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Item: Radiance of the Seas
Rating: 4.1
Author: CruisingLife79

Radiance of the Seas Cruise Review

CruisingLife79

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 9

Helpful Votes: 179

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

7 Night Southbound Alaska & Hubbard Glacier (Seward To Vancouver)

Sail date: August 18, 2023

Ship: Radiance of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 4061

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Pleasant experience. Booked this one for the itinerary and smaller ship experience. The ship could use an update and the thermal suite was a major disappointment (mild steam room didn’t have heat or steam, heated loungers weren’t warm). That said, the crew worked hard and took very good care of the passengers. I’d sail on this ship again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

I liked the traditional, old school design. It was simple and not chaotic like the larger ships.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

The cabin was fine. It was an inside and was as expected for a 20-something year old ship. It met my needs.

Ship tip

Have proper expectations if booking her. She’s an older ship that could use an update, but the upside is that you get good service, ample space, and an opportunity to relax.

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