Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean: 11 Differences Between the BIG Cruise Lines
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- While there are a lot of cruise lines out there, when it comes to the United States, two main players come to mind: Carnival and Royal Caribbean.
If you’ve never taken a cruise… or you’ve only sailed with one cruise line or the other… then you’d be forgiven for thinking that both Carnival and Royal Caribbean are exactly the same. While they share a lot of similarities, there are also some major differences.
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Still amazes me how a literal building floats on water
A lot of these things are a couple city blocks.
And they are considerably stable. Amazing indeed.
@@hbirtt Wasn't the titanic like 4 city blocks?
Just made me realize
Buoyancy is amazing.
I enjoy both. Carnival is indeed the FUN ship. From the moment you get to the port, while on the ship and getting off the ship. It is a fun experience. Royal Carribean is like a nice hotel floating on the water, fun and more laid back, relaxing.
Absolutely I like the music that they play on carnival. I like the nightclub. I don’t think I saw a nightclub on royal Caribbean.
@@katrinajohnson9984 I went last weekend they have DJ there in Royal Caribbean too
well said ,,you nailed it !
We stopped booking RC. New Years Eve was so lame on RC. They tried charging $150 to rent cabanas by the pool for the NYE party. The cabanas sat empty all night and the atmosphere was strained and uncomfortable. Many people left before midnight. We have noticed RC heading this way before Covid and now after it's just not worth the money to be in a long line for nearly every activity and for the cruise director not be able to get the atmosphere at least happy, if not a full on party. Carnival is fun, less expensive and less crowded. So that is our choice now.
I been on two different carnival cruise and I did not like either of them. It was not a fun ship and not much to do. I think it was one of there smaller ship. I think the larger the ship is the more fun you will have. I was board.Not alot of activities to do on the ship. However I did like the port places I went to.
As someone who's been on both,
Carnival is more about the fun and entertainment aspect. When you're boarding a Carnival ship, expect a party and just a overall good time 24/7. By the time your cruise ends, you'll know exactly who your cruise director is and you'll even remember them after the trip!
Royal Caribbean is more grand, luxurious, and relaxed (when you want it to be). With Royal Caribbean, it is not fancy per se but it is a bit more classy than Carnival cruises. With ships like the Symphony of the Seas, it's so big, it's truly like a city.
I think you should try both cruise lines if financially viable. They are both amazing in their own ways. If possible and for the best experience, I suggest that for Carnival you try the Vista class ships (or the Mardi Gra when it comes out). For Royal Carribean, I suggest any one of the Oasis class ships
They are called Oasis class ships, not Symphony class.
I've been on 2 Carnival, 6 Princess and 1 Royal Caribbean. The Royal Caribbean was BY FAR the worst cruise out of them all. The bartenders were horrible and not friendly, didn't have hardly anyone walking around asking if you needed anything by the pool areas, and some of the outdoor bar/lounge areas never opened until after 2pm...WTF??! The food was nowhere near as good as Carnival or Princess either. Other than dealing with younger kids on a Carnival cruise and old people on a Princess cruise, I'll take them any day over Royal Caribbean.
@@3sons66 I think the only RC ship I'd like going on are any one of the Oasis Class
Agreed. Personally I prefer Carnival it's just more of a "cruise vibe" in my opinion.
Which ship has the best food? I loveeeee Carnival’s dining room dinner options
My wife and I enjoy the luxurious feel of Royal Caribbean and our son has fun. You can call us snobs, but we don’t make much. She is a school teacher and I am a cop. It takes a while to save up, but it’s worth it.
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Switch it up. Could be fun.
@@robertthomas5906: I’m 50 and my wife is 45 and we both have stressful jobs. I think our party days are over. Time to relax and recharge on a seven day cruise; if this damn pandemic will ever end!😒
@JJ Pecoraro "protecting", yea okay
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Royal Caribbean all day long for me! Symphony of the Seas sealed the deal!
It was Harmony for me
My personal favorite is Anthem of the Seas
Yessssirrrrrrrrrrrrrr RC all the way
Quantum of the Seas will be my first cruise with Royal Caribbean in 2022
I'm excited!
Royal Carribean gang
Enough already, I have cruise withdrawal so bad it doesn't matter which line I cruise on!
We enjoyed both for different reasons. Planning to take the kids on one of the RC Oasis Class ships next time, while Carnival seems to be better for us just as a couple because we can splurge for the bigger rooms because they re a touch cheaper. But you can't go wrong with either.
I like both. I’ve done 3 RC and 4 Carnival with a 5th booked for next year. The staff is great on both cruise lines.
If you want more description on atmosphere on the ships, heres my perspective.
Carnival is mainly the party crowd (21yrs - 30yrs)
Royal Caribbean is the family ship (30yrs - 50yrs)
Princess Cruises is for the retired crowd (50yrs+)
I call carnival cruise lines a working class trip .and we have taken the kids many times on carnival and once on RC they enjoyed both both definitely said carnival was the better ship 🚢.
Carnival is a frat house you will definitely see one fight . Royal more family I feel comfortable bringing my kids . Girls trip Carnival family trip Royal
@@eric0u812 you're family has a wack ass opinion about ships then...rc ships are far better in every aspect...looks, activities, everything
@@snnowmaaan haha hence why I said working class ship .I don't like rc but if you do please enjoy your trips .
I’ve been cruising since I was 17. I’m now 58. I’ve only cruised Carnival
I appreciate your commentary about both Cruise Lines you didn't bash them you just outlined the differences and your preferences.
Thank you very much - it was very insightful😊
e have been on both ship companies and from these comments, all you guys' had written it well. Party Ship Carnival & Relax Ship RC. On both ships, it is always a heart warming treatment for us to be catered with our own local cuisine & desserts while on board. On our end - having Galveston as our departure port, I've notice Carnival has more destination port options at any giving time. We would always leave the ship with heavy hearts making friends with the crew members and the people we've met during our sail.
I’ve sailed with Royal Caribbean, with my Mom, and Grandmother, back 2015.. It was a sovereign class ship, Majesty of the Sea’s. Since that was my very first cruise, that was the most fun I’ve ever had, I didn’t really care about the size of the ship. In my book, there was plenty for me to do. I mean, all it really took for me to have fun, was swimming in the pool, and chilling by the poolside, with my Mom & Grandma
Really enjoyed your video watching it today. Thank you. My wife is a Royal Caribbean fan and I am a carnival fan.
I'm a Platinum member at this point on Carnival, so I'm pretty biased lol.From what I remember of RC though, I think your assessment is spot on. I disagree with the poor service comments on Carnival strongly. Last two cruises during the pandemic and the staff treated us like royalty. Heck, a server from a previous ship remember us by name!
The crew members are amazing !
We are Gold on Carnival (peasants ha ha!) and have received nothing but top notch service on Carnival.
I agree. The service on Carnival Horizon was outstanding! Our main dining waiters knew us by first name on Day 1, tried hard to convince us to enjoy the formal night even though we did not pack any formal wear. We asked for some crème brûlée for dessert and they packed us 3 to take with us and even offered to pack steak and lobster since we insisted we couldn’t come to formal night in street clothes. Even the room attendants were very nice and addressed us by name on day 1. I was thoroughly blown away.
The staff on RC was nice but they did not leave any special impression on us. They did not offer to pack us anything to go that was left over. They said no when we asked for a cup of Mac & cheese for one of our kids as a side because it was not on the main menu that evening (it was on the children’s menu but then she would’ve had to ordered her entree off the children’s menu). Not sure if this is typical service or just a single bad incident.
@@mimic5653 sounds like that was just a single bad experience. The crew on our RC cruise were amazing. Everything we did, they always asked if it was good and what they could improve on. Our room attendant remembered us by name, and everyone had a positive attitude
@@mimic5653 Sorry you had that episode on Royal(or on any line/ship). Even adults can order from the kids menus and you can get Mac ‘n cheese with a steak and a Caesar salad with a crème brûlée if that is what you want. Next cruise, any line, ask for the head waiter for your area if there is ever a misunderstanding. The guest should be happy!
Nice breakdown ! Been on 4 different cruise lines and feel you've done a nice job of explaining Carnival and RC. Always have a hard time explaining them to new cruisers.
My husband and I have cruised with Carnival and Disney. Disney is great with kids or maybe grandkids, good fun. We love Carnival. We always stay in a spa suite and love the staff that takes care of us. There is something to be said about spending extra money on the stewards, waitstaff, and anyone who helps take care of you while on the ship. We like to tip them, write notes, and make them an important part of our vacation. We have never been disappointed.
That's a great attitude! I've seen staff berated and scoffed at which is why I wish more people like you realize what they go thru on a day to day basis
I would have to sell my kids to be able an afford a Disney cruise.
I went on my first cruise last October with RC on Navigator of the Seas. I loved how much stuff there was to do. If we wanted our whole day at sea booked, it was easy to do. I especially enjoyed the water slides, rock climbing, dining room dinners and all the shows. I had heard that Carnival was like the low man on the cruise line totem pole. If nothing else, this video has at least changed my perception of Carnival.
the last 3 cruises have been on Carnival. we have carnival Mardi Gras booked right now. the big thing for me.. a ship/ open water/ relaxation .... regardless of which cruise line.
That's me. My favorite ship so far has been the Fantasy class. It was our first cruise and I remember being amazed at how massive it seemed. Now that we've been on a few other ships, the Fantasy class is tiny. BUT, I love how open it is. Everywhere you go, you have an ocean view, and you can sit on the deck if you want and still get the ocean breeze and see the water. Most of the newer ships have higher rails and glass all over the place. Feels like I need a booster seat to see over the rails, and it blocks the breeze. The top deck aft on the Fantasy at night is amazing. After they shut down the water slide the lights are shut down, noone is back there, and it's so dark you can see the stars.
I'm envious. We were supposed to go on the new Mardi Gras in March 2020 but the pandemic washed that away to sea! We're waiting until 2022 to set sail again with the idea that Carnival will have worked all of the kinks out on the Mardi Gras by then. Being a brand new ship, there will be minor challenges that the crew will have to deal with for the inaugural sailing, but I have only sailed Carnival and I've never had a negative experience. They treat us with respect and it's always the FUN ship!
Right
Been on many cruises on both Carnival and Royal Caribbean. There are great things about both!
Agree
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I've only sailed twice, both times on Royal big ships. You've given me something to think about. I love the direct comparison. I don't think I've seen one quite like it before.
If you have not tried a Carnival ship, I think you should give it a try. I recommend the larger ships because there is more to do. I also believe things are just as good, but, cost less on a Carnival. Room service costs are a big example between the two cruise lines. I prefer Carnival. Room service is free until 10:00 pm, and even then, the cost of items is low and it depends on what you buy, whereas, Royal Caribbean has a flat cost for room service no matter what you order (and it's kind of pricey in my opinion).
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Same as what Laura said. I've only sailed Carnival over 10 years, and I absolutely love the atmosphere and free food options. I've never seen obnoxious people, and Carnival prides itself on being the FUN ship with all types of activities for all ages. There also are a fair amount of families with young children, so it's a respectable atmosphere, in my opinion.
I don't know why they call it sailing there are no sails anywhere on these ships!
Last time we.went on a.carnival ship the lines to get food at the buffett were very long no matter what time you went. The renovated ship was redesigned by making the main restaurant smaller to make room for more rooms. Thus the restaurant had fewer and poorly designed food stations. The entertainment was below average. And the fare was slightly cheaper than ncl n rc...do yourself a favor avoid carnival at all cost. Spend a bit more and have a more enjoyable vacation. Carnival mivht be better on the larver ships but they cost about the szme as ncl n rc...then why go on carnival if its only edge was price. But im telling you get (or may be don't even get) what you paid for.
The Harmony of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas have awesome activities and I love the Central Park and Boardwalk areas, plus the promenade is like a European city street. Very true that RC can be the same cost as Carnival if you are lucky (And I have been lucky). Hopefully, on the RC Allure in 2022 for a transatlantic cruise to Barcelona. Carnival Vista Class ships are well designed with more outdoor spaces, but the activities are basic cruise activities. Looking forward the the Carnival Mardi Gras at the end of 2022.
I’ve only been on Carnival and have 2 upcoming cruises schedule. You’re right you will know your cruise director and staff by the time you get off the boat. I love you Deion and Marta.
I've been on ships of both cruise lines. Royal Caribbean's ships are nicer and more luxurious, including the restaurants.
Too bad the food sucks on Royal
@@captamerica3693 Not if you make reservations in advance to eat in the nicer restaurants. It fills up fast so you have to be sure to do so early. But if you don't then, yes, the alternative places to eat are not great.
@@logicnotfeelings3835 The point is you’re paying extra for good food when really good food is available for no extra charge at the regular restaurants on a Carnival ship. But since you’re talking specialty restaurants I can tell you I’ve eaten at the steakhouse is on multiple of each line and there is no comparison carnival steaks or twice as thick and much higher quality
On my experience on rcl the food is good.
@@captamerica3693 Interesting.....okay....
Hey there! Royal does go out of a smaller port Baltimore, MD and they have 2 ships that head out of there, the Enchantment and the Grandeur. The Enchantment has been dry docked and renovated. The ship was set to launch this year.
At this point, I'd be good with either option, to anywhere. Can't wait for cruises to start up again!
amen
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I have been on both several times. I like to hang in the casino on days at sea, enjoy Carnival's casino better and their winnings playing bingo are more abundant. Royal Caribbean ships are bigger with a lot more activities for younger cruisers. The staff is more friendly on Carnival.
I love Carnival more. I'm a week away from being 52 and though I'm older and introverted, I am also a lover of music and fun. I keep to myself but there is something about that loud music that hits me as I approach the Carnival gangway that let's me KNOW I am about to begin my vacation! I love that!! Royal is a bit stuffy and I don't find it as fun. Haven't tried other lines yet.
You sound like a really fun person!
You said it!
I thought this was very well prepared and not biased. Keep up the good work.
My husband and I love our Carnival Cruise trips! Having experienced both, it's true loads of fun on either one!! Great review
I have to disagree on the food between the two lines. Royal Caribbean’s food options are less American oriented and offer more vegetables, salads and international fare. Carnival offered essentially bar/pub food 24/7.
We enjoyed both cruises, but Royal Caribbean was more relaxing with better food.
Bar/Pub food? Main dining room you can get salads, soups, lean meats, etc. On lido deck there is the blue iguana, where you can get made to order tacos, burritos, etc and they have plenty of veggies you can have on them. There are many dining options on board. The bars/pubs you go to must have full meals there, if you consider the food on Cranival bar/pub food.
@@elouise5593 Naw I’ve been on both. She hit it on the head. Carnival not serving up that much quality food. Outside of certain dining. Royal definitely has a slightly better quality on Carnival let’s be real
@@savonthomas3551 I agree that dinner tends to be of greater quality on RC, but I think the included breakfast and lunch options are better on Carnival.
@@savonthomas3551 just did both in 3 months and no Royal is not superior in the food department as that is laughable. It's a status thing thinking Royal is just better as it clearly is not. They are both great ships and offer both great food
I did not enjoy the food on Royal Caribbean this past March. I found the food on Carnival much better, both in quality and in availability. Guy Fieri’ burgers (free, unlike Johnny Rockets), the 24/7 Pizza (vs limited serving times on RC), better selection in the Main Dining room. Keep in mind the last Carnival cruise I went on was Pre-Covid Feb 2020.
You are more likely to see men in muscle t- shirts, and baseball caps in the MAIN dinning room on Carnival cruises. They say they don’t allow it, but obviously don’t enforce their rules
I’ve heard that. I’ve never been on Carnival so I can’t say
To be honest it’s somewhat true and it does frustrate me. I’ve been on 3 Carnival cruises and for the dress up nights they are pretty damn liberal with the dress code and that upsets me when I’m in my nice tuxedo and my wife is in a ballroom dress. But I still love it.
Plus the food isn’t that good royal carribean food is way better.
The idea of a dress code annoys me. So to me, this sounds like a positive 😅
@@Charsept ya but I like Norwegian cruise lines me and my family go to thst cruose a lot and it’s freestyle dining she you can eat dinner whenever you want not like royal ehere you have to eat at 6:00 or something.
I appreciate your review of both cruise lines. I have only cruised Carnival (Platinum) and have never had the desire to cruise another line, but always wondered the differences. I do like the "Fun Ship" atmosphere, especially the comedy clubs! If you decide you want a quiet evening, then my wife and I go back to our room with a drink and sit on our balcony. Guys Burgers are phenomenal and my first priority once on the ship! The Piano Bars are also a lot of fun.
I've been on both Royal and Carnival and bottom line it's VACATION!! You make the best of what your dealt. Royal to me is a more upscale Cruise with better entertainment but seams a little stuffy at times. I like Carnival because it seams like people are more laid back and has a more of a vacation feel. Also I don't like the fact that you pay to go to there own Island. Much rather go to ports..
Carnival also has it's own Island.
Do people have to pay to go to Royal's private Island? On Carnival, "Half moon cay", it's free, and Carnival provides a free buffet on the island. Only pain is having to be tendered there.
@@lauramiller7994 Some things are free but it will cost between $50 and $100 dollars for a !/2 day or full day pass. It looks like fun especially if you have kids. I would rather just be at a port myself, but that's just me.
@@lauramiller7994 "Thrill" Water Park slides, Ziplines, Balloon ride, Premium beach, rental items (snorkel gear, cabana, etc.) and specialty restaurant all have charges. Everything else is included in your cruise fare. Price vary by season and package.
@@lauramiller7994 No, you don't pay to go onto Cococay Island. They have a beach area with umbrellas & lounge chairs which also has the largest fresh water pool in the Caribbean that you don't pay for. The only thing you pay for is their Frill Park (water park).
Absolutely correct about atmosphere. I am just in love with the royal Caribbean ships architecture and beauty. They are just absolute knockouts
I love Royal Caribbean. I've never been on Carnival.
Been on two carnival cruises. And had never felt so welcomed. Our room guy knew our names and remembered them and was always there too help. The food is great. I will do more with no questions currently have Mardi Gras booked Oct 2 2021
I just got back from glory a couple weeks ago and It was great!! How was Mardi Gras?
Mid 30’s here! I’ve been on both and I have to say I have way more fun with carnival. Rcc you have to make reservations for everything like shows, dining, etc and staff on there are not as friendly as carnival
Sailing the new Mari gras carnival in sept 2021!
I love Carnival but booked for Royal Caribbean this spring and I'm nervous i won't like it. I just got off a Carnival ship and I miss it already 😩
how was it ?
@@MrsAKnife did you go on RC?
Such a great video. Thank you for posting
Thank you for this. I got some fascinating information from this as I am a repeat cruiser.
When I’m planning my trips I always review the deck plans to be sure my cabin isn’t directly over or under one of the public venues that may create noise. Nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night by lounge chairs being dragged into place on the next deck by the staff.
My mother won't cruise on anyone other than Royal Caribbean, she went on a few different cruises with different cruise lines but her best experience was with Royal Caribbean.
This was one of the best videos I’ve seen breaking down the two lines. Thank you so much for this a much needed video
Well presented. Another significant point of difference between Carnival and Royal Caribbean is laundry options. Carnival has self service laundromats and irons available. Royal Caribbean does not.
That's the only thing I don't like with RC. We cannot iron our own clothing so for the fancy dress up to meet the Captain, I like wearing gowns and I have to meet him with a few wrinkles.😁 Plus, we cannot travel with our own portable irons.
That is one of the perks I love on Carnival. I also love getting a free robe to use and the ability to go to a dance spot and not be the only ones on the dance floor. This has happened to me on all 3 RCCL cruises.
I love Royal Carribbean much better. We don’t drink and too many people on Carnival get drunk. Also on Roy there is so much more to do Theatre and sling So many shows. Also you can eat free everyday in Windjammer. A Nd get different foods. They also have cake night and pie night and pasta nights made just for you We love Rc
I love the midnight chocolate buffet. 😋
I love getting the drink package on carnival 🥴
Carnival: Budget (Motel 6)
Royal: Upper Budget (Holiday Inn NYC)
Celebrity: Moderate (Hilton)
Viking: Luxury (W hotel)
Regent: Upper Luxury (Ritz Carlton)
What about Norwegian?
Good comparison... and Norwegian fits in between Royal and Carnival. Closer to Royal though. And don’t forget Disney... I think they are a “hip” boutique hotel that does their own thing fun but classy at the same time.
Where does Holland America fit in your table? We’ve done HA, RC and Carnival. I liked Carnival the least.
I agree
I have cruised Disney, Norwegian, Carnival and Royal. I also visit NYC often staying at the Crown so I am used to nicer places. Carnival is my favorite and can hardly be compared to a Motel 6. Royal’s standard room are smaller than Carnival’s. I can’t compare them to an upper echelon like Regent or Viking yet but they are definitely many steps ahead of a Motel 6.
I recently went on the carnival panorama in September. It was a 7 day cruise. I definitely had a good time but they really only had like 3 hot tubs and 2 pools that were constantly overcrowded and the environment was very family centered there was hardly any people in there 20s and it didn't really feel like a huge "party boat"
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I've sailed on both Carnival and Royal Caribbean, and I think you've done a great job pointing out the differences. I also like NCL too. Differences are subtle, but there are differences. I'm not sure I could say I prefer one over the other, it depends on the ship, the route and the Ports. I like both, but for inside cabins I prefer RCL just slightly. Carnival Inside Cabins tend to be bland but always clean and comfortable. I would have to weigh all of the above to decide who has the slight edge. (I usually book inside unless it's Alaska, then it HAS to be a Balcony.
You should try a cruise line that offers some class, like Cunard, Celebrity, or even Princess.
"Outgoing" means "party ship." RC is much more classy and elegant. This was our experience. Probably never sail on Carnival again; RC all the way. That is if we ever can go.
Not really bcuz we saw drunk party people on rccl where a big fight broke out. I've never seen a fight on carnival cruise.
@@Kacsurfs You must’ve been on an old ship. The breeze is beautiful and modern.
@@Kacsurfs sorry, I didn’t have my glasses on so I dictated my answer and it picked it up incorrectly.
@@Kacsurfs Not true of all Carnival ships. We did despise one Carnival ship, however. It had a very depressing French theme and was dark. The following year we found out that they renovated and got rid of that awful decor. That's the only time on Carnival that I was actually depressed!
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Great video! You did an amazing job at breaking down differences and similarities. I've cruised with Carnival on their Vista ship and had a great time. I have thought about possibly sailing with Royal Caribbean in the future, just to try them out. This video definitely answered many of my questions. Thank you!
I prefer Royal Caribbean. The atmosphere on the ship is somewhat dependent on an interactive, conscientious and energetically engaged cruise director! We've sailed both and on one of our cruises on RC, the Cruise director kept it fun and super entertaining from sun up to way past sundown! To date, the best cruise entertainment wise. Even though we love Guy's on Carnival, we've been less impressed with free food options and the beverage packages. We prefer RC for both of these. It's all personal preference though.
This is a great video! I love how you touched on a lot of categories. This is like comparing Apple iOS to Android in which as you stated "they 're 80% the same".
We took Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas in 2018. Amazing shows. The REAL Broadway musical, Grease, was performing. The comedians were top notch too. However, we were on the Carnival Ecstasy in 2016 & had more fun during the daytime compared to Royal Caribbean. Was more like a party. Carnival also has good stuff for teens to do. Good if you have kids or grandkids or you are with a fun group of people.
Good analysis. I think you should try both. Everyone's experience is based on preferences which could be different for most people.
I think as far as base activities go, both lines are pretty even. The biggest difference to me is the shows or productions. Carnival ships had comedy and bands, Royal had more Broadway or cirque during Soleil type of shows, while Carnival had more Deck and themed parties. I'm speaking from my experience on the bigger ships as of late, but I've been on about 9 Carnival and 5 RC's overall. So I enjoy big adult only groups for fun on Carnival, but enjoy RC for more relaxed family trips or trips with a very small group of people. Basically big groups, you can party and make your own fun on Carnival, and small groups you can rely more on Shows and ship activities with a few parties here and there on RC.
As a frequent cruiser the one thing I enjoy on Royal Caribbean is the Lido deck when ordering omelettes or Mongolian Wok. When you walk up to the omelette or Mongolian station someone is there to take your order then you are given a pager. You can go sit down or grab your beverage or whatever. When your order is ready your pager goes off, you pick up your food. This eliminates standing in line 2-3 ft apart for 10-15 minutes watching someone else’s food being made! I have witnessed certain lines with at least 20-30 ppl standing and waiting for service. This is what all cruise lines especially Carnival should adopt to eliminate ppl standing in line during the popular breakfast and lunch hours! Come on Carnival!
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Only been on one cruise, sailed out of ny on Carnival Miracle back in 2008. I loved it. I did go with my 3 children and husband and the one thing I didn't like was all the walking, and everyone wanting to go do a different thing. But if I were to go again since my children are adult now, I'd go with just my husband and try to book a cabin close to the pool. I would love to cruise again. I thought Carnival was good, but I have no other cruise to compare it to. We went to Grand Turk and had a blast there. Would love to book one of the luxurious suites on a cruise that has a hot tub on cabin balcony. I know those accommodations are quite expensive, but that's what I'd love. I have some ideas for new cruise ships that I think would be awesome.
Lots of walking is good for you!
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I was hoping someone had mentioned that! I came here to say it but thought, surely someone else had!
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William, you're absolute correct. However, Royal Caribbean insists on calling it 'Cay'. I guess they want it to rhyme with 'Day'.
I just came from a cruise on Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas, had a great time.
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Very well explained! Thanks 👍🏻
I feel staying on a RCCL is like staying in a Hotel, While Carnival feels liked your on a cruise. With that said Mardi Gras booked for 2022
Me too, Mardi Gras July 2021 hopefully
@@litzie50 - I thought Mardi Gras ended at Easter? At least the actual holiday.
Me too January 2022 Mardi Gras
@@litzie50 fingers crossed Gary for late August here.... 😶
@@mattrost2574 it's the name of the boat🤦🏿♀️
Ive been on both...once you go RC you never go back to carnival...the price difference so not the far apart...my advice after 9 cruises on RC ...spend the extra for RC..your taste buds will thank you
Hard disagree
Yeah, not so for us.
What I love about the cuisine on Royal Caribbean is I've had foods I had read about as a child and in my youth. I've had a leg of lamb with mint jelly and it was delicious. It wasn't on the menu, but I was networking with a colleague and they shared it was offered. So I ordered it.
Not true I’ve been on both and will never go back on Royal. The bar closes early, the staff is not friendly and neither are the guest, too snobby for me.
I like the smaller ship feeling more than the large ship feeling. Trying Carnival for the first time in November.. very excited to try something new! Usually sail with Princess.
I'm a Disney Cruise Line fan and will probably never sail another line.
But, I always enjoy Tanner's videos about cruising! His comments on other lines help me to put DCL into perspective.
I enjoy the smaller ships to be honest. Been on both RC and Carnival, and on some of the larger ships. Some of the best cruises I have been on are on the older and smaller ships.
Just sailed on my first Carnival cruise and I can see why people call it the party ship. I had an AMAZING time on my cruise and the food was delicious. I did not buy a drink package because I am not much of a drinker but after I stepped foot on the ship alcoholic drinks were immediately thrust in my face. I couldn't resist lol.
Been on RCL lots of times and Princess cruises. In future maybe i will go for a Carival cruise, but for now iam hoping to set sail in 2022 with two booked RCL cruises. Thanks for the vid!
You wouldn't like Carnival.
If you do try carnival in the future go for one of the newer ships, the breeze was beautiful and a lot of fun.
@@annamariadenner2518 Thanks Anna.....
Great information
So so true about the atmosphere on both ships. I’ve noticed the same.
This is an awesome comparison! Well done!!
I’ve been on Royal twice and Carnival 5 times. Carnival is called the “fun Ship” for a reason. Royal closed their bars much earlier than Carnival which disappointed me when I just wanted to sit with my sister, have a drink and catch up.
Been on both royal caribbean liberty of the seas once and carnival cruise twice always amazing
I like carnival better, I'm a r c platinum member, so I do love them. I like carnival food better, it is more "normal" plus carnival lets you take a 12 pack of soda per person - huge savings!
RC doesn't let you take cans on board? that is a huge dealbreaker for me.
@@grneal26 RC allows you to bring a 12 pack of soda as well
@@thomasherben292 per person?
@@grneal26 per stateroom. Not as good as Dayna says for Carnival, but still not bad.
Very informative, thank you!
This is a really good video, i’ve been on both & all of this is 100% true!!!
i definitively prefer carnival! and i think their slogan matches well its just much more fun to me, compared to more fancy on Royal Caribbean add to that being much cheaper as well as better free included stuff like the food.
I've cruised a lot and I find a big difference in the cliental on both lines. All of my family cruises. They call Carnival a blue collar line. More beer drinkers and smokers and a lot of people who NEVER set foot in the dining room the entire cruise. They eat every meal in the Cafeteria/Piccadilly. I enjoy the smaller Royal ships.
Thank you for such an excellent comparison 👍💯
Great video. Did my first cruise and now I want more.
I been on carnival since I started cruising in the late 90's ,royal once & I never looked back if you have to look for fun,entertainment & people treating you like family then stay with royal Caribbean. Family fun begins as soon as you step on board Carnival Cruise
Variety is the spice of life anybody that is dedicated to a cruise line is really selling themselves short on life
I’ve sailed Carnival twice and am sailing Royal Caribbean for the first time this coming spring. So far, I feel like RC is way more expensive for everything (drink packages, excursions, etc). My kids loved the 24hr pizza and soft serve ice cream on Carnival, I hope they have something comparable on RC. Also, I felt like there were more variety of free meal options on Carnival as well. I’m hoping for the best with RC.
Yeah RC have soft serve icecreams and lot more fun activities. You will enjoy it
Which ship are you going on? As a kid we were always a RC family and I LOVED the kids club. Like I spent all my time there and had great time I think you’ll enjoy it!
@@jennamichelle5043 We are sailing Independence of the Seas in March. I hope the kids enjoy the cruise. They are all mid to late teenagers now and enjoy doing there own things. My oldest loved Camp Carnival on our first cruise 13 years ago. I didn’t think she was going to come home with us. Lol
@@mimic5653 how was your cruise?
@@tamarawhiteurst8727 we had a great time, thanks! We preferred the food/service on Carnival but I’m not sure if that was all because of the Covid precautions and short staffing issues. We absolutely loved the daybeds on CocoCay! We have decided to give RC another try so my husband and I are booked for Wonder of the Seas in December.
I been on carnival 3 times and it’s been fun from the comedy clubs and night clubs I loved it
I'm going on my 2nd carnival cruise this summer, I would love to try royal Caribbean some day
I think this is an excellent, fair comparison of my 2 top cruise lines. I agree that Carnival's included food options are better. And I think the food is better too on Carnival. That being said, Royal Caribbean has the better, nicer, more modern, amenity-filled ships - so if you're travelling with kids, pick one of RCL's new ships and you can't go wrong. The food is good too (though not as good as Carnival). For example, on my last RCL cruise, I ate in the main dining room on 4 of the 11 nights. That's all. On my last Carnival cruise, I ate in the main dining room on all 9 nights. RCL's Windjammer buffet is a great option for those who don't want to wait for service or dress up for dinner. It's casual, it's quick, and the quality in the buffet is only slightly below the quality in the dining room.
Overall, an excellent comparison, pros and cons. Well done!
Everyone saying Royal is for the sophisticated crowd. I chose that one because of the wave rider and rock wall built on board. I figured Carnival is where to go if you want to party like you just turned 21 and Royal is where you go if you want to play like you're a child.
Exactly. Actually the cruises for sophisticated people would be Celebrity Cruises and Cunard.
If by Sophisticated, you mean self-centered assholes, that's correct.
The passengers were rude and half the staff looked like they didn't want to be there.
Carnival treated me way better and to this day I'm still friends with some of the bartenders.
@@SicilianoFilms you mean Cunard, Celebrity or both?
@@ram2122tech I mean Royal Caribbean. I have yet to cruise on Cunard or Celebrity.
RCL is hardly a sophisticated cruise line . It doesn’t compare to a line like Celebrity - which is a luxury line and you pay for it but I love it . I have done 18 ( the most recent in July on the Mardi Gras )on Carnival and about 9 on RCL with 5 on Celebrity ( one in June this year ) and 4 on NCL with one planned next week . I had preferred Carnival and NCL because of the spas with the thermal suites and hydro pools - always get a spa cabin .
I am super excited, I’ll be working on carnival soon😊
I have cruised on Carnival and Princess, and I love them both for different reasons. I will have to try RCC.
Guys burger joint is AMAZING, best burgers ever!!!
Onboard spending is subjective. Lots of people only eat at the included menus and don't do ship excursions.
This was a great video thanks
Very good assessment.
The crew on the Carnival care much more about the guests having fun. You will receive much more attention and have more fun with the Carnival crew than you do on the Caribbean ships.
Depends on your definition of fun.
I’ve been on both, Royal might be nicer but Carnival has better food. Booked for January 2022 Carnival Mardi Gras.
Lol carnival food taste like it came from an actual carnival while royal Caribbean food taste like royalty
I've had some terrible food on carnival.celebrity or msc the cruise lines for us
hey I wanted to book for January also and was looking to see where can I book the Carnival Mardi Gras could you send me the link or anything please?
Just came from Carnival Mardi Gras. Sooo different than any other Carnival ship. It is huge! We had a blast!!
In my adult life, I’ve been on Carnival a few times and Royal once- going on Royal again in a couple weeks! I love both lines but found the food in the main dining room and buffet on Royal to be a cut above over all (though Carnival had some amazing food). The main difference in the entertainment was that the offerings on Carnival was shorter- for example, the shows on Royal were over an hour, and on Carnival around 40 minutes. The upside of Royal was that the production shows themselves were more elaborate, but on Carnival you could see multiple kinds of shows in one night! The other main difference was that I LOVED the solarium on Royal so was able to spend more time at the pool. All that said, this Royal cruise will be my first since the pandemic, so I will see if anything has changed!
I have one cruise under carnival under my belt but I am ready to try other companies and locations.
Sailed once with Carnival subbing for someone in a friends party. We as a group had loads of fun, but the ship itself, at least for me, left a lot to be desired, since I really like to have access to unique attractions. I've sailed at least twelve times with Royal between voyager, radiance and oasis class ships and by far it's the better cruise line, imo. I prefer the classy and grand ambiance of Royal even being in that age group of 20 - 30 myself.
Why you gotta age jab me?? 😅😅😉
Don’t ever need their customer service. It’s absolutely atrocious. They are rated very low. We love carnival so much better. I can deal with a little less classy ship for better service.