Back on Carnival Radiance After 2 Years... Has It Changed?
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If you're looking for privacy on a balcony, this is not This is not your jam. But, if you're looking for sun tanning, aft views, and wake views, I think this is it.
I still say Carnival pizza is tastier out of the box than MSC pizza. I think MSC pizza is cheesier. I think the dough is much better, but I think the Carnival pizza just is more flavorful.
It is exactly what I expect from an older Carnival ship. It's small, cozy. There's live music everywhere. We've had some food in different places. Walked around the shops.
The first thing Christina and I noticed was that the tempura rolls definitely look smaller than they used to. They're still really good. It's still very delicious.
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It's embarkation day aboard Carnival Radiance! After nearly two years away, we're back on one of Carnival's most unique ships for a 4-day cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada. What started as a surprisingly smooth embarkation—with no parking problems and almost no boarding lines—turned into a full day of exploring, eating, sailing...and investigating one unexpected mystery. 🍗 In this episode: • Easy embarkation in Long Beach • Our first look at our aft balcony cabin • Shaq's Big Chicken (and the mystery of the missing fries!) • Carnival Pizza vs MSC Pizza showdown • Sailaway from Long Beach • Bonsai Sushi & Alchemy Bar • First impressions after returning to Carnival Radiance Whether you're planning your own Carnival Radiance cruise or just love cruise content, come spend embarkation day with us! ⚓ In our next episode, we're exploring Catalina Island by golf cart! 📱 Don't forget to download the FREE Lido Hoppers Cruise App for cruise tracking, packing lists, scavenger hunts, games, cruise countdowns, and much more! https://lidohoppers.com/app/ 👍 If you enjoyed the video, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and let us know in the comments: 👉 Which cruise line has your favorite pizza? 👉 Have you noticed the fries changing at Shaq's Big Chicken? 👉 Are you a fan of Carnival's smaller Spirit-class ships? 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @LidoHoppers ☕ Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/lidohoppers ✈️ We’re also travel advisors — reach out if you’d like help booking your next cruise adventure! https://lidohoppers.com/ 👗 Christina's Cruise Closet Love one of Christina's outfits in this video? We've partnered with BloomChic so you can browse many of her favorite cruise-ready styles and take advantage of exclusive savings. 🛍️ Shop Christina's BloomChic Favorites: 👉 https://rb.gy/3btb8r As a BloomChic affiliate, we may earn a small commission if you shop through our link, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting The Lido Hoppers! Video Equipment Used to Make this Video: ✅ DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/3QQwKM6 ✅ DJI Battery Handle - https://amzn.to/3FKOmXo ✅ DJI Mic 2 Bluetooth Microphone - https://amzn.to/42byiFN ✅ DJI Osmo Mini Tripod - https://amzn.to/4iN8qqT ✅ Ulanzi Extendable Tripod - https://amzn.to/4jacSQb ✅ Magnetic Mount - https://amzn.to/4iFPUAu ✅ DJI Osmo Case - https://amzn.to/3FHeRgu As an Amazon affiliate we earn a small commission on items that you purchase at no additional cost to you. This helps our channel grow. Thank you in advance! 📌 Chapters: 00:00 Carnival Radiance Embarkation Day Begins 01:09 Long Beach Parking & Check-In 02:22 Boarding Carnival Radiance 03:25 First Drinks & Aft Balcony Cabin Tour 05:23 Shaq's Big Chicken Review 07:26 What Happened to the Famous Fries? 10:22 Carnival Pizza vs MSC Pizza 11:08 Exploring the Ship 13:36 Sailaway from Long Beach 16:39 Sailing Toward Catalina Island 18:13 Marketplace Deli Dinner 20:08 Which Cruise Line Has Better Pizza? 22:13 Sunset Views & Evening Plans 25:32 Bonsai Sushi Review 28:41 Alchemy Bar & First Impressions 31:03 End of Embarkation Day 32:59 Surprise Casino Win! 33:27 Download the Lido Hoppers Cruise App #CarnivalRadiance #CarnivalCruise #EmbarkationDay #CruiseVlog #CarnivalCruises #Cruising #CruiseLife #LongBeach #ShaqsBigChicken #catalinaisland #CarnivalRadiance #CarnivalCruise #EmbarkationDay #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #Cruising #CarnivalCruises #LongBeach #ShaqsBigChicken #CatalinaIsland #Ensenada #CruiseFood #TravelVlog #LidoHoppers #CruiseTips