Royal Caribbean took delivery of Radiance of the Seas, the first of its Radiance-class of ships on March 11, 2001. The 90,090-ton vessel departed Amsterdam and arrived in Miami at 9am on Wednesday March 21.
Said Jack Williams, president of Royal Caribbean International: "This class of ship represents an evolution in design and creativity which has always been a hallmark of our brand."
The 2,100-guest Radiance of the Seas has the first ultra-high-tech, self-levelling pool tables on a cruise ship and boasts more glass than any other Royal Caribbean ship. A new generation world cruiser, Radiance of the Seas is designed to sail world itineraries to Alaska, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, Pacific Northwest and the Caribbean.
Unique onboard facilities include a bookstore and coffee shop, an African-themed Solarium with 15-foot elephant waterfalls and a futuristic disco with a revolving bar. The many dining options include a Chops Grill steakhouse and Portofino, an Italian restaurant.
The ship is powered by an azipod propulsion system and smokeless, vibration-free GE gas turbine engines, which represent the industryÕs newest technology for protecting the environment.
The naming ceremony took place on April 6 at Port Everglades and the14-night maiden voyage, a Panama Canal cruise, departed the following day.
RADIANCE OF THE SEAS 
