Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Radiance
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $237
Ship comparison
Carnival Radiance vs Norwegian Jade
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jade
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $769
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Radiance is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,984 passengers, in service since 1998. Norwegian Jade is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,402 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose Carnival Radiance if you want a lower starting fare or more culture: it outscores Norwegian Jade for cultural (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $237 (vs $769).
Choose Norwegian Jade if you want a newer ship, a more active cruise or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Carnival Radiance for active (7.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2006 (vs 1998).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Radiance | Norwegian Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2006 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 101,509 | 93,558 |
| Passengers | 2,984 | 2,402 |
| Crew | 1,108 | 1,078 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.0 | 39.0 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 15 |
| Length | 893 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 125 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 39 |
| Upcoming sailings | 227 | 79 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–14 nights | 7–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $237 (better) | $769 |
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 1 of the ten, Norwegian Jade on 3, with 6 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.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jade
Sailing the Caribbean in winter and European waters in summer, the 2,402-passenger Norwegian Jade from Norwegian Cruise Line offers a fun, laid-back way to explore the historic sites of Europe. Unlike many large ships, which repeat the same itinerary over and over, Jade features a varied selection of enriching cruises.
Highlights
- Fitness Center features a full gym and aerobics/fitness classes daily.
- If you love playing slots, you can gamble one cent up to $100.
- Two huge 4,390-square-foot Garden Villas offer three separate bedrooms, private garden with hot tub and access to a private courtyard with pool.
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $769.
Questions
Carnival Radiance or Norwegian Jade?
Which is bigger, Carnival Radiance or Norwegian Jade?
Carnival Radiance is bigger at 101,509 gross tons, against 93,558 gross tons for Norwegian Jade. Carnival Radiance carries 2,984 passengers and Norwegian Jade carries 2,402.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Radiance or Norwegian Jade?
Norwegian Jade is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 1998 for Carnival Radiance.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Jade, with 39.0 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?
Norwegian Jade, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Carnival Radiance.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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