Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $229
Ship comparison
Brilliance of the Seas vs Enchantment of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $272
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Brilliance of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 2002. Enchantment of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,252 passengers, in service since 1997.
Choose Brilliance of the Seas if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2002 (vs 1997).
Choose Enchantment of the Seas if you want more culture, more of a party or a more active cruise: it outscores Brilliance of the Seas for cultural (6.0 vs 2.0), party (7.5 vs 6.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Brilliance of the Seas | Enchantment of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 (better) | 1997 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 81,500 |
| Passengers | 2,400 | 2,252 |
| Crew | 848 | 840 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.5 (better) | 36.2 |
| Decks | 12 | 11 |
| Length | 962 ft | 989 ft |
| Beam | 131 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 26 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 85 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 15 nights | 4 to 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $229 (better) | $272 |
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 2 of the ten, Enchantment of the Seas on 4, with 4 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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Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
The largest Vision class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Enchantment of the Seas is the ship for a quick splash and dash to the Caribbean, offering a wide range of cruises to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda and along the East Coast.
Highlights
- For a short sailing, Enchantment offered plenty to do during the day and excellent evening shows in the main theater.
- My Time Dining is a great option for travelers who want to dine at different times each night of the cruise to allow for more time in ports of call.
- On the second night, the sail away party from Nassau on the Pool Deck is not to be missed and includes a “midnight buffet” complete with a DJ and plenty of cocktails.
- Other highlights include the kids pools, rock climbing wall, spa treatments in Vitality Spa and gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $272.
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Questions
Brilliance of the Seas or Enchantment of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Brilliance of the Seas or Enchantment of the Seas?
Brilliance of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 81,500 gross tons for Enchantment of the Seas. Brilliance of the Seas carries 2,400 passengers and Enchantment of the Seas carries 2,252.
Which ship is newer, Brilliance of the Seas or Enchantment of the Seas?
Brilliance of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 1997 for Enchantment of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Brilliance of the Seas, with 37.5 gross tons per passenger against 36.2 on Enchantment of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Enchantment of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Brilliance of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Brilliance of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.5 for Enchantment of the Seas.
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