Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $229
Ship comparison
Brilliance of the Seas vs Jewel of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $307
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Brilliance of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 2002. Jewel of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,112 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Brilliance of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $229 (vs $307).
Choose Jewel of the Seas if you want more culture, a more active cruise or more crew per passenger: it outscores Brilliance of the Seas for cultural (4.0 vs 2.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.5 passengers (vs 2.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Brilliance of the Seas | Jewel of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2004 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 90,090 |
| Passengers | 2,400 | 2,112 |
| Crew | 848 | 859 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.5 | 42.7 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 13 |
| Length | 962 ft | 962 ft |
| Beam | 131 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 53 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 157 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 15 nights | 3 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $229 (better) | $307 |
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, Jewel of the Seas on 2, with 6 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
Jewel of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbean's Radiance-class ships, underwent a $30 million upgrade in 2016 and another dry dock in July 2021, emerging with a fresh sheen. With acres of glass throughout and elevators facing the sea, every view on the ship is picture-worthy.
Highlights
- Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
- Rock-climbing wall, mini-golf course and basketball court on board
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Yoga and Pilates classes in fitness center
Sailing now
53 cruises on sale, from $307.
Questions
Brilliance of the Seas or Jewel of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Brilliance of the Seas or Jewel of the Seas?
They are the same size, 90,090 gross tons each. Brilliance of the Seas carries 2,400 passengers and Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112.
Which ship is newer, Brilliance of the Seas or Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2002 for Brilliance of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, with 42.7 gross tons per passenger against 37.5 on Brilliance of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, 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?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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