Thanks to all who take the time to write about their experiences, it helps avoid a lot of problems and concerns, so here is a few comments about our Western cruise on this very nice ship that may be helpful to someone.

We drove from Atlanta early and went A1A as much as possible, very interesting to see upscale neighborhoods beginning around Delray Beach and south to Ft. Lauderdale (could see where Seinfeld got the idea for his "parents'"development, "Del Boca Vista").

Our past cruises have been on Carnival. Boarding and de-boarding much more organized with RCI. We were interested in comparing RCI and in general found this ship excellent in all respects other than the balcony. On this deck (although we were told by their agent there was none) the view is obscured for about the bottom 30 degrees or so, so our view of the surf as well as the late arrivers at the ports, was limited by an unattractive life boat cover, but this was about the only downside about the ship. Easy to find your way around, smaller than Carnival ships like the Valor, but there are advantages to that, such as the availability of pool chairs. Radiance also has an indoor adult pool area which is very nice. Very nice gym, also have a climbing wall. Read more