May 16th - May 23rd
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
from Barcelona, Spain
The May 16, 2025 cruise on the Brilliance of the Seas departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this 7 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona To Athens) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Brilliance of the Seas sets sail on Friday, May 16th and returns on Friday, May 23rd.
Brilliance of the Seas - May 16, 2025 - 7 Nights
Day | Date | Port |
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1 | May 16th | Barcelona, Spain |
2 | May 17th | At Sea |
3 | May 18th | Palermo, Sicily |
4 | May 19th | At Sea |
5 | May 20th | Souda (chania), Crete |
6 | May 21st | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey |
7 | May 22nd | Mykonos, Greece |
8 | May 23rd | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
The Brilliance of the Seas was built in 2002 and is amoung Royal Caribbean's 35 ships in it's fleet. The Brilliance of the Seas is included in the cruise line's Radiance class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Brilliance of the Seas vs all other Royal Caribbean ships.
Barcelona is the cultural heartland of Spain, yet its first language is Catalan, the native tongue of the proudly independent Catalonia region. Stroll down the shady, tree-lined Ramblas between street musicians and elegant bistros. Then perhaps visit the venerable Gothic cathedral, Picasso Museum or enjoy the architectural genius of Antonio Gaudi's Church of the Holy Family.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Once regarded as Europe's grandest, most beautiful city, Palermo is still quite impressive. The Four Corners of Palermo, where each 17th-century Spanish Baroque facade is adorned with a statue, is one of the city's most memorable sights. The Fontana Pretoria, often called the Fountain of Shame because of its nude Florentine figures, is also worth noting. Tour the famous Norman Cathedral and Capuchin catacombs.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
This charming, picturesque resort where Antony and Cleopatra used to vacation is best known as the port for the ancients ruins of Ephesus - one of the world's most wondrous archaeological sites. Explorations should include such masterpieces as the Great Amphitheatre, where St. Paul addressed the Ephesians, the Library of Celsus, and the temples of Athena and Apollo - all connected by marble streets rutted by the wheels of countless chariots.
The narrow passageways of Mykonos are a twisted maze of whitewashed houses, miniature churches, lazy windmills, and tiny cafes serving up Greek specialties. Sample the freshest squid or lobster just snatched from the blue Aegean Sea, or shop for typical flokati rugs.
Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. In a single day, you can climb the hill of the Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and then find a welcoming taverna for some spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and with luck, energetic Greek dancing.