Carnival Radiance
Carnival Radiance measures 102,232 gross tons and carries approximately 2,984 guests across 13 decks.
What Carnival Radiance Is Like
Onboard, she carries SportSquare ropes course, Basketball court, Mini-golf and Dive-In Movies.
On the open decks, her pool deck takes in Lido pool, the water attractions are Carnival WaterWorks and adults have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
Evenings run through Main theatre, Playlist Productions, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Heroes Tribute Bar and Alchemy Bar.
Dining on Carnival Radiance
Your fare covers the main dining room aboard Carnival Radiance.
- Main dining — Main Dining Room, included
- Lido Marketplace — the buffet, included in your fare
- Complimentary casual — Big Chicken, Guy’s Burger Joint, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano and RedFrog Pub
- Specialty dining, extra cost — Steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano, Seafood Shack, Bonsai Sushi and The Chef’s Table
What There Is To Do on Carnival Radiance
Everything below is confirmed on Carnival Radiance herself — not borrowed from her sister ships.
- SportSquare ropes course
- Basketball court
- Mini-golf
- Dive-In Movies
- Main theatre
- Playlist Productions
- The Punchliner Comedy Club
- Heroes Tribute Bar
- Alchemy Bar
- Limelight Lounge
Carnival Radiance is the kind of ship that rewards knowing what you booked. Tell us how you like to travel and we’ll tell you whether she fits.
Who Carnival Radiance Suits
Carnival Radiance runs supervised youth programmes with their own age bands, so children are in a group of roughly their own age rather than one catch-all room.
Zumbini classes for young children; Dr. Seuss Bookville onboard.
Adults travelling without children have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat to retreat to.
- Camp Ocean – Penguins — ages 2-5
- Camp Ocean – Stingrays — ages 6-8
- Camp Ocean – Sharks — ages 9-11
- Circle ‘C’ — ages 12-14
- Club O2 — ages 15-17
Carnival Radiance Questions, Answered
What restaurants are on Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Radiance has specialty restaurants including Steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano, Seafood Shack and Bonsai Sushi, which carry an extra charge. Her main dining room and the Lido Marketplace buffet are included in your fare. Complimentary casual spots include Big Chicken, Guy’s Burger Joint and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse.
Does Carnival Radiance have a water slide?
Yes. Carnival Radiance has Carnival WaterWorks. There is also Carnival WaterWorks splash area for younger children.
Does Carnival Radiance have a roller coaster?
No. BOLT, Carnival’s roller coaster at sea, is only on the Excel-class ships Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee. Carnival Radiance is a Destiny (Radiance refit)-class ship.
Is Carnival Radiance good for kids?
Carnival Radiance runs supervised youth programmes: Camp Ocean – Penguins (ages 2-5), Camp Ocean – Stingrays (ages 6-8), Camp Ocean – Sharks (ages 9-11), Circle ‘C’ (ages 12-14) and Club O2 (ages 15-17). Night Owls late-night babysitting (extra cost); Camp Ocean offers play times for ‘Turtles’, infants under 2.
What's included on Carnival Radiance?
Your fare on Carnival Radiance includes the main dining room, the Lido Marketplace buffet and Big Chicken, Guy’s Burger Joint and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse. Main-stage entertainment such as a main theatre and Playlist Productions is included too. Specialty restaurants, spa treatments and some activities cost extra.
What is there to do on Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Radiance offers SportSquare ropes course, a basketball court, mini-golf and Dive-In Movies. Evening entertainment includes a main theatre and Playlist Productions.
How many passengers does Carnival Radiance hold?
Carnival Radiance carries approximately 2,984 guests.
How big is Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Radiance measures 102,232 gross tons across 13 decks.
How old is Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Radiance entered service in 2000. She was most recently refurbished in 2021.
What class of ship is Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Radiance is a Destiny-class ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.
How many crew are on Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Radiance sails with a crew of about 1,100, serving approximately 2,984 guests.
Which ships are Carnival Radiance's sister ships?
Carnival Radiance shares her Destiny-class design with Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Sunrise.
Where does Carnival Radiance sail?
Carnival Radiance has recently sailed Mexican Riviera. Itineraries change by season — ask us for her current schedule.
Let’s Plan Your Cruise
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Our planning costs you nothing — the cruise lines pay our commission, so your fare is the same as booking direct. A quote is yours to keep.
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Family reunions, weddings at sea, milestone birthdays — we love a full table.
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