Not so great

Item: Radiance of the Seas
Rating: 3
Author: arunmovva

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

arunmovva

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

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

Sail date: June 21, 2024

Ship: Radiance of the Seas

Cabin number: 7064

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 months ago

Review summary

Old ship, not much for teens, low quality food, ok entertainment

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Very good except for printer issues

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Low quality, not fresh except for fruit (only 2 varieties), at times felt like reheated . Indian food very bad quality.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Basket ball court, ping pong always occupied. Teen center under repair most of the trip. Fitness center is good.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Most songs 50's and 60's.

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

Not enough chances with so many kids and so limited options.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Old ship with rust areas.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

bath area small and floods easily.

Ship tip

Find better and newer ship with more options for kids

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Ports of call

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

3 out of 5

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

4 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

4 out of 5

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

4 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

3 out of 5

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

8 Comments

basssacker 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing, I will say we enjoyed our time on Radiance to Panama but no kids and we enjoy relaxing

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Gwbigdog 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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HeavySeas 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

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Shh813 5 months ago

You should have done a little more research of the ship for the teens. You all must have had a great time in Alaska though.

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javawoody 5 months ago

Appreciate the post

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cruising2004 5 months ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

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Delmaria 5 months ago

I was in the Radiance last year. We really enjoyed everything. Sorry the ship was a disappointment to you. I hope you enjoyed my home state.

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AuntPinkie 5 months ago

Appreciate your feedback. Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

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