Brilliance of the Seas
Brilliance of the Seas is a contemporary cruise ship that entered service in 2002 as part of Royal Caribbean International's Vision-class fleet. Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, the ship carries 2,140 passengers and a crew of 848 across 12 decks.
Registered in Nassau, Bahamas, Brilliance of the Seas represents the mainstream cruising segment and offers a mid-size vessel option for travelers seeking a balance between onboard amenities and a more manageable ship environment.
The ship's design accommodates a comfortable passenger-to-crew ratio typical of its class, allowing for both social spaces and quieter areas throughout the vessel.
- Class
- Radiance
- Built
- 2002
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 90,090 GT
- Length
- 292 m
- Beam
- 39 m
- Passengers
- 2,140
- Cabins
- 1,075
- Crew
- 848
- Decks
- 12
- Max Speed
- 25 knots
- Builder
- Meyer Werft, (Papenburg, Germany)
- Registry
- Nassau, Bahamas
- Age
- 24 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 42.1 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.5:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 24th largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Bahamas
- Next Sailing
- Sep 28, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Brilliance of the Seas prices
Upcoming Brilliance of the Seas cruises start from $342. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $258. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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