Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
41Beats 8% of ships
Dining
63Beats 46% of ships
Entertainment
76Top 30% of ships
Activities & Thrills
73Top 33% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
39Beats 5% of ships
Value / Cost
65Top 50% of ships
Line shading shows where all scored ships land in each category · dot = this ship · scored for the traveller type selected above
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What We Like
Strong Entertainment — scores 76/100
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Worth Knowing
Pools & Relaxation is a relative weak point at 39/100
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 LineCarnival
Ship NameRadiance
Maiden voyage15 October 200013 December 2021
Physical
Year Built2000
Refurbished 2020
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 101,509 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 272.2 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 35.5 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 13
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks13
Speed 22.5 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,108
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.7
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,448
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins47
Passenger Capacity 3,873
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 26.209
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsComplimentary: 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 - Paid5
Restaurants - Included9
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive0
Outdoor Pools2
Retractable Roof Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs7
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only1
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0
WiFiYes
Internet CenterNo
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges11
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningNo
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
Thermal SuitesFlat fee
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsNo
Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded
Special AmenitiesRopes course
Ropes courseIncluded
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $16.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$2.75
Domestic Beer Price$7.50
Drink Package Price (From..)$59.95
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants15
Restaurants Price: Included9
Restaurants Price: Premium6
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down5
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve9
Restaurants Type: Buffet1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 3FFL8
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9172648
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 355263000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Panama
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.