Sydney (Australia) Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas Cruise Reviews

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Hell on water

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

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Bhp73g
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

I returned home today from a 8 night 9 day cruise to the South Pacific, on probably day 3 our living hell began, two women who myself and my children did not know only from bumping in to while I was on the smoking deck began to abuse me and stalk Harass intimidate and bully us , the women abused us so badly in the formal dining room my 12 year old daughter almost vomited all over the table she ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View


Don't Cruise on This Ship!

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

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kaysha2004
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I am a loyal cruiser with RCCL & Celebrity. I was shocked and very disappointed with my experience on board this ship. Radiance was supposedly refurbished in May 2016. The food was okay. Nothing special or outstanding. I find it very annoying that I'm being solicited during a meal to buy a specialty dinner. It's very disruptive to the dining experience and this seems to be the new practice ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


Waste of time and money.

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

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AussieNSW
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

This was our first cruise leaving from Australia in the past we have only been on Disney cruises. I was so disappointed. It was a cruise during the school holidays so I thought that it would be aimed as families with plenty of activities as there was a number of sea days. I was wrong it was aimed at retirees. Due to the cyclone there was no real activities at Arlie beach to go and see the ...
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Sail Date: April 2017


More Problems than Highlights

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

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Penny30
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

As an avid Cruiser I thought this was a nice way to get to Freemantle. Thisturned out to be: . After contacting your Head Office in relation to the ‘Soda Package and ‘Dairy Free diet’ only to find neither were acceptable. See the following: . This has been the ‘Worst Cruise’ I have ever been on! (I have been on all the major Cruise Lines) . Why do you charge US Dollars when we were in ...
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Sail Date: February 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


Don't Bother! - Other Cruise Lines are Much Better

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

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Boda12
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We travelled to Sydney to board the Radiance for a 12 day cruise around New Zealand on 28/1/17, having booked the cruise approx 9 months previously via the local Flight Centre with Circular Quay being the boarding point. On 25/1/17, I was formally notified by Royal Caribbean via email that the boarding would occur via White Bay and tendering to the ship from there, that it "may take a little ...
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Sail Date: January 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


THE WORST CRUISE EXPERIENCE EVER AFTER 20+ CRUISES

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

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lakey
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The worst cruise that we have ever had----they use the word "ROYAL "In their trade name ,the word Royal invokes class --this company definitely doesn't have class ,none. To start, we where staying in a hotel 15 mins. from the port--left the Hotel at midday got on the ship at 5.15pm.,,five an a quarter hours to embark RCL decided it was a good idea to have two of their ships in port at the same ...
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Sail Date: January 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


This Ship Stinks -- Literally!

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

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Marcellesf
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

From the moment I embarked, I realized this ship was in desperate need of a makeover. Not just the very dated decor in the public spaces and the tiny balcony suite, but the kitchen as well. The food in Cascades, the main restaurant, is dreadful -- the worst I've ever had on a cruise. Last night I sent back the foul tasting horseradish crusted salmon, and the chicken dish that replaced it was ...
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Sail Date: January 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


SHIP NEEDS DRY DOCK STAT

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

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JWinATL
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise because it was the perfect back-to-back with our New Zealand cruise. The ship needs to be dry docked, despite it purporting to have done it in 2016. The sofa in my cabin was ripped, and the bed was seriously old and sway-back. The public restrooms were constantly dirty with wet floors. I think the ship is woefully understaffed (not that the staff wasn't doing their job). ...
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Sail Date: January 2017

Cabin Type: Large Ocean View Stateroom


Go with Carnival, you get so much more for your money; far too money focused!

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Radiance of the Seas

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zak1234
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

Royal Caribbean is far too focused on your hip pocket and taking you for every dollar they can get. So save yourself a lot of frustration, and go with someone else. I took my family on the Radiance of the Seas with Royal Caribbean for a 14 night trip from Sydney around New Zealand and back again. Stopping in about 8 ports and doing day trips in each port. I have previously taken my family on ...
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Sail Date: January 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


Not a good experience - especially be aware of charges + the exchange rate...

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2Disappointed
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

The whole experience was ruined by the constant upselling. Most activities were based on the ship selling something, but not for the enjoyment of the customers. The waiters too, were constantly trying to sell lunches and dinners time and again. We went to the Chef's Table the second night which was very nice, but then found ourselves booked in for other nights which we didn't request. Nothing ...
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Sail Date: December 2016


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