Only one word describes the cruise experience on the Radiance and that is "Wow!".
The Radiance of the Seas has to be seen as the line's flagship for class and comfort. While it may not be as big and gaudy as the Freedom or Voyager classes, it is beyond a doubt the most comfortable and scenery-friendly ship in the stable. Many of the folks I spoke with, both passengers and RCCL crew, rated this the best they've been on.
This was my second trip to Alaska on the Radiance, my wife's first. We thought we'd take a little risk skipping the round trip from/to Vancouver that I tried last time by going on a Northbound Vancouver to Seward route. It paid off big time.
Perfect size and location, close but not too close to the elevator