May 23rd - May 30th
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
from Piraeus (Athens), Greece
The May 23, 2025 cruise on the Brilliance of the Seas departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece. On this 7 Night Greece Cyprus & Turkey (Athens Roundtrip) 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 23rd and returns on Friday, May 30th.
Brilliance of the Seas - May 23, 2025 - 7 Nights
Day | Date | Port |
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1 | May 23rd | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
2 | May 24th | Santorini, Greece |
3 | May 25th | Rhodes, Greece |
4 | May 26th | Limassol, Cyprus |
5 | May 27th | At Sea |
6 | May 28th | Bodrum, Turkey |
7 | May 29th | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey |
8 | May 30th | 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.
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.
With its steep volcanic flanks looming straight up from the sea, and the tiny white village of Thira clinging high atop the cliffs, Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking and legendary of all the Greek Isles. To the south is Akrotiri, where recent Minoan excavations support the theories that Santorini might be the fabled lost continent of Atlantis.
Legend has it that Apollo blessed this isle with sunshine and beauty. True to the myths, the "Island of Roses" is rich in magnificent scenery and umbrella-lined beaches. Take an excursion to Lindos, where high on a hill rises an ancient acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena. You will also want to see the medieval Old Town, once home to the Crusading Knights of St. John, and tour the Grand Master's Palace, an Italian restoration famed for its superb mosaic floors.
Limassol is the major port of the island republic of Cyprus. Atlthough it began as a small market town, Limassol today is a bustling commercial center for fruits, vegetables, wine, and manufactured goods. It is also home to many restaurants and taverns. Visitors should explore the Archaelogical and Folk museums. The annual Wine Festival and Carnival Celebration are also very popular.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Built upon the remains of the city of Halicarnassus, Bodrum is now a beautiful resort village on the Aegean Coast with intriguing sights. Visit the ruins of the Mausoleum, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, or the Crusader Castle that guards the harbor.
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.
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.