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Carnival Radiance Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
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Carnival Radiance

4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 05, 2022

Ship: Carnival Radiance

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 5349

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Absolutely exceeded my expectations. The staff is what made it for me. Lots to do on ship. Can’t wait for my next cruise

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very quick. I was put in A-1 and as a first timer

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Drinks were great. I did the bubbles pkg (soda) but the free Tea, lemonade, coffee and cocoa were great The food overall was descent, we did prefer eating at Guys, Shaq big chicken and Blue Iguana. The buffet had a good selection as did the main dining. We tried it all.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We did as much in ship as possible. Mini golf, ropes course, sports courts. All was fun. The pools and hot tubs were great.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Deon our cruise Director was so fun, loved everyone on the fun squad. They definitely kept us entertained. We played bingo, saw shows in the comedy club and liquid lounge, trivia was great. DJ Scratchy was awesome. Loved the deck parties. Just had a blast

Children's Programs

Didn’t have kids with me

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our Steward was very attentive. He remembered our names and always had a smile. I celebrated my birthday on ship and he decorated towels into a cake and party animals. The bar tenders and waitstaff were exceptional and attentive.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
The ship was clean as a whistle. But in occasion it smelled like a port a potty. The casino is well vented

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Loved our cabin. It was huge! Lots of storage. The fridge is very small but we didn’t need it. The beds are super comfortable

Ship tip

It’s known as a party ship however there are so many activities and options for anyone. We loved it. The adult theme shows are just that so be prepared.

Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5
We stayed in Long Beach fir 2 days prior to sailing. Lots to do, shopping, food etc.

Catalina Island, California

4 out of 5
We rented a golf cart. Luckily we shared it with a seasoned cruiser so we learned to get there early. They do sell out. It was fun to drive around and see points of interest and get photos. Shopping was ok

Ensenada, Mexico

5 out of 5
5 stars for our excursion. We did the Ultimate food teller. Our guide was great, the food excellent and the tequila amazing!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Lines were long to get off ship but very smooth. Next cruise I will eat breakfast on ship and take my time. We didn’t know that was an option
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