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The Ultimate Guide to Carnival Radiance & Its Amazing Benefits

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What This Creator Said
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OtherFrom Long BeachFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The Carnival Radiance has something that no other West Coast Carnival ship has, and I'm about to show you every quirky detail.

The Radiance is a great chip for first-time Carnival cruisers, and I will explain why later.

If you want a quick, affordable trip to Mexico, the Radiance absolutely delivers.

I am personally a fan of trying the smallest and most basic thing first instead of jumping straight to what might be the biggest and best.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Download the Carnival Hub app before boarding to check in for dining and view menus.
βœ“Go to deck 5 to easily access all interior public areas if you get lost.
βœ“Bring your own toiletries if you are picky about products.
βœ“Share your luggage underneath the bed for more space after unpacking.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin size and layout β€” Cruise cabins are much smaller than hotel rooms; look into pricing for two cabins if trying to cram many people.
Getting lost on the ship β€” Remember deck 5 for interior access and deck 9 for exterior access; use the Hub app for navigation.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Carnival Radiance worth it for a cruise?
QWhat are the dining options and costs on the Carnival Radiance?
QHow do you navigate the quirky layout of the Carnival Radiance?
QWhat should first-time Carnival cruisers know about cabins and onboard processes?

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Planning a Carnival Radiance cruise from Long Beach? 🚒 This full ship tour & review shows you everything you need to know β€” food, drinks, cabins, entertainment, bars, pools, and more. Carnival Radiance sails 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and even 14-night cruises, from quick trips to Ensenada and Catalina to longer Baja Mexico sailings and Hawaii adventures. 🌴 On board, you’ll find Big Chicken by Shaquille O’Neal, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Pig & Anchor BBQ, plus the Serenity Adults-Only Retreat, WaterWorks slides, comedy club, RedFrog Pub, and Alchemy Bar. πŸ‘‰ Watch before you book your next Carnival cruise and see if Radiance is the right ship for you! πŸ¦† Oh, and… I snuck some ducks into this video. Can you find them all? Drop a comment if you do! πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈπŸ¦† πŸ”” Subscribe for more Carnival cruise content: https://www.youtube.com/@ReubensRandomSandwich?sub_confirmation=1 πŸ“Έ Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes: https://www.instagram.com/reubensrandomsandwich/ πŸ’¬ Let me know what you think in the comments! Check out these videos! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27AeDmnfUGG9xaI__p0q2VQ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V24tfv3XvTohdPNu0NVutTWi https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V26Wcyq-8in89HLZI6xhw5-C https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25j2I5oTTsBAzd4-CZbmgmv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27KGz9YMfZgqpcdzsf4C9i2 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V2619ijMZnjcVh_L7w_JxZEc https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25UycisFVWyGgUmUVD1LnOZ WANT TO KNOW WHAT I BRING ON EVERY CRUISE? Here's my list with affiliate links: Extension Cord $19.94 https://amzn.to/3IrknF6 Travel Power Adapter $19.99 https://amzn.to/3TSBT7E Fan $7.99 https://amzn.to/3TjloBw Air Freshener $2.33/item https://amzn.to/4kmovn4 Poo-Pourri $9.99 https://amzn.to/4lincHo Bounty Wrinkle Release $6 https://amzn.to/4ko240S Beach Clips $6.99 https://amzn.to/3GqMeVs Sunscreen $14.98 https://amzn.to/4ezoACS Aloe $7.99 https://amzn.to/3TkVGN5 Liquid IV $20 https://amzn.to/45Vf7na Swigg Water Bottle $14.73 https://amzn.to/40AhZC8 Thermo Flask $42.99 https://amzn.to/3TnYA3t Lanyard $8.99 https://amzn.to/4kn5tgv Quick Release Lanyard $11.99 https://amzn.to/44gNV0M Gorilla Luggage Strap $15.99 https://amzn.to/3Tp0sck Small Luggage Strap $8.99 https://amzn.to/4kobbPg TravelPro Platinum Checked Roller $529.99 https://amzn.to/4nRf823 TravelPro Platinum Carry-On $429.99 https://amzn.to/40E6vxs TravelPro Platinum Set $735.98 https://amzn.to/4kmhHWM Cruise Luggage Tags $5.99 https://amzn.to/4lGTWd6 Ziplock Bags $10 https://amzn.to/40yjIYK Belkin Wireless Charger $59.95 https://amzn.to/4kq9Do3 OLight Flashlight w/Battery Pack $94.99 https://amzn.to/402OKrx Cruise Magnetic Hooks $6.99 https://amzn.to/4kFCe93 Toiletries Bag $27.99 https://amzn.to/45TZDzI Toothpaste https://amzn.to/44quS2Y Electric Toothbrush with travel case https://amzn.to/44quS2Y Blu Atlas Shampoo https://amzn.to/46a5pNK Blu Atlas Conditioner https://amzn.to/4lDPiNs Flushable Wipes https://amzn.to/44cnY2u Travel bottles https://amzn.to/44fTjkW Spray Bottles https://amzn.to/4kn5ZLt This content is for entertainment purposes only. While I do my best to research and provide you with the best information, I've known to be wrong sometimes! PS - I received no sponsorship money for making this video. I do get some money from the YouTube partner program. But if you WANT to sponsor a video, let me know!!25 00:00 Carnival Radiance Full Ship Tour 02:14 Atrium - Deck 3 03:00 Sunrise (FWD) Main Dining Restaurant (MDR) Deck 3 04:21 Carnival Adventures & Guest Services - Deck 3 05:01 Pro Tip - Getting Around 06:03 Atrium - Deck 4 06:20 Java Blue Cafe - Deck 4 06:37 Pixels - Deck 4 06:46 Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse - Deck 4 07:56 Liquid Lounge - Deck 4 08:26 Atrium Shopping - Deck 5 09:28 Warehouse Arcade - Deck 5 09:37 Heroes Bar - Deck 5 09:47 Pro Tip - Deck 5 10:05 Casino - Deck 5 10:11 Casino Bar - Deck 5 10:50 Bonsai Sushi - Deck 5 10:58 Red Frog Pub - Deck 5 11:16 Piano Bar - Deck 5 11:26 Alchemy Bar - Deck 5 11:35 Sunset (AFT) Main Dining Room (MDR) - Decks 3/4 14:12 Limelight Lounge - Deck 4 15:06 Cabins - What You Need To Know 21:08 How Big Is the Carnival Radiance Really? 23:57 Kids Areas - Deck 12 24:13 Serenity Lounge - Deck 12/14 24:39 Cloud 9 Spa - Deck 11 24:57 Main Pool - Deck 9 25:20 Lido Deck - Deck 9 26:01 Cruise Ship Wedding 27:13 Lido Bars - Deck 9 27:28 Lido Food (Blue Iguana Cantina, Guy's Burger, Lido Deli) - Deck 9 27:57 Seafood Shack - Deck 9 28:13 Lido Buffet - Deck 9 28:27 Pizzeria del Capitano - Deck 9 28:32 Shaq's Big Chicken - Deck 9 28:49 Aft Lido Area - Deck 9 28:59 Guy's Pig & Anchor BBQ - Deck 10 37:15 Price & Destinations 38:00 Overall Review