Carnival Radiance
Former name: Carnival Victory
Cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Radiance current position
Carnival Radiance current location is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 36.52530 N / -6.27941 W) cruising en route to CADIZ, SPAIN. The AIS position was reported 25 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionSpecifications of Carnival Radiance
| Year built | 2000 / Age: 21 |
| Flag state | Panama |
| Builder | Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy) |
| Class | Destiny-Sunshine |
| Building cost | USD 4 |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & PLC |
| Operator | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Speed | 23 kn / 43 kph / 26 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 272 m / 892 ft |
| Beam (width) | 38 m / 125 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 101509 gt |
| Passengers | 2896 - 3475 |
| Crew | 1040 |
| Passengers-to-space ratio | 29 |
| Decks | 13 |
| Cabins | 1448 |
| Decks with cabins | 9 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2020 |
| Sister-ships | Carnival Sunshine (Destiny), Carnival Sunrise (Triumph) |
| Former names | Carnival Victory |
| Christened by | Mary Frank |
Carnival Radiance Itineraries
| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nov 05 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $229 |
| 2021 Nov 08 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $184 |
| 2021 Nov 12 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $219 |
| 2021 Nov 15 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $179 |
| 2021 Nov 19 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $219 |
| 2021 Nov 22 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $314 |
| 2021 Nov 26 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $264 |
| 2021 Nov 29 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $194 |
| 2021 Dec 03 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $179 |
| 2021 Dec 06 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $199 |
| 2021 Dec 10 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $179 |
| 2021 Dec 13 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $204 |
| 2021 Dec 17 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $194 |
| 2021 Dec 20 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $219 |
| 2021 Dec 23 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $449 |
| 2021 Dec 27 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $349 |
| 2021 Dec 30 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $549 |
| 2022 Jan 03 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $214 |
| 2022 Jan 07 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $179 |
| 2022 Jan 10 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $179 |
| 2022 Jan 14 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $229 |
| 2022 Jan 17 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $179 |
| 2022 Jan 21 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $179 |
| 2022 Jan 24 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $179 |
| 2022 Jan 28 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $179 |
| 2022 Jan 31 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $189 |
| 2022 Feb 04 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $309 |
| 2022 Feb 07 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $199 |
| 2022 Feb 11 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $189 |
| 2022 Feb 14 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $199 |
| 2022 Feb 18 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $269 |
| 2022 Feb 21 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $249 |
| 2022 Feb 25 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $209 |
| 2022 Feb 28 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $239 |
| 2022 Mar 04 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $269 |
| 2022 Mar 07 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $309 |
| 2022 Mar 11 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $269 |
| 2022 Mar 14 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $329 |
| 2022 Mar 18 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $289 |
| 2022 Mar 21 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $329 |
| 2022 Mar 25 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $289 |
| 2022 Mar 28 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $329 |
| 2022 Apr 01 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $289 |
| 2022 Apr 04 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $299 |
| 2022 Apr 08 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $289 |
| 2022 Apr 11 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $359 |
| 2022 Apr 15 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $279 |
| 2022 Apr 18 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $329 |
| 2022 Apr 22 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $279 |
| 2022 Apr 25 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $249 |
| 2022 Apr 29 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $279 |
| 2022 May 02 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $259 |
| 2022 May 06 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $289 |
| 2022 May 09 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $259 |
| 2022 May 13 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $289 |
| 2022 May 16 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $269 |
| 2022 May 20 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $289 |
| 2022 May 23 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $269 |
| 2022 May 27 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $389 |
| 2022 May 30 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $339 |
| 2022 Jun 03 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $334 |
| 2022 Jun 06 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $399 |
| 2022 Jun 10 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $344 |
| 2022 Jun 13 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $419 |
| 2022 Jun 17 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $354 |
| 2022 Jun 20 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $419 |
| 2022 Jun 24 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $354 |
| 2022 Jun 27 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $424 |
| 2022 Jul 01 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $399 |
| 2022 Jul 04 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $434 |
| 2022 Jul 08 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $359 |
| 2022 Jul 11 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $424 |
| 2022 Jul 15 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $369 |
| 2022 Jul 18 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $424 |
| 2022 Jul 22 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $364 |
| 2022 Jul 25 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $409 |
| 2022 Jul 29 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $354 |
| 2022 Aug 01 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $399 |
| 2022 Aug 05 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $344 |
| 2022 Aug 08 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $369 |
| 2022 Aug 12 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $324 |
| 2022 Aug 15 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $309 |
| 2022 Aug 19 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $299 |
| 2022 Aug 22 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $269 |
| 2022 Aug 26 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $289 |
| 2022 Aug 29 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $249 |
| 2022 Sep 02 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $379 |
| 2022 Sep 05 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $229 |
| 2022 Sep 09 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $264 |
| 2022 Sep 12 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $214 |
| 2022 Sep 16 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $264 |
| 2022 Sep 19 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $214 |
| 2022 Sep 23 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $264 |
| 2022 Sep 26 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $224 |
| 2022 Sep 30 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $249 |
| 2022 Oct 03 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $224 |
| 2022 Oct 07 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $264 |
| 2022 Oct 10 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $224 |
| 2022 Oct 14 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $249 |
| 2022 Oct 17 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $214 |
| 2022 Oct 21 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $249 |
| 2022 Oct 24 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $194 |
| 2022 Oct 28 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $244 |
| 2022 Oct 31 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $194 |
| 2022 Nov 04 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $239 |
| 2022 Nov 07 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $194 |
| 2022 Nov 11 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $229 |
| 2022 Nov 14 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $184 |
| 2022 Nov 18 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $229 |
| 2022 Nov 21 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $324 |
| 2022 Nov 25 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $274 |
| 2022 Nov 28 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $179 |
| 2022 Dec 02 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $189 |
| 2022 Dec 05 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $179 |
| 2022 Dec 09 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $189 |
| 2022 Dec 12 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $214 |
| 2022 Dec 16 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $204 |
| 2022 Dec 19 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $229 |
| 2022 Dec 22 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $469 |
| 2022 Dec 26 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $529 |
| 2022 Dec 30 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $559 |
| 2023 Jan 03 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $199 |
| 2023 Jan 06 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $189 |
| 2023 Jan 09 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $184 |
| 2023 Jan 13 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $239 |
| 2023 Jan 16 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $189 |
| 2023 Jan 20 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $189 |
| 2023 Jan 23 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $184 |
| 2023 Jan 27 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $189 |
| 2023 Jan 30 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $194 |
| 2023 Feb 03 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $299 |
| 2023 Feb 06 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $209 |
| 2023 Feb 10 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $199 |
| 2023 Feb 13 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $209 |
| 2023 Feb 17 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $279 |
| 2023 Feb 20 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $239 |
| 2023 Feb 24 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $219 |
| 2023 Feb 27 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $239 |
| 2023 Mar 03 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $249 |
| 2023 Mar 06 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $319 |
| 2023 Mar 10 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $279 |
| 2023 Mar 13 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $339 |
| 2023 Mar 17 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $299 |
| 2023 Mar 20 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $339 |
| 2023 Mar 24 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $299 |
| 2023 Mar 27 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $339 |
| 2023 Mar 31 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $299 |
| 2023 Apr 03 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $379 |
| 2023 Apr 07 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $299 |
| 2023 Apr 10 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $339 |
| 2023 Apr 14 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $289 |
| 2023 Apr 17 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $259 |
| 2023 Apr 21 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $289 |
| 2023 Apr 24 | 4 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $259 |
| 2023 Apr 28 | 3 days, round-trip Baja Mexico | Los Angeles | $289 |
Carnival Radiance Review
Review of Carnival Radiance
The 2000-built Carnival Victory cruise ship ("Carnival Radiance" since 2021) is the third/last of the Destiny-class CCL liners - with sisterships Destiny-Sunshine and Triumph-Sunrise. In 2021, after a major drydock refurbishment in Cadiz Spain (at the cost of USD 200 million), Carnival Victory was renamed "Carnival Radiance". The boat's new homeport and cruise itineraries were announced in November 2018.
Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the Carnival Victory-Radiance drydock project was first delayed by 2 months then further postponed (CruiseMinus). As result, Carnival Radiance's Inaugural Cruise was initially rescheduled for June 24, 2020 (4-day roundtrip from NYC to Kings Wharf Bermuda) and later for November 5 (6-day Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral Florida).
Carnival Radiance was taken out of service in 2020-2021, and the Inaugural Cruise is currently planned for November 5, 2021.
History - construction and ownership
Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) is a US shipping company, trademarked brand and subsidiary of Carnival Corporation (shipowner). CCL was founded in 1972 as an independent company by Ted Arison (1924-1999, co-founder of NCL Norwegian). Carnival Cruise Lines has Corporation's largest fleet as both the number of vessels and GT tonnage (ship sizes and capacities). CCL has over 1/5 of the cruise industry's worldwide market.
The 3000-passenger ship Carnival Radiance is not a Dream-class ship but contains almost all of the elements found on the fleetmates Breeze and Magic - including high-energy, low-commitment entertainment options like 20-min standup comedies, 30-min evening production shows; themed food (sushi, burgers, burritos). For the first time, these best-selling Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades were implemented on Carnival Magic (2011) and Carnival Breeze (2012).
Carnival Radiance itineraries and homeports
On November 13, 2018, CCL announced Carnival Radiance ship's inaugural schedule for 2020. It features 9- to 13-day European voyages (during the maiden season following the drydock), Carnival's first cruises to Cuba from New York City and Norfolk, 4- to 9-day itineraries to the Caribbean and Canada New England from NYC, winter season with Caribbean and Cuba cruises from Port Canaveral Florida.
Following the USD 200 million drydock refit, Carnival Radiance starts operations with the 10-day inaugural cruise on April 29, 2020. Ship's Mediterranean homeport is Barcelona Spain. Follow 9- and 12-day itineraries to Mediterranean's most popular port city destinations, including Italy, France, Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain. The maiden season in Europe ends with 13-day Transatlantic repositioning cruise from Barcelona to NYC (June 11-24, 2020)
From homeport NYC New York (starting May 21, 2020), Carnival Radiance itinerary program offers 4- and 6-day Bermuda, 4-day Canada (Saint John NB), 8-day Eastern Caribbean and 9-day Cuba cruises (with full-day and overnight in Havana, plus Nassau and Half Moon Cay). The NYC program concludes with Canada New England itineraries visiting Boston, Portland, Saint John, Halifax. Bermuda cruises depart Thursdays and return Mondays, with a full day spent in Kings Wharf. The NYC program ends with 12-day "Carnival Journeys" cruise (October 19-31, 2020) from New York to Fort Lauderdale, with partial Panama Canal transit.
From homeport Norfolk VA (October-November 2020), Carnival Radiance cruises on 5- to 7-day voyages, including to Cuba (with an extended stay in Havana, plus Nassau and Half Moon Cay). The ship also offers two Bahamas cruises (one 5-day and one 6-day) visiting Nassau, Freeport and Half Moon Cay.
From homeport Port Canaveral (starting November 8, 2020), Carnival Radiance Caribbean and Cuba program includes 6- to 8-day roundtrips. The 6-day Cuban itineraries include day-long stay and overnight in Havana, plus two Bahamian ports. The 6-day itineraries visit Grand Turk, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Nassau, The 7-8-day Caribbean voyages visit Aruba, Curacao, St Kitts, Grand Turk.
Decks and Cabins
Carnival Victory had a total number of 1379 cabins (of which 50 Suites) in 34 grades. The reconstructed Carnival Radiance has 1448 staterooms (including 52 suites), and most (568) are Interior and sized 185 ft2 / 17 m2. The liner also has Oceanviews (310), Balcony (533) and Suites (86), a total of 18 Carnival Cloud 9 Spa cabins and 31 wheelchair-accessible cabins. The largest are the Captain's Suites (505 ft2 / 47 m2 plus 150 ft2 / 14 m2 terrace, max capacity 5 passengers).
During Carnival Victory's refit in 2018 were added 260-ft2 “Scenic OceanView” and 320-ft2 "Scenic Grand OceanView" staterooms, plus both 820-ft2 Captain Suites.
The boat has 13 passenger decks of which 8 are with cabins.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
Carnival Radiance has all Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades in terms of dining - Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. There are two Main Dining Rooms - Atlantic (midship) and the double-deck Pacific (aft). The complimentary Punchliner Comedy Brunch (sea days exclusive) features 5-min teasers every hour on the hour from 9 am to 1:30 pm. Chef's Table is for the foodies curious about how the ship's Galley (kitchen) feeds so many people. For US$75 per person, you'll be able to meet the head chef and tour the galley, as well as dine on a multi-course meal at a private table, while watching the chefs at work.
Follows the complete list of Carnival Victory restaurants and food bars.
- Atlantic Restaurant (702-seat forward Main Dining Room, with two fixed dinner seatings, or “Your Time Dining”; offers themed breakfasts - “Seuss At Sea”, for $5 cover charge)
- Pacific Restaurant (1114-seat aft Main Dining Room, with two fixed dinner seatings)
- Guy’s Burger Joint (fast food bar)
- BlueIguana Cantina (Mexican complimentary restaurant; offers house-made tortillas, burritos, tacos)
- Mediterranean Lido Buffet Restaurant (1252-seat, 2-level complimentary self-service restaurant with various food stations; operates as a bistro in the evenings).
- Sushi Bar (complimentary).
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
Carnival Victory offers a complete list of activities and entertainment for each age group and taste - from ballroom scene dancing, classical music concerts, tea time and art auctions to a hairy chest and knobby knees contests, bingo, and karaoke. Cruisers are welcome to just sit back and take in everything Carnival Victory has to offer: master entertainments in the two show lounges or quiet time at Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. Don't miss the winning atmosphere of South China Sea Casino and try your hand at poker, blackjack, roulette, or craps. Little winners are going to love Virtual Sea Arcade and play-time activities at youth-only spaces. For an open-air experience, which brings out the winner in everyone, there is City Sports Park that features miniature golf, ping pong, a jogging track, and more facilities.
Follows the complete list of Carnival Victory lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.
- Caribbean Theatre (1500-seat, 3-level main show lounge)
- Victory Atrium Seven Seas Lobby (9-deck high midship open area served by Seven Seas Lobby Bar)
- Odyssey Hall Aft Atrium
- Neptune’s Way Promenade
- Internet Cafe (24-hour Internet computers room)
- Indian Library; Ionian Room Lounge (153-seat cigar bar); Aegean Bar (55-seat sports bar); Coral Sea Cafe; Caspian Bar (30-seat wine bar); Irish Sea Bar (100-seat piano bar); Black and Red Seas Lounge and Bar (jazz lounge)
- Club Arctic Disco and Nightclub (211-seat)
- RedFrog Rum Bar (serves Caribbean rums selection and ThirstyFrog Red drought beer)
- BlueIguana Tequila Bar (offers Mexican beer, margaritas, drink specialties)
- Adriatic Lounge (425-seat; hosts Punchliner Comedy Club/brunch)
- Photo Gallery and Shop; Photo Studio; The Fun Shops (“Bon Voyage” store menu, souvenirs, watches, jewelry, logo merchandise, duty-free liquor, fashion boutiques); Formalities Shop (tuxedo rentals; special occasion gifts)
- Circle C (kids' complimentary club lounge with movies, video games, parties, planned activities)
- 24-hour Virtual Sea Video Games Arcade; Club O2 teens' lounge for movies, karaoke, parties
- South China Sea Club Casino (484-seat, served by Trident Bar)
- Carnival Seaside Theatre (LED screen outdoor cinema)
- Serenity (adults only relaxation area with Serenity Bar, two Whirlpools, loungers, and hammocks)
- Triton’s Pool area (with two Whirlpools, two Tritons Bars and stage for live performances); Sirens Pool area (aft pool, two Whirlpools, served by Sirens Bar; with Sky Dome glass roof); Aqua Park (King of the Sea Pool area with one Whirlpool, SplashZone for kids; connected to Twister Waterslide)
- Camp Carnival (kids' club lounge with a complimentary programme and play area)
- Spa Carnival complex (with Gym, Fitness Studio, Saunas, Steam Rooms, Beauty Salon, Treatment Rooms)
- SportSquare (Basketball/Volleyball Court, Jogging Track, Tennis Tables, 9-hole Mini Golf Course, Shuffleboard).
Carnival Radiance shipboard facilities and amenities (new)
Following the reconstruction in 2020, on Carnival Radiance will be added new dining, beverage and entertainment venues. These include Guy’s Pig and Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse (by Guy Fieri), Fahrenheit 555 (steakhouse), Bonsai Sushi, Cucina del Capitano (Italian restaurant), RedFrog Pub, Piano Bar 88. "Chef’s Table" (VIP dining package experience) will be moved from the Galley (kitchen) to ship's forward dining room.
New venue for the fleet is "Big Chicken" - ship version of the land-based restaurant chain operated by Carnival’s "Chief Fun Officer" Shaq (Shaquille O’Neal - retired professional US basketball player). Unsurprisingly, Big Chicken serves chicken-based dishes, emphasizing on fried chicken sandwiches. Each sandwich type is named after Shaq’s nicknames. The restaurant also serves fries, sliders, breakfast, siders, salads, strips, chicken-and-egg biscuits, kids meals. Big Chicken is similar to Guy’s Burger Joint. Both are complimentary, to-go food bars.
The new ship will have redesigned WaterWorks park (with the new waterslide AquaTunnel) and SportSquare (outdoor complex with suspended ropes course). All staterooms will be completely renovated.
Carnival Radiance - user reviews and comments
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Carnival Radiance Wiki
Carnival Victory ship's Fun Ship 2.0 upgrade was in 2015. The boat was one of Carnival's Triumph-Class liners, with sisterships Triumph (Sunrise since 2019), and also Costa Fortuna and Costa Magica. The other vessel from this class was the old Destiny ship - renamed Carnival Sunshine after an extensive refit in 2013. The ship was christened by godmother Mary Frank - wife of Howard Frank (Carnival Corporation's Vice Chairman). The inaugural cruise (maiden voyage) started on October 15, 2000 (leaving from NYC New York). The first drydock refurbishment was in 2007 ("Fun Ship 1.0").
Nearly 60% of the Victory's guest rooms are oceanviews, of which 60% have balconies. The amenities include 2-deck Lido Buffet dining complex, 9-deck Atrium with 4 glass-walled elevators, 3-deck "Caribbean lounge", large Spa complex. The vessel's interior design theme is "seas and oceans of the world". The Atrium is all green. During drydock 2007, a "Seaside Theater" (outdoor LED screen by the main pool) was added.
Until early-2013, the liner offered 7-day Southern Caribbean cruises from homeport San Juan (Puerto Rico). In 2013, Valor replaced the Destiny ship (now Sunshine) in PortMiami.
NKOB cruise (May 2013) - Valor was the ship for the "New Kids on the Block" - music-themed voyage booked by 3000+ lady fans of the pop group. Feature onboard events were a full live concert and nightly open-deck parties.
The Carnival liner's new namesakes are the Royal Caribbean ship Radiance Of The Seas (2001-built) and the Emerald Waterways riverboat Emerald Radiance (2017-built).
Carnival Radiance's new officers are Captain Stefano Bonica (during the drydock, from Sicily, with Carnival since 2000, Master since 2017), Captain Arik Mazzi (after the drydock, from Italy, with Carnival since 2000), Giovanni Lombardo (Chief Engineer, from Italy, with Carnival since 2007), Caroline Bourke (Hotel Director, from Ireland, with Carnival since 2009).
Carnival Victory-Radiance refurbishment 2020-2021 review
Following the 2020-2021 refit project (March 21 - April 28, 38-day drydock refurbishment in Cadiz Spain) at the cost of USD 200 million, Carnival Victory will be renamed "Carnival Radiance". In comparison to Victory, Carnival Radiance's passenger capacity (lower berths/double occupancy) was increased from 2774 to 2984, max capacity from 3329 to 3475, crew capacity from 1040 to 1108, cabins from 1387 to 1448. Next are compared the "Victory-Radiance" staterooms as numbers per cabin type - Interior (530-565), Oceanview (327-310), Balcony (472-503), Suites (50-52), Spa cabins (18-93), Aft-Facing Vista Balcony (20-30).
Following the 2020-2021 reconstruction, on Carnival Radiance will be added the following new dining, beverage and entertainment venues
- Guy’s Pig and Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse (by Guy Fieri), Fahrenheit 555 (steakhouse)
- Bonsai Sushi
- Cucina del Capitano (Italian restaurant)
- RedFrog Pub
- Piano Bar 88
- Chef’s Table (VIP dining package experience) will be moved from the Galley (kitchen) to ship's forward dining room.
- (fleet-first) "Big Chicken" is the "ship version" of the land-based restaurant chain operated by Carnival’s "Chief Fun Officer" Shaq (Shaquille O’Neal - retired professional US basketball player). Unsurprisingly, Big Chicken serves chicken-based dishes, emphasizing on fried chicken sandwiches. Each sandwich type is named after Shaq’s nicknames. The restaurant also serves fries, sliders, breakfast, siders, salads, strips, chicken-and-egg biscuits, kids meals. Big Chicken is similar to Guy’s Burger Joint. Both are complimentary, to-go food bars.
Carnival Radiance will have redesigned WaterWorks park (with the new waterslide AquaTunnel) and SportSquare (outdoor complex with suspended ropes course). All staterooms will be completely renovated.
Carnival Victory refurbishment 2018 review
Ship's 2018 drydock refurbishment (January 5-20, in Freeport Bahamas) resulted in the following changes:
- New food and beverage venues were added - Guy's Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Cantina, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, Bonsai Sushi Express, Cherry on Top. The buffet's Deli was redesigned.
- Two new Captain’s Suites (820 ft2) were added, each with extended balcony, 2 full-size bathrooms, separate sleeping room, and living room.
- New Oceanview staterooms were added - categories Scenic Oceanview (260 ft2) and Scenic Grand Oceanview (320 ft2).
- (Lido Deck 9 - added forward new cabins categories) Scenic Oceanview (category 6J / rooms # 9196-9199), Scenic Grand Oceanview (category 6K - rooms # 9200-9201), Captain's Suite (category CS – rooms # 9202-9203).
- (Lido Deck 9) Guy’s Burger Joint was added (complimentary poolside dining venue serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries )
- (Lido Deck 9) BlueIguana Cantina was added (complimentary poolside Mexican eatery for fresh-made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas, with salsa bar and a variety of toppings). Also here was added the Blue Iguana Tequila Bar (Mexican-themed outdoor bar for frozens and beers).
- (Promenade Deck 5) Cherry On Top was added (bulk candy store, also selling Carnival Cruise Lines logo apparel, gifts, toys).
- (Deck 12) the old Camp Carnival kids complex was redesigned and transformed into Camp Ocean.
- Various technical enhancements were also implemented, including shoreside power capabilities.
Carnival Radiance inaugural cruise 2021 itineraries
In mid-August 2020, Carnival announced that the Victory-Radiance ship will be taken out of service through early-May 2022. The drydock project was first delayed by 2 months then postponed (CruiseMinus). As result, Carnival Radiance's Inaugural Cruise was initially rescheduled for June 24, 2020 (4-day roundtrip from NYC to Kings Wharf Bermuda) and later for November 5 (6-day Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral Florida).
A total of 76x Carnival Radiance cruises scheduled for the period between November 8, 2020, and April 29, 2022, were canceled. The canceled program was based on homeporting in Port Canaveral (Nov 2020 - Apr 2021) and Galveston Texas (May 2021 - Apr 2022).
The canceled Port Canaveral cruise schedule included roundtrips to Western Caribbean (7-day Belize City, Roatan, Costa Maya), Eastern Caribbean (6-day Nassau, Amber Cove, Grand Turk), Eastern Caribbean (8-day St Maarten, St Kitts, Puerto Rico, Grand Turk), Southern Caribbean (8-day Aruba, Bonaire, Grand Turk), plus a 12-day relocation cruise from Port Canaveral to Galveston visiting Aruba, Curacao, Cartagena Colombia, Panama Canal, Puerto Limon Costa Rica and Cozumel.
The canceled Galveston cruise schedule included roundtrips to Western Caribbean Mexico (5-day Progreso and Cozumel), Eastern Caribbean (9-day Key West, Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, Nassau), Western Caribbean (9-day Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize City, Costa Maya, Cozumel), Panama Canal cruises (9-day with Cozumel and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica) plus a 14-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary visiting Key West, Amber Cove, San Juan, St Thomas USVI, St Kitts, St Maarten, Tortola BVI and Montego Bay Jamaica.
Carnival Radiance inaugural itineraries 2021 (CANCELLED)
On July 7, 2020, CCL-Carnival announced that is currently evaluating shipyards with proper drydock capabilities to complete the Carnival Victory-Radiance refit project. According to the announcement, the project is expected to be completed in 2021-Q1. Carnival Radiance's Maiden Voyage was rescheduled from November 8, 2020, to May 2, 2021, and a total of 25x cruises (November 8, 2020, through and including April 24, 2021) were cancelled.
Next tables show the rescheduled maiden voyages (all canceled) in 2021 by destination, with lowest prices (in USD) based on Inside Cabin double occupancy rates.
12-day Inaugural Cruise (repositioning from Port Canaveral to Galveston) - from USD 780 pp
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 02 May 18:00 | Departing from Port Canaveral, Florida |
| 05 May 13:00 - 22:00 | Oranjestad, Aruba Island, Dutch Antilles |
| 06 May 08:00 - 17:00 | Willemstad, Curacao Island, Dutch Antilles |
| 08 May 08:00 - 16:00 | Cartagena, Colombia |
| 09 May | Panama Canal |
| 10 May 07:00 - 15:00 | Puerto Limon, Costa Rica |
| 12 May 09:00 - 17:00 | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 14 May 08:00 | Arriving in Galveston, Texas |
9-day inaugural "Panama Canal" - from USD 810 pp
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 14 May 16:00 | Departing from Galveston, Texas |
| 16 May 08:00 - 16:00 | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 18 May 10:00 - 19:00 | Puerto Limon, Costa Rica |
| 19 May | Panama Canal |
| 23 May 08:00 | Arriving in Galveston, Texas |
5-day inaugural "Western Caribbean" - from USD 480 pp
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 23 May 16:00 | Departing from Galveston, Texas |
| 25 May 07:00 - 16:00 | Progreso, Yucatan Mexico |
| 26 May 08:00 - 17:00 | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 28 May 08:00 | Arriving in Galveston, Texas |
9-day inaugural "Eastern Caribbean" - from USD 960 pp
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 28 May 16:00 | Departing from Galveston, Texas |
| 30 May 10:00 - 18:00 | Key West, Florida |
| 01 Jun 07:00 - 15:00 | Grand Turk Island, Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos |
| 02 Jun 09:30 - 17:30 | Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Carnival private island |
| 03 Jun 07:00 - 16:00 | Nassau, Bahamas, New Providence Island |
| 06 Jun 08:00 | Arriving in Galveston, Texas |
Following the USD 200 million drydock reconstruction and refurbishment (planned for March 19 - April 29, 2020, in Cadiz Spain) the new Victory-Radiance ship was planned to offer 5x Mediterranean roundtrips from Barcelona. However, these itineraries were all canceled.
The ship's deployment was changed (from the Caribbean to Baja Mexico) and the MAIDEN VOYAGE was rescheduled for November 2021.
Inaugural 3-day Baja Mexico itinerary (from $230 pp)
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 17:00 | Departing from Los Angeles-Long Beach, California |
| 07 Nov 08:00 - 18:00 | Ensenada, Baja California Mexico |
| 08 Nov 07:00 | Arriving in Los Angeles-Long Beach, California |
Inaugural 4-day Baja Mexico itinerary (from $280 pp)
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 17:00 | Departing from Los Angeles, San Pedro-Long Beach, California hotels |
| 09 Nov 07:30 - 16:30 | Santa Catalina Island CA, California |
| 10 Nov 08:00 - 18:00 | Ensenada, Baja California Mexico |
| 12 Nov 07:00 | Arriving in Los Angeles, San Pedro-Long Beach, California hotels |
Godspeed to the new ship!
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