Carnival Mardi Gras vs. Carnival Celebration: Which is Better?
Welcome back to Traveling Flamingo! This is Aron and Linda, and today we're comparing Carnival's two titans: Mardi Gras vs. Carnival Celebration.
They may look like identical twins, but these massive Excel-class ships have unique personalities. Both are packed with dining, entertainment, and the epic BOLT roller coaster at sea. The layouts are the same, which makes it easy to navigate if you've been on one (though we still got lost finding the elevators to the sports deck!).
So, what's actually different?
What is Dining on Cunard REALLY Like? | Britannia Main Dining Room Review
Ever wondered what dining on a Cunard Queen is REALLY like? 🚢✨ We're taking you inside the iconic Britannia Main Dining Room for a complete review of one of the most elegant experiences at sea. Is it stuffy? Is the food as good as they say? We cover it all!
Celebrity Beyond Buffet: Better Than The Main Dining Room?
Join us, Linda and Aron from Traveling Flamingo, for a complete tour of the Oceanview Café, the main buffet on the stunning Celebrity Beyond! Is this your typical cruise ship buffet, or something more? We're digging into every meal to show you exactly what to expect, from family-friendly breakfasts to surprisingly gourmet lunch options and a dessert bar that's dangerously good.
First Time Cruise Tips You Need to Know!
Are you thinking about booking your first cruise but don't know where to begin? It can be overwhelming, but we're here to help! In this video, we're sharing everything you absolutely need to know before you book your dream vacation at sea. We'll give you our top insider tips on how to pick the perfect cruise line for your travel style, what to look for in an itinerary, how to select the best stateroom, and most importantly, how to create a realistic budget for your trip. Get ready to plan your cruise like a pro!
Honest Carnival Celebration Room Tour
Before you sail on the Carnival celebration you want to check out what your stateroom looks like and what is included. How many suitcases can the room store? How are the cabins different from other cruise lines? We are going to give you a full Carnival Celebration room tour so you will be prepared for your trip.
St. Maarten Cruise Port
Today we are revisiting the Dutch side of St Maarten, at the Philipsburg cruise port, we willl update you on any changes we noticed but more specifically we’re venturing a little bit outside of the port. We are taking the water taxi to Great Bay Beach St Maarten to show you around and help you decide if St Maarten Cruise Port is one to explore, book an excursion or one to skip entirely and enjoy the nice, quite ship!
Carnival Vs Royal Caribbean Cruise: Which is BEST?
Travel is expensive and you want to make sure you choose the right cruise for you. We have compared two of the most popular US cruise lines, Carnival vs Royal Caribbean Cruise. We go through 6 categories to decide is Carnival Cruise or Royal Caribbean the best.
Johnny Rockets - Royal Caribbean Cruise Food
We have sailed with Royal Caribbean a bunch of times and enjoy trying their different dining options. Royal Caribbean Cruise food does not disappoint, between the selection and quality everyone can find something. One place we hadn't made it to yet was Johnny Rockets. So on our last sailing we decided we wanted to see what it was all about and were the burgers really worth paying extra for when the buffet usually has burgers for free.
Best and Worst Cruise Ship Thermal Spas
From heated loungers to saunas and salt rooms thermal spas on a cruise ship have a lot to offer. Today our cruise tips for travellers is going to focus on the thermal suite not the spa services like massages. The thermal spa costs extra but is open for all guests across all cabin categories to enjoy some extra relaxation.
Dining Explained aboard Disney Cruise Lines
Dining is a big part of the cruising experience and each cruise line does it differently. Disney Cruise Line keeps dining traditional with set dining times and they also have rotational dining. We get lots of questions about dress code and what to expect. We are going to tell you everything you need to know about Disney Cruise dining so you are prepared for your cruise.
10 Mistakes You Don't Want to Make - Cruise Tips
We have a lot of experience cruising and with numerous different cruise lines. With all that travel we have had some wins and fails. We have put together a list of Cruise tips with all the mistakes so you won't have to go through that. This cruise advice is also good for experienced travelers as we all forget sometime.
Everything You Need to Know Carnival Cruise Lines
There are so many different cruise lines each with their own personality. We want to help you decide if a Carnival Cruise is the right cruise line for you and help you know how to prepare for your upcoming sailing.
Not Your Typical Cabin! Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages prides themselves in how they have changed cruising. They have brought in some interesting features to their staterooms. Today we are taking you on a tour of a Scarlet Lady Cabin so you know what to expect. What do you need to bring? What can you leave at home? In our Virgin Voyages Cabin Tour we answer all your questions.
What to do in Cozumel?
Today we are visiting the largest island in Mexico, and also the most popular cruise port in the Caribbean, Cozumel Cruise Port. What has changed? What do you need to bring? Should you book an excursion? We are giving you an updated Cozumel Cruise Port Tour so you can decide what you want to do, when you visit the Cozumel Port.
5 Things we Loved and Hated aboard Carnival
Carnival Cruise Line is one of the most popular cruise lines in the world but it is also controversial. Today we are going to be talking about the 5 things we loved and hated about our Carnival Cruise. So is it all bad? And what can you expect? All of that coming right up.
5 Things we LOVED and HATED on Princess Cruises
We recently sailed on the Enchanted Princess, which is one of Princess Cruises newest ships. Princess Cruises is known as a luxury cruise line but are they all that great?
There were lots of things that we loved but also some things that we hated. So we are going to share our top 5 pros and cons. These are our opinions and experiences so yours may be different but this will give you a good idea what to expect and watch out for.
Grand Turk Cruise Port
The Grand Turk Cruise Port is a massive cruise centre and the only place to dock when visiting Grand Turk by cruise ship. We are at the Grand Turk Cruise Center which is a 50 million dollar cruise port which Carnival Cruise line opened in 2006. What do you need to bring? What is there to do? We are going to tell you everything you need to know to prepare for your day at Grand turk.
A French Culinary Journey at Bistro Sur La Mer
Are you looking for a new dining on Princess Cruises? Bistro Sur La Mer is only available 4 cruise ships and is a french bistro with a modern twist. In our Princess Cruise food video series we are going to tell you everything you need to know so you can decide if you want to spend your money and time at Bistro Sur La Mer.
What should you book on Celebrity Cruises?
It can be really hard to choose which stateroom you want and there can be a huge price range. How do you choose which stateroom category would be best for your trip? In this Celebrity Cruises Tips video we go over Celebrity Cruises different staterooms so you have all the information you need to book your trip.
Most Expensive Dinner - Carnival Cruise
Carnival Cruise ships have some amazing dining options. There are lots included but also some unique specialty restaurants. The Chefs Table is the most expensive specialty dining option on a Carnival Cruise. While sailing on the Carnival Mardi Gras we dined at the Chefs table and we were impressed. We are going to give you a full review of our experience so you can decide if the Chefs Table is something you would want to spend your money and time at.

