Royal Caribbean
Radiance of the Seas
- Cruises
- 24
- From
- $298
Ship comparison
Radiance of the Seas vs Serenade of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Serenade of the Seas
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $219
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Radiance of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,139 passengers, in service since 2001. Serenade of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,110 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Serenade of the Seas if you want more culture, more adventure and nature or a more active cruise: it outscores Radiance of the Seas for cultural (6.5 vs 2.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Radiance of the Seas does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Radiance of the Seas | Serenade of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2003 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 90,090 |
| Passengers | 2,139 | 2,110 |
| Crew | 869 | 891 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.1 | 42.7 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 12 |
| Length | 962 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 131 ft | 131 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 24 | 44 |
| Upcoming sailings | 100 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 8 nights | 3 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $298 | $219 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Radiance of the Seas leads on 0 of the ten, Serenade of the Seas on 6, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Radiance of the Seas
Hungry for an at-sea experience that combines panoramic vistas and an array of delicious new dining options? Look no further than the Radiance of the Seas. With acres of glass enclosing the nine-story central atrium, elevators facing the sea and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, you'll never be at a loss for an incredible view.
Highlights
- Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
- Rock-climbing wall and mini-golf course
- Poolside movie screen showing first-run movies
- Complimentary Broadway-style entertainment in the three-story Main Theater
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24 cruises on sale, from $298.
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Royal Caribbean
Serenade of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas from Royal Caribbean combines speed, added comfort, greater space, sweeping ocean vistas and a personable crew. Among the ship's highlights are the nine-story glass-constructed Centrum, glass elevators facing the sea and the highest percentage of outside cabins in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Highlights
- Vegas-style gambling in Casino Royale
- Vintages, Royal Caribbean's first wine bar
- The 1960s vibe at R Bar
- Rock-climbing wall and mini-golf course
Sailing now
44 cruises on sale, from $219.
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Questions
Radiance of the Seas or Serenade of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Radiance of the Seas or Serenade of the Seas?
They are the same size, 90,090 gross tons each. Radiance of the Seas carries 2,139 passengers and Serenade of the Seas carries 2,110.
Which ship is newer, Radiance of the Seas or Serenade of the Seas?
Serenade of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 2001 for Radiance of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Serenade of the Seas, with 42.7 gross tons per passenger against 42.1 on Radiance of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Serenade of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Radiance of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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