Royal Caribbean Radiance Class
Brilliance of the Seas
The second Radiance Class ship, with glass elevators and a Panamax size that opens up smaller ports.
2,140 passengersPanamax size, glass design
The ship in figures
292 m
Length (958 ft)
13
Decks
848
Crew members
2,140
passengers (double occupancy)
up to 2,543 at full capacity
2.5 passengers per crew member. For every 3 crew members (in orange) there are about 8 passengers.
Ship history
- 2002Year builtMeyer Werft (Papenburg, Germany)
- Jul 19, 2002Maiden voyageOn a Norwegian Fjords cruise
Glass elevators facing the sea, a rock climbing wall 12 m (40 ft) above deck and Broadway-inspired shows.
Brilliance of the Seas is the second ship of Royal Caribbean's Radiance Class, built by Meyer Werft in Germany and delivered in 2002. She shares the class design, with panoramic glass elevators and large windows that keep the ocean in view from most public rooms. Her Panamax dimensions let her reach ports and itineraries that larger ships cannot, and she currently sails in the Mediterranean and to the Bahamas.
Attractions
- 1CentrumA multi-deck atrium with glass elevators, the social hub of the ship.
- 2Rock Climbing WallAn outdoor wall 12 m (40 ft) above deck, included in the fare.
- 3Fairways of BrillianceA nine-hole mini-golf course on the top deck with sea views.
- 4ArcadeClassic and current video games, from Pac-Man to table hockey.
- 5Outdoor Movie NightsFilms on a large poolside screen.
Shows
- Pacifica TheatreThe main theater, home to the ship's production shows.
- Now and ForeverA Broadway-inspired production with recent musical theater hits.
- Tango Buenos AiresA dance show dedicated to Argentine tango.
Restaurants & bars
- Main Dining RoomMinstrel, the main restaurant, serving multi-course dinners.
- Chops GrilleRoyal Caribbean's classic American steakhouse, with prime steaks and Maine lobster.
- Giovanni's TableItalian specialty restaurant with Old World recipes.
- IzumiSushi and Asian dishes, made to order.
- Chef's TableA multi-course dinner paired with wines, for a small group.
- R BarA retro-style cocktail bar, close to the Vintages wine bar and the King & Country Pub.
Accommodation
Royal Suite
The largest accommodation on board, with a separate bedroom, living area and private balcony.
Owner's and Grand Suites
Suites with balconies and access to the Suite Lounge.
Junior Suite
A step up from a standard cabin, with a sitting area and private balcony.
Balcony, Ocean View and Interior
Standard cabins for couples and families.
Kids & families
- Adventure OceanThe kids' club, with groups by age such as Aquanauts, Explorers and Voyagers.
- Babies and TotsPrograms for the youngest guests within Adventure Ocean.
- Teen LoungeA dedicated space for teenagers to meet and hang out.
Spa & wellness
- Vitality SpaThe spa, with massages, facials and other treatments.
- Fitness CenterA gym with ocean views and a schedule of fitness classes.
- SolariumAn adults-only pool area with whirlpools under a retractable glass roof.
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