Mexican getaway

Item: Radiance of the Seas
Rating: 4.4
Author: jingram23

Radiance of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

jingram23

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 9

Helpful Votes: 136

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 10, 2022

Ship: Radiance of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8586

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Overall, this was a relaxing experience to warm weather ports. The only significant problem with the ship was the Wi-Fi service that was erratic at best.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very quick

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The food at the main dining room and buffet was very good. The specialty restaurants served excellent food.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

We played in some of the trivia contests and other games. The pool was fine, but the weather was not always warm enough to enjoy the pool.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The stage show was entertaining. The juggler was funnier than the comedian.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The cabin attendant was able to perform or arrange for unexpected needs. All of the waiters gave excellent service.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

It was very clean everywhere. The ship design and size caused a problem in that some of the entertainment needed to be in larger venues.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

It was a standard size cabin, but the balcony had extra space due to its location on the ship. The room was always very clean.

Ship tip

If you like a smaller ship for a more intimate feeling, this was perfect.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

The highlight was a shore excursion covering a bee sanctuary (for honey sampling), a chocolate factory, and a tequila tasting.

Thumbs Up 1

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5

The cruise port area is overwhelming when trying to exit. No vendor will let you walk by. We did a private shore excursion for a day pass to a beach resort. This was outstanding.

Thumbs Up 1

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

4 out of 5