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The Carnival Radiance was built in 2020. It's considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 893 ft long and 125 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.5 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 13-story building. The Radiance was previously known as the Victory from 2000-2020, but was renamed after it went through huge renovations.
The Radiance can hold 2,984 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Radiance has a space ratio of 34. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship has less space per person than average.
Carnival Radiance | |
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Class | Sunshine |
Gross Tonnage | 101,509 |
Length | 893 |
Beam/Width | 125 |
Passenger Decks | 13 |
Passengers (double occupancy) | 2,984 |
Crew | 1,108 |
Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.7 |
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 34 |
The Radiance is one of three Sunshine-class ships currently sailing with Carnival. Sunshine-class ships are all previous Carnival ships that have been completely overhauled. They've been upgraded with bigger splash parks, a SportSquare, ropes course, new dining options like Cucina Del Capitano, and more. The Radiance is very similar to its sister-ships; Sunshine and Sunrise, although each ship may have some differences.
Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Carnival Radiance. You have 15 different dining options to choose from. Of those options, 9 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 6 options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la cart menu pricing. 60% of the dining options are included which means if you're watching your budget, you won't feel like you're missing out by not going to a lot of extra fee dining places.
Restaurant | Restaurant Type | Cost | Type of Food |
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Big Chicken | Quick serve | Included | Chicken |
Blue Iguana Cantina | Quick serve | Included | Mexican |
Bonsai Sushi | Sit down | A la cart | Asian |
Carnival Deli | Quick serve | Included | Sandwiches |
Cucina Del Capitano | Sit down | Flat fee | Italian |
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse | Sit down | Flat fee | Steakhouse |
Guy's Burger Joint | Quick serve | Included | American |
Guys Pig and Anchor BarBQue | Quick serve | Included | BBQ |
JavaBlue Cafe | Quick serve | A la cart | Coffee |
Lido Buffet | Buffet | Included | Buffet |
Main Dining Room | Sit down | Included | Main dining room |
Pizzeria del Capitano | Quick serve | Included | Pizza |
Seafood Shack | Quick serve | A la cart | Seafood |
Swirls | Quick serve | Included | Dessert |
The Chef's Table | Sit down | Flat fee | Foodie |
Carnival Radiance has 11 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.
Bar | Location | |
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Alchemy Bar | Deck 5 Mid | See Menu |
Atrium Bar | Deck 3 Mid | See Menu |
BlueIguana Tequila Bar | Deck 9 Mid | See Menu |
Casino Bar | Deck 5 Mid | See Menu |
Java Blue Cafe | Deck 5 Mid | See Menu |
Limelight Lounge | Deck 4 Mid | See Menu |
Piano Bar 88 | Deck 4 Mid | See Menu |
RedFrog Pub | Deck 5 Mid | See Menu |
RedFrog Rum Bar | Deck 9 Mid | See Menu |
Siren Bar | Deck 9 Aft | See Menu |
SkyBox Sports Bar | Deck 5 Mid | See Menu |
Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.
Carnival also serves the Pepsi family of products. That means Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Mug Root Beer, and Mountain Dew, although the selection can vary by ship.
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.
The Carnival Radiance has a total of 2 pools and 3 hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 1 of the hot tubs are adults only.
Carnival Radiance | |
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Total Pools | 2 |
- Pools - General Access | 1 |
- Pools - Adults Only | 1 |
- Pools - Exclusive | 0 |
Total Hot Tubs | 3 |
- Hot Tubs - General Access | 2 |
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 1 |
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 0 |
Cruise Coloring and Activity Books for Kids
Get your kids ready for their cruise or keep them entertained while on board with our custom made coloring and activity books. These are the Carnival editions with featuring places Pizza Pirate and mini-golf.
Cruise Ship Coloring Book for Kids 3-5 - Carnival Edition
Let's Get Cruising Activity Book for Kids 6-8 - Carnival Edition
There are quite a few things to do on the Radiance. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.
Carnival Radiance | |
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Adult Only Relaxation Area | Included |
Arcade | A la cart |
Basketball | Included |
Casino | A la cart |
Comedy Club | Included |
Dr Seuss Breakfast | A la cart |
Fitness Center | Included |
Jogging Track | Included |
Mini golf | Included |
Pool-side Movies | Included |
Ropes course | Included |
Splash park | Included |
Thermal Suites | Flat fee |
Water slides | Included |
Carnival is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.
The cost will also vary depending on the type of cabin you book. You can see the differences between the Carnival cabins and how to choose the best one here:Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Carnival ship.
Carnival | |
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Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $16.00 |
Tip added to drinks & services | 18% |
Soda Price | $3.00 |
Domestic Beer Price | $8.75 See drink menus |
Drink Package Price | $59.95 - $69.95 Learn more |
Internet Plan | $15.30 to $21.25 per device per day |
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. |
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