Long Beach-based Ship Sports New Touches Following Dry Dock
Carnival Radiance has returned to service in Long Beach following a dry dock where the ship received enhancements to its public areas and many technical updates. Highlights include a full refresh of the ship’s youth areas and sports facilities, including the ropes course, mini golf course and the basketball court. The Carnival Adventures store and gift shops were refreshed, and the casino was enhanced.
The 2,984-guest ship features many of the ‘Fun Ship’ staples guests know and love, such as the RedFrog Pub and BlueIguana Cantina, plus some newer favorites, including Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse and Shaq’s Big Chicken.
Formerly the Carnival Victory, the Carnival Radiance debuted in late 2021 following a $200-million refit that included the addition of new public areas, cabins and features.
Carnival Radiance departs year-round from the Port of Long Beach and offers unique itineraries, including three- to six-day voyages to the Mexican Riviera and Baja Mexico. The ship is also hosting six Carnival Journey sailings from Long Beach to Hawaii in 2025, offering 14-day cruises visiting Maui, Honolulu, Kauai and Hilo.
The 101,509-ton ship also received the second sea-going unit of the Big Chicken, a restaurant created by Carnival’s Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal, in addition to the Heroes Tribute Bar, which salutes those who serve in the Armed Forces.
