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Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas Cruise Reviews

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"The Bad: We were surprised that our balcony cabin 7580 had a large sheet of metal that formed a roof over the lifeboats directly below us.For us, this is part of the fun of a balcony...."Read More

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well run ship

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

Pedro151
10+ Cruises • Age 78s

Enjoyed this weekend getaway from Tampa. Our room was very nice BUT was noisy being below the windjammer buffet. The entire crew from the captain to the room attendant were superior. Friendly, and kind. The food was of very good quality in the windjammer they had, Caribbean night, Mexican night, and Italian night themes and the experience fun. Only went to one show and it was good but not great. ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Junior Suite Accessible


Hadn't been on Royal Caribbean for many years--it was still great

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

doudy42
6-10 Cruises • Age 81s

We were on a 7day Western Caribbean cruise out of Tampa. I see a lot of complaints about this cruise ship on other reviews. Yes, it is an older ship but still beautiful. The atrium in the center of the ship is so nice. Lots of music there every night and games during the day and you can view it from almost any floor. We never had a problem with getting drinks anywhere on the ship--if we ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Connecting Balcony


Radiance of the Seas - First time on this older boat, and it shows

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

1958Chrysler
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

My first time on a cruise. Booked in April, 2023. Two weeks before we are about to start our one-week land tour, RC had to cancel the 9-1 sail due to "propulsion issues". Then one week before we start our land tour, RC cancelled the 9-8 sail due to the same "propulsion issue". We fly out on 9-9 for the land tour, not knowing AT ALL if there is a 9-15 sail. I think we were notified on 9-13 or 9-14 ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


Giving great score for itinerary only!!!!Food and service was just ok most of the time!

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

shannon_far_from_home
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

Chose this cruise to see more of Alaska since covid postponed it so long and it was on my bucket list.We had 3 generations on this cruise and we all fell in love with Alaska and all would move there if it could be for 4-6 months!!Royal caribbean is def price cutting more with each cruise and unfortunately cruising no longer feels like what it used to and that is so sad.The long times in port and ...
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Sail Date: June 2023

Traveled with children


Radiance Lacks a Bit of Luster

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

viapanam
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

My son and I did a back-to-back to Seward Alaska and back on May 19th and May 26th respectively on Radiance of the Seas. So in the course of fourteen days, I got to know the ship fairly well. As always, there are things that were wonderful, and things that were .. less than wonderful. But in the end, another fabulous two cruises on Royal. First, let me expand on how amazing Alaska is. My son ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


First time back post covid!

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

luvpiano
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was our first cruise in over four years, post covid, of course and yes, things have changed. Because we live a few hours drive from Vancouver, this was an obvious port choice for us because it meant we didn't have to fly anywhere. We heard lots of horror stories on board of people whose flights had been cancelled/delayed, luggage lost, etc. and we were happy to have escaped that. We ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


Nice Trip Up The Coast to Vancouver

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

traveltilidrop
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

I was last aboard Radiance in 2017 for a seven night cruise from Seward to Vancouver. She is aging well and remains a typical, classic cruise ship reminiscent of days gone by in comparison with the newer mega ships with dozens (or so it seems) of water slides which threatens to turn a cruise ship into a floating water-themed amusement park with a few other venues thrown in for good measure. For ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


Food menu Horrible! Tofu tacos? What?! Bad menu

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

DancerTraveler
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Not enough Gluten Free food. Way too much East Indian food, but it was good but not Every single day! One day of Mexican good and it was bad! A joke. The chocolate mouse jiggled, conscestency of jello and literally No taste. Not chocolate, tho dark, just bla. Carne asada or carne A Sad Duh! was 3 thin slices beef with a blob of spinach on top. Mexican night dinner in dining room had tacos, a ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Great cruise, poor guest services

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

Windrush72
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

6 day cruise just right for price, smaller ship….. Great cruise, friendly personnel, good food, great service. However, guest services manager responded very poorly. Any cabin near the lobby/Centrum entry, any deck, is the worst cabin(s) location aboard this ship. Every night until 11pm, Centrum is entertaining with various music venues and the decibel sound has to be exceptionally beyond/off ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


Musical Entertainment was wonderful

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

windsurfertx
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

See below for comments on the music. We chose this cruise to visit Panama and Columbia as well as the typical Costa Maya, Belize, and Cozumel. The welcome aboard in the "Centrum" was Horrible, long lines accompanied with very loud Disco type music and irrelevant announcements being made over the loudspeaker. We waited in the overcrowded "windjammer" buffet for our rooms to be released. ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Spacious Ocean View Balcony


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