Carnival Cruise Line
Mardi Gras
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $363
Ship comparison
Mardi Gras vs Oasis of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Oasis of the Seas
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $288
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Mardi Gras is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 5,282 passengers, in service since 2021. Oasis of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,400 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Mardi Gras if you want more culture, a newer ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Oasis of the Seas for cultural (5.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2009).
Choose Oasis of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, better-rated entertainment or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Mardi Gras for active (10.0 vs 7.0), entertainment (10.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (8.5 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Mardi Gras | Oasis of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 180,000 | 225,282 |
| Passengers | 5,282 | 5,400 |
| Crew | 1,745 | 2,394 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.0 | 2.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.1 | 41.7 (better) |
| Decks | 17 | 16 |
| Length | 1,130 ft | 1,187 ft |
| Beam | 137 ft | 198 ft |
| Speed | — | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | 18 |
| Upcoming sailings | 102 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 7 nights | 3 to 9 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $363 | $288 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Mardi Gras leads on 2 of the ten, Oasis of the Seas on 5, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Mardi Gras
When you step on board Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras, which debuted in July 2021, you will see all the great features you have come to expect from Carnival Cruises and then find all the new treasures on this ship.
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $363.
Royal Caribbean
Oasis of the Seas
Up until 2016 when Harmony of the Seas took the title, Oasis of the Seas and her sister Allure of the Seas shared the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship. When it entered service, Oasis caused a lot of buzz, with her thoughtful design and massive size.
Highlights
- Chose to stay and play in seven distinct neighborhoods built for ultimate enjoyment.
- Central Park neighborhood is the first-ever park at sea, with 12,175 plants, 62 vine plants, 56 trees and bamboo.
- The only original, handcrafted carousel at sea is the centerpiece of the unique Boardwalk neighborhood.
- Try the first zip line on a cruise ship, a thrilling 82 feet ride (25 meters), in the Sports Zone, suspended nine decks above the Boardwalk.
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $288.
Questions
Mardi Gras or Oasis of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Mardi Gras or Oasis of the Seas?
Oasis of the Seas is bigger at 225,282 gross tons, against 180,000 gross tons for Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras carries 5,282 passengers and Oasis of the Seas carries 5,400.
Which ship is newer, Mardi Gras or Oasis of the Seas?
Mardi Gras is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2009 for Oasis of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Oasis of the Seas, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 34.1 on Mardi Gras. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Oasis of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 3.0 on Mardi Gras.
Which is better for families?
Oasis of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 9.0 for Mardi Gras.
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