Brilliance of the Seas itinerary map for August 30, 2025 (15 nights)
Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship

Brilliance of the Seas — August 30, 202515-Night Iceland & Greenland Transatlantic on Royal Caribbean

This 15-night cruise aboard the Brilliance of the Seas departs from Southampton (London), England on Saturday, August 30, 2025 and returns on Sunday, Sep 14th. August weather across this route averages 77°/42°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.1 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports.

Cruise Length
15
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Southampton
England
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
7

Cruise Price - Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025

Brilliance of the Seas · August 30, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship departing August 30, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $3,122 ($209 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,841 ($190 per night), this represents a recent increase of 10%.

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Inside
$3,122
🌊
Oceanview
$3,234
🌅
Balcony
$5,768
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Suite
$6,156

Price History – Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025

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Brilliance of the Seas
August 30, 2025
$3,122
10% vs avg: $2,841

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 15 Night Iceland & Greenland Transatlantic (Southampton To Boston)

Brilliance of the Seas · August 30, 2025

The Brilliance of the Seas sails on August 30, 2025 for a 15 Night Iceland & Greenland Transatlantic (Southampton To Boston). The ship will depart the port of Southampton (London), England at 4:30 PM and will return to the port of Boston, Massachusetts on Sep 14th at 7:00 AM. During the 16-day journey, the Brilliance of the Seas will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 7 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

15 Night Iceland & Greenland Transatlantic (Southampton To Boston)

  • AUG30
    Southampton (London), England
    Southampton (London), England
    A: — - D: 4:30 PM
  • AUG31
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP01
    Greenock (glasgow), Scotland
    Greenock (glasgow), Scotland
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • SEP02
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP03
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    A: 11:59 AM - D: —
  • AUG30
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP05
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP06
    Qaqortoq, Greenland
    Qaqortoq, Greenland
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • SEP07
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP08
    Nuuk, Greenland
    Nuuk, Greenland
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP09
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP10
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP11
    Sydney, Nova Scotia
    Sydney, Nova Scotia
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP12
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • SEP13
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP14
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Boston, Massachusetts
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

August 30, 2025 · 15 Night Iceland & Greenland Transatlantic (Southampton To Boston)

Southampton (London), England — Day 1 of Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 cruise
Day 1•Saturday, Aug 30

Southampton (London), England

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:30 PM

Southampton (London), England, offers docking at Southampton Port with excursions to London. Travelers explore Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Excursions visit Stonehenge. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures historic landmarks and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like tea crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Anglo-Saxon history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Southampton’s urban gateway offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and historic sites, making Southampton an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 2 at sea — Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 itinerary
Day 2•Sunday, Aug 31

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliance of the Seas — featuring Concierge Club, Card Room, The Colony Club & Photo Gallery.

Greenock (glasgow), Scotland — Day 3 of Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 cruise
Day 3•Monday, Sep 1

Greenock (glasgow), Scotland

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland, offers docking at Greenock Port with excursions to Glasgow. Travelers explore Kelvingrove Museum and Glasgow Cathedral. Excursions visit Loch Lomond. Local markets sell tablet. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Gothic architecture and Clyde River vistas. Dining onboard includes Cullen skink, a Scottish favorite. Souvenirs, like whisky crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Clan history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Greenock’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Scottish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic lochs, making Greenock an engaging destination.

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Day 4 at sea — Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 itinerary
Day 4•Tuesday, Sep 2

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliance of the Seas — featuring Concierge Club, Card Room, The Colony Club & Photo Gallery.

Reykjavik, Iceland — Day 5 of Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 cruise
Day 5•Wednesday, Sep 3

Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrival: 11:59 AM•Departure: —

Reykjavik, Iceland, offers docking at Reykjavik Port. Travelers explore Hallgrimskirkja and Blue Lagoon. Excursions visit Thingvellir National Park. Local markets sell skyr. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures geothermal pools and North Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes lamb soup, an Icelandic favorite. Souvenirs, like lava crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance park hikes. Reykjavik’s natural charm offers a vibrant Icelandic stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of geothermal wonders and scenic landscapes, making Reykjavik an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Reykjavik, Iceland — Day 6 of Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 cruise
Day 6•Thursday, Sep 4

Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrival: —•Departure: 5:00 PM

Returning to Reykjavik, Iceland — see Day 5 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 7 at sea — Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 itinerary
Day 7•Friday, Sep 5

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliance of the Seas — featuring Concierge Club, Card Room, The Colony Club & Photo Gallery.

Qaqortoq, Greenland — Day 8 of Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 cruise
Day 8•Saturday, Sep 6

Qaqortoq, Greenland

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Qena, Egypt, offers docking at a Nile River port. Travelers explore Dendera Temple’s Hathor complex and Abydos’ ancient ruins. Excursions visit Luxor’s Karnak Temple. Local markets sell koshari. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for Nile tours. Photography captures ancient hieroglyphs and river vistas. Dining onboard includes ta’ameya, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like papyrus art, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Pharaonic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while comfortable shoes enhance temple walks. Qena’s ancient allure offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological wonders and Nile scenery, making Qena an engaging destination for exploring Egypt’s Upper Nile heritage.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 9 at sea — Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 itinerary
Day 9•Sunday, Sep 7

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliance of the Seas — featuring Concierge Club, Card Room, The Colony Club & Photo Gallery.

Nuuk, Greenland — Day 10 of Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 cruise
Day 10•Monday, Sep 8

Nuuk, Greenland

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Nuuk, Greenland, offers docking at Nuuk Port. Travelers explore the Greenland National Museum and colorful colonial harbor. Excursions visit Sermermiut’s ancient Inuit sites. Local markets sell smoked fish. The peak season, July to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures icebergs and Arctic vistas. Dining onboard includes hearty stews. Souvenirs, like tupilak carvings, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Greenlandic Inuit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the Arctic climate, while binoculars enhance fjord views. Nuuk’s cultural and natural beauty offers a vibrant Greenland stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of Inuit heritage, scenic harbors, and Arctic landscapes, making Nuuk an engaging destination for exploring Greenland’s capital and its unique Arctic charm.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 11 at sea — Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 itinerary
Day 11•Tuesday, Sep 9

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliance of the Seas — featuring Concierge Club, Card Room, The Colony Club & Photo Gallery.

Day 12 at sea — Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 itinerary
Day 12•Wednesday, Sep 10

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliance of the Seas — featuring Concierge Club, Card Room, The Colony Club & Photo Gallery.

Sydney, Nova Scotia — Day 13 of Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 cruise
Day 13•Thursday, Sep 11

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, offers docking at Sydney Port. Travelers explore Fortress of Louisbourg and Baddeck’s Bell Museum. Excursions include Cabot Trail tours. Local markets sell oatcakes. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes seafood chowder, a Nova Scotian favorite. Souvenirs, like Celtic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Acadian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance trail hikes. Sydney’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Day 14 of Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 cruise
Day 14•Friday, Sep 12

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, offers docking at Halifax Port. Travelers explore Peggy’s Cove and Citadel Hill. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell lobster rolls. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures lighthouses and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes seafood chowder, a Nova Scotian favorite. Souvenirs, like Acadian crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mi’kmaq history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal walks. Halifax’s maritime charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic coasts, making Halifax an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 15 at sea — Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 itinerary
Day 15•Saturday, Sep 13

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliance of the Seas — featuring Concierge Club, Card Room, The Colony Club & Photo Gallery.

Boston, Massachusetts — Day 16 of Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 cruise
Day 16•Sunday, Sep 14

Boston, Massachusetts

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Boston, Massachusetts, offers docking at Black Falcon Terminal. Travelers explore Freedom Trail and Boston Common. Excursions visit Salem’s Witch Museum. Local markets sell clam chowder. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures colonial landmarks and Charles River vistas. Dining onboard includes lobster rolls, a New England favorite. Souvenirs, like patriot crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Revolutionary history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Boston’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic trails and scenic harbors, making Boston an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Brilliance of the Seas - August 30, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Southampton (London), England

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August

Typical Weather

93°F

Average High

44°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.08in

Daily average

2.5 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
81 / 100
safer than 81% of all cruises
81
8
/ 10
Southampton (London), England
Southampton
Southampton is a safe port city for cruise travelers, but vigilance against pickpocketing is advised in busier areas.
6
/ 10
Greenock (glasgow), Scotland
Greenock
Travelers should remain vigilant in Glasgow due to higher crime rates, while Greenock is generally a safer area for visitors.
9
/ 10
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik
Reykjavik is one of the safest cities globally, with low crime rates and a welcoming atmosphere for confident exploration.
8
/ 10
Qaqortoq, Greenland
Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain cautious of natural hazards in the area.
8
/ 10
Nuuk, Greenland
Nuuk
Nuuk is generally safe for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against petty theft and take standard environmental precautions.
8
/ 10
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Sydney
Sydney, Nova Scotia, is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, though travelers should remain cautious in isolated areas.
8
/ 10
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax
Halifax is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, minimal risk of petty theft, and a welcoming atmosphere for travelers.
8
/ 10
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston
Boston is a safe port for cruise travelers, but standard urban caution is advised in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.

Cruise Ship

Brilliance of the Seas

⚓ Tonnage

90,090

vs avg 162,993

🛠️ Year Built

2,002

vs avg 2,010

📏 Length (ft)

962

vs avg 1,085

👥 Passenger Count

2,145

vs avg 4,184

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 in length. Brilliance of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Radiance class. At full capacity, the Brilliance of the Seas holds 2,145 passengers. That includes 1,297 cruise vacationers and 848 staff members. The Brilliance of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,074.

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Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the Brilliance of the Seas August 30, 2025 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 15-night route, August averages 77°F highs and 42°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the August 30, 2025 Brilliance of the Seas itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 8.1 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 8 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Brilliance of the Seas sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Brilliance of the Seas departs Southampton (London), England on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM and returns on Sunday, Sep 14th, 2025 at 7:00 AM. Total duration: 15 nights.

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