Carnival Dream vs Carnival Radiance

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €226 on Carnival Radiance and €346 on Carnival Dream. Carnival Dream is the bigger ship, carrying 3,646 guests to 2,984. Carnival Dream has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.7 to 1. Carnival Dream is newer, built in 2009 against 2000, though Carnival Radiance was refurbished in 2024. Carnival Dream runs 4–14 night cruises from New Orleans and Galveston, while Carnival Radiance runs 3–14 night cruises from Los Angeles.
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3,6462,984
1,3671,108
2.7 : 12.7 : 1
1513
306 m272 m
37 m35 m
23 knots23 knots
Cruise lineCarnival Cruise LineCarnival Cruise Line
Ship classDream ClassDestiny Sunshine Class
20092000
20262024
RegistryPanamaPanama
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
≈ €346≈ €226
≈ €35≈ €24
≈ €639≈ €411
179217
4–14 nights3–14 nights
1113
78
45
All venues
  • Blue Iguana Cantina · Mexican
  • Guy's Burger Joint · Burgers
  • Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que · Barbecue and smokehouse
  • Mongolian Wok · Asian
  • 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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