Where is Carnival Radiance today?
At sea, heading to Maui (Kahului)
On day 5 of a 14-night Hawaii cruise from Los Angeles (Nov 8 to 22).
Between Los Angeles and Maui (Kahului). Position estimated from scheduled times.
Next: Maui (Kahului), Hawaii, tomorrow 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM · then Honolulu, Sat Nov 14, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Scheduled position from Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sun Nov 22: 6 nights from $731
Upcoming Carnival Radiance cruises from $217 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
14-night Hawaii cruise, Los Angeles round trip
Nov 8 to 22, 2026 · 5 ports of call.
Where Carnival Radiance sails, month by month
Carnival Radiance sails year-round from Los Angeles on 3-, 4- and 5-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Ensenada (84 calls) and Catalina Island (38). It also has longer sailings of 6 and 14 nights from December 2026 to April 2027.
- Dec 2026Los Angeles · 5 sailings3 to 6 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Los Angeles · 5 sailings4, 5, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Los Angeles · 3 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Los Angeles · 3 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Los Angeles · 4 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Los Angeles · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Los Angeles · 8 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Los Angeles · 7 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Los Angeles · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Los Angeles · 8 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Los Angeles · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Los Angeles · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Carnival Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Carnival Radiance sailings with prices.
Carnival Radiance at a glance
Carnival Radiance is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship in the Destiny-Sunshine class. It entered service in 2000 (26 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2024. It carries 2,764 passengers and 1,100 crew, about 2.5 passengers per crew member. At 101,509 gross tons and 272 m (892 ft) long, it is a large ship with 13 decks and 1,448 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy and sails under the flag of Panama.
The Carnival Radiance is a contemporary cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line and built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy. As part of Carnival's modern fleet, the ship accommodates 2,764 passengers and carries a crew of 1,100 across 13 decks.
The Radiance reflects the mainstream cruise experience that Carnival is known for, delivering a balanced blend of amenities and activities designed for the broad cruise market.
Carnival Radiance specs
- Class
- Destiny-Sunshine
- Built
- 2000
- Refurbished
- 2024
- Gross Tonnage
- 101,509 GT
- Length
- 272 m
- Passengers
- 2,764
- Cabins
- 1,448
- Crew
- 1,100
- Decks
- 13
- Builder
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Flag
- Panama
- Age
- 26 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 36.7 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.5:1
- Sister Ships
- 2 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 23rd largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 4 nights
- Primary Region
- Mexican Riviera
- Next Sailing
- Nov 22, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Carnival Radiance FAQ
Where is Carnival Radiance right now?
According to Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, Carnival Radiance is at sea today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), between Los Angeles, California and Maui (Kahului), Hawaii, on day 5 of a 14-night Hawaii cruise from Los Angeles. Tomorrow it calls at Maui (Kahului), Hawaii, and it returns to Los Angeles on November 22. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Carnival Radiance sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Radiance sails year-round from Los Angeles, California on 3-, 4- and 5-night cruises.
What ports does Carnival Radiance visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Radiance calls most often at Ensenada, Mexico (84 calls) and Catalina Island, California (38), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 8 ports in all.
How many passengers does Carnival Radiance carry?
Carnival Radiance carries 2,764 passengers in 1,448 cabins. It has 1,100 crew, about 2.5 passengers per crew member.
When was Carnival Radiance built and how old is it?
Carnival Radiance entered service in 2000, so it is 26 years old. It was last refurbished in 2024.
How big is Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Radiance is 101,509 gross tons and 272 m (892 ft) long, with 13 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Radiance has 1,100 crew.
What class of ship is Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Radiance belongs to the Destiny-Sunshine class, which has 2 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Carnival Radiance?
Carnival Radiance is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
Where was Carnival Radiance built?
Carnival Radiance was built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy.
How much does a cruise on Carnival Radiance cost?
The cheapest upcoming Carnival Radiance cruise we track starts from $217. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Carnival Radiance prices
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