Australia’s newest superliner
will have some of the same
features as Oasis and Allure of
the Seas.
FOLLOWING THE LEAD OF THE WORLD’S
biggest cruise ships, Royal
Caribbean’s latest Sydney-based ship
will be fitted out with six more
restaurants, a giant poolside cinema
screen and day-care facilities for
babies aged from six months old.
The multi-million dollar
‘revitalisation’ of Radiance of the Seas
includes Izumi, an upmarket Japanese
eatery, and the Boardwalk Dog House
hot-dog outlet, in addition to the
previously announced Samba Grill
steakhouse, the Mexican-themed
Rita’s Cantina, Giovanni’s Table, and
the Park Café.
This is on top of the ship’s existing main
dining room, pizzeria and Windjammer
buffet.
Groups of 14 passengers can also book
the Chef’s Table for a wine-paired menu,
presented by the featured chef, which brings
the total dining choices to 10 – more than
any other vessel sailing in Australia.
Other highlights will include a British-style
pub called the Quill and Compass, wi-fi
internet throughout the ship, interactive TVs
in all cabins, and new lounges for loyalty
program members.
Previously only featured on the line’s Oasis
class of ships, Radiance will also offer
parents of babies (six to 17 months) and
toddlers (18-36 months) a dedicated
nursery, so children can be left with trained
professionals for US$8 per hour.
“Radiance of the Seas is already the best
ship to be based in the region – the newest,
largest and most innovative – but what we’re
doing is taking an already great ship and
transforming her into a truly spectacular
ship,” said Gavin Smith, managing director,
Royal Caribbean Cruises Australia.
“Best of all, Australians will be amongst
the first in the world to enjoy the
enhancements,” he added.
The 2100-passenger ship goes into dry
dock in Canada on Friday for three weeks
and is set to arrive in Sydney on 15 October,
offering cruises around Australia, New
Zealand and the South Pacific.
