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Carnival Radiance

Carnival Radiance

activeBuilt 1999
Carnival Cruise LineDestinyActive🇵🇦 Panama
3.1CC
1127/2k Berlitz
Carnival Cruise Line
GRT
101 509
Guests
2896
Crew
1040
Crew:Guest
1:2.8
Length
272m
Space Ratio
35.1
Current position
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History
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Carnival Radiance is a Destiny-class cruise ship built by Fincantieri in Italy and operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Originally christened Carnival Victory upon her launch, the vessel underwent a US$200 million refit and was renamed Carnival Radiance in 2021. The ship is currently based in Long Beach, California.

Vessel Timeline
26 Jun 1998
Keel Laid
Fincantieri
31 Dec 1998
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 1999
Carnival Victory
Carnival
Today
Carnival Radiance
Current
At a Glance
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Godmother
Lucille O'Neal
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Christened
December 12, 2021
Maiden Voyage
December 13, 2021
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Built By
Fincantieri
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Build Country
Italy
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Identity
IMO Number9172648
MMSI355263000
Call Sign3FFL8
Flag State🇵🇦 Panama
Port of RegistryPanama City
Former NamesCarnival Victory (Carnival, 2000-2021)
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Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Keel LaidJune 26, 1998
Float OutDecember 31, 1998
DeliveredDecember 31, 1999
GodmotherLucille O'Neal
ChristeningDecember 12, 2021
Maiden VoyageDecember 13, 2021
Est. price (CIN)$410M
Price per berth$141 575
Price per GT$4039
In 2026 dollars$802M
Per berth (2026$)$276 934
Per GT (2026$)$7901
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Dimensions
272m
Length
38m
Beam
8.4m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)101 509
Net Tonnage (NT)101 509
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Capacity
2896
Guests
1040
Crew
1448
Cabins
Guests (max)3475
Space Ratio35.1
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.8
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Propulsion
34 000kW
Power
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
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Onboard
13
Decks
14
Restaurants
2
Pools
Bars8
Hot Tubs4
Theaters2
Water Slides2
Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
3.1/ 5.0
102 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
3 Stars
1127/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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