Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $229
Ship comparison
Brilliance of the Seas vs Radiance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Radiance of the Seas
- Cruises
- 24
- From
- $298
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Brilliance of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 2002. Radiance of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,139 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Brilliance of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $229 (vs $298).
Choose Radiance of the Seas if you want a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Brilliance of the Seas for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and romantic (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Brilliance of the Seas | Radiance of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 90,090 |
| Passengers | 2,400 | 2,139 |
| Crew | 848 | 869 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.5 | 42.1 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 12 |
| Length | 962 ft | 962 ft |
| Beam | 131 ft | 131 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 24 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 100 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 15 nights | 4 to 8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $229 (better) | $298 |
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, Radiance 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
Radiance of the Seas
Hungry for an at-sea experience that combines panoramic vistas and an array of delicious new dining options? Look no further than the Radiance of the Seas. With acres of glass enclosing the nine-story central atrium, elevators facing the sea and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, you'll never be at a loss for an incredible view.
Highlights
- Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
- Rock-climbing wall and mini-golf course
- Poolside movie screen showing first-run movies
- Complimentary Broadway-style entertainment in the three-story Main Theater
Sailing now
24 cruises on sale, from $298.
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Questions
Brilliance of the Seas or Radiance of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Brilliance of the Seas or Radiance of the Seas?
They are the same size, 90,090 gross tons each. Brilliance of the Seas carries 2,400 passengers and Radiance of the Seas carries 2,139.
Which ship is newer, Brilliance of the Seas or Radiance of the Seas?
Brilliance of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 2001 for Radiance of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Radiance of the Seas, with 42.1 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?
Radiance 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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