Carnival Radiance
Carnival Radiance

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…

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What to expect from Carnival Radiance

Overview

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…

For starters, can we just say how excited we are to be tipping things off with the culinary influence of Shaq? This man knows his fried chicken, and in case you have any doubt, every meal we serve at Big Chicken puts the proof on your plate. Still on the taste tip, there’s two delicious spots on Carnival Radiance from Mr. Fieri himself: Guy’s Burger Joint and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse. We’re not going to apologise for all the bragging about our famous friends. Not when there’s so much onboard fun for kids courtesy of Dr. Seuss® favourites like The Cat in the Hat… who you’ll meet! And with all the flavour from our own homegrown RedFrog and BlueIguana spots — like tacos, pub grub and great drinks — you’ll be thrilled to get acquainted with such colourful creatures. (And the cuddly ones at Build-A-Bear Workshop® At Sea!)

Big names aren’t all there is to know about Carnival Radiance. There’s amazing entertainment up on stage at Playlist Productions™, so many chances to be a champion at SportSquare™ featuring SkyCourse™, and potentially unlimited relaxation potential for grown-ups at Serenity™ Adult-Only Retreat. Plus the adults have plenty of spots for a drink, like the fan-favourite Alchemy Bar™ and Heroes Tribute™ Bar, which refreshes everyone while paying tribute to men and women of the military. For the kids, don’t worry — there’s three youth spaces where you can hang out with others your age, plus we’ve got real Zumbini™ classes for the even-littler ones.

But since we’re talking together-time, your whole bunch will never run out of stuff to do on Carnival Radiance! Let’s highlight some of the togetherest: Dive-In Movies™ screens flicks everybody loves poolside, while at mini-golf you’re always guaranteed to sink a hole-in-some… and really, who doesn’t love select family-friendly comedy shows at Punchliner™ Comedy Club?

We’re so excited about Carnival Radiance bringing all this fun together… emphasis on the “together.” (And the fun!) So come join us!

Accommodation

When it comes to staterooms, one size only fits some. That's why we've got enough variety to satisfy any type of fun seeker.

Captain's Suite

This is the best room you can get… without bunking up with the guy himself. A Captain’s Suite aboard Carnival Radiance features tons of indoor space, and a huge balcony when you need a little more. Back inside you’ll find a king-size bed, two full bathrooms (one with a tub), plus a separate living room that sleeps another three. And VIP check-in? Naturally.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

  • Priority check-in and express boarding
  • Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Priority debarkation at all ports
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bathrobes

Plus, every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Extended Balcony Grand Suite

When you go for one of the largest, most luxurious rooms — and balcony — available on Carnival Radiance, you get a room designed to suit your desire for comfort, inside and out. Add VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area and you can begin to see just how extraordinarily comfy the entire experience can be.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

  • Priority check-in and express boarding
  • Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Priority debarkation at all ports
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bathrobes

Plus, every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Grand Suite

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Radiance features even more space than the standard suite — plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

  • Priority check-in and express boarding
  • Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Priority debarkation at all ports
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bathrobes

Plus, every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Ocean Suite

A Carnival Radiance suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and bathroom with a tub.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

  • Priority check-in and express boarding
  • Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Priority debarkation at all ports
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bathrobes

Plus, every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Suite Guarantee

A Carnival Radiance suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and bathroom with a tub.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

  • Priority check-in and express boarding
  • Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Priority debarkation at all ports
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bathrobes

Plus, every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Premium Vista Balcony

Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Radiance, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy luxuriously panoramic views of the sky and the sea — and yes, take in even more of that sunshine.

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Premium Balcony

Step into a Premium Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Radiance and it's easy to see exactly what you';re getting: one seriously spacious stateroom. It's about more than just the room itself, you'll find; step onto your oversized balcony and you'll find that when there's a sea breeze in your hair, there's no limit to the relaxation you can have.

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Cloud 9 Spa Balcony (and Obstructed View)

Whether you're warming up for your spa appointment or winding down after your treatment, there's no better place to do it than on your Cloud 9 Spa Balcony. Breathing is important — take the ocean breeze in, then let it out — you're already getting the hang of the whole spa thing! 

Cloud 9 Spa Balcony - Obstructed View (Note that the view will be partially obstructed.)

Amenities exclusive to Cloud 9 Spa™ staterooms and suites:

  • Unique welcome ritual
  • Priority spa reservations
  • Unlimited use of Thermal Suites, plus scrub kit
  • Two complimentary fitness classes (per guest)
  • Complimentary body composition analysis
  • Exclusive discounts on treatments during port days
  • Cloud 9 Spa bathrobes and slippers
  • Upgraded ELEMIS in-stateroom toiletries

Plus, every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Aft-View Extended Balcony

Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space; not to even mention some of the best stern-side views you'll find anywhere. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon Carnival Radiance's gentle wake from your spacious balcony.

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Balcony

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Radiance. Any time you're in your room, you're just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Balcony Guarantee

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Radiance. Any time you're in your room, you're just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Scenic Ocean View

Your Scenic Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Radiance provides the best view of the sea that lies ahead of the ship, with views unlike any on land. And you'll get more of them, too, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing plenty of looking-glass for gazing at the natural wonders of the sea... and let's not forget sunrise and sunset.

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Ocean View (and Obstructed View)

A picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom.

Obstructed View - (Note: view will be partially obstructed.)

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Ocean View Guarantee

A picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom.

Obstructed View - (Note: view will be partially obstructed.)

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Porthole

A pair of round windows in your room give you the classic seafarer’s view times two, a view of the ocean without breaking the budget.

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Interior Upper/Lower (Porthole)

These staterooms are great for a pair of cruisers on a budget, creatively maximising space with a different layout — one Twin bed, and either an upper Pullman or sofa bed, plus an added touch: round windows provide a view of the ocean.

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Cloud 9 Spa Interior

We've taken the warm essence of our Cloud 9 Spa and infused it into your room, plus you’ll get exclusive spa perks for maximum relaxation.

Amenities exclusive to Cloud 9 Spa™ staterooms and suites:

  • Unique welcome ritual
  • Priority spa reservations
  • Unlimited use of Thermal Suites, plus scrub kit
  • Two complimentary fitness classes (per guest)
  • Complimentary body composition analysis
  • Exclusive discounts on treatments during port days
  • Cloud 9 Spa bathrobes and slippers
  • Upgraded ELEMIS in-stateroom toiletries

Plus, every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View)

Your picture window gives you a view beyond your stateroom, to the observation deck outside, including a great sky view. (Note: view will be partially obstructed.)

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Interior

This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Interior Upper/Lower

These staterooms are great for a pair of cruisers on a budget, creatively maximising space with a different layout — featuring one Twin bed, and either an upper Pullman or sofa bed.

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Interior Guarantee

This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.

Every room includes:

  • Dedicated room steward
  • Carnival Comfort Collection® linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Television
  • Stateroom climate control

Decks

Deck 14- Sky

  • Serenity Deck
  • Slide Entrance

Deck 12- Sun

  • Camp Ocean
  • Club O2
  • Circle "C"
  • Serenity Deck
  • Mini Golf

Deck 11- Spa

  • Jogging Track
  • Sky Court
  • Sport Square
  • Ropes Course
  • Cloud 9 Spa
  • Fitness Centre
  • Fitness Studio
  • Thermal Suite
  • Treatment Room
  • Salon
  • Cloud 9 Spa Balcony
  • Cloud 9 Spa Interior

Deck 10- Panorama

  • Carnival Seaside Theatre
  • Carnival WaterWorks
  • Cucina del Capitano
  • Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse
  • Cloud 9 Spa Balcony (Obstructed View)
  • Cloud 9 Spa Interior

Deck 9- Lido

  • Big Chicken
  • BlueIguana Cantina
  • BlueIguana Tequila Bar
  • Guy's Burger Joint
  • Pizzeria del Capitano
  • RedFrog Rum Bar
  • Lido Marketplace
  • Pool
  • Whirlpools
  • Pool Bar
  • The Deli
  • Pantry
  • Seafood Shack
  • Scenic Ocean View Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Scenic Grand Ocean View Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Captain's Suite
  • Interior Staterooms

Deck 8- Verandah

  • The Bridge
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Premium Vista Balcony Staterooms
  • Aft-view Extended Balcony Staterooms
  • Premium Balcony Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms

Deck 7- Empress

  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Premium Vista Balcony Staterooms
  • Aft-View Extended Balcony Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Ocean Suite
  • Interior with Picture Window Staterooms (Walkway View)
  • Grand Suite

Deck 6 - Upper

  • Interior Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Interior Upper/Lower Staterooms
  • Aft-View Extended Balcony
  • Premium Vista Balcony
  • Interior with Picture Window Staterooms (Walkway View)

Deck 5- Promenade

  • Main Show Lounge
  • RedFrog Pub
  • Piano Bar 88
  • Alchemy Bar
  • Bonsai Sushi
  • Cashier
  • Casino Bar
  • Casino
  • The Warehouse Arcade
  • The Fun Shops
  • Atrium
  • Main Show Lounge
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Ocean View Staterooms
  • Extended Balcony Grand Suite
  • Aft-View Extended Balcony Staterooms

Deck 4- Atlantic

  • Farenheit 555 Steakhouse
  • JavaBlue Café
  • Main Show Lounge
  • LimeLight Lounge
  • Aft Restaurant
  • Pixels Gallery
  • Atrium

Deck 3 - Lobby

  • Atrium & Lobby Bar
  • Aft Restaurant
  • Galley
  • Chef's Table
  • Forward Restaurant
  • Dreams Studio
  • Carnival Adventures
  • Guest Services
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Interior with Picture Window Staterooms (Walkway View)

Deck 2- Main

  • Ocean View Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Interior Upper/Lower Staterooms
  • Porthole Staterooms

Deck 1- Riviera

  • Ocean View Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Porthole Staterooms
  • Interior Upper/Lower Staterooms

Gratuities

It is customary for our guests to extend gratuities to the shipboard staff in appreciation for their hard work and exceptional service. 100% of your gratuities are distributed to the crew who you interact with, such as your stateroom attendants, dining and culinary services staff, as well as others who work behind the scenes to enhance your overall cruise experience. Applying this charge automatically streamlines the recognition process and ensures our crew will share in your generosity.

To help you plan, we have provided the recommended guidelines:

  • Standard Staterooms: $13.99 USD per person, per day *
  • Suite Staterooms: $15.99 USD per person, per day *

*Effective with all cruises departing on or after May 1, 2022, we are making adjustments to our recommended onboard gratuity guidelines, as follows:

  • Standard Staterooms: $14.50 USD per person, per day
  • Suite Staterooms: $16.50 USD per person, per day

You may pay this daily gratuity in two different ways:

Pre-Pay

Gratuities can be added at the time of booking or anytime up to the sail date. Guests who booked directly with Carnival may add their pre-paid gratuities on Carnival.com. If a guest booked with a travel agent, they may contact their travel professional to add pre-paid gratuities to their booking. Prepaid gratuities are reflected in the 'Miscellaneous Charge' field on the confirmation and in the guest's E-Documents.

Sail & Sign®

If guests have not pre-paid their gratuities, the recommended, per person, amount will be posted to their Sail & Sign account on the second to last day of the cruise. Should a guest not be satisfied with the service they receive, they can contact the Guest Services desk while on board. This will allow us to address their concerns in a timely and appropriate fashion. At the discretion of the guest, gratuities may be adjusted after they have been posted on the guest's account, while on board. Gratuities, as posted on a guest's Sail & Sign account, will be considered final after a guest disembarks and no changes will be made after the cruise.

Additional Information

  • Gratuities are assessed on all guests, with the exception of children under the age of 2.
  • Gratuities apply regardless of the dining options selected, such as eating at the casual dining restahttps://www.carnival.com/awaywegourant or open seating dining.
  • For beverage purchases, an 18% service charge will be added to the bill.
  • An 18% service charge will be added to the cover charge for the Chef’s Table and Bonsai Teppanyaki as well as the nominal à la carte fee at Bonsai Sushi, Emeril’s Bistro 1396, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse and Seafood Shack; additional gratuities can be added at the guest's discretion.
  • A gratuity may be extended to room service staff as service is rendered.

Thank you for your generous recognition of our onboard team. Our crew works hard to provide you with a great vacation and takes pride in being part of the best team in the cruise industry.

Enrichment

Carnival onboard enrichment facilities include an Art Gallery and dance classes.

Dance Classes

When you’re on a Carnival cruise, there are plenty of places to bust out your moves when the mood strikes: in the dance club, at a deck party, in line for tandoori. Some people are born with all the right moves, but the rest of us need a little instruction to smooth the sharp edges off. That’s why you’ll find a host of free dance classes that sail along with you, helping you make the most of your cruise… which is perfect because a cruise is just the kind of vacation that puts you in the dancing mood!

Shore Excursions

They've hand selected the best local providers at every port of call so you can relax and focus on having fun on your shore excursions. They take care of all the details and wait for all excursions to return before departing. A detailed list of relevant excursions can be given by your travel operator.

Art Exhibitions

Even if you don’t “know” much about art, of course you can still tell when you like something — who needs a refined palette to know when a piece is good? Carnival® leaves snobbish cultural pretensions ashore, and makes art something that everyone can enjoy with a series of events designed to bring great art where it belongs — to the people. Take part in an art-themed battle of the sexes or check out showcases highlighting the best of, say, European artists or world-famous pop artist Peter Max. You can’t get any closer to great art… without buying it.

Alchemy Martini Tasting

Gather your most delicately-pallated friends and family to join you at Alchemy Bar® — the premier onboard spot for a uniquely tasteful bar experience. Choose any four mini-martinis, selecting from flavours like Spicy Chipotle Pineapple, Curative Peach Cosmopolitan… or let us craft you a custom. And once you’ve found a favourite, you can make the full-size version your next order.

Art Seminars

Go from ‘normal vacationer’ to ‘world-traveling art whiz’ in one cruise flat — Carnival® offers such a variety of educational and enlightening seminars that we should hand out Art History degrees at the end of each cruise! We may not be an accredited university, but your cruise features an ‘Art 101’ lecture series designed to be your entrance into this vibrant world. We’ll go from the earliest cave paintings to the modern masters — with stops at topics like the Renaissance, Baroque, Surrealism and Pop Art — and cover both theory and technique. You’ll walk away with a spectrum of knowledge to use at your next art auction… or to elevate your cocktail party chatter.

Cruise the Vineyard

From the soft and fruity flavour of the Merlot to the light and dry Sauvignon Blanc, for those who appreciate wine, a Cruise the Vineyard package is a must. Choose from three packages featuring selections from Italy, New Zealand, France, Australia, Germany, California, Washington and Oregon. Sip and savour favourites at a discounted price — ask your Dining Room server how.

Art Auctions

More information coming soon

Other Cruise Information

ClassCruise Type: ocean

Class: Triumph

Ship Size: large

Style: resort

Operator Reference: carnival-cruise-lines-operator

Nursery: nursery

Child Facilities: available

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