Radiance of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Reviews

Since Carnival Valor was our first cruise this one compared unfavorably. We Fault ourselves for choosing to cruise Alaska in May. The best time would be in August, when it's warmer and drier. Rock climb wall was closed entire trip and comp formal dining room fare was only great once out of five nights. Shows were average at best. Only two comeddy acts all week. Many empty bars on this ship and primo areas of ship reserved for "specialty" ($$$) restaurants. Sport club was the redeeming factor. Housekeeping staff was excellent and friendly. Had a stern balcony which was excellent because it was like having a 20 foot porch. Mountains were snow capped and gorgeous. Glaciers are interestimg to some degree.

RC had little planned for the 5 days of cruising to Vancouver. The weather was not good and you could not hang out at the pool and there were not enough accommodations in the Solarium for the amount of people on the ship that wanted to be there. Since we live on the East Coast I would NEVER do this cruise again because the travel time is too much.

The ship was fine and the stateroom spacious would always recommend a balcony on a trip such as this one

The ship was very pretty and had lots of things to do or not do.

Nice amenities. Children facility was nice and clean. Variety of reasonable priced restuarants (Rita's and Izuma) was great change of pace for us.

Ship should limit smoking in many more areas. Basically, by late evening the entire central area of the ship smells of second hand smoke.

Radiance of the Seas was the perfect size for the Alaska cruise. Not too big to sail into smaller inlets and not too small to have all the amenities you want on a vacation. The highlight of our trip was to walk on the Meade glacier. It was awsome. The weather was perfect too - nice and cool. We danced every night, ate lots of salmon and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Can't wait to go back again.

ship had tons of food. There were many activites to do. Excellent shows.

very nice cr

A BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED SHIP. THE AMMENITIES WERE EXCEPTIONAL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SHIP TO ANYONE THINGKING OF TAKING A CRUISE TO ALASKA. THE BEST

Ship was just brought out of dry dock for our cruise..should have been kept there until the crew knew how to run all the new restaurants they added and they should have made sure the ship was complete before making us the guinea pigs..This was our 6 Royal Cruise and only because we were in Alaska did we have a good time. The ship entertainment was HORRIBLE the food was HORRIBLE, no one knew how to run any of the restaurants the toilet system went down on our deck at LEAST 1 time per day. HAd 2 teeneagers there was NOTHING for them to do. Ship is old and shows needs to be updated it was like everyone was on their first day of work. LAte dinner the 1st night was not served until almost 10 pm, soon as we walked in room our shower was broken, tv not working and stains all over the comforter. Ordered room service , sometimes they would get it , sometimes they didnt..the crew though were all very friendly and most of the time tried to fix these itmes right away. My kids cabin as sson as we came onboard was already running and backing up BEFORE the cruise even started. All in all not impressed with that ship but again everyone was pretty noce and accomodating. We did not give up on Royal, in fact we booked the Allure this Novemeber I just am very disappointed with the amount of money we spent to what we got.

the dinner reservations were not honored at all. could not get in to dinner at the time we wanted for at least three days, there was not one thing speical about the open buffet. the movies did not work, this was the most unorganized trip ever and if this can be put on the internet, would be a service to all.

The ship was great.

For being 10 years old, the ship was in great shape, the staff was working hard to keep it that way! Compared to other cruises, the food was average to good, we expected a bit more.

The ship was beautiful.

OVerall quite good. But when below decks in cabin areas there was a persistent sewage smell as noted by other reviewers. At times it was overpowering; at times barely noticeable.

My wife and I could not believe the amount of dust in our stateroom. We had a balcony room. The sliding glass door was covered in salt residue.

Great staff!! Food at the buffett was very good, main dining room weak. Entertainment was very good! The ship and the cabin was very clean. The bar service around the pool area was slow. Kids pool area was small, and main pool very crowded. Overall, very nice ship and cruise.

I cant wait to book the next cruise, the same ship different direction this time.

I have been on cruises with two other lines: Holland America and Carnival Cruise lines. Royal Caribbean is definitely better than Carnival, and is about on par with Holland America. The staff was very friendly, but not overly friendly and boisterous as on the Carnival Cruise lines. I went on this cruise with my girlfriend, and it was a perfect getaway for the two of us fmor our busy lives.