Was This $194 Cruise Worth It? | Carnival Radiance Cruise Movie
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We've been there, done that, and it's no fun. We want to get right on the ship and get to lunch.
The desserts are really good. All right, she's back with some dessert.
It was all right. It wasn't bad. It wasn't great. Temperature was lukewarm at best for most of it.
Can a budget cruise, a cheap cruise, still be fun? I had lots of fun. Yeah, lots of fun.
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Join us for the complete Carnival Radiance cruise experience as we combine our Boarding Day, Ensenada excursion, and Fun Day at Sea into one full cruise movie! For just $194, we set out to see whether this budget-friendly cruise was really worth it. From boarding in Long Beach to exploring Ensenada, experiencing the food, entertainment, and everything Carnival Radiance has to offer, we're putting the entire cruise to the test. Did this bargain cruise pass the test? Watch until the end for our final verdict! May 2026 🔔 Subscribe for more cruise adventures, travel tips, ship tours, food reviews, and travel vlogs! https://www.youtube.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel?sub_confirmation=1 🎉 Join Our Channel Memberships https://www.youtube.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel/join 👕 Check Out Our Merch Store https://www.shugalanmerch.com 🚢 Need Help Booking a Cruise? We'd love to help plan your next adventure! 🌐 https://www.shugalantravel.com 📧 bookings@shugalantravel.com 📸 Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shugalanstravelchannel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shugalanstravelchannel Thanks for cruising along with us! Another Day, Another Adventure! #CarnivalRadiance #CruiseMovie #CarnivalCruise #CruiseVlog #Cruising #Ensenada #MexicoCruise #CruiseReview #TravelVlog #CruiseLife #carnivalcruiseline 00:00 Boarding Carnival Radiance 03:48 First Lunch On Board & Review 16:12 Subscribe & Memberships 20:14 Sailaway party 22:10 Our New Merch 22:51 Afternoon Snack 26:04 Sunset Restaurant & review 37:04 Deal or no Deal show 45:35 Ensenada Excursion 47:12 First Winery Stop 54:39 Wine Tasting Begins 57:36 Subscribe & Memberships 58:24 Exploring The Winery 1:02:20 More Wine Tasting 1:10:00 Favorite Wines 1:20:27 Fun Day At Sea 1:20:58 Breakfast Buffet & Review 1:26:00 Subscribe & Memberships 1:27:00 Tips for a smooth boarding day 1:33:36 Our Cruise Merch 1:34:16 Ice carving 1:35:55 Shug vs Waterslide 1:37:33 Exporing the ship 1:44:15 Marketplace Dinner & Review 1:53:09 Was This $194 Cruise Worth It? 1:54:17 Subscribe & Final Member Thanks