Carnival Celebration vs Carnival Radiance

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €226 on Carnival Radiance and €390 on Carnival Celebration. Carnival Celebration is the bigger ship, carrying 5,362 guests to 2,984. Carnival Radiance has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.7 to 1. Carnival Celebration is newer, built in 2022 against 2000, though Carnival Radiance was refurbished in 2024. Carnival Celebration runs 7–8 night cruises from Miami, while Carnival Radiance runs 3–14 night cruises from Los Angeles.
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5,3622,984
1,7351,108
3.1 : 12.7 : 1
2013
344 m272 m
42 m35 m
23 knots23 knots
Cruise lineCarnival Cruise LineCarnival Cruise Line
Ship classExcel ClassDestiny Sunshine Class
20222000
–2024
RegistryBahamasPanama
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
≈ €390≈ €226
≈ €28≈ €24
≈ €682≈ €411
72217
7–8 nights3–14 nights
1813
118
75
All venues
  • Big Chicken · Assorted chicken dishes
  • Blue Iguana Cantina · Mexican
  • Carnivale Restaurant (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Chibang! · Chinese and Mexican fusion
  • Big Chicken · Assorted chicken dishes
  • Blue Iguana Cantina · Mexican
  • Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que · Barbecue and smokehouse
  • JavaBlue Cafe · Pastries
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