

The January 3, 2028 cruise on the Radiance of the Seas departs from Tampa, Florida. On this 5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Radiance of the Seas sets sail on Monday, Jan 3rd and returns on Saturday, Jan 8th.
Radiance of the Seas - January 3, 2028 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 2nd | Tampa, Florida |
| 2 | Jan 3rd | At Sea |
| 3 | Jan 5th | Progreso (Merida), Mexico |
| 4 | Jan 6th | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 5 | Jan 6th | At Sea |
| 6 | Jan 8th | Tampa, Florida |
The Radiance of the Seas sails on January 3, 2028 for a 5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Tampa, Florida on Jan 8th at 6:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Radiance of the Seas will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

The Radiance of the Seas has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 90,900 gross tons. The ship measures 962 feet (293 meters) in length. Radiance of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Radiance Class. At full capacity, the Radiance of the Seas holds 3,033 passengers. That includes 2,139 cruise vacationers and 894 staff members. The Radiance of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,071.
To see how this compares, click through to see Radiance of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Radiance of the Seas Deck Plans.
Tampa, Florida, offers docking at Port Tampa Bay. Travelers explore Ybor City and Tampa Riverwalk. Excursions include manatee tours at Crystal River. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic cigar factories and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes grouper, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Tampa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic waterways, making Tampa an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Progreso (Merida), Mexico, offers docking at Progreso Port with excursions to Merida. Travelers explore Chichen Itza and Merida’s Plaza Grande. Excursions include cenote swimming. Local markets sell cochinita pibil. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan pyramids and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes sopa de lima, a Yucatecan favorite. Souvenirs, like hammocks, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance cenote exploration. Progreso’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic coasts, making Progreso an engaging destination. (126 words)
Cozumel, Mexico, offers docking at Cozumel Port. Travelers explore Chankanaab Park and San Gervasio ruins. Excursions include snorkeling at Palancar Reef. Local markets sell tacos. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like Mayan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cozumel’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and marine adventures, making Cozumel an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Tampa, Florida, offers docking at Port Tampa Bay. Travelers explore Ybor City and Tampa Riverwalk. Excursions include manatee tours at Crystal River. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic cigar factories and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes grouper, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Tampa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic waterways, making Tampa an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)