In order to create that consistent footprint, the line is renovating other ships as well under its $70 million Royal Advantage program, but the renovation of Radiance was more extensive than most of the others will be.Īlthough less than two years old, Oasis of the Seas was included in the program to receive the DreamWorks Experience and a 3-D movie theater introduced on Allure. It also will allow you as travel agents to promote the same features on several ships of varying sizes and destinations. That consistency will let passengers who can’t or don’t want to sail on Oasis and Allure take advantage of the additional amenities and restaurants that have proven so popular on those two ships.
The latter has proven quite popular with parents eager for a night out while on vacation.Īside from upgrading a decade-old ship, the renovations will help Royal Caribbean “create a consistent footprint” among the ships in the fleet, Bauer says. Royal Caribbean is finding that people are willing to shell out for that experience - it has sold out every night since it was introduced on Oasis, according to Frank Weber, vice president of food and beverage operations.Īlso being added to Radiance are three inside single staterooms, an oversized outdoor movie screen, enhanced Wi-Fi throughout the ship, and the Royal Babies and Tots Nursery, where certified staffers care for children age 6 to 36 months, often until midnight. The most upscale experience is Chef’s Table, which serves 16 people a five-course dinner paired with wine for $95 per person. For example, the Boardwalk Doghouse, which is free, serves as many as 1,200 hot dogs a day on Allure of the Seas. Lisa Bauer, senior vice president of hotel operations, said Royal Caribbean was careful to balance the number of restaurants that charge service fees and those that don’t. Additions include Samba Grill Brazilian steakhouse, the casual Park Café, the Asian Izumi, Rita’s Cantina, Quill & Compass Pub, Giovanni’s Table, the Boardwalk Doghouse and the upscale 16-seat Chef’s Table.
The extent of the dining options is certainly impressive given a ship the size of Radiance. The 10-year-old, 90,090-ton Radiance will end up with the same number of restaurants as Oasis and Allure, though it won’t have the high-end 150 Central Park and burger joint Johnny Rocket’s. It seemed as if virtually the entire ship was being freshened up, rebuilt or reconfigured. Indeed, the Radiance looked almost like a newbuild in its final days at the shipyard, with wires, bare walls and floors, and construction materials and workers everywhere. The 21-day revamp, which included a dry-dock period, adds many of the features found on Royal Caribbean’s two newest ships, the 225,282-ton Oasis of the Seas and twin Allure of the Seas.Īs part of a press group invited to a hard-hat tour of the ship last week, I was amazed at the extent of the work. I've also tried the Bodyclock Spark 100 - read my Lumie alarm clock review, here.Royal Caribbean International’s Radiance of the Seas will sail away from the Victoria Shipyards in British Columbia today after a $20 million renovation. You can wind down with the sunset feature and the fading light helps to produce melatonin (important for a good night zzz). I found this alarm clock great for the evenings, too.
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