Things To Know Before Sailing on the Carnival Radiance | Carnival Cruise Vlog

The Carnival Radiance recently had a $200 million renovation, and it's a popular option for folks looking to cruise down to Ensenada and Catalina Island for the weekend. Let's check out all the tips and tricks I know for sailing on board, including how to save time, money, and have more fun when you're at sea!

[andudontstopyo]

Great summary of the ship. I'll be going on the cruise in three more days! Thank you😊

[DeignsByPrincess]

Great informative video. We are going in August! Thanks for sharing

[dontran]

Thank you for sharing your helpful informational video about the Carnival Radiance. September 6-8, 2024 will be my first time riding the Carnival Radiance from Long Beach to Ensenada & back. I have a few questions:

1) What time Check In Line opens at Long Beach? I reside by the San Fernando Valley & plan to commute to Long Beach on Trip Day of September 6. If the ship leaves at evening on Trip Day, does this mean I must arrive to Long Beach Terminal in the morning or noonish?

2) Where would be a good area to do overnight parking at Long Beach Terminal?

3) This is my first time riding a cruise. I learned from people who rode the Carnival Radiance mentioned about all cruises are All Inclusive with meals. Is this true? Or do we have to pay meals separately?

4) Is Check In to the cruise more like Airport TSA Check In? Such as, the "no liquids" thing? Or is the Cruise Security Check In slightly lenient than Airport TSA Check In?

5) Can we text & use our phones on board the Carnival Radiance? Or do we have to order some sort of phone package plan to use it? I also heard from others that we may have to switch our phones to Airplane Mode when boarding any cruise, is this true? Reason I asked because I of course will be taking photos & planned to share with friends & relatives & therefore, hoping the phone bill will not be affected.

Thanks again for sharing the informational video of your experience with Carnival Radiance.

[cacourtney]

I've been on twice now going back in December. I loved deck 8 forward. 5aft was great for the slight rocking to sleep, but we were over the MDR on 4 and the smells from that were nauseating at times. We are on deck 1 in December - so when you say stench... do you mean sewage?

[kevinp]

I’m sailing on the Radiance in May for the 4 day cruise.

[christinaoshaughnessy]

Can I carry my medications in a small cooler and carry on?

[simmayu]

Thanks for sharing. Im going on this. This will be my second carnival cruise. I went on royal Caribbean and i thought i was definitely an upgrade from carnival. Next i want to try Norwegian cruise line

[DaHonu]

what was the name of the restaurant you mentioned with the ceviche?

[coinsteelelite]

5:06 WAIT WAIT WAIT THAT IS THE SAME STAND I WENT TO FOR CEVICHE JUST LAST THURSDAY :O

[dodgers]

Was on the Radiance just a few weeks ago. The crowd was rough and drunk, the food and service were unbelievably terrible. Nothing more than a booze cruise.

[HunnyJade]

I booked my fiance and I a balcony room on deck 8, right under the Lido deck. Would the noise bother us if we're trying to sleep?

[peterj]

Not all Carnival ships have self-serve launderettes. "Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Mardi Gras do not have washers and dryers but have ironing rooms on several stateroom decks as well as Valet Laundry service.
Carnival Firenze, Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Venezia do not have washers, dryers nor ironing rooms but do offer Valet Laundry service." Thanks for the information on Carnival Radiance and the Long Beach area.

[canaanbaca]

Can you bring a flat iron for women’s hair?

[edvaira]

You are being too kind to Ensenada! The place is an Armpit!