Radiance Of The Seas
Cruise line
Royal Caribbean
Radiance Of The Seas current position
Radiance Of The Seas current location is at South East Asia (coordinates 1.53876 N / 104.81093 E) cruising en route to SINGAPORE OPL. The AIS position was reported 12 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionSpecifications of Radiance Of The Seas
Year built | 2001 / Age: 20 |
Flag state | Bahamas |
Builder | Meyer Werft (Papenburg, Germany) |
Class | Radiance |
Building cost | USD 350 million |
Owner | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd |
Operator | Royal Caribbean International |
Speed | 25 kn / 46 kph / 29 mph |
Length (LOA) | 293 m / 961 ft |
Beam (width) | 39 m / 128 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 90090 gt |
Passengers | 2122 - 2546 |
Crew | 858 |
Passengers-to-space ratio | 35 |
Decks | 13 |
Cabins | 1061 |
Decks with cabins | 7 |
Last Refurbishment | 2016 |
Sister-ships | Brilliance OTS, Jewel OTS, Serenade OTS |
Christened by | Margot L. Pritzker |
Radiance Of The Seas Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2021 May 12 | 9 days, round-trip Alaska Intensive Cruise | Vancouver | $3999 |
2021 May 21 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $1820 |
2021 May 28 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $1211 |
2021 Jun 04 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $2386 |
2021 Jun 11 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $1719 |
2021 Jun 18 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $2519 |
2021 Jun 25 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $1294 |
2021 Jul 02 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $2700 |
2021 Jul 09 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $1798 |
2021 Jul 16 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $1653 |
2021 Jul 23 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $6663 |
2021 Jul 30 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $1149 |
2021 Aug 06 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $1594 |
2021 Aug 13 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $1381 |
2021 Aug 20 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $2565 |
2021 Aug 27 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $1105 |
2021 Sep 03 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $2258 |
2021 Sep 10 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $1380 |
2021 Sep 17 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $2239 |
2021 Sep 24 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Los Angeles | Vancouver | $599 |
2021 Oct 24 | 5 days, round-trip Key West Labadee | Miami | $462 |
2021 Nov 07 | 5 days, round-trip Key West Labadee | Miami | $429 |
2021 Nov 21 | 5 days, round-trip Key West Labadee | Miami | $799 |
2021 Nov 26 | 9 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | Miami | $999 |
2021 Dec 05 | 5 days, round-trip Key West Labadee | Miami | $429 |
2021 Dec 10 | 9 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean Cruise | Miami | $1986 |
2021 Dec 19 | 5 days, round-trip Key West Labadee | Miami | $519 |
2021 Dec 24 | 9 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | Miami | $1699 |
2022 Jan 02 | 5 days, round-trip Key West Labadee | Miami | $379 |
2022 Jan 07 | 9 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean Cruise | Miami | $749 |
2022 Jan 16 | 5 days, round-trip Key West Labadee | Miami | $429 |
2022 Jan 21 | 9 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | Miami | $849 |
2022 Jan 30 | 5 days, round-trip Key West Labadee | Miami | $379 |
2022 Feb 04 | 9 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean Cruise | Miami | $749 |
2022 Feb 13 | 5 days, round-trip Key West Labadee | Miami | $879 |
2022 Feb 18 | 9 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean Cruise | Miami | $1339 |
2022 Feb 27 | 5 days, round-trip Key West Labadee | Miami | $379 |
2022 Mar 04 | 9 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean Cruise | Miami | $1069 |
2022 Mar 13 | 5 days, round-trip Key West Labadee | Miami | $449 |
2022 Mar 18 | 9 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | Miami | $1339 |
2022 Mar 27 | 5 days, round-trip Key West Labadee | Miami | $429 |
2022 Apr 01 | 9 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | Miami | $1119 |
2022 May 06 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $519 |
2022 May 13 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $1599 |
2022 May 20 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $859 |
2022 May 27 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $949 |
2022 Jun 03 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $929 |
2022 Jun 10 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $2499 |
2022 Jun 17 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $2449 |
2022 Jun 24 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $1128 |
2022 Jul 01 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $899 |
2022 Jul 08 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $918 |
2022 Jul 15 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $2649 |
2022 Jul 22 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $2849 |
2022 Jul 29 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $819 |
2022 Aug 05 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $2749 |
2022 Aug 12 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $1049 |
2022 Aug 19 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $1849 |
2022 Aug 26 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $1749 |
2022 Sep 02 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $959 |
2022 Sep 09 | 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | Vancouver | $929 |
2022 Sep 16 | 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | Seward | $879 |
Radiance Of The Seas Review
Review of Radiance Of The Seas
Launched in 2001, Radiance of the Seas is the first Radiance-class Royal Caribbean ship, together with Jewel OTS, Serenade OTS and Brilliance OTS.
History - construction and ownership
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is a US company, trademarked brand and subsidiary owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL, shipowner). RCI was established in 1968 and currently has over 1/5 of the worldwide cruise market. RCI also has RCCL's largest fleet as both numbers of vessels and GT tonnage (ship sizes and capacities). All Royal Caribbean liners have names ending with "of the Seas".
When Royal Caribbean launched its first-in-class Radiance cruise ship in 2001, guests were impressed by the light which came streaming through her glassy exterior. After 10 years, the cruise line put $20 million into giving the 90,090-ton, 2,139-guest vessel a new identity. During the spring 2011 refurbishment, Radiance of the Seas gained eight dining choices already found on the bigger Oasis and Allure of the Seas, including a Japanese dining venue and Brazilian churrascaria, as well as stateroom upgrades throughout, bow-to-stern Wi-Fi and a huge poolside TV screen. Other additions included a completely new nursery for children aged 6 to 36 months (also an Oasis-class staple), twelve new staterooms, interactive flat-screen TV systems in all accommodations, as well as the installation of touch-screen sensors "way finders" throughout to make it easier to find out what's going on where, and how to get there.
Cruise itinerary program
Radiance of the Seas itinerary program is based on Alaska cruises from Vancouver BC (Canada) during the summer months. For the rest of the year, Radiance sails in Australia leaving out of Sydney, as well as to Hawaii on repositioning between Australia and Alaska (Sydney-Vancouver).
Following the scheduled for 2020 drydock refurbishment, Radiance OTS will be homeported in Brisbane Queensland (starting November 2020).
Cabins
Radiance Of The Seas has a total of 1061 cabins (of which 64 Suites, 513 Balcony rooms) in 25 grades. Most of the Radiance of the Seas staterooms are 165-195-sq.foot balcony rooms and 165-sq.foot insides (243). 15 are the wheelchair accessible rooms. The largest aboard Radiance of the Seas are the Royal Suites (950 ft2 /88 m2).
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
The 2-story Cascades is Radiance's main dining room. It features oversized mirrors and columns draped in curtains. The whole space offers an airy ambience and seats 1110 guests. The Cascades also has two small private dining areas, 30-seat Tides (port side) and 102-seat Breakers (starboard side). Breakfast is served on the lower deck from 8.00 am to 10.00 am offering waiter service menu with the usual breakfast fare of omelettes, bacon, sausages, French toast, pancakes, smoked salmon bagels and a special of the day dish.
The buffet area offers a small selection of pre-made items. Lunch is served from noon to 1.30 pm and features Brasserie 30 menu which enables passengers to complete meals in 30 minutes. It includes a “Tutti” salad bar which offers everything from tomatoes, lettuce, eggs and grated carrot to prawns, tuna, meats, cheeses and bread. The dinner menu offers 9 appetizers to choose from, 10 entree choices, 3 different types of soups, 7 desserts and classics. Additionally, the menu lists Chef’s Inspiration which is the recommendations of the Chef for a starter, main and dessert each day.
Follows the complete list of Radiance of the Seas restaurants and food bars.
- Cascades Restaurant (1110-seat aft Dining Room, with two smaller private dining rooms: 30-seat Tides and 102-seat Breakers)
- Windjammer Cafe Lido buffet restaurant (797-seat, offers Early Breakfast at 6:30 a.m., Breakfast between 7:00-11:30 a.m., Lunch 11.30-3:30 p.m. and Dinner 6.30-9:00 p.m.)
- Chops Grille (90-seat speciality restaurant; reservations recommended)
- Giovanni’s Table (Italian speciality restaurant; reservations recommended)
- Chefs Table (14-seat gourmet dining room)
- Park Cafe (deli restaurant; complimentary - serves the Solarium area)
- Izumi (74-seat Asian speciality restaurant)
- Rita’s Cantina (84-seat Mexican speciality restaurant)
- Samba Grill (Brazilian steakhouse).
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
Expect the best onboard Radiance of the Seas. With a huge gym, a rock climbing wall, basketball and volleyball courts, and a relaxing day spa, the list of things to do are going to get larger. You can head over to the pool or wander around the ship to take in the breathtaking views. There is an African safari-themed Solarium, as well as shuffleboard, Bingo, and other organized activities. For the kids, there is Adventure Ocean, the greatest kids facility with various age-appropriate activities for the youngsters. Radiance even boasts an indoor/outdoor country club with golf simulator.
Additional amenities include Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Supervised Youth program, Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.
Follows the complete list of Radiance of the Seas lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.
- Aurora Theatre (868-seat, features grand production shows with dance, acrobatics, comedy and games)
- Starquest nightclub disco and lounge
- Photo Gallery and Shop; Art Gallery
- The Centrum (social hub, offers aerial acrobatics entertainment); The Colony Club (102-seat, hosts religious services), Jakarta (45-seat), Singapore Slings (90-seat), Bombay Billiard (8-seat); Seven Hearts (40-seat card room); Crown and Anchor Lounge; Diamond Club and Lounge (34-seat); Explorer’s Lounge; Concierge Club (184-seat suite and past guests only); Viking Crown Lounge and Nightclub
- Lobby Bar (53-seat atrium bar); Cafe Latte-tudes Bar (40-seat speciality coffee bar, Starbucks Coffee); Quill and Compass English Pub (102-seat sports bar); Schooner Bar (144-seat piano bar); Sky Bar
- Centrum Boutiques (duty-free; clothes, perfumes, accessories, jewellery, logo souvenirs, General Store/alcohol and cigarettes)
- Casino Royale (256-seat)
- Royal Caribbean Online centre (Internet computers room; 24-hour)
- Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center; 3 jacuzzis; 2 pools
- Solarium lounge (includes Cafe Bar, pool bar and adults only pool area)
- Cinema (53-seat)
- Video Games Arcade; Optix Teen Disco club; Royal Babies and Tots Nursery
- Adventure Beach; Adventure Ocean kids lounge area
- Sports Court (golf simulator, table tennis, basketball court); Jogging Track; Rock-climbing Wall; Mini Golf Course.
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Radiance Of The Seas Wiki
Radiance is Royal Caribbean's first Radiance-class liner, with sisterships Brilliance, Jewel, Serenade. Radiance was built in 2001 by Meyer Werft GmbH (Papenburg, Germany). Ship's godmother was Margot L. Pritzker - wife of Thomas J. Pritzker (a member of RCCL's Board of Directors). The naming ceremony was on April 6, 2001. The inaugural cruise (maiden voyage) started from Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) on April 17, 2001. The 14-day itinerary around the Caribbean visited Aruba, Panama Canal, Costa Rica, Mexico Riviera ports, Los Angeles, and ended in Seattle WA, from where the ship cruised to ports in Canada, Alaska and Hawaii.
Vessel's gas turbine (first on RCCL ship) makes her more effective in speeding and also results in much lower harmful gases emissions compared with diesel powered vessels.
One of the most beautiful facilities on board is the nautical-themed Schooners Bar with its blue carpet and dark panelling. The pool area is African-themed. You will see three plaster-made huge elephants while listening to animal and bird sounds there.
Radiance OTS refurbishment 2016 review
Ship's drydock refurbishment in 2016 was done in Portland (Oregon USA).
- Technical repairs included steel replacement and propeller (propulsion unit) maintenance works.
- All passenger cabins were updated.
- Vitality at Sea complex (Shipshape Spa on deck 12) was redesigned. Also on deck 12, the outdoor pool deck area was refreshed.
During refurbishment 2012 (June) were added 7 new dining venues – Samba Grill, Rita's Cantina, Giovanni's Table, Park Cafe, Izumi, Boardwalk Dog House, and Chef's Table (VIP dining). Also new was the Babies & Tots Nursery.
Radiance OTS refurbishment 2011 review
The list of deckplan changes after drydock 2011 refurbishment included:
- new complimentary dining options (deli restaurant “Park Cafe”, and the hotdogs bar “Dog House”)
- new speciality dining options at an additional charge (“Giovanni’s Table”/Italian Trattoria, “Izumi”/Asian, “Samba Grill”/Brazilian, “Rita’s Cantina”/Mexican)
- Jumbotron (huge poolside huge movie screen)
- Nursery, English pub
- new lounges (“Diamond” and “Concierge”).
- On the RCCL Radiance there are also 2 new cruise dining packages – “Chef’s” (cost $145 PP, venues included “Chops”, “Giovanni’s”, “Izumi”, “Samba” and “Chef’s Table”, also inclusive of wine) and “Radiance” (cost $75 PP, inclusions “Chops”, “Giovanni’s”, “Izumi” and “Samba”).
Ship Facts
The vessel is faster and with better manoeuvrability compared to all before 2001-built cruise ships. This is due to a modified propulsion system combining powerful bow thrusters, Azipods and dynamic GPS positioning system.
- The ship was designed to operate in both warm and cool regions. It features an abundance of panoramic windows, cabin balconies, glass-walled Atrium, all-panoramic / glass-wall elevators with sea views.
- With the Radiance ship, RCI's signature Viking Crown Lounge was redesigned to become an entertainment complex with several venues - including the Starquest disco nightclub (featuring a revolving bar) and Hollywood Odyssey (intimate bar with Hollywood memorabilia and live entertainment by stand-up comedians and music ensembles). In the following years, these clubs' names were changed, the interior was redesigned and new venues were added - the Concierge Club and Diamond Club.
- The initials GTV (abbrev "gas turbine vessel") can be found on either side of the ship's stern. They relate to the vessel's propulsion. Radiance is the first RCI ship powered by gas-steam turbines. The new-generation power plant has 1 steam and 2 gas turbines (by General Electric) and is more fuel efficient and cleaner (gas turbines burn distillate fuel) than traditional marine diesel engines. The turbines-generated electricity powers the ship's propulsion units (ABB Azipods), All this results in lower exhaust emissions. The ship also features a rotating engine, which results in fewer vibrations.
- The Radiance ship has a USD 6 million onboard art collection, including paintings and sculptures. Among those is the Centrum's (5-deck high atrium) wire-suspended sculpture (composed of radiating spokes).
- When the vessel debuted in 2001, a novel onboard space was the "Books & Coffee" shop (located forward-starboard on deck 5 and adjacent to Photo Gallery & Shop). The venue combined library, bookstore, coffee bar and Internet Cafe (with 4 PC stations). Currently, its space is occupied by the Focus Art Gallery.
- The ship's Bombay Billiard Club has 2 self-levelling (gyroscope) pool tables. The motorized gyroscope counteracts the vessel's movements and keeps them levelled pretty well. Each of the gyroscope pool tables costs USD 90,000.