Carnival Cruise Line will be adding a “Big Chicken,” to the Carnival Radiance during her $200 million makeover when she makes her big transition from the Victory in early 2020. It will be a seagoing version of a new restaurant started by the cruiseline’s Chief Fun Officer, Shaquille O’Neal.
Shaq opened his first land based “Big Chicken” restaurant in Las Vegas in October of this year.
According to Carnival, the new restaurant will feature fried chicken sandwiches and fries, and be complimentary. That’s right, it will be included!!!
A variety of fried chicken sandwiches will be featured, with playful monikers inspired by Shaq’s litany of clever nicknames for himself, along with his own take on traditional sides.
Breakfast will be offered as well with choices like chicken and egg biscuits that serve as the perfect morning accompaniment. You will be able to place your order at the counter and pick up your items right away. It will be located on the lido deck at the aft of the ship and they will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
”Shaq has brought so much to our brand as Chief Fun Officer and we are always looking for ways to expand on this wonderful relationship and provide our guests with new ways to Choose Fun,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Knowing his passion for food and fun, we’re thrilled to work with Shaq to bring the first Big Chicken at sea aboard the totally transformed Carnival Radiance.”
“As Chief Fun Officer, I want to bring even more fun to every aspect of a Carnival cruise, including what guests eat,” said O’Neal. “Big Chicken has been a dream of mine and now that our land-based restaurant is open, it’s only natural to bring it to sea, as well. I’m really excited that Carnival Radiance guests will be able to enjoy my own delicious creations alongside all the other great food offerings on board.
Sharon at Sea