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Radiance of the Seas to be revitalised for Australasian debut

Radiance of the Seas will undergo a major revitalisation next year before her Australasian debut. The multimillion-dollar enhancement, part of Royal Caribbean’s ‘Royal Advantage’ initiative to celebrate its 40th anniversary, will commence in May.

Helen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent

November 8, 2010

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It includes the creation of four new specialty restaurants—the Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse, the Mexican-themed Rita’s Cantina, the Italian Giovanni’s Table and the Park Cafe deli-style eatery.

There will also be an exclusive Chef’s Table where 14 diners get a private cocktail party and a specially-prepared wine-paired menu chosen by the evening’s featured chef who will personally present each course.

A new Diamond Lounge for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty programme members is part of the revitalisation, plus enhanced kids club facilities, WiFi throughout the ship and interactive flat- screen televisions in all staterooms which will allow passengers to reserve shore excursions, order room service and check SeaPass account balances.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Australia md, Gavin Smith, said the move demonstrates the company’s deep commitment to the Australasian market.

Radiance of the Seas will make her Australasian debut in October 2011 with a series of two- to 18-night cruises around Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

 

About the Author

Helen Hutcheon

Australasia correspondent

Helen Hutcheon did her cadetship on a shipping magazine and worked in P&O’s Sydney office for seven years as a public relations journalist.

For 19 years she was deputy editor of Travel Week, which was Australia’s leading trade newspaper that covered major local and international industry events.

In 2008 the late legendary Rama Rebbapragada presented her with an award from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd ‘in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the cruising industry.’

In 2010 she won the Neil Frazer Award for ‘outstanding contribution to the cruise industry,’ elevating her to CLIA Australasia’s hall of fame.

She has been the Australasia correspondent for Seatrade Cruise Review since 1997 and for Seatrade Insider (now Seatrade Cruise News) since its launch in 2000.

 

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