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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
1,074
Ocean View Rooms
247
Balconies
513
Suites
65
Maiden voyage
19 July 2002

Physical

9 fields
Year Built
2002
Refurbished
2018
Builder
Meyer Werft
Gross Tonnage
90,090 tons
Length
292 m
Width/Beam
39.8 m
Total decks
13
Passenger Decks
12
Speed
23.5 knots

Passengers and Crew

7 fields
Crew
859
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.5
Total Cabins
1,075
Single Occupancy Cabins
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
15
Passenger Capacity
2,543
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
35.427

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
4
Restaurants - Included
2
Onboard Currency
US Dollar
Total Pools
3
- Pools - General Access
1
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
0
Outdoor Pools
3
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
3
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
1
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
0
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
16
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%
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
9
Restaurants Price: Included
3
Restaurants Price: Premium
6
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
5
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
4
Restaurants Type: Buffet
0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

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
237
# of Outside Cabins
813
# of Cabins w/ Verandas
577
# of Suites
64
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors)
Yes
Max. Room Occupancy
8
Expected Passengers
2,150 to 2,580
Passengers (double occupancy)
2,142

Size and Construction

1 fields
Decks with cabins
7

Registry & Identifiers

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

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7 ports

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One-way

Mediterranean · Royal Caribbean

7 Night Italy & France Cruise

Departs fromRavennaEnds inBarcelona
7 ports

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