Radiance of the Seas, a joyous open air ship at sea.
Radiance of the Seas as the first ship in the Radiance-class vessels by Royal Caribbean International (Radiance, Brilliance, Serenade and Jewel), she and her sisters were built newer and better to carry all the sports and dining options of the bigger ships, but in a smaller package with more space per passenger.
Maiden Voyage: March 10, 2001 Passenger Capacity: 2,501 (double occupancy) Godmother: Margot Pritzker Gross Tonnage: 90,090 Length: 962 feet Beam: 105.6 feet Draft: 26.7 feet Cruising Speed: 25 knots
Radiance is a big modern ship with plenty of nightlife and give you all the best a mega-ship has to offer.
Ship Features Special Highlights: Radiance of the Seas at just over 90,000-tons for maximum 2500 passengers, this modern ship fits in to give you the best of all possible cruising worlds, comfort & convenience with plenty of action in an uncrowded environment.
The spectacular atrium "Centrum", it rises nine light-filled decks high with vast expanses of floor-to-ceiling huge glass panel giving great visible views of sea and sky.
This nine-deck high atrium lobby also has glass-walled elevators that travel through 12 decks, face the sea and provide a link with nature and the ocean too. She gives her passengers a true joy to sail with plenty views of the sea.
She has the highest percentage of ocean view staterooms in the Royal Caribbean fleet. In fact, fully half the ship's exterior is glass, some 110,000 square feet of it!
The ship's most beautiful rooms are on Deck 6. A large Schooner Bar is thoroughly nautical that houses maritime art in an integral art gallery with dark paneling and blue carpet.
The Solarium, a glassed-in pool area has a fascinating African themed decor, with three giant plaster elephants overlooking the pool. You can hear bird and animal sounds through the towering tropical plants.
You've got to see Radiance of the Seas to believe it!
Royal Caribbean Cruises - Radiance Class Royal Caribbean International
