Brilliance of the Seas is a radiance class ship, ready to welcome guests of all ages onboard to experience the joy of seeing the world on a Royal Caribbean voyage. A well-equipped ship, filled with great dining venues, lounge bars and entertainment facilities, including everything from kids' club to the Broadway-style shows, there is something to suit all tastes onboard Brilliance of the Seas. No matter whether you're enjoying a family holiday or a romantic retreat, choose this incredible vessel for a voyage that won't disappoint.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 2002
- Tonnage 90090
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 24
- Decks 12
- Lifts 9
- Pools 3
- Restaurants 10
- Formal nights Yes
- Kids clubs Yes
- Maximum capacity 2501
- Crew 859
- Refurbished 2018
What's onboard
Dining
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.
Brilliance of the Seas boasts 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
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 specialty coffees, cold beers and cocktails throughout the day. If you fancy a flutter head to the casino. The ship also has some new venues onboard to enjoy, such as the R Bar, the Pub and Vintages Wine Bar.
Family
Family fun is taken seriously onboard Brilliance of the Seas with something that's bound to please every member of the family.
- Royal Babies & Tots- kids aged 6-36 can play alongside their parents or guardians with activities designed to be engaging and fun.
- Adventure Ocean- an award-winning kids’ club, parents can relax knowing that their kids are having fun with others their age.
- Adventure Beach- a pool area specially designed so that the whole family can splash about in the water or chill on one of the loungers while the kids zip down the waterslides.
- Arcade- featuring the most popular retro arcade machines, the whole family could spend hours here.
Things to do
Brilliance of the Seas also boasts fantastic spa and fitness facilities, which enjoy the same, gorgeous panoramic views as the entertainment venues. The fitness centre boasts all the usual equipment, class and staff, while the ShipShape Spa offers an elegant escape from a busy day at sea — the perfect place for a little pampering!
If you can tear yourself away from the luxurious spa facilities, you will find an exciting variety of activities onboard Brilliance of the Seas. For those who enjoy life at a faster pace, head to the sports court and running track for a bit of friendly competition or reach new heights by scrambling up the climbing wall. If you’re after a more leisurely few hours, try your hand at golf on the mini putting green or have a game of pool.
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Brilliance of the Seas
Crew were fabulous. Food was fine...not the best . no ice cream sundaes..only a very low quality whippy icecream available in buffet room. Entertainment was good..particularly the dance classes..these were a highlight. The reason I have given 4 out of 5 is due to several factors - on arriving at Toulon we were 45 minutes walk from main town.. RC provided a boat transfer at 10 US Dollars per person...so that really grated on us.. Also irons are not permitted and RC do not provide an ironing station so you are asked to pay 20 US Dollars for 10 items to be ironed for you ...we didn't bother! Toiletries in bathroom inadequate..no separate shower or hair or conditioner choice..just one fits all..only bar of soap at sink. Fridge not very cold. We purchased the expensive drinks package at around £350 each..but this did not include the US dollars 18.5 per day service charge. Fortunately we bumped into a couple of Canadians who advised we could go to guest services and advise we would like this removed and we would personally tip staff if we wanted. This was a great choice abd we tipped staff personally...which they prefer.
Brilliance of the Seas is a fantastic Ship. Our room, an inside cabin through choice, was clean and tidy and well presented. Dining options were plenty and food was very good and tasty. The Windjammer always had a good selection of various foods. Staff were fantastic as always, nothing was too much trouble. We enjoyed it so much that we booked another Cruise on the same Ship!
Excellent trip on Brilliance of the seas dining experience was good and only busy on couple of occasions. Very well organised in every respect.
Great cruise holiday. Itinerary was very good and time spent in each destination was reasonable. Very clean ship, friendly service, with all amenities available. Food was excellent throughout the day. Drinks to expensive definitely not great value for money. Shows and general entertainment were very good. Swimming pool small for size of ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins
What are the main types of cabins on Brilliance of the Seas?
Options range from Interior (some with Virtual Balconies) and Ocean View to Balconies and expansive Royal Suite Class accommodations.
Families and Kids
Is Brilliance of the Seas family-friendly?
Yes, it is exceptionally family-friendly. The ship features dedicated kids' clubs, youth staff, and family-focused entertainment.
Does Brilliance of the Seas have waterslides?
No, but it features a dedicated kids pool area with a small slide.
Food and drink
What are the main dining options on Brilliance of the Seas?
Dine in the multi-level Main Dining Room (with traditional or flexible My Time Dining) or the casual Windjammer Cafe.
What speciality dining is there on Brilliance of the Seas?
Premium options typically include Chops Grille (steakhouse), Izumi (Asian), and Giovanni's Table. Cover charges apply.
Itineraries
Which ports does Brilliance of the Seas usually sail out of?
Departures vary by season, commonly sailing from major hubs like Miami, Port Canaveral, Barcelona, Rome, or Southampton.
Ship Features
What are the top highlights onboard Brilliance of the Seas?
Its extensive use of glass, offering panoramic ocean views from almost everywhere.
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