Carnival Radiance | Carnival Cruise Line (2024)

FAQs

Is Carnival Radiance a small ship? ›

For those curious how big Carnival Radiance is, consider this: while Victory may have been one of the largest ships of its time, Radiance -- which has 101,509 gross tonnage -- is now considered to be a mid-sized ship.

A ship's traveler rating is provided under license by Cruiseline.com , which manages one of the largest databases of cruise reviews and ratings by travelers. A total of 415 guests have reviewed Carnival Radiance, giving it a rating of 4.4 on a scale of 1-5.

Homeports: Los Angeles (Long Beach-San Pedro, California)

Pools and Water Features on Carnival Radiance

In addition to two pools – a main family pool at the front of the ship and an adults-only saltwater pool at the back, Radiance also has two slippery WaterWorks waterslides, a 203-foot-long AquaTunnel slide and a 212-foot-long Twister slide, off the main pool area.

On most of the evenings, the dress code will be casual (Cruise Casual). But there will be one or two evenings during your Carnival cruise, where you´ll have the opportunity to present your elegant apparel (Cruise Elegant).

Big names aren't all there is to know about Carnival Radiance. There's amazing entertainment up on stage at Playlist Productions ^™, so many chances to be a champion at SportSquare ^™ featuring our Ropes Course, and potentially unlimited relaxation potential for grown-ups at Serenity ^™ Adult-Only Retreat.

A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12-ounces/354-ml each or less, per person.

When traveling outside of the U.S. a passport is always recommended, but cruises are the exception to the rule. As long as you book a closed loop cruise, you can travel to certain destinations without a passport.

A major highlight of this onboard water park is the Twister Waterslide™, which sends you smiling and swimming through the water for hundreds of feet, all the way to a major splash landing. Burn some energy and enjoy a little friendly competition over basketball, mini-golf, ping-pong and other games at SportSquare™.

Is Radiance of the Seas a small ship? ›

But if your idea of a fun mainstream cruise takes place on a smaller ship that places greater emphasis on building an intimate and engaging atmosphere rather than flaunting all the latest bells and whistles, you will find plenty to enjoy onboard Radiance of the Seas.

What is the smallest Carnival ship? The smallest Carnival cruise ship is Carnival Elation, the line's second-oldest vessel. At 71,909 gross tons, it carries just 2,190 passengers — less than half the amount accommodated on ships in Carnival's Excel class.

Deciding what counts as a 'small' cruise ship can vary. Some say anything over 200 guests is too big, while others think it should be fewer than 1,000. At The Cruise Line, we say a 'small ship' has no more than 600 guests.

Radiance is almost 15% bigger than Miracle, which allows it to offer more (and sometimes superior) features, including a better spa, six additions dining venues, a ropes course, dive-in movies, and more themed parties. However, Carnival Miracle has a smaller passenger-to-crew ratio and often feels less crowded.