Good Cruise, could have been better.

Item: Radiance of the Seas
Rating: 4.2
Author: Leelee7

Radiance of the Seas Cruise Review

Leelee7

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 51

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 15, 2024

Ship: Radiance of the Seas

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

Great cruise. Ports were great. Smaller ship. Not enough activities. Pool overcrowded. No Sorrentos. Centrum activities were good. Take the stairs a lot. Chops was super yummy!! Still had fun with family.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

So fast and easy. Walked right on.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Samba Grill

3 out of 5

Service was good. Food wasn't the best.

Windjammer Marketplace

4 out of 5

Always something for everyone

Chop's Grille

5 out of 5

Best specialty dining!! Worth the money. Steak was the best!! Percy the waiter was excellent!!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

They closed the slide and kiddie pool on the best sunny days to work on it.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Smaller than expected.

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

2 out of 5

Parking was unclear. Aquarium parking was right at Port and very confusing.

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Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

Dolphin Discovery was amazing!!! Also the huge pool was nice and they even had locals come out and dance.

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Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Rented a jeep and did self led tour around island. So beautiful!!

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

10 Comments

Windchill1k 9 months ago

The boat needs a refresh, old dated interior with various areas of rust and damaged furniture. Every fabric chair looks like it should have been replaced five years ago. Staff is very nice and on point. Buffett is very bland and the main dining room food is mediocre at best. My third time either RCL and am rather let down on this one.

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Ruby13 9 months ago

Thank you for your review

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javawoody 9 months ago

Appreciate your review

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Gwbigdog 9 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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TiffyTaffy 9 months ago

Thanks for your review.

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basssacker 9 months ago

Thanks for your review

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cruising2004 9 months ago

Glad the family had a wonderful cruise! Thank you for your review.

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karlgrgurich 9 months ago

Sounds like you had a great time

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Skooby 9 months ago

Thanks for your review.

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Lounray 9 months ago

Thanks for sharing.

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