The 90,090-ton, 2,500-passenger cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas maintains a relatively low crew-to-guest ratio. The ship feels practically petite in comparison to her newer, bigger Oasis- and Voyager-class fleetmates. However, Brilliance is big enough to offer a variety of dining options and entertainment, yet small enough to offer more immersive itineraries than bigger Royal Caribbean vessels. Like all Radiance-class cruise ships, Brilliance of the Seas features glass throughout its interior (including glass elevators and a 5-story glass wall in the atrium), thus granting passengers plenty of ocean views.
Brilliance of the Seas itinerary program is based on roundtrip departures from Tampa FL to the Western Caribbean. During summer, Brilliance sails in Europe (Baltic Sea, departing from Harwich UK) and also offers Fall Foliage New England voyages from Boston to Canada, with Transatlantic repositioning crossings.
Brilliance Of The Seas has a total of 1075 cabins (of which 64 Suites, 513 Balcony rooms) in 25 grades. Most Brilliance of the Seas staterooms are 165-195-sq.foot balcony rooms and 150-sq.foot insides (480). 15 are the wheelchair accessible rooms. The largest aboard Brilliance of the Seas are the Royal Suites (950 ft2 /88 m2).
| Build Year : 2002 |
| Renew Year : 2006 |
| Length : 293.00 |
| Speed : 25.00 |
| Capacity : 2501 |
| Deck Quantity : 13 |
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Some cabins have a sofa bed. Dressing room, dressing table with large mirror, bathroom with shower, telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited, allowed only on the balcony. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Some cabins have a sofa bed. Dressing room, dressing table with large mirror, bathroom with shower, telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard) Smoking is prohibited in the cabin, it is allowed only on the balcony. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Some cabins have upper beds. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with shower. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited, allowed only on the balcony. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Some cabins have pullman beds. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with shower. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Some cabins have pullman beds. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with shower. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with shower. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with shower. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited. Baby cot available on request.
there are two beds convertible into one queen-size, in some cabins there is a king-size bed. The cabins have a sofa bed. Dressing room, bar, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with bathtub. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV, Internet access (surcharge), DVD player, mini-bar. Bathrobes are provided. In-room tea and coffee are complimentary. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited, allowed only on the balcony. Baby cot available on request.
The tone aboard Brilliance of the Seas is set by the 7-deck-high Centrum, which serves as a central spot for activities in the heart of the ship. During the evenings, its Lobby Bar is the hottest spot on Brilliance for after-dinner dancing. The lavish, 2-deck Pacifica Theater hosts the production shows and games. The ship has a real modern feel and does a fine job in incorporating some of the best facilities that have become Royal Caribbean trademarks. Onboard cruisers will find classics like Schooner Bar and Windjammer Cafe, as well as a climbing wall up the smokestack, tiny golf and a waterslide. Other additions include the pretty Seaview Cafe, and the rather avant-garde Starquest disco.
Additional amenities include: Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Supervised Youth program, Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.
Follows the complete list of Brilliance of the Seas lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.
Special programs are organized for children and teens in clubs according to the age:
Royal Babies® and Royal Tots® are programs for babies from 6 months to 3 years, which are specially developed by the world famous company Fisher Price.
Royal Babies Club (6-18 months) - the youngest of the guests and their parents participate in interactive classes developed by experts for early childhood and shaping various skills in babies.
Royal Tots Club (18-36 months) - 45-minute interactive events with activities and toys corresponding to the age of children are held here by specialists. The kids at the same time learn about the world through educational games. A parent or guardian must accompany the child during all activities.
Adventure Ocean Club - a program for children from 3 to 11 years.
Club Aquanauts (Aquanauts), age 3-5 years: music classes, role-playing games, educational and educational programs.
Club Explorers (Researchers), age 6-8 years: there are themed events, talent shows, drawing, sports tournaments.
Club Voyagers (mariners), children aged 9-11 years: a variety of educational programs, games, karaoke, evening film screenings.
Club Tween & Teen Programs is a program for teenagers from 12 to 17 years. The club hosts sporting events, themed evenings, discos, interactive games and games in a circle of peers. The style of visiting is free.
Babysitting services (group or personal) for children from 1 year old are provided for extra. fee, which varies depending on the route and the liner (specified at the reception).
Food option for children My Family Time Dining - providing the opportunity to feed children before the main evening dinner time. Dinner is served at a convenient time for the family from 18.00 to 21.30; Children are served as quickly as possible so that they continue playing in the clubs of the program, and parents can relax in the restaurant.
The Minstrel Dining Room is ship's main restaurant. Food is nicely presented and well prepared. The elegant room features tables on two levels and wonderful views of the vessel's wake. The menu offers several choices of salads, starters and soups, main courses, cheese and desserts. The Windjammer Cafe is Brilliance's main buffet venue. It is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and informal dinner. Numerous stations serve up pasta, burgers, salads and sweets. One interesting feature is the bar for soda, beer and wine purchases, nice because you don't have to wait for waiters, though the wine is in very little airline-style bottles which cost more than $6 each.
Follows the complete list of Brilliance of the Seas restaurants and food bars.
The cruise company recommends to have three types of clothing during the trip:
for recreation and sports (casual);
clothes and shoes for excursions, depending on the season and route features (sport and casual);
elegant clothes for evening visits to restaurants and evening events: shows, casinos, clubs, bars (smart casual "more strict" and formal "strict").
During the evening events, the cruise company does not welcome a beach clothes.
