Brilliance of the Seas itinerary map for February 20, 2026 (9 nights)
Brilliance of the Seas itinerary map for February 20, 2026 (9 nights)
9 nights · 6 ports
Round-trip · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Royal CaribbeanBrilliance of the Seas

Brilliance of the Seas
February 20, 2026

9-Night Southern Caribbean aboard Brilliance of the Seas · Departing February 20, 2026 from the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 9-night cruise aboard the Brilliance of the Seas departs from San Juan, Puerto Rico on Friday, February 20, 2026 and returns on Sunday, Mar 1st. February weather across this route averages 84°/74°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.3 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports. Oceanview cabins dropped $26 on Feb 19.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
7.3OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 73% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
9
night cruise
Fri → Sun
02
San Juan
departure port
Puerto Rico
03
6
port stops
Caribbean
04
3
sea days
Day 2
// ON THIS PAGE08 SECTIONS
03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09Cruise director↓10FAQ↓
// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Brilliance of the Seas February 20, 2026 Price & Tracking

BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS·FEBRUARY 20, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship departing February 20, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $695 ($78 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $909 ($101 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 24%.

Brilliance of the Seas cruise departing February 20, 2026 — 9-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $695 ($78 per night). Average price: $909.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $867
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Brilliance of the Seas · February 20, 2026
$695
$78 per night · 9 nights
↓
20% below average
Avg $867 · You save $172

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// 03 · ITINERARY

9 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapFEBRUARY 20, 2026
The Brilliance of the Seas sails on February 20, 2026 for a 9 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip) (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 Mar 1st at 5:00 AM. During the 10-day journey, the Brilliance of the Seas will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Brilliance of the Seas
FEBRUARY 20, 2026
10 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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9 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · SAN JUAN
// 04 · PORTS

9 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip) Port List

Brilliance of the Seas·February 20, 2026
San Juan, Puerto Rico — Day 1 of Brilliance of the Seas February 20, 2026 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
FRIDAY·FEB 20

San Juan

Puerto Rico
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
7:00 PM

San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination.

FEBRUARY FORECAST
79°F avg · Avg
Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. — Day 3 of Brilliance of the Seas February 20, 2026 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
SUNDAY·FEB 22

Frederiksted

St. Croix, U.S.V.I.
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
5:00 PM

Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I., offers docking at Frederiksted Port. Travelers explore Fort Frederik and Rainbow Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Buck Island. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes fungi, a Virgin Islands favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Frederiksted’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic beaches, making Frederiksted an engaging destination for exploration.

FEBRUARY FORECAST
78°F avg · Avg
Basseterre, St. Kitts — Day 4 of Brilliance of the Seas February 20, 2026 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
MONDAY·FEB 23

Basseterre

St. Kitts
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
3:00 PM

Basseterre, St. Kitts, offers docking at Port Zante. Travelers explore Brimstone Hill Fortress and Romney Manor. Excursions include snorkeling at Shitten Bay. Local markets sell johnnycakes. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes goat water, a St. Kitts favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Basseterre’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO fortresses and scenic beaches, making Basseterre an engaging destination for exploration.

FEBRUARY FORECAST
78°F avg · Avg
St. George's, Grenada — Day 5 of Brilliance of the Seas February 20, 2026 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
TUESDAY·FEB 24

St. George's

Grenada
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:30 AM
5:00 PM

St. George’s, Grenada, offers docking at St. George’s Port. Travelers explore Grand Anse Beach and Fort George. Excursions include snorkeling at Moliniere Sculpture Park. Local markets sell oil down. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures spice markets and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a Grenadian favorite. Souvenirs, like nutmeg crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. St. George’s vibrant charm offers a lively Grenadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural heritage, making St. George’s an engaging destination.

FEBRUARY FORECAST
79°F avg · Avg
Willemstad, Curacao — Day 7 of Brilliance of the Seas February 20, 2026 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
THURSDAY·FEB 26

Willemstad

Curacao
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
7:00 PM

Willemstad, Curaçao, offers docking at Willemstad Port. Travelers explore Queen Emma Bridge and Punda’s colorful buildings. Excursions include snorkeling at Tugboat Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Dutch architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes stobá, a Curaçaoan favorite. Souvenirs, like blue curaçao crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Antillean history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Willemstad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Curaçaoan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and marine adventures, making Willemstad an engaging destination for exploration.

FEBRUARY FORECAST
79°F avg · Avg
Oranjestad, Aruba — Day 8 of Brilliance of the Seas February 20, 2026 cruise
DAY
8
PORT 7
FRIDAY·FEB 27

Oranjestad

Aruba
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
8:00 PM

Oranjestad, Aruba, offers docking at Oranjestad Port. Travelers explore Arikok National Park and California Lighthouse. Excursions include snorkeling at Baby Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cacti landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes funchi, an Aruban favorite. Souvenirs, like aloe crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Oranjestad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Aruban stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural parks and scenic beaches, making Oranjestad an engaging destination for exploration.

FEBRUARY FORECAST
79°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

9 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Brilliance of the Seas·February 20, 2026
FEB FORECAST · SAN JUAN
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
79°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
89°
AVG LOW
69°
AVG RAINFALL
1.8"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT SAN JUAN
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
79°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Brilliance of the Seas February 20, 2026 Excursions

Brilliance of the Seas·February 20, 2026

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

9 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

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 AVERAGE
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 73% of all cruises
7.3/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN06 PORTS
01

San Juan 🇵🇷

Puerto Rico · Puerto RicoCAUTION

Travelers in San Juan should stay in well-populated areas and remain aware of their surroundings to minimize risks of petty theft.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Frederiksted 🌍

St. Croix, U.S.V.I. · U. S. Virgin IslandsMODERATE

Frederiksted is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised in some neighborhoods due to moderate crime levels.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Basseterre 🌍

St. Kitts · St Kitts And NevisMODERATE

Basseterre is generally safe for cruise travelers, but it's wise to stay vigilant against petty theft and avoid poorly lit areas at night.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

St. George's 🇬🇩

Grenada · GrenadaMODERATE

St. George's, Grenada, is safe for cruise travelers, but vigilance against petty theft is advised in busy tourist areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Willemstad 🌍

Curacao · Netherlands AntillesSAFE

Willemstad is generally safe for tourists, but they should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and opportunistic crime.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Oranjestad 🌍

Aruba · Netherlands AntillesSAFE

Oranjestad is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Brilliance of the Seas Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsROYAL CARIBBEAN
Brilliance of the Seas
ROYAL CARIBBEAN · RADIANCE
CHRISTENED
2002
STATEROOMS
1,074
TONNAGE
90,090GT
44.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 162,993 GT
YEAR BUILT
2002
8 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2010
LENGTH
962ft
11.3% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,085 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
2,145cruisers
48.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,184 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

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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// 09 · CRUISE DIRECTOR

Cruise Director

On duty at sail date·February 20, 2026
// 10 · FAQ

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