The Ultimate Guide to Carnival Radiance & Its Amazing Benefits
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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.
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Planning a Carnival Radiance cruise from Long Beach? 🚢 This full ship tour & review shows you everything you need to know — 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. 👉 Watch before you book your next Carnival cruise and see if Radiance is the right ship for you! 🦆 Oh, and… I snuck some ducks into this video. Can you find them all? Drop a comment if you do! 🕵️♂️🦆 🔔 Subscribe for more Carnival cruise content: https://www.youtube.com/@ReubensRandomSandwich?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes: https://www.instagram.com/reubensrandomsandwich/ 💬 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