Carnival Celebration OR Mardi Gras? Which One Should YOU Book?

Hi we're QNS Vlogs!
In this video we compare Carnival's newest ships, the Carnival Celebration and the Mardi Gras. Join us as we cover the differences of both ships based on the zones, food, drinks and activities onboard. We hope this video helps you answer the question, which one should you book? Comment and tell us what you think! What ship do you prefer the Celebration or Mardi Gras? Thanks for watching!
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00:00 INTRO
01:06 EMBARKATION
01:29 SAILAWAY
01:43 STATEROOMS
05:14 ZONES
05:45 FOOD
13:37 DRINKS
17:36 ACTIVITIES
#carnivalcruise #travel #carnivalcelebration #carnivalmardigras

[@mrmjdixon]

I’ve been watching quite a bit of videos about Mardi Gras as I will be sailing next month and this has been the BEST hands down. Very detailed and kept my attention the entire time. Thank you for this and can’t wait til July sailing.

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @mrmjdixon! Glad you enjoyed the vlog. Have a great cruise and thanks for watching!☺️

[@wilhelminacrumity3097]

Thx u lot I can't wait I'm so excited keep up good work

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Wilhelmina Crumity. We appreciate the support. Have a great a cruise!☺️

[@authenticallykyle]

This video just got me hyped for Mardi Gras, looking forward to the food; shoutout to the staterooms phone being on the wall instead of the table and giving a name to the ice cream station, little changes make big impacts like that!

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Authentically Kyle! Yes, you will really enjoy Mardi Gras and don’t forget to check out the Fortune Teller bar! Thanks SO much for watching and have a great cruise!☺️

[@LADYGANDY]

Thanks for the review 😊I was wondering which one to take on our next cruise 🚢 definitely looking forward to the Mardi Gras

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Sylvia Gandy! You will really enjoy Mardi Gras. Have a great cruise and thanks for watching!☺️

[@vanessajay1077]

Thank you. Your channel did a great job. Subscribed!

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @vanessajay! Thanks and we appreciate your support!☺️

[@kenfirestone9247]

OMG! Love the side by side comparison between the two ships. Awesome review.

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @kenfirestone! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!☺️

[@liz8056]

Wow wonderful video. I’m picky and I love this video!!! Great job!

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Liz! Thanks and we appreciate you watching!☺️

[@filo8582]

Thank you so much for making this video 💗

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Filo! You’re welcome and thanks for watching!☺️

[@clivewhiting2240]

Cool video. We are booked on the Mardi Gras next year for our first ever cruise and really looking forward to it. Thank you for sharing this insight into both the Mardi Gras and Celebration.

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @clivewhiting! We are glad you enjoyed the video. We hope you have an amazing time on your first cruise aboard MG!🥰

[@teresa978]

OMG I can not wait my first ever Carnival cruise will be on the Mardi Gras this Christmas. Thank you so much for this informative video.

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Teresa! You will have a great time aboard the Mardi Gras! Have a wonderful cruise and thanks for watching!☺️

[@scoobmontgomery4773]

Awesome video and again thank you for sharing 😎. I’m so ready to go 😂

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Scoob Montgomery! You will have a great time. Enjoy!☺️

[@dearmepa1]

I have no idea why I am just now discovering your vlog! This vlog comparing the Mardi Gras and Celebration was an amazing and creative theme. Your soothing voice (no shouting to emphasize your points) was a welcomed feature! The detail in covering just about every part of the cruise including meal venues was stellar! I just liked and subscribed and will be watching previous videos. Kudos to your video skills as well, I didn’t need a Dramamine to watch! ❤❤

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Hazel Griggs! Thanks for finding us and subscribing. We are so glad you enjoyed this vlog. We really appreciate it!🥰

[@margueritechester4541]

Your flog and I’m subscribing 🎉because you showed everything. I appreciated everything you included everything. I’m saving your blog for future reference🎉 tks🎉

[@margueritechester4541]

I’ve booked the 🎉celebration before I watched your blog🎉

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Marguerite Chester! Thanks so much for your support of our channel! We appreciate it!🥰

[@qnsvlogs]

You really can’t go wrong with either ship @Marguerite Chester. Have a great cruise!🛳️🥰

[@dancindeb13]

Great video! I 100% agree with you. I was on Mardi Gras last year and Celebration early this year. Mardi Gras wins for us hands down. We really enjoyed the French Quarter. So, we are back on Mardi Gras later this year. I always appreciate your input and look forward to your next video!

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @dancindeb13! Thanks so much. We try not go on the same ship twice because there are SO many to cruise, BUT we will be sailing Mardi Gras again in the future! Thanks so much for watching!☺️

[@rolinecoleman9628]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! Like you…I was disappointed in the size of the bathroom on Celebration but the glass shower door made up for it! I am sailing on the Mardi Gras on Sept 2024. I am going to make sure I try most of the places you mentioned!

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @rolinecoleman! Yes! You will enjoy Mardi Gras. Have a great cruise and thanks so much for watching!☺️

[@mbracetravel5192]

Excellent video the best yet...

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @MBrace Travel! Thanks for watching. We appreciate it!☺️

[@michellecrawford6889]

Awesome video!!! We've been on Mardi Gras twice with two more booked! We drive down from Georgia so it's closer and more convenient to cruise out of Port Canaveral. Even though we've cruised Mardi Gras already, I love to watch videos to see how other people enjoy the ship.

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @michellecrawford! Yes, Mardi Gras is one of our favorite ships too! Glad you enjoyed the video, enjoy your next cruises aboard her, and thanks so much for watching!☺️

[@bellarosa3788]

My Family liked Celebration better. We booked the ship again for next September 2024 for the ABC Islands.

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Bella Rosa! Although we favored Mardi Gras, you really can’t go wrong with either one! Have a great cruise on Celebration and thanks so much for watching!☺️

[@SteveMiller-tk4le]

We’re from MD also, Carroll County. We’re going on Mardi Gras 9/30. This video was a huge help. Thank you! Happy sailing!❤

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi fellow Marylander @Steve Miller! You will enjoy her. Have a great cruise!☺️

[@MzCharzlifestyle]

First time seeing your vlog I'm going to booked both ships soon thank for this vlog🎉

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Charlene Andrews! Thanks so much for watching our content. We appreciate it. Have a great cruise!☺️

[@Tyvon8685]

Best comparison yet 👏 👌 🙌

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Tyvon! Thanks so much and we appreciate you watching!☺️

[@authenticallykyle]

love love love how they made serenity a generous size! go head carnival

[@qnsvlogs]

Yes, plenty of room for us grown folk to enjoy @Authentically Kyle!😉

[@wilhelminacrumity3097]

Can't wait we will be on this ship this December Can't wait heard nothing but good reviews

[@qnsvlogs]

Thanks so much @Wilhelmina Crumity!😉

[@patriciajordan1845]

This is a great video. I did the Mardi Gras February 2023. I’m doing Celebration December 2023. Looking forward to it. Thanks for sharing. It brought back good memories. N’joy life!🙏🏾🤎✌🏾

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Patricia Jordan! They are both great ships to cruise. Enjoy your cruise in Celebration and thanks SO much for watching!☺️

[@rochellemayberry2203]

My family and I are going in December as well for Christmas!!!!

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Rochelle Mayberry! You are going to enjoy yourself! Thanks for watching and have a great cruise!🛳️☺️

[@Logansrunn1701]

😅😅😊 I love yur reviews, we are going on the Mardi Gras in October

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Logansrunn! You will enjoy her. Have a great cruise and thanks for watching!☺️

[@gimmieboy]

I can't wait for my trip on celebration in January! Great video

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @gimmieboy! Thanks! You will most certainly enjoy her. Have a great cruise!☺️

[@gimmieboy]

@@qnsvlogs great videos. New follower

[@qnsvlogs]

We SO appreciate you subscribing @gimmieboy! We have more great content coming soon!☺️

[@TWill317]

Excellent review!

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @TWill317! Thanks for watching!☺️

[@lisaadams1249]

They are very similar, I would do both again without hesitation

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @lisaadams! You really can’t lose on either ship. Thanks so much for watching!☺️

[@JanuaryStJames]

My family and I have been on both ships and hands down The Celebration is our favorite. Emeril's is a must, the food is so good and the price is right!

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @January St. James! You can’t go wrong with either ship. And yes I agree, Emeril’s IS a must. Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@LewEl26]

Emeril's. What would you recommended lunch or breakfast? Did you have a favorite plate?

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @John Doe! It depends on what breakfast or lunch items are to your liking. We really enjoyed the sizzling shrimp scampi platter, the fried oysters, and the gumbo! Thanks for watching!☺️

[@LewEl26]

@QNS Vlogs Awesome, thanks for the tip.

[@qnsvlogs]

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[@tinaduncan72]

Great video. I couldn't make a decision so I booked both. Did Celebration on Mother's Day. Going on Mardi Gras August.

[@rolinecoleman9628]

I was on Celebration on Mother’s Day as well! Looking forward to sailing on the Mardi Gras Sept 2024!

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @tinaduncan! You will enjoy Mardi Gras! Thanks for watching!☺️

[@BronzeGirl]

Stopping at Emerald for sure, trying to figure if I want to reserve Rudi's for my birthday. Great Review, I am booked for Madi Gras in November

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Wonda Payne! You will not go wrong going to Emeril’s! Use your discretion on Rudi’s, but I have to say, that shrimp appetizer and sea bass entree was good! Have a wonderful cruise and thanks for watching!☺️

[@quaz331]

Hello I will be on the Mardi Gras in Nov as well, I can’t wait and I’m still trying to decide on Rudi as well. 😊

[@HowardT1879]

great review

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @HowardT! You’re welcome and we appreciate you watching!☺️

[@thomasalexander8499]

We go out on Mardi Gras April 29th and hoping things hold together for our cruise!\

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Thomas Alexander! You will enjoy sailing her. Have a wonderful cruise and thanks SO much for watching!😊

[@simplyatsea6779]

Celebration ❤

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @SimplyAtSea! You can’t go wrong with either ship. Thanks SO much for watching!☺️

[@tinaduncan72]

I couldn't make up my mind so I booked both. Went on Celebration spa cabin for Mother's Day. Going on Mardi Gras August with 7 friends. Didn't see all of Celebration

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Tina Duncan! You really can’t go wrong with either ship. Have a great cruise on the Mardi Gras and thanks so much for watching!☺️

[@tiffanyi5645]

I just wanna shout out the Algorithm for bringing me to your channel! I’m a happy subscriber bingeing your videos while I work lol….I’m trying not to spam your comments because i keep wanting to respond to all the interesting things you’re saying! Lol

[@qnsvlogs]

We don’t mind a bit! Comment until your heart is content!❤️ We are grateful that the algorithm not only brought you to our channel @Tiffany I, but that you are really enjoying our content. We will be going live today at 7:35p est to discuss what we liked and didn’t like while aboard Virgin’s Scarlet Lady. Hope you can tune in!☺️

[@tinaduncan72]

Shack's big chicken? Was Thebomb. Chabang was also great. I ate at both twice. I ate at bonsai sushi twice. only ate guys once. Didn't eat the buffet at all? I did meet at the buffet at all.

[@qnsvlogs]

Yes, we enjoyed Shaq’s Big Chicken, Chibang, and Bonsai Sushi too! We did have a meal at the buffet and it was okay. We also really enjoyed Emeril’s @Tina Duncan!☺️

[@tanyabivens7549]

Thank you so much for this video. My 75 year old handicap MIL has a cruise on her bucket list. We really want to take her on a unforgettable sailing. Do you think the MG is too much for a wheelchair bound person?

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Tanya Bivens! We believe that the MG has protocols in place for guests with mobility issues. There is a KZbin video you should check out called “Traveling With Disabilities on a Carnival Cruise Pt. 1” by Destinations with Sal & Debi Pitera. Hopefully it will answer some questions for you so that you are able to make the best decision when considering a cruise for you MIL. Thanks so much for watching!☺️

[@SeeItWithC]

👍

[@qnsvlogs]

☺️😉

[@mymeagan23]

I can't decide! lol

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Meagan Mullen! I know, right?😂 You really can’t go wrong with either one. Whichever ship you decide on, have a great cruise and thanks for watching!☺️

[@marvelboi3416]

On the Carnival Mardi Gras you guys could have gotten the premium interior room with a couch /sofa bed that doesn't have weird pulldown beds up above your head. It was a little bit more spacious and reasonable price.....Usually out of Port Canaveral my family and I normally take the Carnival Liberty for 4 days but this time the Mardi Gras is our first excel ship and our trip is now 7 days. This is going to be my second cruise while my family been on multiple ones 😂 lol.

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @marvelboi! Thanks for the heads up! You will enjoy her as this is our favorite Excel class Carnival ship! Thanks for watching and have a great cruise!☺️

[@marvelboi3416]

@@qnsvlogs Thank you so much for taking the time to respond back really appreciated it. My aunt love the premium interior and The Oceanview rooms on the ship. Our Mardi Gras cruise is coming up this year in September and we always watch the weather and try not to planned it during hurricane season😂 lol. By the way I truly enjoyed your channel and put the word out to many of my friends and associates at work to subscribe.

[@qnsvlogs]

@marvelboi we are glad you enjoy our channel and really appreciate the support! Thanks again and have a great cruise with the family!🛳️☺️

[@marvelboi3416]

@@qnsvlogs Are you guys planning another cruise anytime soon like Royal Caribbean Icon Of The Seas or that too expensive.

[@qnsvlogs]

@marvelboi3416 we are sitting that one out. We have cruises scheduled for other lines including one of RC’s new ships. Stay tuned!☺️

[@dianacopeland1981]

At the Emeril restaurant, are the menu items the same on both ships?

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Diana Copeland! I believe they are some differences in the menus with Celebration having more of a selection. Hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching!☺️

[@msblu713]

❤

[@qnsvlogs]

Thanks for watching @msblu!❤️❤️👍🏾

[@JanesNewJourneys]

Thanks, that was fun. I'm going back on the Mardi Gras again in December for the second time.There were things I didn't do the first time. Living only an hour drive away, makes it an automatic choice. December, 2022 it was my 80th birthday present to myself. This year, why not celebrate 81? This might just be an annual event. LOL

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Jane’s New Journeys! YES!! Celebrate every rotation around the sun! We love Mardi Gras and although we try not to go on the same ship twice because there are so many to sail, Mardi Gras is one we will definitely be going on again in the future. Have a wonderful time on her celebrating your birthday and thanks SO much for watching!☺️❤️

[@JanesNewJourneys]

@@qnsvlogs Thanks so much. My birthday is actually in May. When we lived in Delaware, our favorite cruise window was always Nov-March... guess why. LOL I've enjoyed your many adventures and have subscribed for a while now. Peek at my MG videos sometime if you have a chance. Vlogging is quite an art which I did not master. Thanks for all that you do.

[@qnsvlogs]

I remember your comments before and was so glad to see your most recent one! Shay’s birthday is in May along Q and my anniversary so we are in good company! I will definitely take a look at your content and we appreciate your support!☺️❤️

[@JanesNewJourneys]

@@qnsvlogs May is the month !! My late husband and I were married on May 25, 1968. We were blessed for almost 52 years of marriage. He used to say, between my birthday, Mother's Day and our anniversary, he couldn't get a break. LOL

[@qnsvlogs]

Awww…our anniversary is May 28th and Shay’s birthday is the 27th! It will be 35 years for us! Yes, there is a lot going on for both of us in May!☺️❤️

[@dancindeb13]

I do wish Mardi Gras had DJ Que though.😁

[@qnsvlogs]

YES! @dancindeb13!☺️

[@michaelhall2669]

My wife and I were on both, hands down mardi gras wins.🎉

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Michael Hall! YES! Thanks SO much for watching!☺️

[@seanmonts2159]

BOTH??? Yeah both!

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Sean Monts! Heck yeah! You can’t go wrong with either! Thanks for watching!😃

[@2212mjm]

What’s up with the bed right against the wall, on the Mardie Gras!?

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi! Exactly! 🤣 Thanks for watching!☺️

[@gwcrispi]

New answer... Jubilee!

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Gary Crispin! Not until it sails and we find out what she’s all about😂 Thanks for watching!☺️

[@MrDaw316]

Definitely the Mardi Gras we did both and my wife and I did not like the celebration we ran into a lot of the crew that was on the Mardi Gras and they said they didn’t like it

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @David Williams! Yes, we enjoyed Mardi Gras as well! You really can’t go wrong with either though! Thanks so much for watching!☺️

[@cherihodges3606]

Mardi Gras

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Cruisin Flight Attendant! Yes!!😄

[@tonymac924]

What part of MD. are you from?

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @tonymac924! Baltimore!☺️Thanks for watching!

[@tonymac924]

@QNS Vlogs just up the road.....Bowie

[@qnsvlogs]

That’s what’s up @tonymac924! ☺️

[@reemitchell1147]

We not gonna talk about how noisy Celebration was. Girl guys bbq pit was such a disappointment I got up and got a pizza. I just wasn't impressed with Celebration. Mardi Gras was way better in service and food. I couldn't understand how Guy's Burgers was so different and not good on Celebration.

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Ree Mitchell! That’s what we were saying! How can the same food spots on both ships be SO different when they serve the same items!? Yes, we definitely felt that Mardi Gras had the edge there. Thanks SO much for watching. We appreciate it!☺️

[@MermanDavid0202]

Which one? Neither, their both Carnival ships.

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @David Goetsch! That’s your opinion. Thanks for watching!😁

[@chiptucker9659]

Go 49ers ❤

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Chip Tucker! Q said let’s take it to the Super Bowl this coming year! Thanks so much for watching!😆

[@chiptucker9659]

@@qnsvlogs oh most definitely I love your video and couldn’t help but notice, Let Q know we going!!!

[@qnsvlogs]

He said “YES INDEED!” @Chip Tucker!🏈🏆👍🏾

[@Neonapi]

Did Mardi Gras! Doing Celebration in August of 2023. 🚢❤️🩵 We always do balcony cabin.

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Neonapi! Great! You really can’t go wrong with either ship. Enjoy your time on Celebration and thanks so much for watching!☺️

[@Grouchy365]

I just went on the Mardi Gras last month but still wanted to get a different point of view. Really nice and thorough vid. Looks like you worked just as much as you played. 👏😌💙💛💚🛳

[@qnsvlogs]

Hi @Miranda Trash! Thanks and and we did😅! We appreciate you watching!😀