Signature highlights
Highlights include WaterWorks, the SkyRide aerial cycling course, a ropes course, multiple pools, Serenity adults-only spaces and a broad selection of casual Carnival venues.
Carnival Radiance
Carnival Radiance is a 2,984-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 1999. This page lists 18 upcoming departures across 17 itineraries in Mexico & Pacific Coast, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Carnival Radiance at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 75%
A large ship at 101,509 gross tons — #130 of 520 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 35 minutes ago
Heading to: MXPIC>USLGBCurrently on: 8 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise (8 nights) — En route to Long Beach (Los Angeles), Ca — last stop Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Long Beach (Los Angeles), Ca
→ Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
→ Mazatlan, Mexico
→ La Paz, Mexico
→ Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
→ Long Beach (Los Angeles), Ca
Coming up
- Los Angeles arrives 09:00 AM end of cruise
19.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Carnival Radiance
Carnival Radiance is a mid-sized Carnival ship operating from Long Beach, with a lively mix of dining, water attractions, family programming and nightlife. A 2021 bow-to-stern refurbishment added popular Carnival venues including Big Chicken, Guy’s Burger Joint, Cucina del Capitano and expanded entertainment spaces. Its 13 passenger decks and 1,492 staterooms offer a more manageable onboard experience than Carnival’s newest mega-ships, while still providing activities for families, couples and groups.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Panama (formerly The Bahamas; confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- 3FFL8
- IMO number
- 9172648
- MMSI
- 355263000
- Draft
- 8.2 m
- Previous names
- Carnival Victory
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining includes Big Chicken, Guy’s Burger Joint, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse, Cucina del Capitano, BlueIguana Cantina, Bonsai Sushi, the Lido Marketplace and main dining rooms.
Entertainment
Entertainment includes the Liquid Lounge theater, Playlist Productions-style stage shows, live music, comedy and late-night venues, with programming centered around Carnival’s Fun Ship experience.
Staterooms & suites
Stateroom categories include interior, ocean view, scenic ocean view, balcony, premium balcony, ocean suites, grand suites, extended grand suites and Captain’s Suites. Cloud 9 Spa interior and balcony accommodations are also available.
For families
Family features include WaterWorks, the SkyRide, a ropes course, Camp Ocean, Circle C, Club O2 and Dr. Seuss at Sea programming.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include the Cloud 9 Spa, fitness center, spa accommodations and the Serenity adults-only retreat.
Accessibility
Carnival lists accessible staterooms and accessible public facilities; the ship’s official deck-plan materials identify accessible accommodation categories and accessibility symbols.
Environmental features
No ship-specific sustainability specification was verified in the reviewed operator materials.
History & sister ships
Other Triumph ships
Where Carnival Radiance sails, month by month
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| Mexico & Pacific Coast | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $64 | $53 | $58 | $82 | 0 | $73 | $84 | $83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $82 |
Ports it visits most
Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
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All Upcoming Departures
Carnival Radiance FAQ
What flag does Carnival Radiance sail under?
Carnival Radiance is registered in Panama. Some older references still list The Bahamas.
How many passengers does Carnival Radiance hold?
Carnival Radiance carries about 2,984 guests with roughly 1,100 crew.
How old is Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Radiance entered service in 1999 and was last refurbished in 2021.
How big is Carnival Radiance?
At 101,509 gross tons and 272 m long, Carnival Radiance is a large ship — larger than 75% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.