Splendour and Radiance to be revitalized!

Good news for all you Royal Caribbean fans out there. RC has announced the revitalization and refurbishment of the Radiance of the Seas and the Splendour of the Seas in 2011. There have been a few whispers that the two above ships are starting to look a little tired, so this should be good news for all. RC have said the planned enhancements of the the ships will reflect the cruise line’s aim to provide guests with the industry’s most innovative cruise ships, exciting destinations and superior Gold Anchor Service to help create an extraordinary cruise vacation. Not many cruise lines throw as much money at maintaining their product as RC do, but saying that, not many cruise lines charge as much for drinks as Royal do! The question is, should they build new ships or update the old ones? Silly question maybe, as what costs less?


On board the Radiance of the Seas, RC are introducing new specialty restaurants, a new Diamond Lounge for Crown and Anchor Society loyalty program members, as well as the Royal Babies and Tots Nursery, interactive flat-panel televisions in all staterooms, and Wi-Fi throughout the ship.

On board the Splendour of the Seas two new specialty restaurants are being added as well the same extras as above. Is this a good move from Royal Caribbean? Absolutely as all parties should be happy. The guests have a new looking ship, and newer facilities, Royal Caribbean do not have to commission a new ship and can now get many more years out the older ones. It seems RC are building bigger and more exciting ships every other year, so they are still building brand new vessels. It’s just good to think they are still looking after the older ones, and still attracting customers to come back. Keep up the good work Royal!