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Brilliance of the Seas
Brilliance of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship of the Radiance class, in service since 2002. She measures 90,090 gross tons and carries 2,140 guests with a crew of 848. She sails Bahamas, Mediterranean, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Brilliance of the Seas
Brilliance of the Seas is the second Radiance-class ship, christened in July 2002 and sent on a Norwegian Fjords maiden voyage the same month. Like her sisters she is gas-turbine powered and Panama Canal sized, with a retractable glass roof over one pool and a largely glazed exterior. Her last listed renovation was in 2013. In 2026-27 she sails short Bahamas and Key West cruises from Fort Lauderdale in winter and Greek Isles and Adriatic itineraries from Ravenna, Italy, in summer.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Brilliance of the Seas sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
All 3 lounges at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Fort Lauderdale, FloridaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Brilliance of the Seas?
Brilliance of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International and belongs to its Radiance class.
How big is Brilliance of the Seas?
Brilliance of the Seas measures 90,090 gross tons and 292 metres in length, with 12 decks.
How crowded does Brilliance of the Seas feel?
Brilliance of the Seas has a passenger space ratio of 42.1: 90,090 gross tons for 2,140 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Brilliance of the Seas feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Brilliance of the Seas carry?
Brilliance of the Seas carries 2,140 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 848 (about 2.5 guests per crew member).
When did Brilliance of the Seas enter service?
Brilliance of the Seas entered service in 2002 and was last refurbished in 2013.
Where does Brilliance of the Seas sail?
Brilliance of the Seas sails Bahamas, Mediterranean and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Brilliance of the Seas?
Brilliance of the Seas sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Brilliance of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean International publishes the deck plans for Brilliance of the Seas; this page links to Deck plans.
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