Radiance of the Seas
Radiance Class · Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
// ABOUT THE SHIP
About the Ship
Radiance of the Seas is a Radiance-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, originally launched in 2001 (25 years ago). She is one of 31 active ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet and sails alongside 3 sister ships in the Radiance class. The ship underwent her most recent renovation in 2021, which included updates to onboard features and spaces.
Deck Plans – 12 Decks to explore
Radiance of the Seas spans 12 passenger-accessible decks with 1,071 staterooms and 62 onboard venues — including 25 activities, 12 bars & lounges, 13 dining, and 12 shopping. Explore every level from bow to stern using the interactive deck plans below.
PASSENGER DECKS
12
guest-accessible decks
STATEROOMS
1,071
cabins across all categories
VENUES ONBOARD
62venues
BY TYPE
Radiance of the Seas Cruises
Radiance of the Seas offers 7 sailings in June, ranging 4-7 nights, departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico and Tampa, Florida, starting from $522 / guest.
Cabins – 1,071 staterooms
Radiance of the Seas has a total of 1,071 cabins throughout its 12 passenger decks. Those are made up of 246 Interior, 247 Ocean View, 513 Balcony and 65 Suite cabins. The 21 stateroom categories that make up these 4 cabin types are found below, along with counts for each.
// SHIP CLASS
Radianceclass
YEARS
2001–2004
AVG SIZE
90k GT
AVG LENGTH
962 ft
AVG CAPACITY
2,134
The Radiance Class consists of four ships: Radiance, Brilliance, Serenade and Jewel of the Seas. Royal Caribbean went big on the "glass" with this class of ships. You’ll come across glass elevators, two-tiered glass dining rooms, and retractable glass roof over the pool. The Radiance was also the first class to feature the self-leveling pool tables.
Things to do
Radiance of the Seas features 59 venues across 12 decks, including 23 activity, 12 bar, 12 dining, 8 other and 4 shopping. Explore every onboard experience from dining and entertainment to pools, fitness and more.
// AGE & RENOVATIONS
Radiance of the Seas ship age vs the fleet
Built in 2001 and last renovated in 2021, Radiance of the Seas is 25 years old. The fleet average age is 16 years. She is newer than 20% of the 31-ship fleet, ranking #24 from newest to oldest.
THIS SHIP
Age at a glance
BUILT
2001
25 years old today
LAST RENOVATED
2021
5 yrs ago
FLEET AVERAGE
16 yrs
9 older
NEWER THAN
20%
of fleet
FLEET RANK
#24
of 31
FLEET RANKING
By age, newest to oldest
Out of 31 ships in the fleet, Radiance of the Seas ranks #24 when sorted from newest to oldest by build year.
AGE BENCHMARKS
Radiance of the Seas vs the fleet
SHIP RENOVATIONS
Last major refit
LAST RENOVATED
2021
5 years ago
The 2021 refurbishment of Radiance of the Seas focused on refreshing public spaces and dining venues while completing essential technical drydock work. Lounges, gathering areas, and common spaces were updated with refreshed décor, new furnishings, and improved lighting to create a brighter and more contemporary atmosphere. Dining venues received updated finishes, refreshed seating arrangements, and layout improvements to enhance guest comfort and flow. Cabins received targeted updates to soft goods and comfort features. In addition to guest-facing improvements, the refurbishment included technical maintenance to hotel systems, propulsion components, navigation equipment, and mechanical infrastructure, supporting reliable and efficient operations.
How big is Radiance of the Seas?
Compare the Radiance of the Seas ship size with the rest of the Royal Caribbean fleet below. Included, you'll find gross tonnage, length, and the relationship between the two graphed in the scatter plot.
Radiance of the Seas measures 90,900 GT and 962 ft in length. The average size of a Royal Caribbean ship is 163k gross tons and the average ship length is 1,085 ft. Radiance of the Seas is 44% smaller and 11% shorter than the average ship in the fleet.
// THIS SHIP
91k GT
RADIANCE OF THE SEAS
// AVERAGE
163k GT
FLEET AVERAGE
// LARGEST
251k GT
HERO OF THE SEAS
// SMALLEST
74k GT
GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS
// PROPORTIONAL AREA · 31 SHIPS · TOTAL 5053K GT
EACH CIRCLE'S AREA IS PROPORTIONAL TO GROSS TONNAGE · HOVER FOR DETAILS
// CAPACITY
Passenger Capacity
The Radiance of the Seas carries up to 2,139 guests and operates at roughly 100% capacity, so you can expect that number will accurately reflect your fellow passenger count. These guests are looked after by a crew of 894 staff members, representing a guest-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1. On average, Royal Caribbean ships have 3,708 guests and 1,400 crew, which works out to a fleet-average ratio of 2.6:1.
// GUESTS
2,139
at full occupancy
// CREW
894
international staff
// RATIO// GUEST-TO-CREW
2.4:1
service ratio
// 3,033 PEOPLE ABOARD AT FULL CAPACITY
// 10 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the Radiance of the Seas
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LAST UPDATED · JUNE 12, 2026