Carnival Mardi Gras vs Carnival Radiance

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €226 on Carnival Radiance and €343 on Carnival Mardi Gras. Carnival Mardi Gras is the bigger ship, carrying 6,631 guests to 2,984. Carnival Radiance has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.7 to 1. Carnival Mardi Gras is newer, built in 2020 against 2000, though Carnival Radiance was refurbished in 2024. Carnival Mardi Gras runs 4–7 night cruises from Port Canaveral, while Carnival Radiance runs 3–14 night cruises from Los Angeles.
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6,6312,984
1,7451,108
3.8 : 12.7 : 1
2013
344 m272 m
42 m35 m
23 knots23 knots
Cruise lineCarnival Cruise LineCarnival Cruise Line
Ship classExcel ClassDestiny Sunshine Class
20202000
20252024
RegistryBahamasPanama
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
≈ €343≈ €226
≈ €32≈ €24
≈ €610≈ €411
104217
4–7 nights3–14 nights
1613
98
75
All venues
  • Big Chicken · Assorted chicken dishes
  • Blue Iguana Cantina · Mexican
  • Chibang! · Chinese and Mexican fusion
  • Cucina del Capitano · Italian
  • 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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