Spectacular…With Exceptions

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

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

NetteVaca

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

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

Sail date: May 17, 2024

Ship: Radiance of the Seas

Cabin number: 7072

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 months ago

Review summary

The trip (views of mountains, whale sightings, seal, sea otters, bears) breath taking. The ship itself is very antiquated. No outlets, including phone chargers by bed. Only 2 outlets on dresser. The bunk (Pullman) beds need to be clearly advertised on website. Had to change rooms as there was no way either of roommates could climb up onto bed. The food was very mediocre and bland. Also charges for room service. Room service used to be a courtesy, we would just tip the deliverer. Food (scaled-down buffet) used to also be available late hours (like 1-2 a.m.) but no longer. I’m thinking everything is scaled down and costs added to make up for lost revenue during the COVID years.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

A lot of walking to get to the ship, but very organized.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Food was surprisingly very mediocre in main dining room and buffet. The service, however in dining rooms was excellent.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Did not do any activity except karaoke. No pool, rock climbing, etc. Gave 4 stars because there is no “not applicable “

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Great!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Service was excellent. Had a negative experience with a couple of Guest Services personnel but my interaction with another Guest Service personnel made up for it.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Layout was okay and ship was clean

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

Had to change cabins. Was not aware that we were getting 2 twin beds and a bunk (Pullman) bed, and there was no way that either of us could climb up. That detail was not clearly advertised. Shower was extremely small (also in new room), and no outlets for phone charging by beds. Ship is a little antiquated.

Ship tip

Bring binoculars (with video recording if possible) so you can see onshore when on boat. Bring extra outlet cords and make sure they are extra long as there are no charging ports by bed and only 2 plugs on dresser. Also, make sure you know if you are getting a bunk (Pullman) bed.

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