Carnival Radiance

Carnival Radiance Overview and AP Status 2026

Carnival Radiance is operated by Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc. The ship originally debuted in 2000 as Carnival Victory, built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy, and was renamed Carnival Radiance after a bow-to-stern, US$200 million refit completed in 2021 before commencing service under the new name that December.

By the numbers, Carnival Radiance comes in at 101,509 gross tons, stretches 893 feet in length with a 116-foot beam, and sails at a service speed around 21 knots. At double occupancy the ship carries 2,984 guests looked after by about 1,108 crew members, per Carnival’s official deck plan.

Guest capacity is spread across multiple passenger decks with the usual mix of interior, ocean-view, balcony and suite accommodations, including Cloud 9 Spa categories. Public spaces include a full theater for Playlist Productions shows, a sizeable fitness center and spa, multiple pools and whirlpools, the adults-only Serenity deck, and family favorites like the WaterWorks splash areas and mini-golf.

Dining is a highlight and totals roughly a dozen places to eat when you count the two main dining rooms plus casual and specialty venues. Expect popular names like Big Chicken by Shaquille O’Neal, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, the Lido Marketplace buffet, Pizzeria del Capitano, JavaBlue Café, Seafood Shack, Bonsai Sushi and the Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, along with The Chef’s Table and the Italian-themed Cucina del Capitano. Exact lineups can vary by sailing, but these are among the regularly listed options for Radiance.

As for where she sails, Carnival Radiance is based in Long Beach (Los Angeles) and runs short Baja Mexico cruises year-round, typically three and four nights to Ensenada and to Catalina Island plus Ensenada on the four-night itinerary. These Long Beach roundtrips appear repeatedly across the 2025 schedule.