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Carnival Vs. Royal Caribbean - Comparison of Experiences with Royal Caribbean and Carnival

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👁️ 1K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 53:59
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we've been on about 20 different ships 25 yeah our favorite ships on carnival are the magic the sunrise and the miracle

carnival definitely has a larger selection of beverages at the buffet than royal caribbean does

carnival definitely wins that yeah i mean to be fair you're looking at 29 on carnival and 50 on royal caribbean

carnival has better handicap rooms than royal caribbean does

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try escargot in the dining room if you've never tried it
Order sugar-free desserts if you need them, as Carnival's taste better
Be aware of elevator locations when choosing a room on Royal Caribbean ships

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing the right cruise line for personal preferencesIf you want a party atmosphere, choose Carnival; if you prefer a laid-back, family-oriented experience, choose Royal Caribbean

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do Royal Caribbean and Carnival compare in terms of ship layout?
QWhat are the differences in food and dining experiences between the two cruise lines?
QHow do the private islands (CocoCay and Half Moon Cay) compare?
QWhat are the accessibility features for handicapped passengers on each cruise line?

Topics Covered

Dining Main½ Happy BaconDining Buffet1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconService Crew2 Sad BaconCabin Interior2½ Sad BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconDining Room Service4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Snorkeling
Half Moon Cay3 Happy Bacon
Top: Horseback riding through the ocean
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

We are joined by Chet and Robin from Sea Leg Journeys as we compare experiences on Carnival Cruise Line with Royal Caribbean. Join us as we talk about what each cruise line does well, and what they wish was different. We discuss Royal Caribbean food and dining and compare that to the experience on Carnival. We compare Carnival Cruise activities to Royal Caribbean's. We also talk about staterooms, private islands and customer service. Join us and share your thoughts about Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line. If you haven't experienced both, or either, be sure to tune in and get the scoop on Carnival versus Royal Caribbean. 🎥Visit and Subscribe to Sea Leg Journeys here: https://www.youtube.com/user/03chevybabe 🎥Watch one of Sea Leg Journeys' Independence of the Seas video here: https://youtu.be/GVCwBR65LFw 🥳Join our brand new Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/207847998084505/?ref=share 👕Our line of merchandise has been discontinued. We hope to introduce new merchandise in the near future. Subscribe for updates. ⏰Remember to subscribe at: www.youtube.com/c/CruiseDayFun?sub_confirmation=1 😜SOCIAL Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/207847998084505/?ref=share Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cruisedayfunvlog Facebook https://www.fb.me/cruisedayfunvlog Twitter https://www.twitter.com/@cruisedayfun 🎵 Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/0gitg6 #CarnivalorRoyal #RoyalCaribbeanVsCarnival #CarnivalOrRoyalCaribbean