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Carnival Radiance Full Tour | Great Ship Sailing Out Of Long Beach!

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Jackson Jetsetting
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πŸ‘οΈ 38K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 25:20

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive tour of the Carnival Radiance, a ship that underwent a 200 million dollar renovation in 2021. The tour begins on the upper decks, highlighting recreational amenities such as a nine hole mini golf course, a ropes course, and a basketball court. The creator explores various deck levels, including the main pool deck on deck 10 and the adults only Serenity area on deck 14. Dining options are extensively covered, ranging from complimentary selections like the Blue Iguana Cantina and the pasta bar at Cucina del Capitano to specialty venues such as Guy Fieri Barbecue, Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse, and Bonsai sushi. The video also showcases entertainment and social spaces, including the Liquid Lounge theater, the Radiance Casino, the comedy club, and the Alchemy Bar cocktail lounge. After reviewing the spa and fitness facilities, the tour concludes with a look at an inside cabin on deck one, noting its functional amenities like the desk area, mini fridge, and bed configuration. The creator concludes that the ship offers high quality food and diverse activities despite its moderate size.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Radiance
Seriously Tasty
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 RecommendsCabin / Ship TourπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
🧍 Best for SoloOther · 4 nightsFrom Long Beach

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the carnival radiance actually premiered as the carnival victory in 2000 but it underwent a 200 million dollar renovation in 2021 and re-premiered as the carnival radiance

i definitely love the atrium on board spans pretty much every deck has a nice skylight some good natural light going all the way through the middle of the ship

guys burger bar which was honestly one of the most fantastic burgers i've had at sea and a big surprise for me

the alchemy bar this is the high-end cocktail lounge i do not recommend missing this

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book shore excursions before the cruise as they are discounted compared to onboard
βœ“Check out the pick and anchor restaurant on embarkation day and sea day for Guy Fieri barbecue
βœ“Visit the alchemy bar for high-end cocktails and talk to the bartenders

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding enough deck chairs on pool deck β€” There are plenty of deck chairs available spread out all across the deck
Lines for water slides β€” There were really no line on my cruise for the water slides

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key features and amenities of the Carnival Radiance?
QWhat dining options are available on the ship?
QWhat activities and entertainment are offered?

Topics Covered

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