Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean - Grandeur Of The Seas Edition - Our Personal Experiences - ParoDeeJay

Editorial Summary

The creators provide a detailed comparison between their experiences on Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas and various Carnival ships of similar size, such as the Fantasy class. They evaluate several categories including ship layout, navigation, public spaces, cabin accommodations, dining, and entertainment. Regarding ship design, they note that Royal Caribbean offered a more open layout and superior navigational aids like touch screens and vertical deck maps. In contrast, they found Carnival cabins to be larger, though they noted Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas had smaller rooms with awkward bed placements. The dining comparison highlights a split in preferences: Royal Caribbean provided better buffet selection and dessert consistency, while Carnival offered more variety in the main dining room and superior buffet desserts. Entertainment discussions touch upon Royal Caribbean's use of a live orchestra and big-name guest entertainers versus Carnival's preference for production shows. Ultimately, the creators conclude that while they have different preferences for specific amenities, they enjoyed both cruise lines and do not declare a single winner, noting that individual experiences may vary based on itinerary and crowd.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.