Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Radiance
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $237
Ship comparison
Carnival Radiance vs Carnival Valor
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Valor
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $346
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Radiance is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,984 passengers, in service since 2000. Carnival Valor is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Carnival Radiance if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or a lower starting fare: it outscores Carnival Valor for romantic (6.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $237 (vs $346).
Choose Carnival Valor 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.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Radiance | Carnival Valor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2000 | 2004 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 101,509 | 110,000 |
| Passengers | 2,984 | 2,980 |
| Crew | 1,108 | 1,180 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.0 | 36.9 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 893 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 125 ft | 116 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 18 |
| Upcoming sailings | 227 | 91 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–14 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $237 (better) | $346 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Radiance leads on 3 of the ten, Carnival Valor on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Valor
Hosting more than 3,000 passengers when fully booked, Carnival Valor features a heroes and heroics theme as it calls on sand-filled, sun-soaked ports in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
Highlights
- Laughing at jokes in the Punchliner Comedy Club
- Splishing and splashing on the Twister Waterslide
- Singing along at the onboard Piano Bar
- Tasting gourmet treats at the Chef's Table
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $346.
Questions
Carnival Radiance or Carnival Valor?
Which is bigger, Carnival Radiance or Carnival Valor?
Carnival Valor is bigger at 110,000 gross tons, against 101,509 gross tons for Carnival Radiance. Carnival Radiance carries 2,984 passengers and Carnival Valor carries 2,980.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Radiance or Carnival Valor?
Carnival Valor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2000 for Carnival Radiance.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Valor, 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 Valor, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Carnival Radiance.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Valor scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Carnival Radiance.
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