Brilliance of the Seas - January 18, 2025 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Brilliance of the Seas
New Orleans, Loui
Cozumel, Mexico
George Town, Gran

Brilliance of the Seas - January 18, 2025

The January 18, 2025 cruise on the Brilliance of the Seas departs from New Orleans, Louisiana. On this 7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Brilliance of the Seas sets sail on Saturday, Jan 18th and returns on Saturday, Jan 25th.

7nights

January 18, 2025

Jan 18th - Jan 25th

Brilliance of the Seas

Brilliance of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Brilliance of the Seas - January 18, 2025

7 Night Western Caribbean

from New Orleans, Louisiana

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship departing January 18, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $569 ($82 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $550 ($79 per night), this represents a recent increase of 3%.

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$569
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$664
($94 / night)
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balcony
$815
($116 / night)
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Brilliance of the Seas Size Infographic

Brilliance of the Seas

91 k
tonnage
962 ft
length
2002
year built
1,074
cabins
2,145
passengers
848
crew

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 - January 18, 2025 - 7 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jan 17thNew Orleans, Louisiana
2Jan 18thAt Sea
3Jan 20thCozumel, Mexico
4Jan 21stGeorge Town, Grand Cayman
5Jan 21stAt Sea
6Jan 23rdProgreso (Merida), Mexico
7Jan 23rdAt Sea
8Jan 25thNew Orleans, Louisiana

Cruise Itinerary

The Brilliance of the Seas sails on January 18, 2025 for a 7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of New Orleans, Louisiana at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan 25th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Brilliance of the Seas will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

Day1
JAN 182025
D:3:00 PM

New Orleans is world famous for its crowd-pleasing parades and parties. Here, every day is an eating event featuring the best food in the world. From haute cuisine to hominy grits there are flavors of every taste. Witness living history in the fabulous French Quarter and shop in one-of-a-kind boutiques. Tour a world class zoo and aquarium, or just glide across the water on a paddlewheel boat.

Day2
JAN 192025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
JAN 202025
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Sitting just off the gorgeous Yucatan coast, Cozumel revels in its mythic white-sand beaches and world-class coral reefs. Yet Cozumel is also the last stronghold of the Mayas, who settled the island in 300 A.D. Residents still speak Maya, and sometimes wear traditional Mayan clothing. Nearby stand the great pyramids and temples of their ancestors.

Day4
JAN 212025
A:10:00 AMD:6:00 PM

George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands, and is situated directly on Grand Cayman. Once a center of turtle fishing, the area is now a popular tourist destination. Snorkeling and diving are especially popular, and the opportunity to swim with and feed the giant, graceful stingrays should not be missed. Don't worry--it is said that no one has ever been stung.

Day5
JAN 222025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
JAN 232025
Mexico
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

This city and port on the Gulf of Mexico is a very popular resort due to the white sand beaches and the clarity and peacefullness of the waters, which is created by a breakwater close to the shore. Progreso also serves as the gateway to Merida, the state capital.

Day7
JAN 242025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day8
JAN 252025
A:6:00 AM

New Orleans is world famous for its crowd-pleasing parades and parties. Here, every day is an eating event featuring the best food in the world. From haute cuisine to hominy grits there are flavors of every taste. Witness living history in the fabulous French Quarter and shop in one-of-a-kind boutiques. Tour a world class zoo and aquarium, or just glide across the water on a paddlewheel boat.