Just got home from this cruise today (8-12-24). The cruise to Ensenada was a gift from our son for my wife's 70th birthday. This was our 5th cruise. On the positive side, the staff and the food were very good. Our room was always clean and in perfect shape. For me, the rock & roll show "Summer of 69" was a pleasant surprise. We really enjoyed it. The veranda was a nice touch except for the smell of cigarettes and cigars. On the negative side was how crowded it was and all the photographers wanting to take our pictures (for a fee). There were way too many people trying to sell us something. I must have said "no thank-you" twenty times throughout the cruise. Due to the large volume of people, the elevators were maxed out most of the time. We couldn't use the stairs because my wife had an issue with her back. Overall, I'd give this cruise a grade of C+. Because it was a gift, the price was right. 8-)
@GregSr That definitely is a great price! Glad you enjoyed the food, staff, room, and the shows. That is definitely a bummer about the crowds around the elevator. Thanks for the detailed report and comment! Do you think you will ever go on a cruise again?
@@Reubensrandomsandwich Yes. If we can scrape together the funds next year, we plan to cruise Alaska for the 2nd time. It will be for our 50th wedding anniversary. There is so much eye candy in Alaska. We went up and down the inside passage including a stop in Juneau. There are NO roads connected to Juneau. You have to either fly in or boat in.
@ the one in January will be #4, and we have 2 more later in the year. I had some great casino offers including an Elite offer that I wanted to use so I’m doing my first elite cruise in May. In total I’ve done 6 cruises (3 carnival, 1 royal, 2 Disney).
@AshantiRashad The lounge and entertainment rooms are all included but you are NOT able to book in advance. For those shows you just have to show up early if you want good seats. For the comedy show, because it's a small room people get there 40min early just to be able to get a seat. Enjoy your cruise!!! Let me know how it goes!
@ probably just all the attractions and things you can do on the cruise and exploring Mexico I’ve never been out of the country or on a cruise before so I don’t really know much about either of them
@@DaxKenz Oh that's awesome!! I love cruises and getting to try all the fun things! If this is your first cruise, check out this video with my top 10 tips for first-time carnival cruisers th-cam.com/video/DlJRhrD4aBg/w-d-xo.html
@@DaxKenz I love the food! There is so much good food to have all over the ship! I have another video with all of food options on the Radiance so you can figure out what you want to try th-cam.com/video/7apqN5b_mNY/w-d-xo.html
Bro you gotta explain how you’re traveling with multiple baddies. At first I thought money, but then you showed your interior room and mentioned being frugal. How do you do it man?
Just got home from this cruise today (8-12-24). The cruise to Ensenada was a gift from our son for my wife's 70th birthday. This was our 5th cruise. On the positive side, the staff and the food were very good. Our room was always clean and in perfect shape. For me, the rock & roll show "Summer of 69" was a pleasant surprise. We really enjoyed it. The veranda was a nice touch except for the smell of cigarettes and cigars. On the negative side was how crowded it was and all the photographers wanting to take our pictures (for a fee). There were way too many people trying to sell us something. I must have said "no thank-you" twenty times throughout the cruise. Due to the large volume of people, the elevators were maxed out most of the time. We couldn't use the stairs because my wife had an issue with her back. Overall, I'd give this cruise a grade of C+. Because it was a gift, the price was right. 8-)
@GregSr That definitely is a great price! Glad you enjoyed the food, staff, room, and the shows. That is definitely a bummer about the crowds around the elevator. Thanks for the detailed report and comment! Do you think you will ever go on a cruise again?
@@Reubensrandomsandwich Yes. If we can scrape together the funds next year, we plan to cruise Alaska for the 2nd time. It will be for our 50th wedding anniversary. There is so much eye candy in Alaska. We went up and down the inside passage including a stop in Juneau. There are NO roads connected to Juneau. You have to either fly in or boat in.
@@GregSr Wow happy anniversary! That is amazing!! 50 years!!! An Alaska cruise would be amazing! I want to do that one too.
Man this is an awesome video!! I sail out on 12/30 - 1/3/25 hopefully is good during new years.
@isrealmunoz9729 thank you!!! Wow that sounds like so much fun for NYE!! Let me know how it is!! I haven’t done a NYE cruise yet
I'm replying currently on the cruise right before yours. Leaving tommorow
@@meneither8100 Awesome! What are you looking forward to the most?
@Reubensrandomsandwich I meant I'm leaving the cruise tomorrow. As I'm writing this, I'm back home already
I didn't reply until now because I was busy unpacking
The casino is my spot 😂 I can’t wait to see the shows, we sail out Jan 6-12, 2025 can’t wait 🎉🎉🎉
@Traveling_Banditz awesome! I love the casino and the shows! How often do you cruise on Carnival?
@ the one in January will be #4, and we have 2 more later in the year. I had some great casino offers including an Elite offer that I wanted to use so I’m doing my first elite cruise in May. In total I’ve done 6 cruises (3 carnival, 1 royal, 2 Disney).
@ we started our traveling channel, usually we go out the country but I live just travel blogging so now we’ll be sharing some great cruise content!
@@Traveling_Banditz Awesome!! How fun!!! What's an Elite cruise?
@@Traveling_Banditz so cool! I just found you and subscribed! Good luck!
I saw you were watching movies from your laptop. Can you please tell me what cord do you use for this?
@ronnieamyfromhoustontexas3348 Just a plain HDMI cable! FYI, I found out later this is technically not allowed so do this at your own discretion :)
Do we have to book the lounge / entertainment room in advance or is it included because I will be touring this ship in December
@AshantiRashad The lounge and entertainment rooms are all included but you are NOT able to book in advance. For those shows you just have to show up early if you want good seats. For the comedy show, because it's a small room people get there 40min early just to be able to get a seat. Enjoy your cruise!!! Let me know how it goes!
Do they let you in the pool right after the muster before rooms are ready?
@Gen-yh1jz yes!! You can jump in the pool right when you get on before you do muster. Not recommended though in case you forget :)
@@Reubensrandomsandwich Thanks !
@@Gen-yh1jz of course!
Set sail Jan 26-30th
@DaxKenz awesome!! What are you looking forward to most?
@ probably just all the attractions and things you can do on the cruise and exploring Mexico I’ve never been out of the country or on a cruise before so I don’t really know much about either of them
What was your favorite thing about the cruise?
@@DaxKenz Oh that's awesome!! I love cruises and getting to try all the fun things! If this is your first cruise, check out this video with my top 10 tips for first-time carnival cruisers th-cam.com/video/DlJRhrD4aBg/w-d-xo.html
@@DaxKenz I love the food! There is so much good food to have all over the ship! I have another video with all of food options on the Radiance so you can figure out what you want to try th-cam.com/video/7apqN5b_mNY/w-d-xo.html
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@glamourlifebeautifulvibes 😮
Bro you gotta explain how you’re traveling with multiple baddies. At first I thought money, but then you showed your interior room and mentioned being frugal. How do you do it man?
@troywakeman can’t share all my secrets. Well, maybe if I hit 10k subs I’ll share ;)
Is Shaq's big chicken on this one?
@@adamwalker9256 yes it is!