Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $229
Ship comparison
Brilliance of the Seas vs Disney Wonder
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $614
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 Wonder is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Brilliance of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Disney Wonder for active (6.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $229 (vs $614).
Choose Disney Wonder if you want a more family-friendly ship or more culture: it outscores Brilliance of the Seas for family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) and cultural (4.0 vs 2.0) 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 Wonder | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| 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 | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 26 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 116 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 15 nights | 3 to 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $229 (better) | $614 |
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 Wonder 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 Wonder
As family cruising goes, it doesn't get much better than a Disney cruise. With an entire deck of youth programming and a family-friendly vibe, it's easy to see why Disney Wonder has earned nods from parents and kids alike.
Highlights
- Enjoy a uniquely different dining experience every night of your cruise with rotational dining.
- Attend live musical stage shows.
- Spend a day exploring Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.
- Enjoy imaginative children's programs and separate activity areas for adults, teens and kids.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $614.
Questions
Brilliance of the Seas or Disney Wonder?
Which is bigger, Brilliance of the Seas or Disney Wonder?
Brilliance of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 83,000 gross tons for Disney Wonder. Brilliance of the Seas carries 2,400 passengers and Disney Wonder carries 2,400.
Which ship is newer, Brilliance of the Seas or Disney Wonder?
Brilliance of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 1999 for Disney Wonder.
Which has more space per passenger?
Brilliance of the Seas, with 37.5 gross tons per passenger against 34.6 on Disney Wonder. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Disney Wonder, 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 Wonder 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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