Radiance of the Seas --- Couple Questions & Advice - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

MilliesMom · 02-16-2008, 09:53 PM

We will be on the Radiance of the Seas this September to Alaska with repositioning to San Diego. Can't wait!!!! A couple of questions:

1. Do all cabins have hairdryers? Hate to pack one if I don't need to.

2. Is there a hydro pool area in the thermal suite?

Any places not to miss on the Radiance?

Thank you.

Mary

hanna · 02-16-2008, 10:20 PM

Hey Mary,

All the cabins have hairdryers and they aren't too bad either. But I have short hair so I'm easy

Not sure that I remember a hydro pool, but I will check it out for you in May

We explored the whole ship and loved every inch of it. I'm being told now that they have a crepe station and if they do,don't miss it. We fell in love with the caramel crepes on The Jewel of Seas when we were on her.

If you've not been on a Radiance class ship, I think you will love it. So much glass and gorgeous art work. The elevators are too cool as they are glass and you overlook the sea as you go up in them.
We did like the Schooner Bar(and we aren't drinkers) just for the ambiance. On our Alaskan cruise on her, we sitting in the bar and saw 2 whales taking a little jump. It was great.

canarymoon · 02-16-2008, 10:29 PM

We loved the Radiance, too.

I think our favorite loyalty ambassador is now aboard her. She was on the Rhapsody last May and was expecting to be transferred to the Radiance.

MilliesMom · 02-17-2008, 01:19 AM

Thank you for the information. We really are looking forward to this cruise and have also talked a bit to Reggie about booking the Radiance again for us to Hawaii in Fall 2009. Would love to do a round trip out of San Diego (got my fingers crossed).

I have short hair too. The hairdryers on the Spirit worked fine for me too. A relief not to have to pack one.

I just spent HOURS literally reading a thread about the Radiance. It and the information I have found here is really added to my excitement about the cruise. Our only disappointment is that they dropped Seattle from our port schedule ... the positive is that they have added in a full day in Victoria which will be great. Now just have to convinced my family (in Seattle) to drive to Vancouver or Victoria to see us. LOL

nealberk · 02-17-2008, 11:43 AM

Hi Mary, you will love the Radiance class ships. We were on the Celebrity equivalent for our TA and the ships are beautiful.

canarymoon · 02-17-2008, 11:51 AM

Mary -
I am so GLAD you are finding the information on our site helpful!

MilliesMom · 02-19-2008, 11:46 AM

Thank you Neal and Canarymoon. Definitely looking forward to this cruise.

MCcruiser · 02-19-2008, 03:27 PM

I sailed Serenade, and there was no hydro pool, so I would expect there won't be one on Radiance. The thermal suites had an aromatherapy room, heated stone "beds" and a wet sauna, all with floor to ceiling windows. Just a phenomenal way to relax. There were also dry saunas and there was a shower near the heated beds. I do not remember why that shower was special (aromatherapy? ) but it was all good. There are regular showers as well. There was also a comfortable sitting area with oranges and water, at the forward end of the ship.

I got the pass that allows you to go whenever you want during the cruise, but you can get a day pass if you prefer. Our cruise had several days at sea, so I knew it would be worth it. Your pass entitles you to use of a locker, a robe, and all the different things I mentioned.

I wish I was there right now..........

Another great thing about Radiance ships are the elevators that are right next to the sea. Hanna mentioned all the glass walls, and at the elevators you get the greatest view.

MilliesMom · 02-19-2008, 03:34 PM

Thank you MCcruiser .... Hal will love the glass elevators. It will be great too to have all the floor to ceilings windows I've heard about. So looking forward to this cruise and being on this ship.