Happy in Hawaii Onboard Radiance of the Seas - Ship Review

Radiance of the Seas

We have travelled on many Royal Caribbean ships and this was our second time on a ship from the Radiance class - our other time was on the Brilliance of the Seas back in December 2015.

While this is considered a smaller ship with only 2500 passengers and it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the mega ships, it was a nice sized, recently refurbished vessel.

All areas on the ship were in good shape and the ship was very clean. Staff was friendly and quite helpful when we asked for any assistance. As mentioned in a previous post, our dining servers were an enjoyable duo with one veteran of 8 years and the other on his very first contract. Interesting to watch the training process taking place.

Our cruise director Steve Davis was a busy guy who's team provided endless sources of entertainment. He is also a singer/dancer so his team supported him while they performed during dance parties, at the Crown & Anchor reception and taught a group of people the Thriller dance.  

One other interesting point on this cruise was the number of people that were travelling on back to back itineraries.  Many people we met had started with a cruise in New Zealand, proceeded on to Australia, then a trans Pacific to Hawaii, another trans Pacific to Vancouver and then on to Alaska.  For some, they would have been on the ship for a couple of months.  Smart way to see this region of the world and avoid the long flights that can also be quite expensive. Something to think about!!

The following images are a collection from around the ship at the different venues.  This gives an good idea of what the ship looks like overall. It was a very nice ship and we would certainly sail on her again.

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One of our cabins

Our cabin

Helpful directional signage at each elevator

Touch screen finders that provide maps

Common area decor

The Centrum

Guest Services

Future Cruise Office

Photo Gallery

Main pool deck

Solarium pool area (adults only)

Kids Club - Adventure Ocean

Card Room - Seven of Hearts

Library

Internet cafe

Billiard room

Casino Royale

Aurora Theatre

Shoppes

Lobby Bar

Schooner Bar

The Colony Club lounge

Champagne Bar

Compass & Quill pub

Boardwalk Dog House

Lattetudes Coffe Bar

The Windjammer

Cascades Dining Room

Giovanni's Table

Chops Grille

Happy In Hawaii onboard the Radiance of the Seas - Day 1 - click here
Happy In Hawaii onboard the Radiance of the Seas - Day 2 - click here
Happy In Hawaii onboard the Radiance of the Seas - Day 3 - click here
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Happy In Hawaii onboard the Radiance of the Seas - Day 8 - click here