Radiance of the Seas Review

4.0 / 5.0
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One of the nicest ships we've cruised on!

Review for the Mexican Riviera Cruise on Radiance of the Seas
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Sail Date: Jan 2010

We just returned from an 11 night Mexico cruise aboard the RCCL Radiance of the Seas, departing from San Diego. The embarcation was smooth and organized, and we were on the ship in no time. Our cabin was made up nicely, and we met our family and friends we were traveling with in the Windjammer for lunch.

We are "veteran" cruisers, with more than 100 cruises between us. I thought the food on Radiance was much better than other cruise lines we have been on recently, as it is obvious that they are all cutting back on quality. This ship offers several items you can get every evening at dinner, as most lines do. The difference is that these "everyday" items are all EXCELLENT. Even the steak was absolutely delicious. The food in the windjammer was varied and very good, and the layout makes it easy to avoid long lines and congestion. The outdoor deck in the back is a wonderful place to eat when the weather is nice, which was almost always on our trip. There are two specialty restaurants, and the service is excellent, the food amazing. Well worth the little extra cost. Our server, Alexandra, in Portofino was great!

There is also a little cafe on deck 12 called the Seaview Cafe that serves all the things you know you shouldn't have but crave: hot dogs, hamburgers, fish and chips, onion rings, tuna melt and more. They do have a couple of great salads also, and their desserts are good as well. I think the tuna melt was the best, but give them all a try!

Cabin Review

Nice roomy balcony, near the back of the ship. Quiet hallway, a little longer walk to the elevators but we need the exercise! Roomy closets and shelving around the desk area. Big couch. Plenty of room around the bed and end tables.

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