We enjoyed our cruise on the Radiance. We were traveling with family and the ship had activities for all ages. The kids enjoyed the warm pools even though the outside temps were in the 50's.

The ship had been refurbished last year...new flat screen TVs in cabins, new carpet in cabins. The sheets were of a good quality and our steward was always smiling and did a good job. However, there was no hand lotion or shower cap in the bathroom. Only some shampoo in a dispenser in the shower. I had expected more of Royal Caribbean. Guess that is one of the differences between a 4 and 5 star ship. The SHOWER was the SMALLEST I have ever been in on a cruise ship. Quite difficult to maneuver, shaving your legs only possible if you put your leg in top of the toilet and then get water all over the bathroom. Also, cabin related, the safe was old and sometimes did note work well. On 3 occasions (3 different days)the ships toilets on our deck 8 (per our call to maintenance) would not work. When we called the front desk they said they were working on the problem. Seems to me they have some sort of plumbing problem that was a nuisance to us.

Our evening meal was in the my time dining area. Our waiter, Saurabah, was excellent as well as his assistant Ariel, they did a wonderful job with our family and we appreciate their professional talents. The food was good, not great. The quality of the beef could have been better. They offer 3 courses, not that we need 4 but sometimes like a soup and salad along with our entree. Read more