Best of Greece from Athens, 12 October 2026 (7 nights)

61 Reviews

"Breathtaking Entertainment"

Brilliance of the Seas - Royal Caribbean

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Mykonos Town, Mykonos

Thira, Santorini

Itinerary Map

Olympia (Katakolon)

Olympia Museum

Archaeological Site of Olympia

Bodrum

Bodrum Castle (Castle of St. Peter)

Bodrum Ancient Theatre

Souda Bay (tours to Chania), Crete

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Terme Taurine

Aquafelix Waterpark

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12 October 2026 · 7 nights

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Cruise + Flight + Hotel 10 October 2026 · 9 nights
Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Rail 10 October 2026 · 13 nights

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Inside from ~~Was £912 pp~~ £884 pp You save £28 pp 1 ZI
Outside from ~~Was £978 pp~~ £947 pp You save £31 pp 2 YO
Balcony from ~~Was £1,364 pp~~ £1,313 pp You save £51 pp 3 XB
Inside from ~~Was £1,488 pp~~ £1,460 pp You save £28 pp 1 4V
Outside from ~~Was £1,800 pp~~ £1,763 pp You save £37 pp 2 CO
Suite from ~~Was £2,122 pp~~ £2,015 pp You save £107 pp 4 WS
Inside from ~~Was £2,185~~ £2,141 You save £44 1 ZI
Outside from ~~Was £2,315~~ £2,264 You save £51 2 YO
Balcony from ~~Was £2,338 pp~~ £2,284 pp You save £54 pp 3 2E
Balcony from ~~Was £3,089~~ £2,999 You save £90 3 XB
Suite from ~~Was £3,844 pp~~ £3,745 pp You save £99 pp 4 J3
Suite from ~~Was £4,931~~ £4,750 You save £181 4 J3

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Overview

Spacious ensuite accommodation
All meals and snacks onboard*
5 Restaurants
9 Bars & Lounges
Swimming Pools & Jacuzzis
Broadway style entertainment
Nightclub
Spa & Fitness Centre
Rock Climbing/ Sports Court/ Mini Golf/ Arcade/ Outdoor Cinema
Kids activities from toddlers to teenagers
*Additional charges apply for specialty dining venues. Specialty beverages, beer, wine and soda are charged separately and are offered at current bar menu prices.

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Alternative Packages

9 nights

Best of Greece from Athens with Stay

Cruise + Flight + Hotel

10 October 2026 · 9 nights

from £1,579 pp

11 nights

Best of Greece with Athens and Rome Stays

Cruise + Flight + Hotel

10 October 2026 · 11 nights

from £1,749 pp

13 nights

Athens, Rome & Florence Stays with Best of Greece

Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Rail

10 October 2026 · 13 nights

from £2,079 pp

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Your itinerary

DAY 1

Cruise departs from Athens (Piraeus) arrives at: 5 am, departs at: 5 pm

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DAY 2

Mykonos Town, Mykonos arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 6 pm

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DAY 3

Bodrum arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm

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DAY 4

Thira, Santorini arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 9 pm

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DAY 5

Souda Bay (tours to Chania), Crete arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 5 pm

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DAY 6

Olympia (Katakolon) arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 5 pm

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DAY 7

At Sea

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DAY 8

Rome (Civitavecchia) arrives at: 5 am

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What's included

Included

Entertainment

Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

Accommodation

Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

Port Fees & Taxes

No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

Wi-Fi

To browse the internet on board you'll have to buy a Wi-Fi package. Royal Caribbean have a range of packages which start at approx $20 per day. If you want the best deal it is best to pre-book one of these before you sail. You don't need a package to use the Royal Caribbean app on-board.

Drinks

Included with meals are some soft drinks, teas and coffees but the majority of drinks are extra. If you want alcoholic drinks you can buy drinks individually at the bar or you can buy a drinks package (see below) on your pre-cruise planner after you've booked your cruise.

Deluxe Package
Refreshment Package
Classic Soda Package

Tips

When you take a Royal Caribbean cruise, as well as your cruise fare, you’ll be expected to pay a little extra to the crew members. A daily service charge of $18 - $20 per person, per day (depending on your cabin) is applied to each guest's SeaPass account. This can be paid before or after your cruise.

Speciality Dining

Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.

Excursions

If you would like to do any excursions/tours while docked these will be an additional charge. Excursions/tours can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package. Alternatively these can be bought while on the ship but may be more expensive than pre-booking.

Parking

Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise. Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day. Alternatively we can arrange transfers from your home to the departure airport/port.

Insurance

Insurance is not included in your package. We've partnered with Holiday Extras. They have 40 years of experience and offer excellent insurance cover for your holiday. Their flexible policies offer cruise-specific cover, so you can rest assured that you are completely covered when you go away.
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Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

Visa

Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.
We've partnered with The Travel Visa Company for all your visa needs. They will be able to provide tailored advice and for a fee, assist with arranging your documents.

Ship Facilities

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Brilliance of the Seas - By Royal Caribbean

Family friendly Good for couples Informal Large Ship

Year: 01/010/2001 · Refurbished: 2018 · 12 Decks · Max capacity: 2501 people

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Cruises on Brilliance of the Seas

Cabins on Brilliance of the Seas

Outside from £947
Ocean View Guarantee £947 pp
Ocean View-Connecting Optional £1,157 pp
Ocean View £1,279 pp
Suite from £2,015
Suite Guarantee £2,015 pp
Junior Suite £2,232 pp
Grand Suite - 2 Bedrooms £3,425 pp
Owner's Suite - 2 Bedrooms £4,251 pp
Balcony from £1,313
Balcony Guarantee £1,313 pp
Balcony-Connecting Optional £1,669 pp
Ocean View Balcony £1,840 pp
Spacious Ocean View Balcony £1,861 pp
Inside from £884
Inside Guarantee £884 pp
Interior £955 pp
Studio Interior £1,957 pp

Outside from £947
Ocean View Guarantee £947 pp
Ocean View-Connecting Optional £1,157 pp
Ocean View £1,279 pp
Suite from £2,015
Suite Guarantee £2,015 pp
Junior Suite £2,232 pp
Grand Suite - 2 Bedrooms £3,425 pp
Owner's Suite - 2 Bedrooms £4,251 pp
Balcony from £1,313
Balcony Guarantee £1,313 pp
Balcony-Connecting Optional £1,669 pp
Ocean View Balcony £1,840 pp
Spacious Ocean View Balcony £1,861 pp
Inside from £884
Inside Guarantee £884 pp
Interior £955 pp
Studio Interior £1,957 pp

Outside from £947
Ocean View Guarantee £947 pp
Ocean View-Connecting Optional £1,157 pp
Ocean View £1,279 pp
Suite from £2,015
Suite Guarantee £2,015 pp
Junior Suite £2,232 pp
Grand Suite - 2 Bedrooms £3,425 pp
Owner's Suite - 2 Bedrooms £4,251 pp
Balcony from £1,313
Balcony Guarantee £1,313 pp
Balcony-Connecting Optional £1,669 pp
Ocean View Balcony £1,840 pp
Spacious Ocean View Balcony £1,861 pp
Inside from £884
Inside Guarantee £884 pp
Interior £955 pp
Studio Interior £1,957 pp

To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call 020 3991 1166

Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Brilliance of the Seas

4.4

Based on 61 reviews

Cabin

Service

Excursions

Dining

Activities

Value for money

Entertainment

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!

couple

10+ cruises

27 Sep 2025

Excellent trip on Brilliance of the seas dining experience was good and only busy on couple of occasions. Very well organised in every respect.

family

2-5 cruises

31 Aug 2025

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.

family

2-5 cruises

12 Aug 2025

Great itinerary and ship. Very well looked after by the amazing crew and had a great cruise. Particular highlights were the trip to santorini and athens. Both gorgeous places to visit and booked great excursions that made the visits extra special. Ship was great but lacked pool facilities and entertainment could have been improved. Ship not too big but lots of the Ship felt empty as there didn't seem to be enough entertainment on at various points. Ship life revolves around the centrum (which is great when entertainment is on) but lack of seating means you're often standing whilst the other areas of the Ship are dead. Food in the windjammer buffet was good and there was plenty of choice. Kids enjoyed the variety for every meal and always found something they would like. We booked 'my time dining' but struggled to book any times I'd recommend booking a timeslot in the main restaurant and just cancelling if you decide not to go. You can also turn up without a booking but this wasn't made clear so we only ate in the main dining room once which was disappointing, but windjammer was good so didn't miss out. I would recommend attending the ship intro meeting if possible. A lot of the processes on the ship weren't explained at all suvh as how the drinks packages worked and dining reservations and it often took us a bit of time to work things out. This was our 5th cruise (3rd with Roysl Caribbean) and it is inevitably works slightly differenty each time. Overall facilities on the ship were a bit lacking - not enough entertainment or things to do compared to other Royal Caribbean ships we've cruised on. Used the gym a lot which was good and the kids had a great time at the kids club. Pool was always crowded and towels were down on sunbeds early which meant we struggled to get somewhere decent without sorting early. Excursions were expensive, but we booked most things locally which saved a lot money and were mostly the same companies. We booked a local tour of ephesus (which ended up almost being private with only two families) for 4 for the cost of a single person cost on the ship organised excursion. The same tour company was used and the ship excursion ended up being a group of 40+ which allowed us to beat the crowds on a more personalised tour. Overall a great experience but there were a few minor areas which could have been improved.

family

2-5 cruises

2 Aug 2025

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Onboard

On Royal Caribbean cruises, dining options include traditional dining with set times (around 6:00 PM for early and 8:00 PM for late), flexible My Time Dining (usually 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM), specialty restaurants with variable reservation-based times, and extended hours for buffet and casual dining venues to accommodate varied schedules. Keep in mind that specifics can change, so check the cruise line's website or contact customer service for the latest information.

Royal Caribbean strives to accommodate various dietary requirements for their guests. They offer a range of dining options to cater to different dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other specific dietary restrictions. When making a reservation or prior to your cruise, it's recommended to inform Royal Caribbean of your dietary requirements so they can make the necessary arrangements and provide you with suitable meal options. Their main dining rooms, specialty restaurants, and buffet areas often have options that cater to different dietary preferences.

Generally, Royal Caribbean guests have a luggage allowance comprising checked and carry-on bags. Checked bags usually have a weight limit of around 50 pounds or 23 kilograms each, with varying allowed quantities. Carry-on bags can include personal items, medications, and valuables, and are typically brought to staterooms. Special items like pushchairs and medical equipment might be allowed. Baggage policies can change, so it's advisable to refer to Royal Caribbean's official website.

Royal Caribbean features a versatile "Wear What You Want" approach for most of its cruises. While formal wear is optional, smart-casual attire is common for evenings. The cruise line encourages self-expression in attire while ensuring respectful dressing in public areas.

Iglu Cruise has a team in place to provide necessary assistance to make your holiday run smoothly. If anyone in your party requires medical or mobility assistance, notify your Cruise Specialist at the time of booking or as soon as possible if circumstances change after booking. The Special Assistance Team will email a form 6-8 weeks before departure, which must be completed and returned.

Travel Requirements

All passengers (including all children), should hold their own full 10-year (5 years for children) British Citizen (GBR) passport. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months past your expected return date to the UK, as this is often a criteria for entry to certain countries.

Royal Caribbean strongly recommends that all guests consider purchasing travel insurance to protect themselves against unexpected events that could disrupt their travel plans, such as trip cancellations, medical emergencies, baggage loss, or travel delays.

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Terms and Conditions

All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.