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Carnival Radiance: The Full Cruise Movie!

Shug & Alan's Travel Channel
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👁️ 9K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 1:31:00
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Summer · 3 nightsFrom Long BeachVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're boarding Carnival Radiance today for a quick cruise to Catalina and Ensanada and we're taking you guys with us.

Yeah, we were really disappointed that last time we had Shacks, but they have redeemed themselves.

It was good, guys. I'm going to say four. Four sugars for the carne tacos.

The ice cream is good. So, definitely we are at Sailor's Ice Cream. That's might be our new spot.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book excursions on your own for cheaper prices, but ensure you return before the ship's departure.
Bring cash for booking excursions at the port.
Check the shuttle schedule to avoid being left behind.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding a seat on boarding dayIt can be busy, but try different decks and be patient.
Getting back to the ship on time after excursionsAlways give yourself an hour before the all-aboard time if booking independently.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the full experience of a Carnival Radiance cruise to Catalina and Ensenada?
QHow is the food on Carnival Radiance?
QWhat can you do in Ensenada and Catalina without booking a ship excursion?

Topics Covered

Dining Main2 Happy BaconEmbarkation1½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconDining Buffet1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy BaconPool Deck1 Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Catalina3 Happy Bacon
Top: Submarine tour ($56 for adults, $48 for seniors)
Ensenada2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Pi Pie Zoo ($65 per person)
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YouTube Video Description

Welcome to Carnival Radiance: The Full Cruise Movie! This complete cruise walkthrough combines boarding day, Catalina Island, Ensenada, and our fun day at sea into one epic, easy-to-watch adventure. If you’re searching for Carnival Radiance reviews, food reviews, or a full cruise guide, this video covers it all! We start with boarding day on Carnival Radiance, enjoying plenty of food, giving our honest reviews, and joining the high-energy sailaway party. Next, we head to Ensenada, Mexico, where we explore the city, try local food, share our reviews, and capture some great sightseeing moments. Then it’s off to Catalina Island, but first we enjoy breakfast on the ship with another food review before going ashore for sightseeing and some truly delicious Catalina ice cream. We wrap up the trip with our Carnival Radiance Sea Day, featuring more food, Shug in the Dr. Seuss Parade, a basketball tournament, a dance class, and plenty of relaxing sea day fun. If you’re researching Carnival Radiance 2025, planning a Catalina or Ensenada cruise, or love cruise food and activity reviews, this full cruise movie is packed with real experiences to help you plan your trip. Another Day, Another Adventure! 👇 Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our upcoming cruises! https://www.youtube.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Become a channel member for exclusive perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeMpg_qlS0LNnV0WTBu2bbA/join 👉 Check out our merch store to support the channel! https://shugalanstravelchannel.creator-spring.com ---- Follow us on social media: 👍 https://www.facebook.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel 📸 https://www.instagram.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel ✌️ https://www.tiktok.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel 🐦https://twitter.com/ShugAlansTC Donations to help support our channel https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YPR6P3SXELPCU 0:00 Intro & boarding 3:25 Market Place lunch & Review 9:56 Sail away and drinks 12:59 Sunset Restaurant dinner & review 22:06 Arrived at Ensenada 24:16 Bus ride into town 27:22 Tacos, city shopping & tour 38:05 Arrived at Catalina 39:00 Breakfast & review before leaving ship 44:16 Touring Catalina 57:21 A stop for some delicious ice cream 1:08:00 A "fun day at sea" 1:10:59 Breakfast & Review in the Market Place 1:14:38 Shug in the Dr. Seuss Parade 1:17:41 Shug in a dance class 1:19:43 Lunch & review 1:23:06 Shug in a basketball tournament 1:26:35 Dinner & review 1:30:01 Close out & member thanks #carnivalradiance #CarnivalCruise #carnivalcruiseline #CatalinaIsland #ensenadamexico #CruiseVlog #CruiseMovie #CruiseFoodReviews #CruiseTips #CruiseVacation #CruiseLife #AnotherDayAnotherAdventure