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Brilliance of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship of the Radiance class, in service since 2002. She measures 90,090 gross tons and carries 2,140 guests with a crew of 848. She sails Bahamas, Mediterranean, Transatlantic itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
Brilliance of the Seas is the second Radiance-class ship, christened in July 2002 and sent on a Norwegian Fjords maiden voyage the same month. Like her sisters she is gas-turbine powered and Panama Canal sized, with a retractable glass roof over one pool and a largely glazed exterior. Her last listed renovation was in 2013. In 2026-27 she sails short Bahamas and Key West cruises from Fort Lauderdale in winter and Greek Isles and Adriatic itineraries from Ravenna, Italy, in summer.
Brilliance of the Seas is bigger than 62% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 73%. At 42.1 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 66% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Royal Caribbean International fleet average across 30 rated ships in service.
Brilliance of the Seas is one of 4 Radiance class ships. Jewel of the Seas (2004), Serenade of the Seas (2003) and Radiance of the Seas (2001) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliance of the Seas this ship | 2002 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Jewel of the Seas | 2004 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Serenade of the Seas | 2003 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Radiance of the Seas | 2001 | 4.0/5 |
Sailings 2026-04-19 to 2027-04-18 · From 2026-04-19 · Through 2027-04-18. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
Applies to the operator sailing-date window 2026-04-19 through 2027-04-18. Confirm cabin category, outlook, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details for your actual departure. Cabin cautions are inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports. Cabins are mapped to the category colors in the official plan. Where grades share a color, their codes are grouped; the exact booking grade requires confirmation. Category images and sizes are representative.
Sailings 2026-04-19 to 2027-04-18 · bow to the right
1074 cabins mapped in this edition. Hover, focus or tap a cabin for its grade and details.
Compare every grade in this plan edition. Cabins within a grade can differ in layout and balcony size.
Views: Ocean view Note: Staterooms on deck 2 have a porthole instead of a window. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 2, 3, 7
Views: Ocean view Note: Staterooms on deck 2 have a porthole instead of a window. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1N, 2N. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 2, 3, 4
Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10
Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1V, 2V. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10
Views: Ocean View. Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 3, 4
Views: Ocean view Note: Staterooms on deck 2 have a porthole instead of a window. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3N, 4N. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 3, 4
Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3V, 4V. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10
Occupancy: Up to 1 guest. Size: Stateroom: 108 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks:
. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades OS, OT. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 7, 8, 9
Views: Ocean views Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Size: Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.; Balcony: 41 sq. ft. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.; Balcony: 20 - 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3D, 4D. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.; Balcony: 20 - 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1D, 2D. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.; Balcony: 20 - 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10
Views: Obstructed ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 5 guests. Size: Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.; Balcony: 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1E, 2E. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 7, 8, 9
Views: Ocean View. Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Size: Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.; Balcony: 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 6 people. Size: Stateroom: 265 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8
Views: Ocean views Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 5 guests. Size: Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.; Balcony: 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1B, 2B. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 9, 10
Views: Ocean views Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 5 guests. Size: Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.; Balcony: 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3B, 4B. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 9, 10
Views: Ocean View Note: Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 299 sq. ft.; Balcony: 66. sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 10
Views: Ocean view Note: Some Staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 385 sq. ft.; Balcony: 106 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 10
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 8 guests. Size: Staterom: 548 sq. ft.; Balcony: 86 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 10
The cabin number and location are shown in Royal Caribbean’s official plan, but its color does not match a reliably identified category in the accompanying ship-specific legend. Confirm the booking grade, size, features and photo with Royal Caribbean.
Decks: 4, 10
Deck 8 between cabin Decks 7 and 9
Compare a central room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lift lobbies, connecting doors and service access.
Why we flag this
The selected sailing edition shows extensive accommodation on Decks 7, 8 and 9. This is a layout-based shortlist, not a guarantee of quiet. Check the source plan.
Deck 10 below occupied Deck 11 areas
Match the room to Windjammer, pools, whirlpools, outdoor seating and wellness areas above. Ask about early setup where the footprints overlap.
Why we flag this
The selected Deck 11 diagram labels dining, pool and wellness facilities above portions of Deck 10 accommodation. Exact vertical position matters. Check the source plan.
Deck 7 above occupied Deck 6 areas
Compare the room with theatre, casino, lounge, bars and restaurants below; ask about operating hours for an overlapping venue.
Why we flag this
The selected Deck 6 diagram shows major public and entertainment spaces beneath portions of Deck 7 accommodation. This is a spatial caution, not a measured noise report. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific interactive SVG deck artwork for the operator-selected sailing period. PDF compiled by Cruise Frog, not separately issued by Royal Caribbean. The source link preserves the selected operator profile.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.
Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Brilliance of the Seas sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
All 3 lounges at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Fort Lauderdale, FloridaBrilliance of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International and belongs to its Radiance class.
Brilliance of the Seas is one of 4 Radiance class ships. Jewel of the Seas (2004), Serenade of the Seas (2003) and Radiance of the Seas (2001) are in service.
Brilliance of the Seas measures 90,090 gross tons and 292 metres in length, with 12 decks.
Brilliance of the Seas is bigger than 62% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 73%. At 42.1 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 66% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Brilliance of the Seas has a passenger space ratio of 42.1: 90,090 gross tons for 2,140 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Brilliance of the Seas feels comfortable for her size.
Brilliance of the Seas carries 2,140 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 848 (about 2.5 guests per crew member).
Brilliance of the Seas entered service in 2002 and was last refurbished in 2013.
Brilliance of the Seas sails Bahamas, Mediterranean and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Brilliance of the Seas sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Royal Caribbean International publishes the deck plans for Brilliance of the Seas; this page links to Deck plans.
Cruises Frog rates Brilliance of the Seas 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on entertainment (5/5) and lowest on dining (3/5).
For the “Sailings 2026-04-19 to 2027-04-18” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 8 between cabin Decks 7 and 9: Compare a central room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lift lobbies, connecting doors and service access. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
For the “Sailings 2026-04-19 to 2027-04-18” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 10 below occupied Deck 11 areas: Match the room to Windjammer, pools, whirlpools, outdoor seating and wellness areas above. Ask about early setup where the footprints overlap. Deck 7 above occupied Deck 6 areas: Compare the room with theatre, casino, lounge, bars and restaurants below; ask about operating hours for an overlapping venue. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Sailings 2026-04-19 to 2027-04-18”, reviewed 2026-10-22. Applies to the operator sailing-date window 2026-04-19 through 2027-04-18. Confirm cabin category, outlook, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details for your actual departure. Cabin cautions are inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports. Cabins are mapped to the category colors in the official plan. Where grades share a color, their codes are grouped; the exact booking grade requires confirmation. Category images and sizes are representative.
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