Radiance of the Seas Review
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Cruise Date: May 30, 2008
Introduction I am 35-year-old male traveling for the first time in a cruise ship with my friend. A cruise-savvy neighbor with more than 30 sailing times suggested going with Princess Cruise. However, Radiance of the Sea was featured at the travel channel and we decided to take it. The flight reservation and cruise first payment were reserved and paid since February 2008.
Pre-Cruise We cashed our United frequent-flier points for round-trip flights to Vancouver, and Citibank Thank You points for one-way flight from Seattle to Anchorage. We spent three nights in Vancouver, two nights in Anchorage, and one night in Seward. Seward We arrived one day before our cruise departure in Seward and stayed at Hotel Edgewater. It was just renovated for summer 2008 holiday season so everything looked brand-new especially the LCD TV. Unfortunately the Exit Glacier was closed due to excess snow on the main road. We took the sled dog tour for $60 in the morning then went back to the hotel to request a free shuttle to the cruise terminal. The sled dog tour was half the price compared to the one in Juneau offered by RCI.
Cabin Review
Large Ocean View Stateroom
Our cabin 31xx (not revealed for privacy) has a large round window which, of course, provides a beautiful view of Alaskan mountains and harsh Pacific ocean. The cabin is small, but arranged efficiently to use every space available. We emptied our two big luggages and one carry-on luggage to fit the closed closet. The cabin is on the 3rd floor and very close to the Aft, but we didn't hear any engine noise. The small shower room does not bother us.