Brilliance of the Seas - December 21, 2025 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Brilliance of the Seas
San Juan, Puerto
Frederiksted, St.
Willemstad, Curac

Brilliance of the Seas - December 21, 2025

The December 21, 2025 cruise on the Brilliance of the Seas departs from San Juan, Puerto Rico. On this 7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday (San Juan Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Brilliance of the Seas sets sail on Sunday, Dec 21st and returns on Sunday, Dec 28th.

7nights

December 21, 2025

Dec 21st - Dec 28th

Brilliance of the Seas

Brilliance of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Brilliance of the Seas - December 21, 2025

7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday

from San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship departing December 21, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,069 ($153 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,056 ($151 per night), this represents a recent increase of 1%.

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inside
$1,069
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oceanview
$1,146
($163 / night)
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balcony
$1,414
($202 / night)
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suite
$1,758
($251 / 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 - December 21, 2025 - 7 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 20thSan Juan, Puerto Rico
2Dec 22ndFrederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.
3Dec 22ndAt Sea
4Dec 24thWillemstad, Curacao
5Dec 25thOranjestad, Aruba
6Dec 26thKralendijk, Bonaire
7Dec 26thAt Sea
8Dec 28thSan Juan, Puerto Rico

Cruise Itinerary

The Brilliance of the Seas sails on December 21, 2025 for a 7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday (San Juan Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico at 7:00 PM and will return to the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico on Dec 28th at 5:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Brilliance of the Seas will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 212025
D:7:00 PM

The fortress of El Morro guards the harbor against long-gone Sir Francis Drake and his British privateers. The colorful streets of Old San Juan retain the Latin flavor of its seafaring past, when this was the heart of the Spanish Main. Sample the fiery rum made here, or indulge in an icy treat made from fresh tropical fruit and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere.

Day2
DEC 222025
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Intricate history and endless fun in the sun are just part of the magic of St. Croix. The largest of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix boasts everything from rolling sugar plantations to rainforest hiking expeditions. Frederiksted is best known as the site of spellbinding Buck Island National Park, where you can take a guided underwater tour of brilliantly colored coral reefs and exotic sea life.

Day3
DEC 232025
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!

Day4
DEC 242025
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Hospitable and always sunny, Curacao bids you a warm welcome. The friendly inhabitants, first class hotels, wonderful climate, crystal clear seawater, fascinating architecture, floating market, pontoon bridge, secluded bays, rich fauna and flora, and the many possibilities for excursions and entertainment make Curacao the tourist's paradise.

Day5
DEC 252025
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:8:00 PM

Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.

Day6
DEC 262025
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Kralendijk is the chief town of Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles. Tourism is the economic mainstay, though salt mining is also a significant industry. The island is known for its fine beaches, skin diving, and pink flamingos.

Day7
DEC 272025
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
DEC 282025
A:5:00 AM

The fortress of El Morro guards the harbor against long-gone Sir Francis Drake and his British privateers. The colorful streets of Old San Juan retain the Latin flavor of its seafaring past, when this was the heart of the Spanish Main. Sample the fiery rum made here, or indulge in an icy treat made from fresh tropical fruit and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere.