Radiance of the Seas is an Old Outdated Ship in need of a Bad Makeover. No 1st Class amenities. Dining room is small and Crowded. Most of Ship Has a Strong Odor Of Cigarette smell and Staleness throughout. Entertainment is Mediocre at Best. Geared to Much Older Adults and Not Entertaining.
Embarkation
1 out of 5
The Embarkation was Unorganized Chaos and a Complete Mess. Not Only Did They Embark Key Guest Before Suite Guest. Most People were not Checked in as They Prepared To Board Ship. Complete FAIL !
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
Dining Room was Small and All tables were very Close Together. Old Ship ! Every Cruise Employee Had to Swipe SeaPass Cards. No IR Scanner on Most Of the Ship. Cards Touched By Many Hands when Ordering a Drink Or Soda and returned to you. NOT Sanitary at all !
Onboard Activities
1 out of 5
Boring and Geared to Much Older Adults. Things that were Fun Like Karaoke Was only 2 Hours. Where the Piano man was there all Night.
Entertainment
1 out of 5
Entertainment Was Boring. Main Theater Had No Reservations available For Seating. Suite and Key Holding Guest Told To Just Arrive early and Fend For Reserved Seating.
Children's Programs
No Children
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
My Room Steward was Outstanding as well as the Ship's Concierge
Ship Quality
1 out of 5
OMG ! Ship is old and Dated. Starting with My Cabin That smelled Like Sweat Yes B.O.. I had to have my Cabin Steward Change everything and Use Carpet Deodorizer. Most Of Ship Smells of Smoke, Especially Deck 6 That Has Casino. Ship reminded me of an Old Vegas Casino that has seen better days !
Cabin / Stateroom
1 out of 5
2 Bedroom 2 Bath Owners Suite. Old and Dated. Master Bedroom smelled like Sweat B.O. Outside Patio Furniture Dirty and Stained You don't even want to sit On It ! Carpet Stunk Needs Replacement.
Ship tip
Do Not Sail On Radiance unless you are ready to expect an Old Dated Ship. Ship Needs a Bad Makeover and Smells Like Smoke on Most Decks.
If you think this Shop is the best or even good you are sorely mistaken! OMG
This Ship is old and dated. My 2 Bedroom owners Suite smelled of Body Odor (Yes B.O.) And stale cigarettes like an old Las Vegas Casino.
In the future only Oasis Class or better and I will never travel on RCCL’s old stinky small ships ever again.
I’ve had the pleasure of sailing on the symphony of the seas in May 2022.
Beautiful Clean and 1st class all the way !
Because of my terrible experience on Radiance I canceled two future cruises.
One through the panama canal, the second one from Barcelona Spain.
Rebooked on Wonder for May 2024
And ICON November 2024 for Thanksgiving ! Now these Ships have Style and Class 👍
Wonder: Aqua Suite
ICON: Owner’s Suite
You only live once ! But never for bad service and disappointing accommodations and amenities 😡
Fortunately you can look up the age of any ship before you book it. The ship was old before you booked so no fair complaining that it is old. Last year, I found the ship to be in great shape and without the bad smells in public areas. Sorry the large suite was not worth the money.
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