Brilliance of the Seas is a 2,142-guest Royal Caribbean International cruise ship, in service since 2002. This page lists 45 upcoming departures across 45 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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A mid-size ship at 90,090 gross tons — #157 of 566 ships we track. 42 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 7 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Valletta, Malta — last stop Sicily (Messina), Italy
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Brilliance of the Seas is a Radiance Class ship built by Meyer Werft and delivered to Royal Caribbean in July 2002. Its glass-enclosed design, panoramic elevators and open Centrum give it a bright, spacious feel compared with larger contemporary ships. Passengers can find a rock-climbing wall, pools and Solarium, casino, theater entertainment, children’s programming, and a mix of complimentary and specialty dining. The ship suits travelers who prefer a mid-sized vessel with classic Royal Caribbean features and extensive outdoor and ocean-view spaces.
Notable features include the multi-deck Centrum, glass elevators, a glass-roofed Solarium, rock-climbing wall, mini-golf, outdoor movie screen and Viking Crown Lounge. The ship also offers Adventure Ocean youth programming and a teen disco.
Family facilities include Adventure Ocean, Adventure Beach, a nursery, a video arcade, teen disco, sports court, mini-golf and the rock-climbing wall.
Wellness facilities include Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center, a running track, pools, whirlpools and the adults-oriented Solarium.
Royal Caribbean provides accessible stateroom categories and ship accessibility services; passengers should confirm specific cabin and equipment requirements directly with the operator before booking.
The ship uses the Radiance Class gas-turbine and steam-turbine propulsion design developed for reduced emissions relative to contemporary conventional propulsion systems.
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View the official Brilliance of the Seas deck plans from Royal Caribbean International →
| Category | Type | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
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| Studio InteriorSingle-occupancy studio category shown on the current deck plan. | Studio (solo) | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| InteriorIncludes the 1V, 2V, 3V, 4V and 5V booking codes. | Inside | 170–258 sq ft | — | 4 | 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Ocean ViewIncludes standard, spacious and accessible ocean-view subcategories; deck 2 rooms use porthole windows. | Oceanview | 170–265 sq ft | — | 6 | 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 |
| Spacious Ocean ViewCategory 4M. | Oceanview | 265 sq ft | — | 6 | 7, 8 |
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| Caribbean | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mediterranean | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| From / night | $177 | $57 | $62 | $62 | $62 | $105 | $74 | $106 | $108 | 0 | $114 | 0 |
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Brilliance of the Seas is registered in Bahamas.
Brilliance of the Seas carries about 2,142 guests with roughly 848 crew.
Brilliance of the Seas entered service in 2002 and was last refurbished in 2013.
At 90,090 gross tons and 293 m long, Brilliance of the Seas is a mid-size ship — larger than 71% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
The Main Dining Room, Windjammer Cafe and Park Cafe are included in the standard fare. Specialty venues such as Chops Grille, Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen, Chef's Table and Izumi Hibachi & Sushi require an additional charge.
Yes. Adventure Ocean, Adventure Beach, a nursery and Optix Teen Disco are listed on Deck 12. Adventure Ocean is the supervised youth-program area; nursery services may carry an additional charge.
Yes. The Solarium on Deck 11 is an adults-only pool and relaxation area.
Yes. The current deck plan identifies accessible ocean-view staterooms, balcony staterooms and an accessible junior-suite category. Availability and suitability depend on the specific cabin and sailing.
Wi-Fi service is available onboard through Royal Caribbean's VOOM system. Internet access and streaming features depend on the package purchased.
Royal Caribbean uses casual and smart-casual clothing for most evenings, with formal or dressier evening events on selected nights. The exact schedule is provided for each sailing.
