travel42 Cruise Ship Review: Royal Caribbean International Brilliance of the Seas

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Introduction and History

The Brilliance of the Seas is part of the Radiance class along with Radiance of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas and Jewel of the Seas.

Completed in 2002, it has a gross tonnage of 90,090. It carries 2,142 passengers (double occupancy) and has a cruising speed of up to 25 knots. Officers are Norwegian and the 848 crew members are international.

Public Areas

Decor is maritime-oriented, with dark-wood paneling, deep-sea...