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I tried Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Carnival’s newest cruise ships to see how they compare

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👁️ 134K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 10:55

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Editorial Summary

The creator compares three new cruise ships from major lines: Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas, Celebrity's Beyond, and Carnival's Celebration. In terms of design, the creator praises Celebrity Beyond for its boutique hotel aesthetic and remarkable attention to detail, noting it surpasses the competition. While Odyssey of the Seas offers a familiar Caribbean-inspired atmosphere, Carnival Celebration introduces a more modern, sleek design for the cruise line. Regarding dining, Odyssey of the Seas is noted for having the best specialty dining, whereas Carnival Celebration excels in casual dining options despite a disappointing buffet. The creator highlights the diverse bar and lounge offerings on all ships, specifically mentioning the themed environments. Entertainment reviews are generally positive, with the creator noting high-quality Broadway-style shows on Royal Caribbean and impressive circus-style productions on Carnival. Finally, the comparison covers technological innovations and thrills, such as Royal Caribbean's skydiving simulator, Carnival's onboard roller coaster, and Celebrity's versatile Magic Carpet feature. The creator concludes that while each ship has distinct strengths, they all offer unique and modern cruising experiences.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Odyssey of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Odyssey of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

celebrity Beyond blows any competition out of the water when it comes to design

Carnival celebration blows Odyssey and celebrity Beyond out of the water no pun intended

Carnival celebrations new headliner shows including the most magnificent circus was probably the best show that I've seen at Sea

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try specialty dining on Odyssey of the Seas for excellent service and cuisine
Explore the Gateway bar on Carnival Celebration for cocktails from around the world
Visit the magic carpet on Celebrity Beyond for a unique rooftop bar experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do the newest cruise ships from Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Carnival compare?
QWhich ship has the best design, dining, entertainment, and innovation?

Topics Covered

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