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'''Radiance of the Seas''' is a ] that is owned and operated by ]. She has 13 decks, of which decks 2-13 are accessible to guests. She is registered in ], and is a GTV, (gas-turbine vessel), the first built by Royal Caribbean. This system produces higher efficient speeds than other cruise ships, and emissions to the air are much lower than cruise ships powered by diesel engines. Radiance of the Seas is the first cruise ship to feature pool tables, which are stabilized by a computer-controlled gyroscope, that adjust with the motion of the ship to keep the table-top level with the horizon. '''GTS ''Radiance of the Seas''''' is a ] owned and operated by ]. She is the lead ship of the {{sclass|Radiance|cruise ship|4}}, which includes {{ship||Jewel of the Seas}}, {{ship||Brilliance of the Seas}} and {{ship||Serenade of the Seas}}. All of the ''Radiance''-class ships have a ] powertrain, which produces higher efficient speeds than other cruise ships, and ] to the air are much lower than cruise ships powered by ]s.


== Construction and career ==
Radiance of the Seas is the flagship of the Radiance class, which includes ], ] and ].
Built in 2001, the ship cost Royal Caribbean International about 338 million dollars to build. The ship is considered to be one of the more environmentally-friendly but less fuel-efficient. As one of the ''Radiance''-class ships it contained more glass than any other Royal Caribbean ship when it was launched. It has over 700 balcony staterooms, a two-level main dining room and a retractable glass roof over the ] (adults-only) pool.


''Radiance of the Seas'' was designed in Germany by ] to cruise varied climates. The ship is faster than most cruise ships and has the ability to maneuver with the combination of the ] propulsion system, the ]s, and the ]. The ship is economically efficient through the design of the power plant consisting of two ]s and one ]. The waste heat from each gas turbine is fed through a heat recovery steam generator, thus using the steam to power the steam turbine. Once electricity is generated from this power plant it then powers the external propulsion pods and thrusters.
*]: 961 feet, 8 inches


The ship departed from the shipyard in January 2001<ref>, 25 January 2001, retrieved 12 May 2024 (German)</ref> After the ship was drydocked at ], Hamburg,<ref>, 6 February 2001. Retrieved 12 May 2024 (in German)</ref><ref>, 26 January 2001. Retrieved 12 May 2024 (in German)</ref><ref>. Retrieved 12 May 2024 (in in German)</ref> the ship was delivered to Royal Caribbean on 9 March 2001. She was the biggest cruise ship built in Germany.<ref>, 9 March 2001, retrieved 12 May 2024 (in German).</ref>
*Beam (width): 105 feet, 7 inches


The ship's features include a $6 million art collection and gyroscopically-stabilized pool tables. Royal Caribbean ships all include art in passenger areas; ''Radiance of the Seas'' has displayed art from over 100 artists around the world.{{fact|date=September 2022}}
*Maximum ]: 27 feet, 11 inches


''Radiance of the Seas'' is the first cruise ship to feature ] that are stabilized by a computer-controlled ]. They adjust with the motion of the ship to keep the table-top level with the horizon. The vessel has the most glass of any Royal Caribbean ship. She has 10 dining choices, a rock-climbing wall, a mini-golf course, pools, and a water slide.{{fact|date=September 2022}}


=== Itinerary ===
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During the northern summer season, ''Radiance of the Seas'' operates in ]. When the ship is cruising in Alaska, guests are able to stand on the helipad to view the glaciers passed by the ship. In spring and fall, she visits the ]an Islands, and in the winter season, the southern summer, she visits Australia and New Zealand.{{fact|date=September 2022}} The inaugural Australian cruise of the ] on the ''Radiance of the Seas'' in November 2014 included, among others, ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>, Stage Whispers</ref>


====COVID-19 pandemic====
{{further|COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships}}
The ship was ordered to leave Sydney by the ] under "Operation Nemesis" due to the ]. It was provisioned in Sydney on 3 April and left port without passengers on 4 April towards Singapore.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/nsw-police-operation-nemesis-to-see-five-cruise-ships-restocked-and-moved-out-of-sydney-harbour|title='Operation Nemesis' to see five cruise ships restocked and moved out of Sydney Harbour|work=]|date=4 April 2020|access-date=4 April 2020}}</ref> She proceeded to Cyprus and was in hot lay-up in the Bay of ] from early 2020.


== Accidents and incidents ==
On 1 September 2023, ''Radiance of the Seas'' experienced a propulsion problem in ], resulting in the cancellation of two consecutive 7-day cruises.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-10 |title=After 2 cancelled cruises, Royal Caribbean cruise ship will resume sailings|url=https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2023/09/10/royal-caribbean-radiance-of-the-seas-alaska-cruises-fixed |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=royalcaribbeanblog.com}}</ref> It returned to service on 15 September 2023.


On 23 April 2024, ''Radiance of the Seas'' experienced a propulsion problem while cruising to ], British Columbia, resulting in the cancellation of multiple cruises, including one that occurred two days after boarding and not leaving port. Guests were compensated but left upset over the lack of communication about the cruise to nowhere.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-30|title= A cruise to nowhere: Royal Caribbean sailing canceled after guests boarded|url= https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/04/30/royal-caribbean-cruise-cancelled/73510483007/ |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=]}}</ref>
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==References==
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Cruise ship built in 2001

Radiance of the Seas in Juneau, Alaska, 2011
History
Bahamas
NameRadiance of the Seas
OwnerRoyal Caribbean Group
Operator Royal Caribbean International
Port of registry
BuilderMeyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Cost350 million
Yard number655
Laid down24 June 1998
Launched15 June 2000
Christened6 April 2001 by Margot L. Pritzker
Completed9 March 2001
Maiden voyage7 April 2001
In service2001–present
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeRadiance-class cruise ship
Tonnage90,090 GT
Length293.2 m (961 ft 11 in)
Beam32.2 m (105 ft 8 in)
Height63 m (206 ft 8 in)
Draft8.5 m (27 ft 11 in)
Decks13 (12 guest accessible)
Speed25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Capacity2,501 passengers
Crew859

GTS Radiance of the Seas is a cruise ship owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. She is the lead ship of the Radiance class, which includes Jewel of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas. All of the Radiance-class ships have a gas turbine powertrain, which produces higher efficient speeds than other cruise ships, and emissions to the air are much lower than cruise ships powered by diesel engines.

Construction and career

Built in 2001, the ship cost Royal Caribbean International about 338 million dollars to build. The ship is considered to be one of the more environmentally-friendly but less fuel-efficient. As one of the Radiance-class ships it contained more glass than any other Royal Caribbean ship when it was launched. It has over 700 balcony staterooms, a two-level main dining room and a retractable glass roof over the solarium (adults-only) pool.

Radiance of the Seas was designed in Germany by Meyer Werft to cruise varied climates. The ship is faster than most cruise ships and has the ability to maneuver with the combination of the Azipod propulsion system, the bow thrusters, and the dynamic positioning system. The ship is economically efficient through the design of the power plant consisting of two gas turbines and one steam turbine. The waste heat from each gas turbine is fed through a heat recovery steam generator, thus using the steam to power the steam turbine. Once electricity is generated from this power plant it then powers the external propulsion pods and thrusters.

The ship departed from the shipyard in January 2001 After the ship was drydocked at Blohm+Voss, Hamburg, the ship was delivered to Royal Caribbean on 9 March 2001. She was the biggest cruise ship built in Germany.

The ship's features include a $6 million art collection and gyroscopically-stabilized pool tables. Royal Caribbean ships all include art in passenger areas; Radiance of the Seas has displayed art from over 100 artists around the world.

Radiance of the Seas is the first cruise ship to feature pool tables that are stabilized by a computer-controlled gyroscope. They adjust with the motion of the ship to keep the table-top level with the horizon. The vessel has the most glass of any Royal Caribbean ship. She has 10 dining choices, a rock-climbing wall, a mini-golf course, pools, and a water slide.

Itinerary

During the northern summer season, Radiance of the Seas operates in Alaska. When the ship is cruising in Alaska, guests are able to stand on the helipad to view the glaciers passed by the ship. In spring and fall, she visits the Hawaiian Islands, and in the winter season, the southern summer, she visits Australia and New Zealand. The inaugural Australian cruise of the performing arts on the Radiance of the Seas in November 2014 included, among others, Cheryl Barker, David Hobson, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Simon Tedeschi, Elaine Paige, Marina Prior, and John Waters.

COVID-19 pandemic

Further information: COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships

The ship was ordered to leave Sydney by the New South Wales police under "Operation Nemesis" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was provisioned in Sydney on 3 April and left port without passengers on 4 April towards Singapore. She proceeded to Cyprus and was in hot lay-up in the Bay of Limassol from early 2020.

Accidents and incidents

On 1 September 2023, Radiance of the Seas experienced a propulsion problem in Seward, Alaska, resulting in the cancellation of two consecutive 7-day cruises. It returned to service on 15 September 2023.

On 23 April 2024, Radiance of the Seas experienced a propulsion problem while cruising to Vancouver, British Columbia, resulting in the cancellation of multiple cruises, including one that occurred two days after boarding and not leaving port. Guests were compensated but left upset over the lack of communication about the cruise to nowhere.

References

  1. ^ "Radiance of the Seas (21562)". Vessel Register for DNV. DNV. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
  2. "Radiance of the Seas Fact Sheet". Royal Caribbean Press Center.
  3. Die Reise der Radiance geht weiter, 25 January 2001, retrieved 12 May 2024 (German)
  4. "Radiance of the Seas verläßt Hamburg", 6 February 2001. Retrieved 12 May 2024 (in German)
  5. "Radiance of the Seas in Hamburg", 26 January 2001. Retrieved 12 May 2024 (in German)
  6. "Radiance of the Seas leaving Blohm+Voss shipyard (picture)". Retrieved 12 May 2024 (in in German)
  7. "Das größte je in Deutschland gebaute Passagierschiff geht in Kürze auf Kreuzfahrt", 9 March 2001, retrieved 12 May 2024 (in German).
  8. "Bravo! A Cruise of the Performing Arts", Stage Whispers
  9. "'Operation Nemesis' to see five cruise ships restocked and moved out of Sydney Harbour". SBS World News. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  10. "After 2 cancelled cruises, Royal Caribbean cruise ship will resume sailings". royalcaribbeanblog.com. 10 September 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  11. "A cruise to nowhere: Royal Caribbean sailing canceled after guests boarded". USA Today. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.

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