This was our third cruise on RCI in less than two years and the second on the Radiance in less than a year. I didn't rush into a cruise review this time because I wanted to see what others had written because at times some reviews astound me. It is not the cruise line's fault if the weather is bad or the ship is full of children or a port in the South Pacific is not up to what you expected. It is your choice to go at that time to that place.

The Radiance is a four and half star ship and a very good one. It was a pleasure to book through RCI again with very helpful staff. Embarkation was a breeze and we made our way to the Windjammer to wait for the cabins to be ready. It was a great surprise for one of the young members of the crew to greet us by name when we boarded the ship. He remembered us from the last cruise the previous December and left his allotted station to personally welcome us on board. Good man is Terry Baptiste. Given that we had spoken only three or four times on the previous cruise this was rather outstanding. The cabin was great.

The Windjammer was great last time and it had improved. I have forgotten the name of the English sous chef who was always on hand guiding at all times. The food was better, better presented and the staff even better. I have forgotten this chef's name and forgive him for being a Liverpool supporter but he is another good man. Read more