Brilliance of the Seas - December 30, 2023
The December 30, 2023 cruise on the Brilliance of the Seas departs from Sydney, Australia. On this 10 Night South Pacific Holiday (Sydney Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Brilliance of the Seas sets sail on Saturday, Dec 30th and returns on Tuesday, Jan 9th.
December 30, 2023
Dec 30th - Jan 9th
Brilliance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
10 Night South Pacific Holiday
from Sydney, Australia
Brilliance of the Seas
BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS SIZE
The Brilliance of the Seas has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 90,090 gross tons. The ship measures 962 feet (293 meters) in length. Brilliance of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Radiance Class. At full capacity, the Brilliance of the Seas holds 2,993 passengers. That includes 2,145 cruise vacationers and 848 staff members. The Brilliance of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,074.
Brilliance of the Seas Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:90,090 GT
- Length:962 ft (293 m)
- Beam:106 ft (32 m)
- Draft:29 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
- Year Built:2002
- Years Served:2002 - Present
- Capacity:2,145
- Crew Members:848
- Total on Board:2,993
- Total Staterooms:1,074
- Flagged Country:Bahamas
- Ship Cost:350 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Brilliance of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Brilliance of the Seas Deck Plans.
Itinerary
Brilliance of the Seas - December 30, 2023 - 10 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 29th | Sydney, Australia |
| 2 | Dec 30th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 31st | At Sea |
| 4 | Jan 2nd | Noumea, New Caledonia |
| 5 | Jan 3rd | Mare Isle, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia |
| 6 | Jan 4th | Mystery Island, Vanuatu |
| 7 | Jan 5th | Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu |
| 8 | Jan 6th | Lifou Isle, New Caledonia |
| 9 | Jan 6th | At Sea |
| 10 | Jan 7th | At Sea |
| 11 | Jan 9th | Sydney, Australia |
Cruise Itinerary
The Brilliance of the Seas sails on December 30, 2023 for a 10 Night South Pacific Holiday (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Jan 9th at 5:30 AM. During the 11-day journey, the Brilliance of the Seas will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.
Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, is an exciting, bustling town that curves around Vila Bay and creeps up its steep hillsides. You will find interesting shops, bars, and restaurants featuring the islands' specialty, flying fox, or coconut crab. The rugged island offers horseback riding, hiking to waterfalls, river canoeing and kayaking, plus snorkeling and scuba diving trips in Port Vila.
The Loyalty Islands are a coral group in the South Pacific, part of the French overseas territory of New Caledonia. The group comprises three islands (Lifou, Mare, and Ouvea) and many islets and has a total land area of c.800 sq mi. The chief exports are coconuts and copra.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.