There's a change of plans for Radiance of the Seas winter plans.
Instead of cruising from Australia, Royal Caribbean will be based in New Orleans, Louisiana and Galveston, Texas.
The original plan was for Radiance to offer sailings from Sydney, Australia from October 2022 through April 2023. In an email to travel agents, the cruise line acknowledged the disappointment this change has caused, "We know this news may be disappointing, and we apologize for the impact to your clients' vacation plans."
There was no specific reason given why Radiance was deployed away from Australia.
Guests booked on Radiance of the Seas from Sydney will be given options for cancellation or rebooking.
Return to New Orleans
Royal Caribbean hasn't sailed from New Orleans since before the pandemic, when Majesty of the Seas was based there.
Traditionally, New Orleans has been a port Royal Caribbean bases its ships from year-round. Instead, it would base ships there temporarily, rather than having a permanent presence.
New sailings
Radiance of the Seas will offer a Panama Canal crossing from Los Angeles on October 20, 2022, when she will begin sailing from New Orleans
Radiance will begin her New Orleans cruises on November 3, 2022 with a 4-night Western Caribbean cruise.
Once in New Orleans, Radiance will offer 4-7 night Western Caribbean cruises that visit destinations in Mexico, Belize, Jamaica, and and Cayman islands.
In early 2023, Radiance moves to Galveston, Texas where she will offer 7-10 night Western Caribbean cruises.
The new Radiance of the Seas cruises are not yet available to book.
