Greek Isles & Italy Fly Cruise from Rome, 28 September 2026 (7 nights)

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Brilliance of the Seas - Royal Caribbean

Sunshine Balcony Sale

Thira, Santorini

Ephesus (Kusadasi)

Itinerary Map

Mykonos Town, Mykonos

Naples

Museo Nationale

Museo d'arte contemporanea

Messina, Sicily

Messina Cathedral

Orologico Astronomico

Athens (Piraeus)

Agia Triada Church

Castella

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Cruise + Flight

28 September 2026 · 7 nights Change date

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Cruise + Flight + Hotel 26 September 2026 · 9 nights
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- 2 Adults
- 1 Adult

Inside from - £1,979 per person 1 ZI
Outside from - £2,349 per person 2 CO
Balcony from - £3,179 per person 3 1E
Suite from - £3,799 per person 4 WS
Inside from - £4,179 per person 1 3V
Outside from - £4,199 per person 2 CO
Balcony from - £5,799 per person 3 1E
Suite from - £7,499 per person 4 J3

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Your itinerary

DAY 1 Flying to Aeroporto Fiumicino from London Heathrow
- Departs 28 Sep 2026 06:40 (local time) London Heathrow Airport - British Airways
- Arrives at 28 Sep 2026 10:15 (local time) Aeroporto Fiumicino Airport - British Airways
Transfers from Airport to Port Included
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Day 1-8 Cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Athens (Piraeus)
- Day 1 Cruise departs from Rome (Civitavecchia) Departs at: 5 pm
  
  Terme Taurine
  
  Aquafelix Waterpark
  
  Forte Michelangelo
  
  Cathedrale de Civitavecchia
  
  Today's Civitavecchia was born as an Etruscan village along the Tyrrhenian coast, but it is believed that the territory has been inhabited since the Neolithic era. The first documents mentioning the city date back to the year 107 AD; the same as the construction of the port which ended three years later. During a stop in Civitavecchia you can visit the Taurine Baths, the Michelangelo Fort, and the Cathedral.
  
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- Day 2 Naples Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 6 pm
  
  Museo Nationale
  
  Museo d'arte contemporanea
  
  Palazzo Reale
  
  Pompeii
  
  Mount Vesuvius
  
  Herculaneum
  
  San Gennaro Catacombs
  
  Castel Nuovo
  
  Piazza del Plebiscito
  
  Naples is one of the most important cities in Italy. Its foundation dates back to the 8th century BC, and it once had an important relationship with Athens, due to its commercial power and position on the sea. The city is rich in history and there are numerous places of interest to visit, in particular the archaeological excavations of the nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
  
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- Day 3 Messina, Sicily Arrives at: 8 am, Departs at: 5 pm
  
  Messina Cathedral
  
  Orologico Astronomico
  
  Piazza del Duomo
  
  Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani
  
  Messina Regional Museum
  
  Messina is a coastal city located in the north-east of Sicily and overlooks the homonymous strait, which separates the region from the rest of the Peninsula. Founded by the Greeks in the 8th century BC, a few years before Rome, it is said that the strait was the home of Scylla and Charybdis, two sea monsters described by Homer in the Odyssey. In Messina you can admire the Duomo, the Astronomical Clock and the rich Regional Museum which houses works by famous artists.
  
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- Day 4 At Sea
  
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- Day 5 Thira, Santorini Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 9 pm
  
  Archaeological Museum
  
  Thira
  
  Museum of Prehistoric Thera
  
  Santorini Cable Car
  
  Santorini Volcano
  
  Admire stunning sunsets, explore white-washed streets, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea in this picturesque Santorini town.
  
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- Day 6 Ephesus (Kusadasi) Arrives at: 9 am, Departs at: 7 pm
  
  Adaland
  
  Ephesus Archaelogical Museum
  
  Pigeon Island
  
  Temple of Artemis
  
  Walk through history among grand ruins, including the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Artemis.
  
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- Day 7 Mykonos Town, Mykonos Arrives at: 7 am, Departs at: 6 pm
  
  Little Venice
  
  Beaches
  
  Paraportiani Church
  
  Mykonos Windmills
  
  Matoyianni Street
  
  Delos Archaeological Site
  
  Wander through charming streets, enjoy vibrant nightlife, and relax by crystal-clear waters in this iconic Greek island paradise.
  
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- Day 8 Athens (Piraeus) Arrives at: 5 am
  Transfers from Port to Airport Included
  
  Agia Triada Church
  
  Castella
  
  Archaeological Museum
  
  Hellas Liberty
  
  Zea Bay
  
  Explore ancient ruins, stroll along the vibrant harbour, and soak up the rich culture of Greece’s bustling port city.
  
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DAY 8 Flying to London Heathrow from Eleftherios Venizelos
- Departs 5 Oct 2026 20:50 (local time) Eleftherios Venizelos Airport - British Airways
- Arrives at 5 Oct 2026 22:45 (local time) London Heathrow Airport - British Airways
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What's included

Included

Flights

Choose to fly from a variety of airports included within the price.

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 £2,349
Ocean View-Connecting Optional £2,349 pp
Suite from £3,799
Suite Guarantee £3,799 pp
Junior Suite £3,999 pp
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom £4,279 pp
Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom £4,949 pp
Owner's Suite - 2 Bedrooms £6,779 pp
Royal Suite with Balcony £6,779 pp
Balcony from £3,279
Ocean View Balcony £3,279 pp
Spacious Ocean View Balcony £3,299 pp
Balcony-Connecting Optional £3,379 pp
Inside from £1,979
Inside Guarantee £1,979 pp
Interior £2,349 pp

Outside from £2,349
Ocean View-Connecting Optional £2,349 pp
Suite from £3,799
Suite Guarantee £3,799 pp
Junior Suite £3,999 pp
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom £4,279 pp
Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom £4,949 pp
Owner's Suite - 2 Bedrooms £6,779 pp
Royal Suite with Balcony £6,779 pp
Balcony from £3,279
Ocean View Balcony £3,279 pp
Spacious Ocean View Balcony £3,299 pp
Balcony-Connecting Optional £3,379 pp
Inside from £1,979
Inside Guarantee £1,979 pp
Interior £2,349 pp

Outside from £2,349
Ocean View-Connecting Optional £2,349 pp
Suite from £3,799
Suite Guarantee £3,799 pp
Junior Suite £3,999 pp
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom £4,279 pp
Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom £4,949 pp
Owner's Suite - 2 Bedrooms £6,779 pp
Royal Suite with Balcony £6,779 pp
Balcony from £3,279
Ocean View Balcony £3,279 pp
Spacious Ocean View Balcony £3,299 pp
Balcony-Connecting Optional £3,379 pp
Inside from £1,979
Inside Guarantee £1,979 pp
Interior £2,349 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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