Carnival Radiance
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Radiance is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2000 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 101,509 gross tons, 893 feet in length, and 13 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,873 guests and approximately 1,108 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $410 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Carnival Radiance
Ship Stats
Year Built
2000
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
101,509 GT
Length
893 ft
Capacity
3,873
Crew
1,108
Cost
$410 million
Decks
13
Sunshine Class
Sunshine Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Carnival. The first ship introduced in this class was Carnival Sunshine (1996), followed by Carnival Sunrise (1999) and Carnival Radiance (2000).
Carnival Radiance Ship Age
Carnival Radiance entered service in 2000. Across Carnival's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 27 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Carnival Radiance
Current ship
Carnival Radiance Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
Formerly the Carnival Victory, the Carnival Radiance ship underwent a $200 million bow-to-stern transformation in 2021. In late 2024, it received its first major technical check since the transformation, including a refresh of the Big Chicken by Shaquille O'Neal and updates to the WaterWorks slides. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in November 2026. This Carnival Venezia refurbishment will be the ship's first major dry dock under the Carnival brand since its conversion. It is expected to receive more "Carnival-standard" technical upgrades while carefully maintaining its "Fun Italian Style" aesthetic.
Carnival Radiance Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet
Carnival Radiance measures 893 feet (272 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 101,509 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 27 of 31 by length and 23 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Carnival Radiance vs Carnival fleet averages
Carnival Radiance carries 3,873 passengers (vs Carnival average of 4,085) and has 1,108 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,226). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.50:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,873
passengers
Crew Members
1,108
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.50 : 1
Carnival Avg
3.33 : 1
Carnival Radiance
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Radiance.
Deck 9buffetLido Marketplace
Deck 4cafeJavablue Cafe
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomAft Restaurant
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomForward Restaurant
Deck 9quick eatsBig Chicken
Deck 9quick eatsBlue Iguana Cantina
Deck 9quick eatsGuy's Burger Joint
Deck 9quick eatsPizzeria del Capitano
Deck 9quick eatsThe Carnival Deli
Deck 5specialtyBonsai Sushi
Deck 10specialtyCucina del Capitano
Deck 4specialtyFahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Deck 10specialtyGuy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que
Deck 9specialtySeafood Shack
Deck 3specialtyThe Chef's Table
Deck 5sweetsCherry On Top
Deck Plans
The Carnival Radiance has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 14. Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Radiance. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Radiance quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Carnival Radiance Casino on Deck 5 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Radiance buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
Formerly the Carnival Victory, the Carnival Radiance ship underwent a $200 million bow-to-stern transformation in 2021. In late 2024, it received its first major technical check since the transformation, including a refresh of the Big Chicken by Shaquille O'Neal and updates to the WaterWorks slides. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in November 2026. This Carnival Venezia refurbishment will be the ship's first major dry dock under the Carnival brand since its conversion. It is expected to receive more "Carnival-standard" technical upgrades while carefully maintaining its "Fun Italian Style" aesthetic.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Sunshine class.
The ship features 18 restaurants, 9 bars, 30 activities, 0 shows and 6 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Carnival Radiance has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 14.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Radiance. The ship's capacity is 3,873. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,158 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
The Carnival Radiance was built in 2000. Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Radiance is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Carnival Radiance length equals 893 feet (272 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 992 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.