Brilliance of the Seas is a radiance class ship, which are the most stunning class of ships in the fleet. The ship is wrapped in glass to offer passengers perfect panoramic views from every direction from its wall to ceiling windows.
The radiance class ships were build with environmentally sensitive world heritage sites in mind like Alaska — including the use of gas turbines as opposed to diesel engines, making the Brilliance of the Seas more environmentally friendly and much quieter This makes Brilliance of the Seas the ideal ship to visit stunning destinations such as Norway and the fjords.
Brilliance of the Seas is a well equipped ship, filled with great dining venues, lounge bars and entertainment facilities. From the kids' club to the Broadway-style shows, there is something for everyone onboard. And if that's not enough, she is part of the Royal Revitalization programme that is bringing even more dining venues, outdoor movie screens and more to the fleet.
Upgraded May '13: Brilliance of the Seas now benefits from a new outdoor movie screen, centrum aerial entertainment, ship-wide Wi-Fi, staterooms & new family suite. There are also new bars and restaurants onboard.
Cuisine and dining onboard Brilliance of the Seas offers the fantastic fare and high standards you would expect of a Royal Caribbean ship. The Minstrel main dining rooms offers fabulous formal occasions, the Windjammer Cafe is ideal after a long day of shore excursions or sitting by the pool and Chops Grille is the ever popular steak house onboard.
Since May 2013 Brilliance of the Seas boasts new dining venues including the Chef's Table, Rita's Cantina — offering great Tex-Mex — Giovanni's Table — Royal Caribbean's latest Italian venue — and the Izumi Asian Cuisine restaurant.
Entertainment onboard Brilliance of the Seas is filled with fun, whatever your age. From the sophisticated evenings in the theatre or champagne bar, to the mini golf and Adventure Ocean® kids' club , there is something for everyone onboard. For the active folk onboard there is a rock climbing wall, waterslides in the kids' pool and, of course, a golf simulator.
There is also a great selection of lounge bars onboard, offering speciality coffees, cold beers and cocktails throughout the day. If you fancy a flutter head to the casino. Since May 2013, the ship now has some new venues onboard to enjoy, such as the R Bar, the Pub and Vintages Wine Bar.
Brilliance of the Seas also boasts fantastic spa and fitness facilities, which enjoy the same, gorgeous panoramic views. The fitness centre boasts all the usual equipment, class and staff and the ShipShape Spa offers an elegant escape from a busy day at sea — the perfect place for a little pampering.
- ShipShape Fitness Centre and Spa
- Two swimming pools
- Three jacuzzis
- Running Track
Recreation onboard Brilliance of the Seas offers a real variety of activities. From hitting the rock climbing wall or sports court, to burn off some of the great food onboard, to retiring to the library for some peace and quiet with a book. There is as much, or a little to do onboard as you please.
- Basketball/Volleyball court (half court)
- Rock-climbing wall
- Golf simulator
- Shuffleboard
- Ping Pong
- Billiards