Sailing primarily out of its homeport in Long Beach, California, the Carnival Radiance whisks guests away on sun-soaked itineraries ranging from quick three-day getaways to Baja Mexico and the Mexican Riviera, to immersive 14-day Hawaiian adventures. Onboard, this vibrant ship boasts a variety of standout features designed for both non-stop fun and ultimate relaxation. Thrill-seekers and families can splash down the twisting slides at the WaterWorks aqua park, while those looking to unwind can escape the hustle and bustle at the peaceful, 21-and-up Serenity Adults-Only Retreat.Foodies are also in for a treat with highly-rated casual dining spots like Guy's Burger Joint and Big Chicken, a savory poolside restaurant created in partnership with Carnival's "Chief Fun Officer," Shaquille O'Neal.
| Ship Class | Sunshine Class |
|---|---|
| Maiden Voyage | 2000 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2021 |
| Gross Tonnage | 101,509 |
| Length | 893 ft |
| Guest Capacity (Double) | 2,984 |
| Crew Size | 1,108 |
| Total Staterooms | 1,492 |
| Total Passenger Decks | 13 |
| Years Active | 26 years |
Cruise NewsCarnival Expands "Express Dining" Fleetwide to Speed Up Service Carnival Cruise Line is officially rolling out Express Dining, a new service designed to provide the full main dining room experience in under 60 minutes. Currently active on 15 ships, the program is scheduled to be available across...
Cruise NewsHere they grow again! Carnival Cruise Line announced plans today to grow its fleet by two additional ships by 2023, taking the delivery position of an Excel-class ship that had previously been assigned to sister line AIDA Cruises that will arrive in late 2023, as well as taking ownership of Costa...
Cruise NewsOne of the most anticipated cruise ships coming in 2020, Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras, has now been officially delayed until 2021. The largest ship ever for the cruise line at 183,000 tons, Mardi Gras was originally scheduled to debut in August 2020, but due to delays at the ship yard, the...
ArticlesOnce cruising resumes, will you have to wait even longer for that shiny new cruise ship? We’re checking in on the status of new cruise ships and major refurbishments scheduled for 2020. https://youtu.be/KBn2HDY4YgI Also Read: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cruise Line Updates 2020 was supposed to...
ArticlesLast week I had the pleasure to cruise on Carnival Sunrise’s first sailing from her Fall/Winter homeport of Port Everglades, Florida. The 101,509 GRT ship underwent a $200 million transformation in early 2019 and the improvements are noticeable throughout. Originally launched in 1999 as the...
Cruise NewsCarnival Mardi Gras will continue the evolution of Carnival Cruise Line's recent cruise ships with bold new features, modern designs and tons of dining choices. In their latest reveal, the line provided further details on the extensive offerings available within the ship’s Lido and Summer Landing...
