Countryspice Posted October 25, 2007 #1 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Hi, I am new here and have been lurking a lot, and pretty much a newbie to cruising also. I have been on one RC cruise and one Carnival cruise. I was on the Explorer of the Seas and didn’t like it much. I was also on the Carnival Miracle and loved that. I want to give RC another try though but I don’t want such a large ship. Part of the reason why I disliked the Explorer so much was that it was way too big. I also didn't get very good service and some issues with that. I didn’t like that Royal promenade. Just reminded me of a shopping mall. I want a smaller ship. The Miracle was around 88,000 tons and I liked that size. Does RC have something in that size as well? I am not interested in rock walls, skating rinks or anything like that because I won't use them. I have been reading on here about Radiance class ships…..can someone tell me about that? Also, where do those ships go? I want to stick with the Caribbean. Any help is appreciated. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted October 25, 2007 #2 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Radiance Class ships are gorgeous and may be exactly what you are looking for. However, they are still large ships. But they do not have the promenade, ice rink, etc. The adults only pool area is very nice. If they are still too big, check out the Vision Class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryspice Posted October 25, 2007 Author #3 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Radiance Class ships are gorgeous and may be exactly what you are looking for. However, they are still large ships. But they do not have the promenade, ice rink, etc. The adults only pool area is very nice. If they are still too big, check out the Vision Class ships. Can you tell me if they are the size of the Miracle. That ship was 88,000 tons and I would like to stick with that size, give or take a couple thousand tons. I guess I am looking for a med-large ship but not a mega monster like the Explorer was. I didn't like that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted October 25, 2007 #4 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Can you tell me if they are the size of the Miracle. That ship was 88,000 tons and I would like to stick with that size, give or take a couple thousand tons. I guess I am looking for a med-large ship but not a mega monster like the Explorer was. I didn't like that at all. The Radiance class ships are about the same size as Carnival Miracle (90,000 tons), but it feels less crowded and has much more elegance and glass. They sound like exactly what you are looking for. The ships are Radiance, Serenade, Jewel and Brilliance. They do the Caribbean in the winter, and Alaska/Europe in the summer. They also do special itineraries like Hawaii and Panama Canal in the fall and spring, and some repositioning/transatlantic cruises that are very good values. For something different than the same tired old ports, check out the southern Caribbean itineraries leaving from San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltrain4775 Posted October 25, 2007 #5 Share Posted October 25, 2007 the radiance of the seas class is between 90000-92000 tons, same length and width as the miracle. Both classes are rated excellent, so go with the best price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryspice Posted October 25, 2007 Author #6 Share Posted October 25, 2007 The Radiance class ships are about the same size as Carnival Miracle (90,000 tons), but it feels less crowded and has much more elegance and glass. They sound like exactly what you are looking for. The ships are Radiance, Serenade, Jewel and Brilliance. They do the Caribbean in the winter, and Alaska/Europe in the summer. They also do special itineraries like Hawaii and Panama Canal in the fall and spring, and some repositioning/transatlantic cruises that are very good values. For something different than the same tired old ports, check out the southern Caribbean itineraries leaving from San Juan. My family and I take our vacations in the summer so do the Radiance class ships go at that time? Actually when I was on the Miracle it didn't feel crowded at all. The Explorer to me felt really crowded and really big. Which ships go to the southern Caribbean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted October 25, 2007 #7 Share Posted October 25, 2007 My family and I take our vacations in the summer so do the Radiance class ships go at that time? Actually when I was on the Miracle it didn't feel crowded at all. The Explorer to me felt really crowded and really big. Which ships go to the southern Caribbean? Unfortunately we can only sail during the summer too, so we haven't been able to take a Radiance class ship yet. They are all in Alaska and Europe at that time. (Serenade does the Souther Carib, but only Nov/Dec through April/May) The Vision class does the Caribbean in the summer, as well as the Mex Riviera. They are a bit smaller (70,000 - 80,000 rons, depending on the ship - some have been "stretched"), and they are older ships. These are: Enchantment, Grandeur, Legend, Rhapsody, Splendour, and Vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathomas Posted October 25, 2007 #8 Share Posted October 25, 2007 My family and I take our vacations in the summer so do the Radiance class ships go at that time? Actually when I was on the Miracle it didn't feel crowded at all. The Explorer to me felt really crowded and really big. Which ships go to the southern Caribbean? That wouold be the Serenade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryspice Posted October 25, 2007 Author #9 Share Posted October 25, 2007 That wouold be the Serenade How large is the Serenade and is it nice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted October 25, 2007 #10 Share Posted October 25, 2007 My family and I take our vacations in the summer so do the Radiance class ships go at that time? Actually when I was on the Miracle it didn't feel crowded at all. The Explorer to me felt really crowded and really big. Which ships go to the southern Caribbean? serenade does so carib after alaska (so it should be there now or soon)....i have pix of serenade from our alaska trip if you click the link below in my signature... i think you will like it...we prefer the bigger ships like explorer....serenade is a beautiful ship don't get me wrong...i just preferred the promenade and space on Explorer....however, many people love the serenade and her sister ships in the radiance class.....give it a try....i think you will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted October 25, 2007 #11 Share Posted October 25, 2007 How large is the Serenade and is it nice? 90,000 tons, and gorgeous. One of the best ships in the fleet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryspice Posted October 25, 2007 Author #12 Share Posted October 25, 2007 serenade does so carib after alaska (so it should be there now or soon)....i have pix of serenade from our alaska trip if you click the link below in my signature... i think you will like it...we prefer the bigger ships like explorer....serenade is a beautiful ship don't get me wrong...i just preferred the promenade and space on Explorer....however, many people love the serenade and her sister ships in the radiance class.....give it a try....i think you will love it. Thank you, yes, the Serenade does look very nice. I just looked at your photos. Can you tell me if it has a specialty restaurant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted October 25, 2007 #13 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Thank you, yes, the Serenade does look very nice. I just looked at your photos. Can you tell me if it has a specialty restaurant? Yes, two of them: Portofino and Chops Grille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryspice Posted October 25, 2007 Author #14 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Yes, two of them: Portofino and Chops Grille ok, great, thank you. I am going to do some research on the Serenade. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 25, 2007 #15 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Get a copy of RCI's cruise brochure--the ship's stats are in there and the itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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