Brilliance of the Seas - December 28, 2025
The December 28, 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 6 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Brilliance of the Seas sets sail on Sunday, Dec 28th and returns on Sunday, Jan 4th.
December 28, 2025
Dec 28th - Jan 4th
Brilliance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
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 28, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,229 ($176 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,123 ($161 per night), this represents a recent increase of 9%.
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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
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 28, 2025 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 27th | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| 2 | Dec 28th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 30th | St. John's, Antigua |
| 4 | Dec 31st | Castries, St. Lucia |
| 5 | Jan 1st | Basseterre, St. Kitts |
| 6 | Jan 2nd | Tortola, British Virgin Islands |
| 7 | Jan 3rd | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas |
| 8 | Jan 4th | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Cruise Itinerary
The Brilliance of the Seas sails on December 28, 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 Jan 4th at 5:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Brilliance of the Seas will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Originally established as a British settlement in the 17th century, Antigua certified its independence in 1981. Today, it is a vastly popular oasis, famed for its spectacular climate and 366 pristine beaches. St. John's is a splendid jewel on this tropical crown, boasting lush greenery and limitless recreation options. Take a hiking safari and be dazzled by the sights of the island at 1200 feet.
St. Lucia is one of the most scenic volcanic islands in the Caribbean. By helicopter, fly over beautiful Castries Harbor and Les Pitons, St. Lucia's dramatic twin volcanic peaks.
This fertile isle is a land of rain forests, tropical flowers, and abundant sugar cane. After a stroll around the charming colonial streets and shops of the capital, Basseterre, tour the island or visit Brimstone Hill Fort, an impressive construction that is one of the wonders of the Caribbean world.
Charlotte Amalie, is the capital of the United States Virgin Islands and the most popular cruise port in the Caribbean. Named for a Danish Queen, the city features pastel houses that are heavily sprinkled against a background of emerald hills. Colorful sloops dock along the waterfront, and a few steps back, down alleyways lined with old Danish warehouse buildings, is a world-famous shopping center.
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.