United States
North America: Baja Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line
Cruise south to Ensenada, Mexico, a charming town with a quaint seaside history and vibrant markets. Experience breathtaking scenery, rich culture and a whole lot of fun on this Pacific coastal getaway.
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Sailing Itinerary
Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.
Day 1
Port of Call Sydney/Australia
Departure 6:00p.m.
Overview
Sydney is Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city and is the capital of New South Wales, the most heavily populated state of Australia. Sydney is situated on one of the world's most beautiful and famous harbours. Sydney also boasts beautiful beaches, fantastic shops, restaurants, history and culture. Sydney's many highlights include the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Centrepoint Tower, The Rocks, the stunning harbour and the white sands of Bondi, Manly and beyond. Sydney is also home to beautiful National Parks, the Royal Botanic Gardens, many harbour front picnic locations and heritage areas.
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Day 3
Port of Call Moreton Island
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 6:00p.m.
Overview
Moreton Island is a large sand island on the eastern side of Moreton Bay, on the coast of south-east Queensland, Australia. Moreton Island lies 58 kilometres (36 mi) northeast of the Queensland capital, Brisbane. The island is 95% National Park and a popular destination for four wheel driving, camping, recreational angling and whale watching. Together with Fraser Island, Moreton Island forms the largest sand structure in the world. The island was named by Matthew Flinders. At least five lighthouses have been built on the island. A small number of residents live in four small settlements. Tangalooma was the site of a whaling station. Access to the island is by vehicular barge or passenger ferry services. Moreton Island is a popular destination for camping and fishing. It is one of the wettest parts of the City of Brisbane with precipitation spread evenly throughout the year compared to other parts of South East Queensland. Cape Moreton receives an annual average rainfall of 1,567 mm.
Day 4
Port of Call Brisbane
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 4:00p.m.
Overview
Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, is midway up the east coast of Australia - 27.5oS, 153oE. With the Gold Coast to the south and the Sunshine Coast to the north, domestic and international airports, Brisbane is an ideal headquarters for an Australian holiday. Brisbane, indeed all Queensland, operates on Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT. Summertime or Daylight Saving is not observed. Residents and visitors to Brisbane enjoy a wide range of landscapes and lifestyles. The inner-city, metropolitan Brisbane is surrounded by leafy, sometimes very hilly, suburbs. Further out in the suburbs, the traditional Australian house on a large block or even acreage dominates. Moreton Bay and its islands provide water sports, sailing and sea-side suburbs. The Pacific Highway leads south to the Gold Coast and its well-known surf beaches. North is the seaside town of Redcliffe, the rainforest and picturesque countryside of Pine Rivers, Caboolture and the Glasshouse Mountains. Bribie Island offers the first surf beach to the north. The Sunshine Coast towns and hinterland are popular holiday spots. Travelling west of Brisbane, past Ipswich, you soon climb the Great Dividing Range to Toowoomba and the rich plains of the Darling Downs.
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Day 6
Port of Call Townsville
Arrival 10:00a.m.
Departure 7:00p.m.
Overview
Townsville, in North Queensland is Australia's largest tropical city. It has an urban population of 130,000 and is renowned for its magnificent climate, consistantly recording more than 300 dry sunny days each year. The city is a charming blend of old and new, with a rich history and surprising cultural depth. It has many well preserved civic commercial and domestic buidings dating back to the region's European settlement in the late 19th century. Townsville offers easy access to many attractions, to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage rainforests, together with islands that range from the uninhabited to those with world class resorts. The wonderfully authentic goldfish city of Charters Towers is just 90 minutes easy drive from Townsville and is a virtual ''time capsule''of Victorian, Edwardian and Australian colonial architecture. It also marks the start of the Aussie Outback, with it's unique native animals and herds of free ranging cattle. Townsville is the ''real'' Australia - with a relaxed, friendly lifestyle that offers a warm greeting to visitors. It also offers a diversity of experience that range from the excitement of the Breakwater Casino and the worlds largest living reef aquarium, through to the natural beauty of Magnetic Island and some of the worlds best marlin fishing and scuba diving.
Day 7
Port of Call Cairns
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 6:00p.m.
Overview
The far north of Queensland is nestled amongst the tropical background of Australia’s rare rain forests and internationally acclaimed Great Barrier Reef. Recognised for the charm and friendly hospitality of the local people, North Queensland has an array of holiday experiences and attractions to offer year round. Cairns Far North Queensland is the perfect escape for nature lovers with spectacular National Parks abundant with amazing bird and animal life. While the more adventurous can dive the Great Barrier Reef, raft the rapids of the Baron River or rappel down a ravine. Cairns situated on the coast is often described as the jewel of North Queensland. It is also the gateway to the magnificent natural attractions of the whole region extending from the northern most point of Queensland out to Gulf Savannah in the west and down to Townsville another major city of North Queensland not to be missed. These two cities offer the pinnacle of dining and nightlife with a unique North Queensland flavour. Cairns has been called paradise by many because of its location, beauty of the reef and spectacular scenery of the hinterland that surrounds this coastal city. In Cairns you will discover an amazing array of cultures. Charming seafront walking paths and the new fantastic Esplanade redevelopment project adds such character to this charming city. Restaurants, cafes, cosmopolitan shopping and activities are an everyday event in this bustling town. Only a short drive away you come to Cairns northern beaches which will delight anyone. This is the place to ride horses, sail, windsurf or relax under a palm tree and watch the colours of the sky change as the sun sets. The beaches are made up of Machans, Holloways, Yorkeys Knob, Trinity, Palm Cove and Ellis Beaches. Each is a small separate township with its own distinctive character. Together, the beachside towns provide much of Cairns accommodation. From the beaches to the mountains, a day trip up to Atherton Tablelands will be spectacular where you can canoe on freshwater lakes, shop in craft stores and view some of the majestic views across the mountains to the sea. The rainforests of the Wet Tropics have been described as a ‘living museum’ of flora and fauna and were placed on the World Heritage List in 1988. The Wet Tropics cover an area of almost 9000,000 hectares of rainforest and tropical vegetation. Previously unidentified species of birds, insects and mammals have been discovered from within these rainforests delighting biologists and nature lovers alike. The local history, culture and tropical lifestyle are to be truly envied and enjoyed when visiting North Queensland. There is a diverse mix of cultures and people that are proud to call this area home. The first inhabitants were the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders who fished and hunted the abundant wildlife of the region, then came the Dutch navigators and Captain James Cook, who claimed the land for Britain and instrumented the settlement of European communities. The tropical climate encourages an outdoor lifestyle with the famous Queensland barbeque influencing cuisine in the tropics. Exotic fruits and spectacular seafood are also a normal way of eating when visiting or living in the North.
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Day 9
Port of Call Alotau
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
Alotau is the capital of the Milne Bay Province in PNG. It is a very scenic town on the north shore of the actual bay named Milne Bay. The town of Alotau is located within the area in which the invading Japanese army suffered their first land defeat in the Pacific war in 1942, before the Kokoda Trail battle. A memorial park at the old battle site commemorates this historic fact. The Milne Bay people have a deserved reputation for being friendly, easy going and happy. The dangers warned against in other centres are still largely unknown. The lack of a road link out of the Province probably helps maintain this situation. Getting to Alotau is easy. There are daily flights on Qantas and Air Nuigini from many destinations to Port Moresby International Airport. From Port Moresby daily flights on Air Nuigini and MBA Airlines operate to Gurney airport near Alotau. The airport is located 12 km from town.
Day 10
Port of Call Conflict Islands
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
The Conflict Islands comprises 21 uninhabited, undeveloped, pristine, freehold islands covering a total landmass of 375 Hectares (925 acres). The Conflicts Islands Group were named after H.M. Survey Ship “The Conflict” which first charted the islands in 1886.
Day 11
Port of Call Kiriwina
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
Kiriwina is the largest of the Trobriand Islands, with an area of 290.5 km². It is part of the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. Most of the 12,000 people who live in the Trobriands live on Kiriwina.
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Day 13
Port of Call Honiara
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
Honiara is the capital city of the Solomon Islands, situated on the northwestern coast of Guadalcanal. The city is served by Honiara International Airport and the seaport of Point Cruz, and lies along the Kukum Highway. As the capital of Solomon Islands, Honiara contains the majority of the major government buildings and institutions, including Honiara Lauru Land Conference, Honiara Solomon Islands College of Higher Education, International School in Honiara, University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands, Honiara Solomon Islands Ports Authority. These centres are involved in marine research in Solomon Islands.The Dodo Creek Research Station of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands is based in Honiara. Honiara Central Market is the centre of trading activity in the islands and contains many market stalls selling a wide range of goods. East of the mouth of the Mataniko River is the beach where, in the shallow waters of the sea, wrecks of a Japanese ship destroyed on 23 October 1942 by American artillery and small arms can be seen. At the back of the beach there is a settlement called the Lord Howe Settlement, consisting of a large community of Polynesians from Ongtong Java in the Western provinces. Chinatown, with its high porches, is said to look like an "Asian Wild West". The present trend in dancing among the youth of the Islands and in Honiara also is freestyle dancing, which has become integral to the night life and entertainment scene. These dance bears no resemblance to the traditional dance forms of the Solomon Islands, and are copied from the films You Got Served, the Step Up franchise and Stomp the Yard. Panpipe performances are held at the Mendana Hotel in Honiara every week.The famous Panpipe band is the Narasirato from Are'are in south Maleta. The Mao dancers from Kawara'ae, the Wasi Ka Nanara Pan Pipers, Tamure dancing, and Batikama Adventist bamboo band are other well known groups. Gilbertese dancing is also popular along with Panpipe music groups. Most of these dances are performed in many leading hotels of Honiara.
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Day 15
Port of Call Luganville
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
Luganville is the second largest city in Vanuatu. Its population is 16,312. The city is called Santo by people from Vanuatu's northern islands, who use Luganville as their big city. It is called Kanal (from French Second Canal) by rural residents of the large island of Espiritu Santo.
Day 16
Port of Call Port Vila Harbour
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
Port Vila is the capital and largest city of Vanuatu and is on the island of Efate. Its population in the last census (2009) was 44,040,[1] an increase of 35% on the previous census result (29,356 in 1999). In 2009, the population of Port Vila formed 18.8% of the country's population, and 66.9% of the population of Efate.
Day 17
Port of Call Mystery Island
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
Aneityum, also known as the Mystery Island, is the southernmost inhabited island in the Vanuatu archipelago. As with all the major islands throughout Vanuatu, it's origins are volcanic and the landscape mountainous. Rich volcanic soils and a slightly more temperate climate encouraged the growth of magnificent stands of sandalwood trees.
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Day 19
Port of Call Lautoka
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
Lautoka is 24km up the coast from Nadi Airport. Many tourists only get there because it’s the departure point for Blue Lagoon Cruises and some of the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands. It’s a nice harbor front town with duty free shopping and markets but not exactly a holiday destination. Lautoka is known as the ‘Sugar City’ because of its mill and wharf access. The annual Sugar Festival is in September. Incidentally, the name ‘Lautoka’ comes from a legend that two local chiefs were fighting on Farquar’s Point - one chief found himself on the receiving end of a spear and screamed ‘Lau-toka’, which means literally, ‘spear-hit’.
Day 20
Port of Call Suva/Fiji
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 11:00p.m.
Overview
Almost any time of the year is an excellent time to visit Suva. There are so many things happening. Suva, the capital city of Fiji, the thumb of the Pacific, is the place of many happenings. For tourists, the day really begins at about 6pm. Before this, it's best to laze around a swimming pool with a cocktail or go walking or shopping around the city. Suva comes alive at night. This is when live local bands or the current overseas hit songs fill the air. Suva has about 25bars/nightclubs and all are walking distance from each other to make for an ideal pub-crawling night. Suva is a city of colors. While neon lights from the night clubs brighten the nights, the people of Suva brighten up the day. Suva is a city with rich and diverse cultures. It has a multiracial population mix comprised mainly Fijians, Indians, Europeans, Chinese and South Pacific Islanders. People are friendly and always willing to help with directions. So if you are lost, don't hesitate to ask. The locals will help with a smile. There are lots of things to do, see and buy. There are many churches, temples, mosques, bush-walks and gardens. Suva has a botanical garden at the eastern end of town. This is also where Fiji Museum is located. Next to these is the home of the President of the Republic of Fiji.
Day 21
Port of Call Dravuni Island
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
Dravuni is located in the northern part of the reef at S 18 48' and E 178 36'. Approximately 125 persons live in the single village on this 200 acre island. Because the reefs provide a major part of their sustenance, the chiefs have guarded them well and wish to see them studied and preserved. Only four of the islands within this reef are inhabited. Both the Great Astrolabe and the North Astrolabe Reefs offer a broad variety of habitats. Lagoon depths range from very shallow to 40 meters, and include rock, sand/sediment and sea grass areas, as well as coral seamounts. Dense coral growth edges the windward sides of the smaller islands within the reef. Rich underwater sea grass beds flourish off the leeward coast of Dravuni and some of the other islands. Transportation to the island is provided by an inter-island ferry, the Bulouniceva, which departs Suva on Wednesday and Sunday, makes a round trip to the Kadavu group with Dravuni as the last stop, and returns on Friday and Tuesday respectively. Work boats may be made available through the MSP, although advanced bookings are necessary. A boat may also be hired from the village, with a boatman. Charges for using the field station facility depend upon the support needed.
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Day 23
Port of Call Vava'u
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
Vava'u is the island chain of one large island and 40 smaller ones in Tonga. According to tradition Maui fished both Tongatapu and Vava'u but put a little more effort into the former. Vava'u rises 204 m above sea level. The capital is Neiafu, which is the second largest city in Tonga, situated at one of the best harbours of the world, the Port of Refuge. Vava'u is a prime fishing destination with its beautiful harbour and untouched seas. The Vava'u group measures about 21 km from east to west and 25 km from north to south. Vava'u had 15,485 inhabitants at the 2006 census total of 121 km². 3,900 lived in the capital Neiafu. The main island of Vava'u is 89.74 km², the second largest island in Tonga. Vava'u is a coral reef with superior oblique in the north up to 200 m high cliffs. On the south side of the island group is dissolved into many small islands and waterways. The largest of these waterways, the fjord-like Ava Pulepulekai channel extends 11 km inland from the harbor of Neiafu, the capital. The Vava'u island is a raised platform of coral cliffs on the north coast and a low and irregular coastline south that opens in a complex network of channels, bays and islands forming one of the best protected natural harbors in the Pacific. Vava'u is also home to the 'Ene'io Botanical Gardens, Tonga's only botanical garden.
Day 24
Port of Call Nuku'alofa
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 5:00p.m.
Overview
Nuku'alofa is the capital of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the southernmost island group of Tonga.
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Day 27
Port of Call Bay of Islands/New Zealand
Arrival 8:00a.m.
Departure 4:00p.m.
Overview
The Bay of Islands is the finest Maritime Park in New Zealand with 144 islands, secluded bays and an abundance of marine life. It is the cradle of European civilisation in New Zealand and has fine examples of Maori culture for you to experience. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular and can only be fully appreciated by cruising through the area. The area is the warmest part of New Zealand. The Maritime Park is a natural wonderland with an abundance of wildlife including marlin, whales, penguins, dolphins, gannets and many other species. The towns of Paihia and picturesque Russell are perfect places to wander amongst the many shops and restaurants along the waterfront. There are endless activities too - fishing, forest and beach walks, all kinds of water sports and great golf courses. The Bay is the perfect base from which to explore further North. See the magnificent Kauri forests, Cape Reinga - the top of New Zealand, 90 Mile Beach and the craft shops of Kerikeri.
Day 28
Port of Call Tauranga
Arrival 7:00a.m.
Departure 6:00p.m.
Overview
Tauranga is located at the western end of the Bay of Plenty, on the North Island’s central eastern coast. It is built around Tauranga Harbour, a busy port, and the surrounding region is a fertile fruit growing district. It is sheltered to the west by the Kaimai Ranges and to the east by Matakana Island.
Historically, Tauranga was a base for missionaries and for the flax trade. The city is also home to Gate Pa, the site of an historic battle between local Maori and European settlers. Artillery and earthworks can still be seen at the site. Today, Tauranga’s warm climate and coastal location makes the city a popular location to live, and it is the country’s fastest growing centre. Its major attractions are boating, surfing and fishing, and a host of other activities such as water skiing, diving and windsurfing. The city also has some interesting historical buildings and attractions, such as Tauranga Historic Village/Museum.
Nearby Mt Maunganui is built on a long sandy peninsula and can be reached by the harbour bridge or via the coast road. It is a popular resort with a long sandy beach and fine surfing. At the tip of the peninsula is Mt Maunganui itself. This bush clad hill has several walking tracks and excellent views of the area.
Day 29
Port of Call Auckland
Arrival 7:00a.m.
Overview
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, with a population of just under 382,000 within the city boundary and 1.18 million in the greater Auckland area. This represents about one third of the population of the whole country. The city and suburbs cover an area of 60 square kilometres, with many of the suburbs having their own unique character. The city is built on a narrow isthmus between two harbours, the Waitemata to the East and the Manukau to the West. Water sports are a pastime enjoyed by a large number of Aucklanders and the city enjoys the reputation as being known as the 'City of Sails' due the number of yachts which sail in the harbours and the adjoining Hauraki Gulf.
Onboard the Carnival Radiance
Carnival Radiance
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Year Built: 2000
Year Refurbished: 2020
Double Occupancy Capacity: 2984
While the sun has set on the legendary Carnival Victory, she’s been transformed into something that shines even brighter: Carnival Radiance. Everything the sunlight touches on Carnival Radiance has been doused with an extra dose of fun. There's the biggest Serenity area ever, featuring three decks, plenty of recliners and even a waterfall. Carnival WaterWorks, packs favorites and awesome new slides — like the slick Speedway Splash — into the signature waterpark. There's also SportSquare, where you can let your inner champion run free (around the jogging track), miniature golf, or engage in a little one-on-one, from ping pong to foosball to giant chess. Dining options include Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse, Cucina del Capitano, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse and Bonsai Sushi. All the latest Carnival bars are here: RedFrog Pub, Piano Bar 88, and the new multi-purpose Liquid Lounge. It’s an expansive theater that’s home to captivating daytime and nighttime entertainment, including the line’s high-tech Playlist Productions revues and audience participation favorite Hasbro, The Game Show.
Onboard Activities
Activities & Services (included in cruise)
WaterWorks
- Disco/Nightclub
- Theater/Show Lounge
- Outdoor Movies
- Fitness Center
- Educational Programs
- Miniature Golf
- Pool - Children's
- Pool - Outdoor
- Sports Facilities
- Water Park Arena
- Water Slide
- Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
- Art Gallery
- Internet Center
- Children's Indoor Play Area
- Organized Age Specific Activities
- Teen Center or Disco
- Teen Programs
- Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
- Elevators
- Safe Deposit Boxes
Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)
Spa
- Card Room
- Casino
- Game Arcade
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Classes
- Spa Services/Massage
- Sauna/Steam Room
- Bars/Lounges
- Babysitting
- Conference Center
- Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
- Infirmary/Medical Center
- Self-Service Laundromat
- Wedding/Vow Renewal
Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the cruise line without notice. Staterooms designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.
Dining
Main Dining Room
Main Dining
Main Dining Room: Carnival's Main Dining Room brings you a full three-course menu in an experience that’s satisfying, but never stuffy. Drop in nightly and enjoy a rotating menu of delectable favorites like steak, roasted duck, scallops, prime rib, and, of course, sinfully delicious desserts.
Steakhouse
Specialty Dining
Bonsai Sushi: Dine amidst expertly pruned bonsai trees while enjoying sit-down service and an affordable menu of delectable catches, plus soups, sides, sakes, and desserts. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Cucina del Capitano: Italian-American dishes inspired by the recipes from our Italian captains’ and officers’ childhoods are served up family-style in a comfy, eclectic environment decorated like an Italian country home. Vintage images of our captains and ships adorn the walls, and there’s even a Captain’s table where you just might see the man himself dine. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast: Sit down to a truly fantastical feast at the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in the Hat and Friends™. Bright colors and patterns decorate your table, which features fun and unique menus. Feast! Feast! Feast! Lose yourself exploring a delicious menu where you'll find "Green Eggs and Ham," brightly colored fruit, gravity-defying pancake stacks, funky french toast, "Moose Juice" 'n' "Goose Juice"… and much more. (Classic breakfast offerings are available as well.) Breakfast is also the perfect time to meet and greet the stars of Dr. Seuss - characters will be around for special photo opportunities and fun interactions, making this a meal to remember. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
JavaBlue Café: From the simply caffeinated to the simply sublime, nothing satisfies your coffee craving like JavaBlue Café, featuring fun twists on the hot and cold drinks you enjoy, plus a mouth-watering assortment of baked treats. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
RedFrog Pub: Get into an island state of mind before you even set foot on one. RedFrog Pub is Carnival's laid-back, no-worries, oh-so-lively, Key West-inspired pub. Sample Caribbean fare, dominate at the foosball table, enjoy live music and try the signature private-label brew, ThirstyFrog Red. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Seafood Shack: A good seafood dish is quite the catch. However you like yours served - whether it’s on a roll, in a salad or atop a platter - Seafood Shack’s the place to cast your net. Imagine a New England-style seaside spot where you can take it all in, enjoying a great meal complete with a side of ocean view. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Steakhouse: The menu features premium cuts of beef cooked to your specifications, as well as a fantastic selection of seafood, entrées, gourmet appetizers and an extensive wine list. Like any destination restaurant, reservations for Steakhouse are highly recommended. Your meal includes an appetizer, salad, entrée, side and dessert. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Steakhouse Selections: Whoever said you can’t always get what you want certainly never said it on a Carnival cruise. Odds are that something from our steakhouse sounds good - filet mignon, New York Strip, lobster, or surf and turf. Now you can get these signature steakhouse dishes anytime you’re enjoying dinner in the main dining room. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
The Chef’s Table: Treat your taste buds to unique culinary event hosted by one of Carnival's master chefs. Your VIP experience begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for a select group of 14, followed by a galley tour. The evening’s highlight is a full-service dinner of amazing appetizers, entrees and desserts not found on the regular menus. Seating is limited, so reserve early at the ship’s Guest Services desk. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
24-Hour Room Service: There’s a menu of salads, sandwiches and sweet stuff - completely free - during the day, plus hot food options available for a small fee. Late-night menu options (after 10 p.m.) are also available for a small fee.
Pizzeria
Casual Dining
Big Chicken: Carnivals Chief Fun Officer, Shaq O’Neal, brings his poultry know-how and good taste to the seas with Big Chicken. Step up to the counter for lunch or dinner and walk away with your choice of chicken sandwiches, crispy chicken strips or juicy fried chicken baskets… plus side dishes, like potato salad and jalapeño slaw. Early-morning buzzer-beaters are invited to enjoy a breakfast featuring classics like a three-cheese omelet, chicken biscuits, and biscuit and egg. And so’s everybody else - breakfast is served all day!
BlueIguana Cantina: The BlueIguana Cantina features freshly made tacos and burritos. Throw homemade tortillas and salsa into the mix, and you have a casual dining experience that will have you coming back for more.
Guy's Burger Joint: Carnival has teamed up with celebrity chef Guy Fieri to bring all the authentic appeal of a roadside burger shack to Guy's Burger Joint, the cool poolside spot for hot burgers and hand-cut fries. Try a fresh-off-the-grill burger Guy's way, or take it off-road to the toppings bar and truly make it your own.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que: Enjoy a wide variety of BBQ favorites smoked right on board over hickory and cherry wood using Guy’s signature recipes, rubs and spices. Throw in sides like Mac Daddy Mac n Cheese, Old Skool Potato Salad and Collard Greens and you’ve got a rockin’ sea day on deck.
Lido Marketplace: Featuring an amazing variety of casual dining spots, each just a few flip-flopped steps from the last, Lido Marketplace always has a special something ready to satisfy your latest craving spectacularly. Here Carnival does it with dozens of what-to-eat options... great choices like BBQ, a deli counter, salad bar, an Asian station and a pasta bar... plus one spot where the chef serves up a different surprise daily! At Lido Marketplace, there's tons of indoor and outdoor seating made for gathering around, so you can enjoy your personal faves in your favorite company for lunch or dinner, or even breakfast! Lido's also where you can find soft serve, frozen yogurt and fresh pizza 24-hours a day.
Pizzeria del Capitano: Featuring piping hot slices right out of the oven, with your choice of toppings, Pizzeria del Capitano is the good kind of cheesy - the best reason to stop in for a taste of hand-tossed specialties made with fresh mozzarella. This place rolls out pizzas and Caesar salad 24 hours a day.
Seaday Brunch: At Seaday Brunch, you can sleep in and still enjoy breakfast favorites, while early risers get a head start on lunch. You’ll enjoy huevos rancheros, special French toast, loaded mac-n-cheese and more ways to cook eggs than you may have thought possible.
Swirls: Swirls ice cream entices with sweet frozen treats around the clock! Choose from chocolate, vanilla or strawberry. Open on Lido deck 24/7, frozen yogurt and soft-serve ice cream is a great way to beat the heat all day, or the perfect nightcap after a long evening of fun.
The Carnival Deli: Craving a little taste from the old neighborhood? Enjoy old-time favorites like a hot pastrami on rye, a grilled Reuben or roasted turkey breast on a country roll. Sandwiches and wraps are always hand-carved and served fresh with coleslaw or relish and a kosher dill pickle.
Disclaimer regarding ship dining
Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.
Staterooms
Staterooms feature premium massage showerheads, fine linens and fresh fruit upon request.
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: N)
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: N)
Category: N
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: MM)
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: MM)
Category: MM
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: M)
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: M)
Category: M
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: L)
Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: L)
Category: L
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Interior Stateroom (Category: K)
Interior Stateroom (Category: K)
Category: K
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Interior Stateroom (Category: J)
Interior Stateroom (Category: J)
Category: J
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Large Interior Stateroom (Category: I)
Large Interior Stateroom (Category: I)
Category: I
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Elegant staterooms feature luxurious bedding, premium massage showerheads, a porthole or a window and fresh fruit upon request.
Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: HH)
Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: HH)
Category: HH
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: H)
Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: H)
Category: H
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views) (Category: G)
Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views) (Category: G)
Category: G
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: F)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: F)
Category: F
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: E)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: E)
Category: E
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: DD)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: DD)
Category: DD
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: D)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: D)
Category: D
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: C)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: C)
Category: C
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Spacious staterooms have a private balcony, whirlpool bath with shower and walk-in closet.
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VH)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VH)
Category: VH
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VF)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VF)
Category: VF
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VE)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VE)
Category: VE
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VD)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VD)
Category: VD
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VC)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VC)
Category: VC
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VB)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VB)
Category: VB
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VA)
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VA)
Category: VA
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Luxurious suites feature a whirlpool bath, large sitting area, private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows and more. Select suites feature a dressing room.
Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SC)
Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SC)
Category: SC
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Premium bathrobes, slippers
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
- Fresh flowers
- One-Touch concierge service
- Whirlpool bath (suite dependent)
- In-suite coffee, espresso
- Complimentary laundry
- Pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres served in suite
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine
- Priority boarding for tender ports, priority dining/seating requests, special disembarkation service
- High tea in suite on request
- Binoculars
- Exclusive tote bag
Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SB)
Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SB)
Category: SB
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Premium bathrobes, slippers
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
- Fresh flowers
- One-Touch concierge service
- Whirlpool bath (suite dependent)
- In-suite coffee, espresso
- Complimentary laundry
- Pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres served in suite
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine
- Priority boarding for tender ports, priority dining/seating requests, special disembarkation service
- High tea in suite on request
- Binoculars
- Exclusive tote bag
Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SA)
Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SA)
Category: SA
Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Premium bathrobes, slippers
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
- Fresh flowers
- One-Touch concierge service
- Whirlpool bath (suite dependent)
- In-suite coffee, espresso
- Complimentary laundry
- Pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres served in suite
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine
- Priority boarding for tender ports, priority dining/seating requests, special disembarkation service
- High tea in suite on request
- Binoculars
- Exclusive tote bag
Pinnacle Penthouse Verandah Suite (Category: PS)
Pinnacle Penthouse Verandah Suite (Category: PS)
Category: PS
Bedroom with king-size bed; Oversize whirlpool bath; Shower and additional shower stall; Living room; Dining room; Dressing room; Private verandah with whirlpool; Pantry; One sofa bed for two persons; Guest toilet; Floor-to-ceiling windows; Private stereo system; Microwave; Refrigerator
Deck Plan
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
 | Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed) |
 | Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper) |
 | Partial sea view |
 | Fully obstructed view |
 | Shower only |
 | Single sink vanity |
 | Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view Plexiglas railings |
 | Suites SC6175 and SC6164 are fully accessible, bathtub and roll-in shower; Suite SS6108 and staterooms I8037, VB6004, VB6003, D1100, C1082, C1081, J1074, K1012, and K1011 are fully accessible, roll-in shower only |
 | Suites SY8068, SY5002, and SY5001 are fully accessible with single side approach to the bed, bathtub, and roll-in shower |
 | Staterooms VA8032, VA8031, VA6049, VA5140, VA5137, VA5054, VA5051, VA4132, VA4131, H4090, H4089, VA4052, and VA4051 are ambulatory accessible, roll-in shower only |
Ship Facts
- Ship Name: Carnival Radiance
- Year Built: 2000
- Year Refurbished: 2020
- Year Entered Present Fleet: 2000
- Ship Class: Sunshine Class
- Maximum Capacity: 3,873
- Number of Passenger Decks: 13
- Number of Crew: 1,108
- Officers' Nationality: Italian
- Ocean-View without Balcony: 310
- Ocean-View with Balcony: 503
- Total Inside Staterooms: 612
- Tonnage (GRT): 101,509
- Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 2,984
- Country of Registry: Panama
- Total Staterooms: 1,492
- Suites with Balcony: 52
- Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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Ship's Registry: Panama
Package ID: CCLRADMEX20220506LMC
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Ship Rating
An outstanding luxury cruise experience with an exceptional level of attention to detail. Expect superb service from all levels of officers and staff.
A very good quality all-around cruise experience aboard a ship that offers a range of facilities and services.
A decent, unpretentious cruise experience, with a moderate amount of space and quality in furnishing and fittings.
A modest quality cruise experience with less attention to detail and service.
Expect a very basic cruise experience with minimal attention to service, hospitality and finesse.
Offers some, but not all, of the amenities and services associated with the next highest star rating.
