We had a very enjoyable cruise and found Radiance to be clean, friendly and lots of fun activities with the cruise directors.

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

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 44

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
Radiance of the Seas

7 Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier Northbound (Vancouver To Seward)

Sail date: June 16, 2017

Ship: Radiance of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

We had a great cruise and land tour of Alaska. Many great memories. We look forward to cruising Royal Caribbean in the future. We hope to do a large ship next time.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
We walked right on board with good directions from all the people set up to keep the lines flowing.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
We have not cruised in over ten years and found the specialty restaurants and my time dining to be a lot different than what we remembered from years past. The dining used to be a fun time with your servers. Now it is just eat and leave. Not as relaxing and fun as in the past.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
We enjoyed the games and activities in the Centrum.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Children's Programs

We are seniors sailing as a twosome.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All were very helpful. Room steward was always available and picked up room each time we left. My time dining we had a different service staff each evening.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The ship was easy to find our way around. The elevators were all in one area which worked out nicely for us as we were just off the area of elevators.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
I was pleasantly surprised by the extra drawers and shelf space for our clothing. We did not have to utilize under the bed for suitcases.

Ship tip

Do not bring extra surge protector, irons as they are taken at embarkation and returned at end of cruise.

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
We took in the Suspension Bridge. It was a real treat. Enjoyed the views and wild life.

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
Saw bald eagles, sea lions and totem poles. We could not get over how close the town is to the snow capped mountain.

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

4 out of 5
We just walked around the port. Cold and drizzle day.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Mendenhall Glacier was beautiful. Our guide was very informative especially about being a local who lives there year round.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
We took the Yukon Pass excursion. Plenty of bathroom breaks and I was able to get the Welcome to Alaska sign to add to my collection of States.

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska Did not visit port

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
It was early but really smooth. We did not have to claim our luggage. We walked off the ship and into our excursion bus. The driver and guide were very informative and friendly.
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