Royal Caribbean to Revitalize Radiance, Splendour of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International will revitalize Radiance of the Seas and Splendour of the Seas in 2011 as part of its Royal Advantage enhancement program. The two ships will join others already scheduled for updates -- Oasis of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas.

In mid-2011, Radiance of the Seas will get new specialty restaurants, including the Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse, Mexican-themed Rita’s Cantina, the Italian Giovanni’s Table, the Park Café deli-style restaurant and the exclusive Chef’s Table dining experience. Other enhancements will include a new Diamond Lounge for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty program members, the Royal Babies and Tots Nursery, interactive flat-panel televisions in all staterooms, and Wi-Fi throughout the ship.

Splendour of the Seas will receive two new specialty restaurants, the Park Café, the Royal Babies and Tots Nursery, a Diamond and Concierge Lounge, flat-panel televisions, and Wi-Fi throughout the ship. Additionally, there will be new balcony staterooms added, stateroom enhancements and upgrades to public areas, including a refreshed Windjammer Marketplace.

Oasis of the Seas also will launch new onboard guest programs starting in the first quarter of 2011, including the DreamWorks Experience, 3-D movies in the main Opal Theater, and a Starbucks coffee shop to eventually replace Mondo Café on the Royal Promenade. The first Starbucks at sea will launch aboard Allure of the Seas when the sister ship enters service on Dec. 1.

In early 2011, Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas will introduce new dining, entertainment, children’s programming and other enhancements made popular on the Oasis-class ships, including the Royal Babies and Tots Nursery, The Cupcake Cupboard, the Wayfinding navigation system for guests, and an oversized outdoor video screen in the main pool area.

In addition, the DreamWorks experience, 3-D movies and complimentary guest service kiosks, which will be introduced on Allure of the Seas, also will be added to Freedom of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas. “Saturday Night Fever: The Musical,” Royal Caribbean’s third licensed main-stage musical production, will debut on Liberty of the Seas in the main Platinum Theater.