I did the exact same 4 day cruise on Radiance last October. It was my first time on Carnival and I was favorably impressed. Perhaps we didn't have as many passengers. I am booked on Venezia next fall.
@@chowchillachuck that’s fantastic to hear. Glad you enjoyed it. Be sure to check out my Venezia report if you have a chance, that was a wonderful experience on board. Wishing you safe travels for your next cruise.
I going on my 4th Radiance Saliling on April 1-5 I love the Radanice. Have wonderful times everytime I go. I don't eat the Buffett unless it the late night one. Can't wait to go again in a few weeks.
Just went on this cruise a couple of weeks ago. It was my first cruise ever. I would say it was better than expected. And if you have kids, Camp Ocean is a life saver!!! Excellent cheap cruise. I would say that the Ensenada stop was quite uneventful. Not a great spot for exploring.
I went on Radiance last May. I did enjoy it, but you were far too kind to the buffet. What a disappointment that was. On the positive side, I enjoyed the pizza, burgers, and MDR.
If you liked the Panorama, I would say book the new Firenze ship now at the port of Long Beach. Brand new (by Carnival's repurposing) and much more elegant and better themed. The layout is VERY similar to Panorama. The main difference being the lido deck is mostly covered with lots of shaded spaces.
I was on victory 4 times And enjoy each trip I did the ship after dry dock and I was disappointed I would tell customers stay away The dry dock was bad Rust on top deck Old and new items mix together The staff was not friendly The ship lost its spirit I feel carnival did big mistake by taking away the victory name
I've heard this a few times now from people who have cruised pre and post dry dock. Fascinating that upgrades and "more" doesn't always mean better. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
@@SoloCruiseTravel your welcome The ship was my favorite I was torn apart to watch great ship go down hill The last time I was on ship with my mother We shock over how bad the ship looked Rust and damage goods on ship after dry dock was sad to watch
Cake looks yummy!! You know me love my deserts! Your room looked very nice and the fridge was in a weird spot but it served the purpose. Love the green salads too and my steaks and potatoes. Also like a good fried chicken. The whole ship looks beautiful. Love those breakfast burritos. Love the soft serve ice cream as well.
Oh my God Ty so much! 12:36am and I am looking at your video. Wife, Grandma (my mom), kid(4) and myself are going to have our 1st cruise and I wanna make sure I know what to do/expect. Your video is well done. I watched other videos and so far this is the best one. I'm also Vegan and thankful there is a vegan menu. My wife is happy! We won't eat just salad and fruits (woohoo)
I was on the victory And love the ship After the dry dock I was very disappointed The food was bad Service was not good I took my mother on ship and was stock by how rude people on top deck We felt unsafe because two ladies was yelling at each other and also about hit each other The staff was stop them I been on 50 plus cruises I was surprise how top deck had rust and mix new and old parts I
Sailing out of Long Beach on everything from the Holiday,Ecstasy,Paradise,Inspiration and Imagination. I will be sailing on the Radiance for the first time since her renaming from the Victory. This four night cruise is such a convenient getaway regardless of the ship.
And I’d love to know how it feels to you having been on the previous version. Another viewer commented that the renovations did make it more crowded to them because they sacrificed public spaces for more staterooms as well. Hearing that after the fact made a lot more sense.
I started cruising on Carnival, and they have the best included food. I’ve since moved on to Princess cruises I feel like they have exceptional value in their plus and premiere packages. I like the more chill vibe on Princess, but I only cruise the newer ships 🛳⚓️🛟
Thank you for the great video. I also did a solo cruise on the Radiance. I never noticed the issue with the restroom on the Lido. Actually, I thought the buffet was really good 😊. Every sailing is different.
Well that is great to hear. Yeah, perhaps it was a newer issue with the Lido restroom, but it was an unfortunate one. Thrilled to know you enjoyed your solo cruise. Have you done other ships solo?
You can book on any ship a stateroom for yourself. It’s just that you’re usually paying a singles supplement and paying for two instead of one. Sometimes they drop this supplement as the cruise gets closer and they have inventory to fill.
Was on this ship when it was the Carnival Victory. It was in it's first season. Don't like the ships being refit. They took out lounges and put in more staterooms. They failed to create more space. During the day it is included on the Italian restaurant. They also serve breakfast there and that is included. Blue Iguana has a pretty good breakfast. Carnival has very good pizza. Don't like pepperoni. Have a soft serve ice cream while waiting on line for pizza. Prefer fixed seating for dinner. Breakfast is now open seating. The Fitness Center is nice. The casino is always a nice place to go. What I like about Carnival is they do a lot for veterans. Getting the feeling of being in the way happens a lot on the ships that get redone and you are left with more passengers and little room.
Carnival has now moved to once a day cleanings. (Used to be twice) And it takes a little longer to get off at a place like Catalina because you have to get on smaller boats from the ship to get to the island. But it's usually orderly and everyone takes a "group number". At a port where the ship pulls up alongside a dock it's usually less than 5-10 mins to get off as they have to scan everyone's cards as they leave.
Sailed out Miami on her when she was the Victory. She was at capacity, but didn’t experience any crowding. My only problem was leaving my passport at home, but Carnival bent over backward to get me a suitable substitute and I made my 4pm sailing with time to spare. I didn’t notice the dinning room stench that you described, that could be an indication of the ship’s age, or the lack of regular cleaning.
@divox9pqr How did Carnival bend over backward to get you a suitable substitute instead of a passport, just curious !!! Would like to know in case it happens to me one day ??? Thankyou.
Wow!!! How did you score such a fantastic price? I wanna sail on the same cruise in Nov 2024, 😮and I'm thinking of waiting until the week before to book to get a great deal. Any thoughts?
I really lucked out. Of course, you run the risk of it being booked out by waiting that long. Typically about three months from sail I find the best deals.
Perhaps you’ll feel differently on board. But as I mentioned in the video, go with one of the other Carnival ships out of the same port. You’ll probably enjoy it more and it’ll likely be similar in price. Happy cruising!
(of a menu or restaurant) listing or serving food that can be ordered as separate items, rather than part of a set meal for a fee. "an à la carte menu"
Have you ever done a Carnival Cruise out of Long Beach, CA? Did you have a different experience than I did on the Carnival Radiance??
I did the exact same 4 day cruise on Radiance last October. It was my first time on Carnival and I was favorably impressed. Perhaps we didn't have as many passengers. I am booked on Venezia next fall.
@@chowchillachuck that’s fantastic to hear. Glad you enjoyed it. Be sure to check out my Venezia report if you have a chance, that was a wonderful experience on board. Wishing you safe travels for your next cruise.
@@SoloCruiseTravel Actually, it was though your Venezia report that I discovered your channel. Looking forward to more of your content.
@@chowchillachuck oh great! Well thanks for watching and your feedback. Plenty more to come.
I going on my 4th Radiance Saliling on April 1-5 I love the Radanice. Have wonderful times everytime I go. I don't eat the Buffett unless it the late night one. Can't wait to go again in a few weeks.
The ramp up to the ship is steep. There’s an elevator tucked in the back.
Just went on this cruise a couple of weeks ago. It was my first cruise ever. I would say it was better than expected. And if you have kids, Camp Ocean is a life saver!!! Excellent cheap cruise. I would say that the Ensenada stop was quite uneventful. Not a great spot for exploring.
I been on 13 cruise now but I can’t get past paying for that two person crap even if you go by yourself
Yeah, unless it’s a solo specific offering, it’s the way of the cruise world though.
You're a great presenter. Natural and pleasant to listen to.
That’s very nice of you, thanks so much for taking time to share your feedback.
I went on Radiance last May. I did enjoy it, but you were far too kind to the buffet. What a disappointment that was. On the positive side, I enjoyed the pizza, burgers, and MDR.
Thanks for your feedback and mentioning your experience. I appreciate you watching!
This ship seems so close to Panorama. Which I loved. I think I’m going to book it in 2025.
If you liked the Panorama, I would say book the new Firenze ship now at the port of Long Beach. Brand new (by Carnival's repurposing) and much more elegant and better themed. The layout is VERY similar to Panorama. The main difference being the lido deck is mostly covered with lots of shaded spaces.
I was on victory 4 times
And enjoy each trip
I did the ship after dry dock and I was disappointed
I would tell customers stay away
The dry dock was bad
Rust on top deck
Old and new items mix together
The staff was not friendly
The ship lost its spirit
I feel carnival did big mistake by taking away the victory name
I've heard this a few times now from people who have cruised pre and post dry dock. Fascinating that upgrades and "more" doesn't always mean better. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
@@SoloCruiseTravel your welcome
The ship was my favorite
I was torn apart to watch great ship go down hill
The last time I was on ship with my mother
We shock over how bad the ship looked
Rust and damage goods on ship after dry dock was sad to watch
Cake looks yummy!! You know me love my deserts! Your room looked very nice and the fridge was in a weird spot but it served the purpose. Love the green salads too and my steaks and potatoes. Also like a good fried chicken. The whole ship looks beautiful. Love those breakfast burritos. Love the soft serve ice cream as well.
The food was a highlight for sure.
Oh my God Ty so much! 12:36am and I am looking at your video. Wife, Grandma (my mom), kid(4) and myself are going to have our 1st cruise and I wanna make sure I know what to do/expect. Your video is well done. I watched other videos and so far this is the best one. I'm also Vegan and thankful there is a vegan menu. My wife is happy! We won't eat just salad and fruits (woohoo)
Glad you found some value in this video. Thanks for watching and happy cruising!
I was on the victory
And love the ship
After the dry dock I was very disappointed
The food was bad
Service was not good
I took my mother on ship and was stock by how rude people on top deck
We felt unsafe because two ladies was yelling at each other and also about hit each other
The staff was stop them
I been on 50 plus cruises I was surprise how top deck had rust and mix new and old parts
I
That says a lot to have been on the original and feel the refurbished elements didn’t improve anything. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
Sailing out of Long Beach on everything from the Holiday,Ecstasy,Paradise,Inspiration and Imagination. I will be sailing on the Radiance for the first time since her renaming from the Victory. This four night cruise is such a convenient getaway regardless of the ship.
Convenient for sure. Happy cruising!
Hey, what did you think of it?
Thank you for the very informative ship tour!
Happy to share my experience. Appreciate you taking time to comment.
I sailed her as the Victory, I'd love to see the renovations
And I’d love to know how it feels to you having been on the previous version. Another viewer commented that the renovations did make it more crowded to them because they sacrificed public spaces for more staterooms as well. Hearing that after the fact made a lot more sense.
Loved this content. I can’t wait to go on my first solo cruise. 7 days on Firenze in September I hope it’s worth it.
Have an amazing time. I'll be on the Firenze soon myself!
I started cruising on Carnival, and they have the best included food. I’ve since moved on to Princess cruises I feel like they have exceptional value in their plus and premiere packages. I like the more chill vibe on Princess, but I only cruise the newer ships 🛳⚓️🛟
Couldn’t agree more with your points. Even the older Princess ships have that vibe. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you for the great video. I also did a solo cruise on the Radiance. I never noticed the issue with the restroom on the Lido. Actually, I thought the buffet was really good 😊. Every sailing is different.
Well that is great to hear. Yeah, perhaps it was a newer issue with the Lido restroom, but it was an unfortunate one. Thrilled to know you enjoyed your solo cruise. Have you done other ships solo?
Im going next week! Hoping its a great experience 🎉
Wishing you happy cruising! Let me know how it goes.
how do you do it solo? I thought you need two minimum, or does Carnival now allow solo travelers? I thought only NCL does.
You can book on any ship a stateroom for yourself. It’s just that you’re usually paying a singles supplement and paying for two instead of one. Sometimes they drop this supplement as the cruise gets closer and they have inventory to fill.
Was on this ship when it was the Carnival Victory. It was in it's first season. Don't like the ships being refit. They took out lounges and put in more staterooms. They failed to create more space. During the day it is included on the Italian restaurant. They also serve breakfast there and that is included. Blue Iguana has a pretty good breakfast. Carnival has very good pizza. Don't like pepperoni. Have a soft serve ice cream while waiting on line for pizza. Prefer fixed seating for dinner. Breakfast is now open seating. The Fitness Center is nice. The casino is always a nice place to go. What I like about Carnival is they do a lot for veterans. Getting the feeling of being in the way happens a lot on the ships that get redone and you are left with more passengers and little room.
More rooms added and removing public space is exactly what it felt like.
oh the stench is from the bathrooms that makes sort of sense!
Going on this one next month. Out of all the cruises I enjoyed MSC the most especially with their food. Hopefully we have a good time on this one.
That's nice to hear about MSC. I am sure you will have a great time on the Radiance. Happy cruising to you!
I always enjoy cruising but the dj plays one to many songs of Bruno mars and line dance song's other than that you should have fun
Do they clean your rooms daily? How long does it take to get off the ship at ports?
Carnival has now moved to once a day cleanings. (Used to be twice) And it takes a little longer to get off at a place like Catalina because you have to get on smaller boats from the ship to get to the island. But it's usually orderly and everyone takes a "group number". At a port where the ship pulls up alongside a dock it's usually less than 5-10 mins to get off as they have to scan everyone's cards as they leave.
Sailed out Miami on her when she was the Victory. She was at capacity, but didn’t experience any crowding. My only problem was leaving my passport at home, but Carnival bent over backward to get me a suitable substitute and I made my 4pm sailing with time to spare. I didn’t notice the dinning room stench that you described, that could be an indication of the ship’s age, or the lack of regular cleaning.
That’s great to hear. And how generous of Carnival to do what they could to help you in such a pinch. Thanks for watching.
@divox9pqr
How did Carnival bend over backward to get you a suitable substitute instead of a passport, just curious !!! Would like to know in case it happens to me one day ??? Thankyou.
@@SamanthaChan-zm7zh possibly just a emergency passport or something
my first time will be on the pride i hope its fun cause i had a ball on my very cruise on Norwegaing joy
Oh good. Wishing you all the fun on the Pride.
@@SoloCruiseTravel thank you so much and please forgive my typos lol
Wow!!! How did you score such a fantastic price? I wanna sail on the same cruise in Nov 2024, 😮and I'm thinking of waiting until the week before to book to get a great deal. Any thoughts?
I really lucked out. Of course, you run the risk of it being booked out by waiting that long. Typically about three months from sail I find the best deals.
Dion is a great cruise director!
Sure is!
I was thinking of taking a Carnival Radiance cruise but... thanks to your detailed report here - no longer interested.
Perhaps you’ll feel differently on board. But as I mentioned in the video, go with one of the other Carnival ships out of the same port. You’ll probably enjoy it more and it’ll likely be similar in price. Happy cruising!
Is this cruise good for singles?
@@guychirinian3122 I think most shorter cruises are geared towards partying and casual fun. Because Radiance typically does 2-4 days I would say yes.
What’s all cart fee
(of a menu or restaurant) listing or serving food that can be ordered as separate items, rather than part of a set meal for a fee.
"an à la carte menu"
It’s bad luck to rename a ship.
I have heard that!
Not if you re christen her
It's good luck
Clicking off after you mentioned "stench" 🥲
Day or night, it was there anytime I walked by that area