How Bad Could A $194 Cruise Be? Boarding Carnival Radiance!

Name: How Bad Could A $194 Cruise Be? Boarding Carnival Radiance!
Uploaded: 2026-05-16T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 46 min
Channel: Shug & Alan's Travel Channel

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Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Radiance

What This Creator Said

2 Happy Bacon

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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Spring · 4 nightsFrom Long BeachVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We are in an interior room. This is one of the sacrifices to get one of the cheapest cruises we've ever booked.

Everything on my plate, I would definitely do again.

The price we paid for this cruise. We paid $388, not per person, but total total for a four day cruise to Mexico.

The room wasn't that bad. price we paid for this cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Get to the port by 10:00 AM to avoid parking issues and long lines.

✓Choose an early boarding time to get on the ship and have lunch sooner.

✓If you're platinum, use the Captain's Lounge to relax before boarding.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Interior room size and location — It's small but manageable; bottom deck isn't as bad as expected.

Parking and boarding logistics — Arrive early, book early boarding time, and avoid shuttle bus if possible.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the cheapest West Coast cruise worth it?

QWhat is the experience like boarding Carnival Radiance?

QHow is the food on a budget cruise?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet1½ Happy BaconDining Main2½ Happy BaconEmbarkation2 Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconCabin Interior1 Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Long Beach1½ Happy Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

What happens when you book one of the CHEAPEST cruises on the West Coast? In this vlog, we board @Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Radiance to see if going ultra budget was actually worth it… or a total mistake. From boarding day lunch and dinner to our interior cabin, sail away party, desserts, and plenty of chocolate ice cream, we’re showing you EVERYTHING from our first day onboard. Would YOU take the cheapest West Coast cruise you could find? 🎟️ Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeMpg_qlS0LNnV0WTBu2bbA/join ⚓ Check out our merch store: https://shugalanmerch.com 🚢 Subscribe so you don’t miss our next adventure: https://www.youtube.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel?sub_confirmation=1 📧 Business & Travel Inquiries: contact@shugalantravel.com 🌴 Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShugAlansTC #carnivalradiance #carnivalcruise #cruisevlog #mexicocruise #cruiselife #cruises #carnivalcruiseline #travelvlog #budgettravel #cheapcruise 0:00 Boarding The Cheapest West Coast Cruise 3:48 Boarding Day Buffet Lunch 16:12 Become a Channel Member 20:14 Sail Away Party 22:09 Merch Store Spotlight 22:51 Shaq’s Chicken Snack Stop 26:04 Main Dining Room Dinner 37:03 Deal or No Deal 43:11 Final Thoughts & Cruise Review