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Radiance of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 76

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Radiance of the Seas

9 Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier Northbound (Vancouver To Seward)

Sail date: May 17, 2017

Ship: Radiance of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7676

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise. My husband and I were not sure we'd like vacationing on a cruise ship but ALL our doubts were washed away with this wonderful cruise. What amazed us most is the staff; always helpful and always in a good mood. How could that be? But it was and it made our time aboard so nice. I will say upfront that you have three stars that really shined and made sure we were taken care of daily. First, Igede (Dee) Wikansu was the stateroom attendant for 7676. The first day, he came by and introduced himself, helped us get familiar with our stateroom and told us he would gladly answer any question, concern or issue we had, any day, any time. And as first time cruisers, we did have questions and Dee always made sure we got answers. He kept our room in immaculate order and clean!! Dee was always helpful, upbeat, friendly, professional and a pleasure to know!  Two others that exceeded in taking care of us were waiter Jose and assistant waiter Imade (Cascade Restaurant, stations 445). We checked out several of the specialty restaurants but kept coming back to Cascade specifically for the incredible service Jose and Made gave and every meal was so delicious: 5 Star treatment with a smile. 

We look forward to another cruise with Royal Caribbean!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We enjoyed the stateroom especially since it had a great balcony area. Even more, the incredible service and attention of stateroom attendant, Igede (Dee) Wikansu. Everything was clean and taken care of daily. The only suggestion would be to perhaps put a mild non-toxic essential oil in bathrooms (small diffuser or cottontail) to ease the smell of cabin toilets.

Ship tip

Radiance of the Seas has incredible restaurants, especially their main dining room, Cascade.

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
We went three days early to check our Vancouver and we are so glad we did!!

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5

Haines, Alaska

5 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

5 out of 5
Icy Strait Birding Tour turned out to be SO interesting and fun because the tour guide's family is from Hoonan and Amy grow up in the town so we learned lots of history as well as bird, flower, bear and nature information. Try it!!
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4 Comments

auroracruiser1954    7 years ago

We are going on June 23rd..so excited!

ptvillane    7 years ago

We are getting ready to board soon, thanks for the review!

michelleC68    7 years ago

So glad to hear. I'll be on the Radiance next week.

cbelc2    7 years ago

Great. I'll be in the Radiance in July.

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