12 of these restaurants are complementary and the other 12 have an additional fee. Some of its popular venues are Vintages Wine Bar, 150 Central Park, and Chef's Table. The Allure of the Seas has 2 fewer dining venues. The other 8 options have an additional fee.

Of those options, 18 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The Mardi Gras has 26 different dining options like Cucina Del Capitano (Excel-ship), Bonsai Sushi, and Pizzeria del Capitano. Vintages Wine Bar on the Allure of the Seasįood is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience. CarnivalĪllure of the Seas Class Excel Oasis Gross Tonnage 180,800 225,282 Length 1,130 1,187 Beam/Width 137 215 Passenger Decks 17 16 Passengers (double occupancy) 5,282 5,484 Crew 1,735 2,200 Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.6 2.5 Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 35 42 The Allure of the Seas employs a similar concept but they're called neighborhoods.

The Mardi Gras uses a zone layout to break up large crowds across the ship, often making it feel less crowded.

When you look at the 'Space Ratio,' or the total tonnage of a ship compared to the number of passengers, the Mardi Gras has less space per person compared to the Allure of the Seas. Number of PassengersĬarnival Mardi Gras holds about the same number of passengers as the Allure of the Seas based on double occupancy (two people per room). Compared to the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas, the Mardi Gras is 20% smaller in terms of overall tons. Coming in at 1,130 feet long and 137 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3.1 football fields, as wide as 2.6 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 17-story building. The Mardi Gras is considered a large size ship. It's 11 years newer than the Allure of the Seas, which was built in 2010. It has two unique zones not found on its sister ships: The French Quarter, a New Orleans-themed area, and La Piazza, which is dedicated to the Italian heritage of Carnival cabins. The Mardi Gras pays homage to Carnival's first ship, also named the Mardi Gras. The Carnival Mardi Gras is a fairly new ship, being built in 2021.

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