This short itinerary fit well into both vacation time and budget. Also, it was a great introductory to the Inside Passage and Alaska. This was my 3rd time sailing from Vancouver - so was familiar with Canada Place and surrounding area. I took the Sky Train from my hotel (stayed in nearby Burnaby). The Sky Train is very safe, efficient and inexpensive and I would recommend it!

Although it was my 6th cruise - it was my first on RCL. Up until now I've sailed only on Princess - so it was also a good opportunity to experience a different cruise line. The Radiance was lovely - however I was very surprised at how narrow the Centrum was. It was tall - but very narrow - so the bars and public areas around the Centrum were very compact. The shops and entire shopping area was very small and congested. My favorite areas of the ship were the Thermal Spa Suite, The Solarium and the Sports Deck - because of the fantastic views from there.

My cabin - Deluxe Balcony on Deck 8 was nice...plenty of storage, desk, small sofa, safe, small fridge, flat screen tv. The balcony was average size and had two chairs and a table. I had the best cabin steward ever - Lu Lu was genuinely friendly, attentive and thorough. My only dislike was the bathroom - it was small! Read more