divaofdisney Posted April 12, 2005 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2005 I would like to know which is the best ship of the Radiance Class? I am already planning my next cruise (even though I have even taken my first royal caribbean cruise) and would like to know everyones opinion. I was considering the Freedom of the Seas too- but will have already done the Western caribbean route - so what is everyone's thought as to the next cruise we should try. I would like to try the southern caribbean or even perhaps the panama canal and costa rica- have heard this is beautiful. as for the time of year- would like to try october or november. or looking also possibly beginning of june for my daughter's graduation in 2007. might also be able to do one in latter part of 2006 also. thanks for any helpful hints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted April 12, 2005 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2005 I have to vote Radiance of the Seas :) That ship will always be special to me because it was my very first cruise! Beautiful ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted April 13, 2005 #3 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Hello Ocean Pines. . . Have a lotta friends in O.P. Used to work at Ocean Downs several years ago. Still go to my dentist in Berlin. Now living near D.C. We cruised on the Magic a while ago, and on the Brilliance in January on the Ultimate Southern Carribean. We enjoyed the Brilliance so much that we booked her again for Panama next January. Of all the ships in our signature below, Brilliance is at the top of our list. The Magic was fun, but the Brilliance was the best. Oh, yes, get a D1 balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted April 13, 2005 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2005 I like the decor on Radiance best....especially the solarium! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted April 13, 2005 #5 Share Posted April 13, 2005 I haven't been on any of them but will go on the Serenade in June. All the ratings I've seen have the Serenade at 4 1/2 stars and the others at 4 stars. I can't imagine what would make the difference. If anyone knows, let us in on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdiva Posted April 13, 2005 #6 Share Posted April 13, 2005 I am partial to the Jewel of the Seas (notwithstanding the recent problem with bugs.) She's beautifully laid out, elegantly decorated and the staff were simply wonderful on our February cruise. Our sailing was fully booked but the ship never seemed crowded. We never waited in line and always found a deck chair or a seat at the black jack table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzobsessed Posted May 1, 2005 #7 Share Posted May 1, 2005 for our 2nd cruise, we were on the jewel. we thought it was elegant, large enough, and had no complaints. while onboard we booked a cruise for next december on the serenade. after that cruise i will have been on 2 radience class ships and let you know my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKE Posted May 2, 2005 #8 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I have only been on the "Brillance". I took a 10day last March and it was great. Beautiful Ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON M. Posted May 2, 2005 #9 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I haven't been on any of them but will go on the Serenade in June. All the ratings I've seen have the Serenade at 4 1/2 stars and the others at 4 stars. I can't imagine what would make the difference. If anyone knows, let us in on it. I think this depends on whose doing the review. The "cruise critic reviews" have the Jewel at 5 "waves" and the Serenade at 4 1/2 waves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted May 2, 2005 #10 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I can not compare them because I of that class I have only been on the Radiance. We have been on it 5 times and it is our favorite ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKnuts2 Posted May 2, 2005 #11 Share Posted May 2, 2005 So far the Brilliance, we did the 10-day Panama Canal which was the highlight of the trip. But I will let you know if that changes come October when we sail out of Boston on the Jewel :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rala Posted May 23, 2005 #12 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Have only sailed on Serenade. No complaints--beautiful ship. Sailed late Aug of 2004 to Alaska. We thought the food was better than average as RCI ships go. I think in general, though, that the Radiance class ships are pretty similar from what I have read here. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy and Laura Posted May 31, 2005 #13 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Loved the Radiance very much. But we have to say it is the only ship we have been on (so far). It was elegant and classy and the crew was superb. I am sure all the Radiance class ships are just as beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilygrace Posted May 31, 2005 #14 Share Posted May 31, 2005 The Radiance was my first ever cruise, and I've been on her twice, but I have to give a slight edge to the Jewel. They are so similar, but I loved the giraffes in the entry way to the Safari lounge and the life sized sculptures of people at the Solarium pool and miniature golf course. I did prefer the artwork on the stairways on the Radiance, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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