We Tried Two Cruise Ships at the Same Time | Royal Caribbean vs Carnival Cruise Line
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The creator provides a side by side comparison of two seven night Mexican Riviera cruises on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and Carnival's Panorama. The video documents the boarding processes, dining experiences, entertainment, and stateroom accommodations for both vessels. On the Royal Caribbean ship, the creator highlights high quality buffet food, impressive production shows, and engaging adult activities like game shows and themed parties. However, the creator notes disappointments with the main dining room food consistency and a lackluster sail away party. For the Carnival cruise, the creator praises the specialty dining and high energy deck parties but criticizes the buffet quality and the heavy smoke in the casino area. The comparison also includes a day in Puerto Vallarta where the creator reunites with a partner sailing on the other ship. Ultimately, the creator concludes that while both lines offer distinct strengths, such as Royal Caribbean's entertainment and Carnival's specialty dining, both ships have specific areas for improvement regarding food and atmosphere.
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We're going to be comparing side by side Royal Caribbean and Carnival.
The buffet food was some of the best that I've had on any Royal Caribbean ship out there.
That buffet was absolutely disgusting. I would never eat at that buffet if I didn't have to.
The smoke in there was horrendous.
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