Can a Small Cruise Ship Still Compete with the new Mega Ships? | Radiance of the Seas Review

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After spending most of the last year sailing on Royal Caribbean's biggest and newest ships, including Icon and Star of the Seas, I decided to try something completely different: a week aboard Radiance of the Seas. Would I miss the endless dining options, multiple neighborhoods, huge pool decks, and non-stop activities? Or would this smaller, older ship surprise me? In this video, I'm sharing the biggest differences I noticed between a smaller ship and Royal Caribbean's mega ships, from the quieter atmosphere and sense of community to the tradeoffs that come with fewer venues and amenities. Have you sailed both small and large ships? Which do you prefer? Let me know in the comments! 🎰 Casino Tips & Strategy Guides Free Guide → https://nickiondeckfreeguide.netlify.app Full Guide + More → nickiondeck.com 📱 Follow Along TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@nickiondeck Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nickiondeck_ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/nickiondeckofficial 🛍️ My Amazon Storefront Everything I use on ships → https://a.co/d/0dutf3XY 🚢 Book Your Next Cruise Fill out my booking form at nickiondeck.com Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:13 Boarding 01:34 Casino 02:00 Solarium 02:40 Viking Crown Lounge 03:38 Balcony Room Tour 04:31 Day 1 Recap 05:50 Pool Deck 06:40 Morning Coffee 07:57 Sense of Community 08:52 Port Stops 09:20 Windjammer 09:54 Specialty Dining 10:29 Elevators 10:43 Secret Spots 11:12 Helipad 11:48 Final Thoughts #RoyalCaribbean #RadianceOfTheSeas #CruiseReview #CruiseTips #IconOfTheSeas #Cruising

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