Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Glory
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $243
Ship comparison
Carnival Glory vs Carnival Radiance
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Radiance
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $237
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Glory is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2003. Carnival Radiance is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,984 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Carnival Glory if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated staterooms or more culture: it outscores Carnival Radiance for family friendly (9.0 vs 8.0), staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Carnival Radiance if you want a more romantic trip or more adventure and nature: it outscores Carnival Glory for romantic (6.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Glory | Carnival Radiance | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 101,509 |
| Passengers | 2,980 | 2,984 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,108 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.9 (better) | 34.0 |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 893 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 7 |
| Upcoming sailings | 122 | 227 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–5 nights | 3–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $243 | $237 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Glory leads on 4 of the ten, Carnival Radiance on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Glory
There's an entire palette of fun spots and activities you'll find on board Carnival Glory. A rainbow of salsa options for dressing up your tacos and burritos awaits at the very tasteful BlueIguana Cantina, while Guy's Burger Joint serves up burgers designed by the colorful personality himself: celebrity chef Guy Fieri.
Highlights
- Laughing at the comedy acts performed in The Punchliner Comedy Club
- Dive-in movies at the Seaside Theatre
- Relaxation at Spa Carnival
Sailing now
7 cruises on sale, from $243.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Radiance
Carnival Radiance, formerly Carnival Victory, has been reengineered and reimagined from stem to stern for short jaunts out of Long Beach, Calif., to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico, where cruisers can enjoy beaches, shopping and excursions. The ship debuted in November 2021.
Sailing now
7 cruises on sale, from $237.
Questions
Carnival Glory or Carnival Radiance?
Which is bigger, Carnival Glory or Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Glory is bigger at 110,000 gross tons, against 101,509 gross tons for Carnival Radiance. Carnival Glory carries 2,980 passengers and Carnival Radiance carries 2,984.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Glory or Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Glory is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 2000 for Carnival Radiance.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Glory, with 36.9 gross tons per passenger against 34.0 on Carnival Radiance. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Glory, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Carnival Radiance.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Glory scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Carnival Radiance.
Still deciding?
Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing
Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about Carnival Glory, Carnival Radiance or a ship that suits you better.