Radiance-class cruise ship
The Radiance class is a class of four cruise ships operated by Royal Caribbean built between 2001 and 2004 at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The class was preceded by the and succeeded by the.
Radiance-class ships have a gross tonnage of 90,090, being smaller than the preceding Voyager class. Built for cruising in cooler climates, this class differs in design from the Voyager and Freedom classes, and some aspects influenced the. The Radiance class is built to Panamax form factor, allowing them to pass through the Panama Canal. The power plant on all ships consists of environmentally friendlier but less fuel efficient gas turbines.
The Radiance-class ships have over of glass, glass exterior viewing elevators, over 700 balcony staterooms, two-level glass windowed dining rooms, alternative restaurants, a retractable glass roof over a pool, an outdoor pool, as well as the first self-leveling billiard tables at sea. During their refurbishment, the ships of this class have been refitted to incorporate the "Centrum Wow" events, which transformed the multi-level atrium into vertical theater for aerialists.
Ships
| Ship | Year built | Entered service with Royal Caribbean | Notes | Image |
| Radiance of the Seas | 2001 | March 10, 2001 | ||
| Brilliance of the Seas | 2002 | July 19, 2002 | ||
| Serenade of the Seas | 2003 | August 1, 2003 | ||
| Jewel of the Seas | 2004 | May 8, 2004 |
Similar ships
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- - a similar Panamax ship operated by P&O Cruises.
- - a similar Panamax sized ship operated by Cunard Line.
- - a similar class of Panamax ships operated by Holland America Line
- Signature-class cruise ship - a similar class of Panamax ships operated by Holland America Line
- and - A similar set of Panamax ships operated by Princess Cruises
- and - A set of Panamax ships operated by Costa Cruises derived from the Spirit and Vista-class designs.