Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $248
Ship comparison
Brilliance of the Seas vs Vision of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $313
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Brilliance of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 2002. Vision of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,435 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Brilliance of the Seas if you want better-rated staterooms, more of a party or more space per passenger: it outscores Vision of the Seas for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) and party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 37.5 gross tons per passenger (vs 32.2).
Choose Vision of the Seas if you want more culture: it outscores Brilliance of the Seas for 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 | Vision of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 78,491 |
| Passengers | 2,400 | 2,435 |
| Crew | 848 | 723 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.5 (better) | 32.2 |
| Decks | 12 | 11 |
| Length | 962 ft | 915 ft |
| Beam | 131 ft | 117 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 42 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 77 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–15 nights | 3–11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $248 (better) | $313 |
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 3 of the ten, Vision of the Seas on 1, 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
42 cruises on sale, from $248.
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Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
Vision of the Seas offers most of the staples you're accustomed to seeing on Royal Caribbean ships: satisfying restaurants, new technology and sun-splashed destinations. Cruise passengers can enjoy new staterooms; the Centrum experience, a high-flying aerial acrobatics show, and an outdoor movie screen.
Highlights
- Gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Spa treatments at Vitality Spa
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $313.
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Questions
Brilliance of the Seas or Vision of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Brilliance of the Seas or Vision of the Seas?
Brilliance of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 78,491 gross tons for Vision of the Seas. Brilliance of the Seas carries 2,400 passengers and Vision of the Seas carries 2,435.
Which ship is newer, Brilliance of the Seas or Vision of the Seas?
Brilliance of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 1998 for Vision of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Brilliance of the Seas, with 37.5 gross tons per passenger against 32.2 on Vision of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Brilliance of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 3.4 on Vision 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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