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Carnival Radiance Review | 4-Night Long Beach Sailing to Catalina and Ensenada!

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Jackson Jetsetting
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πŸ‘οΈ 185K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 18:09

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of a four night voyage on the Carnival Radiance, sailing from Long Beach to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. The experience begins with a discussion of the boarding process at the Long Beach terminal, which the creator notes felt organized and efficient. After exploring the renovated ship, the creator reviews various dining options, including the Pig and Whistle, Guy's Burger Joint, and the main dining room, where they found the food quality to be excellent. The review covers accommodations in an inside cabin, noting the ample storage and spacious bathroom. During port visits, the creator describes playing golf at Catalina Island and visiting La Bufadora in Ensenada, offering advice on using Uber and navigating local souvenir stalls. Onboard entertainment is highlighted through mentions of comedy shows, trivia, and the Alchemy Bar. The creator concludes that the cruise offered a high level of organization and quality dining, particularly praising the main dining room and the cocktail experiences.

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
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🧍 Best for SoloOther · Spring · 4 nightsFrom Long BeachVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is my first time sailing carnival since 1995 believe it or not i was able to link my previous cruises to my account

overall loved my inside cabin

the food in the main dining room was excellent it was a lot better than anything that i had on princess for sure

the alchemy bar which has awesome cocktails definitely recommend that that was probably my favorite spot on the ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Eat an early breakfast and get on the first tender to avoid long lines in Catalina Island
βœ“Use the app to check in for My Time dining to manage crowds and get a table quickly
βœ“Walk off the ship in Ensenada instead of taking the shuttle to save money

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating the ship layout β€” The ship has some dead ends and you may need to go up a deck to reach the same level
Formal night expectations β€” It wasn't a true formal night, but they do have formal options available

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the boarding experience like at Long Beach port?
QWhat are the dining options and food quality on Carnival Radiance?
QWhat activities are available on board and in port stops?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program1 Happy BaconEmbarkation3Β½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconDining Main3Β½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Catalina Island3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Golf at Catalina Country Club
Ensenada3 Happy Bacon
Top: La Bufadora
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