My First Cruise Back Since Pandemic

Carnival Radiance Cruise Review

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Carnival Radiance

4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 30, 2022

Ship: Carnival Radiance

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2231

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

I had booked this cruise two times before I finally made it on. Third times the charm. Awesome time! So glad to be back to cruise again!!! Love Carnival.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Super smooth. Everyone was super friendly.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Food was good but there was not a lot of options as in the past. I forgive because there has been a lot of changes due to covid and guys burgers are still so delicious!!!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Pools, slides, ropes course, basketball court, pool tables, mini golf, shopping, dancing on deck and dance club. Awesome live music. Lots and lots of trivia. Casino and arcade.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
There was a duo who performed Latin music and they were phenomenal. Wherever they were the whole place would be packed. I only got to see one stage show Rock Revolution. I can only compare it to a couple. It wasn't my favorite but I would watch it again.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Phenomenal like always. The staff on Carnival are the most patient, charismatic people I have ever met. So hardworking. From dinner to deck parties to room service just amazing!!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Very clean. The layout was confusing at times. The decor is more modern. Cream white with beautiful accents of blue. They also included alot of light decor. Ex:led lights... I'm a big fan of modern and bright lights and the color blue lol đź’™

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Great cabin. Big space and window for watching the sunset.

Ship tip

Just remember to be patient and kind. The employees will always give you 100%. Just have fun and let go!

Ports of call

Ensenada, Mexico

5 out of 5
I did the resort excursion and it was totally worth it. Nice resort with hot jacuzzi and two pools. The Mexican buffet is nice. Very relaxing. Has a playground for children.

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5

Catalina Island, California

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
I'm actually doing a back to back cruise. You go to the Sunrise dinning room and wait until the group is ready to be dismissed. No more covid testing for back to back. They give you new Sail&sign card and then take you off the ship to customs. They check to see if you have your passport or other documents and back to the ship you go. Then you are given champagne and get a back to back picture taken. Then you get about 30 Minutes to explore before the new passengers come on.
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7 Comments

Ptcounselor    2 years ago

Thank you! I’m doing the back to back leaving Monday. I wasn’t quite sure how the debarkation of the first cruise worked. I appreciate you sharing! Sounds easy!

GabeNSteph    2 years ago

Thanks for your comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

cruising2004    2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Happy to see that the B2B procedures are back to “normal”. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

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