Radiance of the Seas
Where is Radiance of the Seas today?
In Grand Cayman (George Town), Cayman Islands
In port 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time, on day 6 of a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise from Tampa (Nov 7 to 14).
Next: Tampa, Florida, Sat Nov 14 arriving 7:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Royal Caribbean International's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sat Nov 14: 7 nights from $460
Upcoming Radiance of the Seas cruises from $402 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
7-night Western Caribbean cruise, Tampa round trip
Nov 7 to 14, 2026 · Cozumel, Costa Maya and Grand Cayman (George Town).
Where Radiance of the Seas sails, month by month
Radiance of the Seas sails year-round from Tampa on 4-, 5-, 7- and 8-night Mexico & Central America cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Cozumel (63 calls), Costa Maya (52) and Roatan (19).
- Dec 2026Tampa · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Tampa · 5 sailings6, 7, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Tampa · 4 sailings6, 7, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Tampa · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Tampa · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Tampa · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Tampa · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Tampa · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Tampa · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Tampa · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Tampa · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Tampa · 6 sailings4, 5, 7 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Royal Caribbean International may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Radiance of the Seas sailings with prices.
Radiance of the Seas at a glance
Radiance of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship in the Radiance class. It entered service in 2001 (25 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2026. It carries 2,501 passengers and 859 crew, about 2.9 passengers per crew member. At 90,090 gross tons and 293 m (961 ft) long, it is a large ship with 13 decks and 1,061 cabins. It was built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
Radiance of the Seas is a contemporary cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International that entered service in 2001. Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, this 13-deck vessel carries 2,501 passengers and a crew of 859.
As part of Royal Caribbean's Radiance class, the ship represents the mainstream cruise line's approach to mid-sized ocean cruising. With nearly 2,500 guests aboard, Radiance of the Seas balances the energy of larger ships with accessible pricing typical of contemporary cruise lines.
The ship remains a fixture in Royal Caribbean's fleet, offering itineraries that appeal to a broad range of cruisers seeking quality accommodations and onboard activities at a moderate price point.
Radiance of the Seas specs
- Class
- Radiance
- Built
- 2001
- Refurbished
- 2026
- Gross Tonnage
- 90,090 GT
- Length
- 293 m
- Passengers
- 2,501
- Cabins
- 1,061
- Crew
- 859
- Decks
- 13
- Builder
- Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Age
- 25 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 36.0 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.9:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 24th largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 5 nights
- Primary Region
- Mexico & Central America
- Next Sailing
- Nov 14, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Radiance of the Seas FAQ
Where is Radiance of the Seas right now?
According to Royal Caribbean International's published itinerary, Radiance of the Seas is scheduled to be in Grand Cayman (George Town), Cayman Islands today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on day 6 of a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise from Tampa. It returns to Tampa on November 14. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Radiance of the Seas sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Radiance of the Seas sails year-round from Tampa, Florida on 4-, 5-, 7- and 8-night Mexico & Central America cruises.
What ports does Radiance of the Seas visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Radiance of the Seas calls most often at Cozumel, Mexico (63 calls), Costa Maya, Mexico (52) and Roatan, Honduras (19), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 8 ports in all.
How many passengers does Radiance of the Seas carry?
Radiance of the Seas carries 2,501 passengers in 1,061 cabins. It has 859 crew, about 2.9 passengers per crew member.
When was Radiance of the Seas built and how old is it?
Radiance of the Seas entered service in 2001, so it is 25 years old. It was last refurbished in 2026.
How big is Radiance of the Seas?
Radiance of the Seas is 90,090 gross tons and 293 m (961 ft) long, with 13 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Radiance of the Seas?
Radiance of the Seas has 859 crew.
What class of ship is Radiance of the Seas?
Radiance of the Seas belongs to the Radiance class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Radiance of the Seas?
Radiance of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International.
Where was Radiance of the Seas built?
Radiance of the Seas was built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany.
How much does a cruise on Radiance of the Seas cost?
The cheapest upcoming Radiance of the Seas cruise we track starts from $402. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Radiance of the Seas prices
Upcoming Radiance of the Seas cruises start from $402. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $305. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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