bars than the Carnival Mardi Gras. The Seaside has 18 bars like Haven Lounge, Miami Beach Bar and Shine Bar. On Seaside, you can grab a drink at 16 different bars such as Guy's Pig and Anchor Brewhouse, Havana Bar and RedFrog Tiki Bar. The Carnival Mardi Gras has 2 fewer bars than the MSC Seaside. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Fahrenheit 555 Bar, Grand View and Piano Bar 88. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 18 different bars such as Casino Bar, Shine Bar and Wine & Cocktails. There are several differences between activities on MSC Cruises vs. Carnival. In general, MSC drops jaws with its nightly entertainment, while Carnival offers a constant happy-go-lucky party vibe where poolside belly-flop contests are the norm during the day and adult scavenger hunts are a raucous hit at night. When it comes to value, anyone searching for cruises is likely to run across two lines that offer some of the least expensive trips: Carnival and MSC. And while Carnival is arguably the most well-known cruise line anywhere, MSC isn't exactly a household name here in the United States. As a result, many people see the two lines offering some similar trips and wonder how they compare. Having I’ve sailed Carnival 3 times (Horizon x2, and Mardi Gras). I’ve sailed MSC twice (Divina and Seaside). I think I strongly prefer Carnival. I haven’t had a real issue that required major interaction with customer service on either so I have been lucky and my reviews only focus on the cruising experience. In June 2020 my husband and I will be going on a cruise to celebrate our 20th anniversary. My husband has never been to a cruise because he has a fear of getting on boats but I convinced him to go on one. We want to invite around 10 families to join us. This group ranges from 1st timers to I've done mardi gras, have not done msc for this reason: I've watched dozens of vids on msc. It and Carnival are more at the 'budget' end. Most msc reviews say it is ok, they came away satisfied but fully realize it was a budget cruise. MSC service, particularly if you need some kind of refund, is not very good. You will get more of the For example, a week cruise aboard the MSC Grandiosa from Port Canaveral in July 2026 can be had starting for just $813 per person with taxes and fees included. Comparable trips during that time run more than $1,100 aboard Carnival’s Mardi Gras sailing from Port Canaveral. MSC World Europa. MSC World Europa. MSC Carnival Mardi Gras Passenger Capacity (Double/Max): 5,282/6,631. MSC Seashore first debuted in August 2020 and is one of only two ships in the MSC vs Carnival My wife and I are planning a cruise for next summer. We had originally planned Royal Caribbean but my travel agent called me this morning to let me know the prices for the cruise (including extras) was so high she didn’t even want to send it to me, even the prices she gave me over the phone were outrageous. The Carnival Mardi Gras has 3 fewer bars than the MSC Seashore. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Center Stage, Piano Bar 88 and Tides Pool Bar. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 19 different bars such as Aurea Bar, Seashore Bar and The Uptown Lounge. The MSC Seashore has a New York City-inspired aesthetic complete with a 10-foot-fall replica of the Statue of Liberty at the heart of the casino and shopping area called Times Square. The Carnival Mardi Gras was built in 2021. The Mardi Gras pays homage to Carnival's first ship, also named the Mardi Gras. Oasis was by far not my favorite cruise, but the ship was a marvel of ingenuity, we will try the Mardi Gras and see if the largeness will bring the same result for us as well. Op, no one knows what the Mardi Gras will even be like yet, so until specific details come out, you will have to base your decision on the known (Oasis) and the unknown. The Carnival Mardi Gras has 3 fewer bars than the MSC Seascape. The Mardi Gras has 16 bars like Fortune Teller Bar, Piano Bar 88 and The Brass Magnolia. On Mardi Gras, you can grab a drink at 19 different bars such as Chef's Court Cocktail Bar, Le Cabaret Rouge and Sports Bar. In a way, these new megaships really are small floating cities; Royal’s Oasis and Quantum-class ships are even divided into distinct “neighborhoods,” as is Carnival's upcoming Mardi Gras. We’ve broken down the world’s largest cruise ships by class for those of you looking to hop aboard one of these modern marvels of engineering. MSC Cruises vs. Carnival: Fleet Size, Ships and Age. MSC Magnifica alongside in Key West, Forida (Photo: Aaron Saunders) Carnival Cruise Line . 21 ships in the Caribbean, four built before 2000 MEET THE CEREMONY. We kick off a new ship’s career with a naming ceremony and ours are one part tradition and a lotta parts fun! On the tradition end, we get dignitaries like Mardi Gras' godmother, Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jiménez, and our own Chief Fun Officer Shaq to help make sure the champagne bottle gets broken just right for good luck. The MSC Seascape has a New York City-inspired theme complete with a 10-foot-fall replica of the Statue of Liberty at the heart of the casino and shopping area called Times Square. It's 1 year 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. We were a bit spectacle because of all the negative comments about MSC, but we actually loved our cruise. (we are not fussy people when it comes to travel) The question is, we are in the process of trying to book another cruise for July. We are considering the Celebrity Eclipse, MSC Seasore or the Carnival Mardi Gras. MSC vs Carnival My wife and I are planning a cruise for next summer. We had originally planned Royal Caribbean but my travel agent called me this morning to let me know the prices for the cruise (including extras) was so high she didn’t even want to send it to me, even the prices she gave me over the phone were outrageous.
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