Carnival Radiance Cruise Ship Guide

Carnival Cruise Line · Destiny-class cruise ship

Carnival Radiance at a glance

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Carnival Radiance at a glance
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Overview

We’re so excited about Carnival Radiance bringing all this fun together… emphasis on the “together." (And the fun!) So come join us! The warmth of being together — it's just so nice, right? It fact, it inspired us to create Carnival Radiance, to delight folks like you and your closest travel buds. And wouldn't you believe it, Carnival Radiance makes it all happen with a little help from some friends… Carnival Radiance entered service in 2000. Carnival Radiance is a Destiny-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line.

Key facts

Cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
Ship class
Destiny-class cruise ship
Entered service
2000
Gross tonnage
101,509 GT
Passenger capacity
2,980 (lower berth / double occupancy)
Crew
1,108
Length
272 m
Beam
35 m

What makes this ship notable

We’re so excited about Carnival Radiance bringing all this fun together… emphasis on the “together." (And the fun!) So come join us! The warmth of being together — it's just so nice, right? It fact, it inspired us to create Carnival Radiance, to delight folks like you and your closest travel buds. And wouldn't you believe it, Carnival Radiance makes it all happen with a little help from some friends…

Highlights

Practical planning

Use Carnival Radiance’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Carnival Cruise Line for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Carnival Radiance in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.

Frequently asked questions

What cruise line operates Carnival Radiance?

Carnival Radiance is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.

When did Carnival Radiance enter service?

Carnival Radiance entered service in 2000.

What class is Carnival Radiance?

Carnival Radiance is a Destiny-class cruise ship.

How many passengers does Carnival Radiance carry?

Catalog capacity is 2,980 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.

How large is Carnival Radiance?

Verified catalog specs list Carnival Radiance at 101,509 GT, 272 m long, 35 m beam.

Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Carnival Radiance?

This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.

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