It’s Carnival … what more to say?

Item: Carnival Radiance
Rating: 3.2
Author: SteveMBA

Carnival Radiance Cruise Review

SteveMBA

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 13

Helpful Votes: 80

Overall rating:

3.2 out of 5

4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 24, 2023

Ship: Carnival Radiance

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

You get what you pay for. Carnival is a low cost cruise line

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Crowded

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Average

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

As clean as could be expected

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

Don’t raise your expectations

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Ports of call

Ensenada, Mexico

3 out of 5

Catalina Island, California

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Lengthy

11 Comments

SteveMBA 1 year ago

There was a comment about paying $500 and expecting $5000 of value. No. The point was paying $500 and getting $500 in value. Exactly what was paid for and achieved. On higher end cruises, I pay more and expect more. So, all is good.

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StuPedasso 1 year ago

It is what it is

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LisaKitty 1 year ago

I noticed that this person generally sails with very high end luxury brands like Viking and Azamara. So naturally, Carnival is going to feel like a huge step down. I agree with the other commenters though; if you know you don't like the experience on "mainstream" cruise lines, then why return?

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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Angelsrose99 1 year ago

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Whether you're on a fishing boat or a cruise ship, there's always going to be ruff waters. How you handle it is what counts. For me, I just hold on and enjoy the ride. Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets priceless.

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Funinthesun52 1 year ago

Evidently he is one of those that pay 500 and wants a 5000 dollar cruise. Yes you do get what you pay for and if you have been on carnival three times you are either very “unlearning” are very aware of this but feel it is okay for the price .

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Paris87541 1 year ago

Preach

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cruisesrgreat 1 year ago

So this was your third cruise with carnival. Why keep booking something you dont like? If your list is correct, dont forget to cancel your 2025 vista cruise since u didn't like the experience.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Sorry you fill that way.

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Dumfy75 1 year ago

Well if you already have a low opinion of Carnival why cruise with them again, get exactly the cruise you say you expected to get, and then give them low ratings?

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Carnivalfoodie 1 year ago

I agree with Javawoody

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