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CARNIVAL RADIANCE | Did we like the FOOD onboard?

Bill & Lisa's Food and Travel
Bill & Lisa's Food and Travel
✨Casual
πŸ‘οΈ 50K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 23:19

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creators document their experience aboard the Carnival Radiance, beginning with a tour of their upgraded Ocean View Suite. They highlight the spaciousness of the room, the inclusion of a full bathtub with whirlpool features, and the extended balcony that offers views of Long Beach and the Queen Mary. The video transitions into a detailed review of various dining options available on the ship. The creators sample several meals, including a cured salmon appetizer, chicken parmesan, and various breakfast items such as breakfast burritos from the Blue Iguana and biscuits from Shaq's Big Chicken. They also visit the Alchemy Bar for specialty cocktails like a lemon drop and a peach cosmopolitan. The culinary exploration concludes with a formal dinner at the Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, where they review prime rib sliders, pork belly, surf and turf, and a large cowboy steak. They finish the meal by sampling house-made ice creams and a new recipe for cheesecake, noting that the updated cheesecake recipe is an improvement over previous versions. The video ends with the creators preparing for their upcoming port visits in Catalina and Ensenada.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Radiance
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Radiance
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review✨Casual Creator
πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean Β· Fall Β· 4 nightsFrom Long BeachFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is the first time we ever got a suite because we got a sweet deal

these are some great cocktails we have reservations at the fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check out the price on the side of the site for a sweet deal on a suite
βœ“Try the breakfast burrito at Blue Iguana for a great way to start the day
βœ“Get the Jeremy soup at the steakhouse, you won't regret it

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

suite experience β€” It's the first time we got a suite due to a sweet deal, and it's much bigger than a balcony room

Questions This Creator Answers

QDid we like the food onboard Carnival Radiance?
QHow does the included food compare to upcharge restaurants?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Catalina4 Happy Bacon
Top: Catalina Island visit
Ensenada4 Happy Bacon
Top: Ensenada visit
Long Beach4 Happy Bacon
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