Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

52Beats 30% of ships

Dining

62Beats 46% of ships

Entertainment

78Top 22% of ships

Activities & Thrills

78Top 24% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

40Beats 7% of ships

Value / Cost

65Top 50% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Entertainment — scores 78/100

Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 78/100

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Worth Knowing

Pools & Relaxation is a relative weak point at 40/100

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineRoyal Caribbean

Ship NameRadiance of the Seas

Total Guest Rooms1,071

Ocean View Rooms247

Balconies513

Suites65

Maiden voyage7 April 2001

Physical

Year Built2001

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2016

BuilderMeyer Werft

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

90,090 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

293.2 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

39.8 m

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks12

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

23.5 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew894

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.4

Total Cabins1,061

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Yes

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins15

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,466

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

36.533

Amenities

RestaurantsCascades Main Dining Room, Windjammer Café (buffet), Park Café, Café Latte-tudes, Dog House, Giovanni's Table (Italian, specialty), Chops Grille (steakhouse, specialty), Izumi Asian Cuisine (sushi/hibachi, specialty), Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse (specialty), Chef's Table (specialty)

Restaurants - Paid5

Restaurants - Included2

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools3

- Pools - General Access1

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive0

Outdoor Pools2

Indoor Pools1

Water Playground/Splash ParkYes

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs3

- Hot Tubs - General Access2

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only1

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges10

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreYes

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallYes

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded

Special AmenitiesClimbing Wall

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Soda Price$3.50

Domestic Beer Price$7.49

Drink Package Price (From..)$60.00

Tipping Expected?Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants11

Restaurants Price: Included4

Restaurants Price: Premium7

Restaurants Price: Exclusive0

Restaurants Type: Sit down6

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve5

Restaurants Type: Buffet0

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

C6SE7

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9195195

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

311319000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Nassau, Bahamas