Radiance and Rhapsody

We sail on Rhapsody in December and our very first cruise was December last year on the Radiance.

I'm big time nervous Rhapsody won't live up to how much we loved Radiance. Hope it does. :)

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We sail on Rhapsody in December and our very first cruise was December last year on the Radiance.

 

I'm big time nervous Rhapsody won't live up to how much we loved Radiance. Hope it does. :)

 

 

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We were in the same situation for our second cruise.

Don't worry you'll love Rhapsody as we did.

Will be back on her in 40 days or so. Can't wait!!!

Love Radiance too btw!

I posted this on a previous thread...

Having sailed on both, a few differences we noted were:

- Centrum is more spacious on Rhapsody

- Love the helipad on Radiance, can't get on the front of Rhapsody

- Colony club (Ra) is more spacious than the Shall We Dance Lounge (Rh)

- Self-levelling pool tables are cool on Radiance

- Really love the elevators on Radiance that look out through glass to the sea, very cool

- Not sure about this but the pool area (outdoor) on Rhapsody felt more spacious than on Radiance

- 4 whirlpools on Rhapsody around outdoor pool, Radiance has 2

- Prefer the theatre on Radiance and better seating

- and lastly, for me Radiance is better looking and much sexier to look at

Oh yeah, and Rhapsody has the aerial acrobatic show in the centrum!

I haven't tried either of these ships yet but will eventually, especially with the prices lately. I know some ships are better than others and we all have our favourites, but in reality, the ship does not play that much a part in my enjoyment of a cruise.:D

Just remember the Rhapsody is older, smaller and doesn't have the glass that the Radiance has.

Radiance is our favourite but love both ships for different reasons and hope you will too:)

Cheers

Di

Sailed on both and would be happy to sail on either one again, am sailing on Voyager next month which will be another interesting comparison

I am sure you will be happy with Rhapsody tho

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Sailed on both and would be happy to sail on either one again, am sailing on Voyager next month which will be another interesting comparison

I am sure you will be happy with Rhapsody tho

 

 

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Capt Rob on the Rhapsody is a real comedian - wait for his midday announcements. You can also see him in the buffet some days.

Good Capt makes for a happy crew!

New Capt on Radiance so hope he's as great as the previous one that had recently retired from Royal to spend more time at home.

Radiance is a beautiful ship, usually with lots of overseas visitors whereas Rhapsody is smaller with more of locals sailing on her - at least that had been my experience.

Love them both!

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Capt Rob on the Rhapsody is a real comedian - wait for his midday announcements. You can also see him in the buffet some days.

Good Capt makes for a happy crew!

New Capt on Radiance so hope he's as great as the previous one that had recently retired from Royal to spend more time at home.

 

 

 

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We had Captain Stein on the Rhapsody.

Did Captain Bill on the Radiance retire?

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We sail on Rhapsody in December and our very first cruise was December last year on the Radiance.

 

I'm big time nervous Rhapsody won't live up to how much we loved Radiance. Hope it does. :)

Hope it wasn't because of the Hot Dog shop, otherwise you're out of luck. ;)

We had Captain Stein on the Rhapsody.

Did Captain Bill on the Radiance retire?

 

 

 

 

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Captain Sindre (Borsheim) has gone to work for an oil well drilling company. He will be sadly missed by RCI - always great fun in the CL. I hope one day he returns.

Cheers

Di

Captain Sindre (Borsheim) has gone to work for an oil well drilling company. He will be sadly missed by RCI - always great fun in the CL. I hope one day he returns.

 

Cheers

Di

Me too!!! He was our first and he was awesome!!

Captain Sindre (Borsheim) has gone to work for an oil well drilling company. He will be sadly missed by RCI - always great fun in the CL. I hope one day he returns.

 

Cheers

Di

Hi Di

I hope he comes back too. Had him on our first cruise and he was wonderful and so friendly.He treated first time cruisers the same as Pinnacle. Not like some of the Captains we have had.

Cheers Trish

We loved Capt Sindre during our March & April 2014 cruises. Best we have ever seen and so personable

We loved Capt Sindre during our March & April 2014 cruises. Best we have ever seen and so personable

Yes, our experience too. He will be missed! :(

Both are great ships but somehow there is nothing like your first cruise.

The excitement is lovely to see on first time cruisers.

Trish during our NZ cruise, our table was right in front of the Capts Table, closest we ever got to sitting with the Capt.:)

Trish during our NZ cruise, our table was right in front of the Capts Table, closest we ever got to sitting with the Capt.:)

That's a shame Gay. Did you get to go to his Quarters? He usually has Diamonds and above for drinks, or did you go Diamond on that cruise?

Cheers

Di