Trip Index
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Today was my first ship inspection of
Cruise360, aboard Royal Caribbean's
Radiance of the Seas. I had done a
ship inspection before on
Carnival Miracle, so I knew what to expect this time, though it wasn't as organized. The cruise terminal was filled with passengers embarking and disembarking, so agents were escorted in small groups at a time to go through security.
We were given visitor badges and the opportunity to note down or take a picture of a piece of paper that had the open stateroom locations listed. I guess that's one way to save a tree.
Once on board, we were released to do our own self-guided tour, to meet at a set time for lunch in the main dining room. I only had an hour to run through the public areas and visit the suites. (one was closed from viewing as the guests had checked in earlier than expected) I've only included pictures from the Royal Suite as the other suites were smaller, less ornate versions of it. I must say that the Royal Suite bathroom was quite impressive!
360 view of Atrium Lobby:
Radiance of the Seas atrium #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA
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| the pub |
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| what a claw game! |
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360 view of the casino:
Radiance of the Seas casino #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA
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| Entrance to Giovanni's Table |
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| Giovanni's menu |
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| Interior of Giovanni's |
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| pool tables |
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The Colony Club:
Radiance of the Seas - Colony Club #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA
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| visual directory |
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| the library |
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The Royal Suite:
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| front door |
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| nice jetted tub |
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360 view of the Royal Suite living room:
Royal Suite living room #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA
360 view of the Royal Suite master bedroom:
Royal Suite bedroom #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA
360 view of the Royal Suite grand bathroom:
Royal Suite bathroom #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA
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| card room |
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| ladies public restroom |
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| Windjammer Cafe buffet |
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| self-serve soft serve |
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| Izumi (Japanese) menu |
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| Izumi seating |
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| Rita's Crab Shack, just for Alaska |
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| al fresco dining |
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| Samba Brazilian Grill offerings |
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| Samba seating |
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| nightclub |
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| pool with large TV screen |
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360 view of sports deck:
Radiance of the Seas sports deck #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA
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| fitness center |
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| rock climbing wall |
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| warm, covered solarium and pool |
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| Park Cafe in the solarium |
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| spa specials |
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| tonight's dinner menu |
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Then it was time for lunch in the main dining room. The meal was tasty. The "cake" was more like a chocolate tart.
360 view of main dining room:
Radiance of the Seas main dining room #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA
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| travel agent's lunch menu |
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| seasonal salad |
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| pan fried escolar |
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| chocolate cherry cake |
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That concluded the Radiance of the Seas ship inspection. We disembarked and returned to the conference center for the next keynote session. It included "afternoon tea". Non-stop eating!
The trade show was an opportunity to learn more about cruise products and destinations, plus pick up some swag.
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| heading down to the exhibit hall |
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| open open open... |
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| inside the exhibit hall; complimentary alcohol everywhere |
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| tiramisu/limoncello offering by Costa |
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| handmade chocolate bars from fathom |
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| high-tech prize wheel (I won a luggage tag) |
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| just got a few things |
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One of the Vancouver vendors had Oculus Rift VR goggles for agents to try out. You can do it at home if you have Google Cardboard, Oculus Rift, or other VR goggles. Here are some instructions to sample some of British Columbia's stunning landscape:
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| YouTube for Android |
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| YouTube for iPhone |
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| Android app |
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| iPhone app |
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After the trade show (I did not partake in the edible swag), we were fed again at a cocktail reception hosted by various Vancouver travel entities. It was very well organized (four service lines plus separate beef carving and pasta stations) and the food was delicious!
Tomorrow, I go on a Holland America ship inspection, then high-tail it to the airport to catch a flight to Anchorage for the start of my Norwegian Sun Alaska cruise...stay tuned!
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