Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $229
Ship comparison
Brilliance of the Seas vs Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Magic
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $758
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Brilliance of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 2002. Disney Magic is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Brilliance of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Disney Magic for active (6.0 vs 4.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $229 (vs $758).
Choose Disney Magic if you want more culture or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Brilliance of the Seas for cultural (5.5 vs 2.0) and family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Brilliance of the Seas | Disney Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2020 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 83,000 |
| Passengers | 2,400 | 2,400 |
| Crew | 848 | 945 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.5 (better) | 34.6 |
| Decks | 12 | 11 |
| Length | 962 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 131 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 90 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 15 nights | 3 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $229 (better) | $758 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Brilliance of the Seas leads on 4 of the ten, Disney Magic on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas
Part of Royal Caribbean's Radiance class of ships, Brilliance of the Seas features acres of glass that enclose the nine-story central atrium, elevators facing the sea and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout — all of which flaunt ocean views.
Highlights
- Recreational activities such as a rock-climbing wall and a mini-golf course
- Adults-only Solarium pool
- Vegas-style gaming in the Casino Royale
- Complimentary Broadway-style entertainment
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $229.
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Disney Cruise Line
Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line offers a vacation that everyone in the family thinks is created just for them. On a Disney cruise, parents get the quality time with their kids that they crave. And kids get to have fun with their parents, whether it's swimming or having dinner together...or exploring new destinations.
Highlights
- Staterooms roomy enough for a family
- Organized age-specific activities
- Youth staff
- Family-friendly entertainment
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $758.
Questions
Brilliance of the Seas or Disney Magic?
Which is bigger, Brilliance of the Seas or Disney Magic?
Brilliance of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 83,000 gross tons for Disney Magic. Brilliance of the Seas carries 2,400 passengers and Disney Magic carries 2,400.
Which ship is newer, Brilliance of the Seas or Disney Magic?
Brilliance of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 1998 for Disney Magic.
Which has more space per passenger?
Brilliance of the Seas, with 37.5 gross tons per passenger against 34.6 on Disney Magic. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Disney Magic, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Brilliance of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Disney Magic scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Brilliance of the Seas.
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