Carnival Radiance

Carnival Radiance (formerly Carnival Victory) is a Destiny-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Ordered by Carnival in 1997, the 101,509 GT vessel was the third Destiny-class cruise ship to join the fleet after her debut in 2000 and became one of the largest cruise ships of her era. In 2021, she was renamed Carnival Radiance after a US$200 million refit was completed in October and she commenced service under her new name in December.

Carnival Radiance
Carnival Radiance in Ensenada, 2023
History
Panama
Name
  • 2000–2021: Carnival Victory
  • 2021–present: Carnival Radiance
OwnerCarnival Corporation & plc
OperatorCarnival Cruise Line
Port of registry Panama
Ordered30 January 1997
BuilderFincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
Cost
  • US $410 million
  • US $200 million (2021 refurbishment)
Laid down26 June 1998
Launched31 December 1998
Sponsored by
  • Mary Frank (wife of Howard Frank, Carnival Corp. Vice Chairman, 2000)
  • Lucille O'Neal (mother of Carnival brand ambassador Shaquille O'Neal, 2021)
Completed28 July 2000
Maiden voyage
  • 15 October 2000
  • 13 December 2021 (Carnival Radiance)
In serviceOctober 2000–March 2020, December 2021
HomeportLong Beach, CA
Identification
StatusIn service
NotesSister ship of Carnival Triumph (now Carnival Sunrise)
General characteristics
Class and typeSunshine-class cruise ship
Tonnage101,509 GT
Length893 ft (272 m)
Beam116 ft (35 m)
Draft27 ft (8.2 m)
Decks13 decks
Installed power34,000 kW (46,000 hp)
PropulsionDiesel-electric; two controllable pitch propellers (17.6 MW each)
Speed21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph)
Capacity2,764 passenger (double occupancy), max 3,470 (with all berths filled)
Crew1,100
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