Brilliance of the Seas - May 16, 2025
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 6 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.
May 16, 2025
May 16th - May 23rd
Brilliance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
7 Night Mediterranean
from Barcelona, Spain
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship departing May 16, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,333 ($191 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,098 ($157 per night), this represents a recent increase of 21%.
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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
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Itinerary
Brilliance of the Seas - May 16, 2025 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Cruise Itinerary
The Brilliance of the Seas sails on May 16, 2025 for a 7 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona To Athens). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on May 23rd at 5:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Brilliance of the Seas will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
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.