Carnival Radiance
Carnival

Carnival Radiance

68
SCORE
Dining 85Entertainment 78Activities & Thrills 73Pools & Relaxation 58Space & Comfort 41Value / Cost 38
Line
Carnival
Built
2000
Guests
3,873
Tonnage
101,509 tons
Length
272.2 m
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What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 85/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 78/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 41/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.7 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Carnival
Ship Name
Radiance
Maiden voyage
15 October 200013 December 2021

Physical

Year Built
2000
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2020
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
101,509 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
272.2 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
35.5 m
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
13
Passenger Decks
13
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22.5 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,108
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.714
Total Cabins
1,448
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
47
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,873487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
26.2092128

Amenities

Restaurants
Complimentary: 2 main dining rooms (Sunrise/Sunset), Lido Marketplace buffet, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Big Chicken, Guy's Pig & Anchor BBQ, Pizzeria del Capitano, Carnival Deli, Swirls, 24-hr Room Service. Specialty (paid): Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack, The Chef's Table.
Restaurants - Paid
5
Restaurants - Included
9
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
2
- Pools - General Access
1
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
0
Outdoor Pools
2
Retractable Roof Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
No
Total Hot Tubs
7
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
1
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
0
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
No
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
11
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
No
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
No
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
No
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Included
Special Amenities
Ropes course
Ropes course
Included

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
18%
Soda Price
$2.75
Domestic Beer Price
$7.50
Drink Package Price (From..)
$59.95
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
15
Restaurants Price: Included
9
Restaurants Price: Premium
6
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
5
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
9
Restaurants Type: Buffet
1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
3FFL8
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9172648
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
355263000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Panama
67.6
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 85
Entertainment 78
Activities & Thrills 73
Pools & Relaxation 58
Space & Comfort 41
Value / Cost 38