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Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas

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Built
2002
Gross tonnage
90,090 GT
Decks
13
Passenger capacity
2,543
Guests per crew member
2.5 to 1

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How we weight the scores
59/100

All-round traveller score

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Space & Comfort50.4
Dining52.8
Entertainment82.3
Activities & Thrills71.5
Pools & Relaxation53
Value / Cost38

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General

7 fields
Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean
Ship Name
Brilliance of the Seas
Total Guest Rooms
1,0749962,867
Ocean View Rooms
247132431
Balconies
5131221,918
Suites
6561189
Maiden voyage
19 July 2002

Physical

9 fields
Year Built
20021,9902,027
Refurbished
20182,0082,028
Builder
Meyer Werft
Gross Tonnage
90,090 tons2,937250,800
Length
292 m88.2365
Width/Beam
39.8 m1466.14
Total decks
13622
Passenger Decks
12421
Speed
23.5 knots1228.5

Passengers and Crew

7 fields
Crew
859582,394
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.514
Total Cabins
1,075492,865
Single Occupancy Cabins
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
15084
Passenger Capacity
2,543487,662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
35.4272.116127.7

Amenities

49 fields
Restaurants
Main Dining Room (Minstrel), Windjammer Marketplace, Park Cafe, Rita's Cantina, Cafe Latte-tudes, Chops Grille, Giovanni's Table, Izumi, Chef's Table
Restaurants - Paid
4018
Restaurants - Included
2020
Onboard Currency
US Dollar
Total Pools
3010
- Pools - General Access
1110
- Pools - Adults Only
104
- Pools - Exclusive
004
Outdoor Pools
316
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
3013
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2024
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
1024
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
0020
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
16240
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
Yes
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Included
Special Amenities
Climbing Wall

Costs and Gratuities

6 fields
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
18%020
Soda Price
$3.50
Domestic Beer Price
$7.49
Drink Package Price (From..)
$60.00
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

8 fields
Total Restaurants
9124
Restaurants Price: Included
3122
Restaurants Price: Premium
6015
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
003
Restaurants Type: Sit down
5115
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
4014
Restaurants Type: Buffet
002
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
004

General Information

5 fields
Class and type
Radiance
Ordered
9 April 1998
Acquired
5 July 2002
Christened
13 July 2002 by Marilyn Ofer in Harwich, England
Cost (approx)
US $350 million

Other Information

2 fields
In service
2002
Launched
1 December 2001

Passenger Information

8 fields
# of Inside Cabins
2370852
# of Outside Cabins
81302,241
# of Cabins w/ Verandas
57782,086
# of Suites
648436
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors)
Yes
Max. Room Occupancy
822,636
Expected Passengers
2,150 to 2,580
Passengers (double occupancy)
2,1427285,734

Size and Construction

1 fields
Decks with cabins
7012

Registry & Identifiers

4 fields
Call sign
C6SJ5
IMO number
9195200
MMSI number
311361000
Port of registry
Nassau,  Bahamas

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7 Night Italy & France Cruise

Departs fromRavennaEnds inBarcelona
7 ports

Ravenna · Salerno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · La Spezia · Ajaccio · Marseille · Barcelona

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7 nights
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Caribbean & Bahamas · Royal Caribbean

7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday

Departs fromFort LauderdaleReturns toFort Lauderdale
5 ports

Fort Lauderdale · Nassau · Puerto Plata/Amber Cove · San Juan · Fort Lauderdale

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