Radiance of the Seas Completes Makeover

Radiance of the Seas Delivers the Royal Advantage Plus Single Cabins to Following Multi Mllion Dollar Makeover

June 16, 2011 – After a 21-day dry-dock, Royal Caribbean International’s Radiance of the Seas has emerged from one of the most extensive revitalisations of the cruise line’s approximately $70 million ‘Royal Advantage’ enhancements programme for 2011, including the introduction of the cruise line’s first single cabins.

The new variety of dining and entertainment options, children’s programmes and technology advancements originally introduced to industry-wide acclaim on Royal Caribbean’s new Oasis-class ships, are now available onboard Radiance of the Seas ready for her debut in Australasia this October.

The enhancements to Radiance of the Seas delivers on the global cruise line’s Royal Advantage, a commitment to provide guests with the industry’s most innovative cruise ships, exciting destinations and superior Gold Anchor service for an extraordinary cruise holiday. Before arriving for her first summer season in Australia and New Zealand , the newly revitalised Radiance of the Seas is sailing alternating, seven-night Southbound and Northbound Alaska itineraries.

“Radiance of the Seas’ dry dock is part of Royal Caribbean’s multi-ship enhancement and revitalisation strategy to deliver the Royal Advantage to our guests,” said Lisa Bauer, senior vice president, Hotel Operations, Royal Caribbean International. “The Royal Advantage comprises some of the industry’s most innovative onboard amenities, programmes and Gold Anchor Service that make up the most contemporary cruise holiday. By introducing almost all of the same specialty restaurants that can currently be found onboard Allure of the Seas as well some of the Oasis-class ships’ most popular concepts to Radiance of the Seas, guests can enjoy a variety of brand new onboard experiences.”

During the multi-million revitalisation, three single cabins were added to Radiance of the Seas- ideal for travellers who would otherwise have to share with a stranger by booking through a specialist agent or pay up to 100% supplement for a twin cabin.

Adam Armstrong, commercial manager for Royal Caribbean Cruises New Zealand, predicts that the cabins will be very popular among independent individual travellers.

“We’ve listened to our guests and there is clearly demand from our single travellers to have dedicated cabins at affordable prices.”

While prices for single cabins are yet to be confirmed, Royal Caribbean Australia assures that they will be considerably lower than the current singles supplement.

New Zealand guests will soon be able to enjoy more of Royal Caribbean’s signature innovations as Radiance of the Seas’ all-encompassing makeover introduces a range of amenities and experiences from the Royal Babies and Tots Nursery designed for children, 6 - 36 months old, to 12 newly added accommodations – one family, five interior and six exterior staterooms – and technology enhancements that include Wi-Fi availability throughout the ship and flat-panel interactive televisions in all staterooms.

The ship also features a new Concierge Lounge for suite guests, a Diamond Lounge for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty program members, the Quill and Compass Pub and a massive outdoor LED video screen overlooking the main pool area where families, friends and couples can enjoy movies under the stars and entertainment programmes during the day.

Dining options onboard Radiance of the Seas have nearly doubled with the addition of seven of the most highly acclaimed dining concepts in the fleet, including Samba Grill a Brazilian steakhouse, the Asian Izumi restaurant, the Mexican-themed Rita’s Cantina and the Italian family-style restaurant Giovanni’s Table, as well as the Boardwalk Dog House hotdog stand, Park Café deli-style restaurant and the exclusive Chef’s Table dining experience. Concept overviews and pricing are as follows:
• Boardwalk Dog House: Guests can choose from traditional hot dogs, wieners, brats, sausages and other delicious linked meats and a variety of toppings to split a long bun (open for lunch and dinner, complimentary)
• Giovanni’s Table: An Italian trattoria featuring Italian classics served family-style (open for lunch, US$15, and dinner, US$20)
• Izumi: Featuring mouth-watering flavours and a sushi bar with hot-rock cooking, the pan Asian cuisine restaurant is a no-hassle, authentic dining experience (open for lunch and dinner, US$3.00 cover charge for lunch and US$5.00 for dinner plus a la carte menu pricing)
• Park Café: An indoor/outdoor gourmet market featuring salads, sandwiches, soups and pastries (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, complimentary)
• Rita’s Cantina: A casual yet vibrant indoor/outdoor restaurant, catering to families by day, and adults by night; offering traditional Mexican fare, a comprehensive selection of margaritas and live guitar music and dancing for evening entertainment (open for lunch and dinner, US$3 cover charge and a la carte menu pricing)
• Samba Grill: Styled after popular Brazilian steakhouses, the churrascaria is an interactive experience where guests choose from a variety of meats, chicken and seafood brought table-side by servers, ready to slice and serve upon request (open for dinner, US$25 per person)
• Chef’s Table: An exclusive and private experience co-hosted by the executive Chef and Sommelier for a wine pairing dinner of five courses (open for dinner, US$95 per person).

Four ships are undergoing revitalisations in 2011 including Liberty of the Seas (January), Freedom of the Seas (March), Radiance of the Seas, and Splendour of the Seas (October). Each ship will re-emerge outfitted with the most highly guest-rated features introduced on Royal Caribbean’s new Oasis-class ships. Even Oasis of the Seas, the first Oasis-class ship, now boasts new features with the recent addition of the DreamWorks Experience and 3-D movies which first debuted on Allure of the Seas.

About Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 22 ships currently in service. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand. Royal Caribbean Cruises Australia commenced operation in December 2008 as the Australasian arm of global cruise holiday company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. In Australia and New Zealand the company operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara Club Cruises. The global company has a combined total of 40 ships in service and two under construction. It also offers unique land-tour holidays in Alaska, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Dubai, Europe and South America. For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent, visit www.royalcaribbean.com. or call 0800 102 123.

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