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Carnival Radiance Buffet FAIL? Marketplace Dinner Review

Shug & Alan's Travel Channel
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👁️ 2K views📅 3 weeks ago⏱️ 12:02
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I have never seen turkey gravy on a cruise ship before, ever. In 68 cruises, they've got beef all the time, but I've never seen turkey gravy.

The spaghetti was completely cold. So cold to maybe it was supposed to be? I I don't know. It was cold.

The ribs were the business.

Dessert was just, yeah. Maybe better luck next time.

Creator's Tips & Advice

If the Marketplace buffet is cold and limited, consider going to the main dining room instead.
Check if both sides of the buffet are open for more variety.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Food temperature and quality at the buffetBe prepared for possible cold food; the main dining room may offer hotter options.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Marketplace buffet on Carnival Radiance good enough for dinner, or should you skip it and go to the main dining room?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

Did we pick the wrong dinner spot on Carnival Radiance? Tonight we're heading to Marketplace to see if the buffet is good enough to skip the Main Dining Room. We'll show you everything being offered, give our honest reactions, and answer the question every cruiser wants to know: Is Marketplace worth it for dinner, or are you better off eating somewhere else? Some dishes surprised us, some disappointed us, and by the end of the meal we had a clear answer. Would you choose the buffet or the Main Dining Room? Let us know in the comments! Another Day, Another Adventure! May 2026 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9Vx7wM4Qm6JYh5yQ4l8CQ/join Book Your Next Cruise With Us: https://www.shugalantravel.com Shop Our Merch: https://www.shugalanmerch.com Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel #carnivalradiance #CarnivalCruise #CruiseFood #CruiseBuffet #Marketplace #CruiseReview #CruiseVlog #ShugAndAlan #anotherdayanotheradventure 0:00 Did we pick the Wrong Dinner Spot? 00:10 Shug Tries Marketplace Dinner 02:37 Alan Tries Marketplace Dinner 05:16 Dessert Time 06:55 Marketplace Buffet Tour 09:13 Shug's Final Review 10:02 Alan's Final Review 10:54 Marketplace or Dining Room? Final Verdict 11:41 Thank You to Our Amazing Members