Brilliance of the Seas - May 18, 2026
The May 18, 2026 cruise on the Brilliance of the Seas departs from Ravenna, Italy. On this 7 Night Italy Croatia & The Adriatic (Ravenna To Rome) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 7 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Brilliance of the Seas sets sail on Monday, May 18th and returns on Monday, May 25th.
May 18, 2026
May 18th - May 25th
Brilliance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
7 Night Italy Croatia & The Adriatic
from Ravenna, Italy
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship departing May 18, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,024 ($147 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,008 ($145 per night), this represents a recent increase of 2%.
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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
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Itinerary
Brilliance of the Seas - May 18, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 18th | Ravenna, Italy |
| 2 | May 19th | Trieste, Italy |
| 3 | May 20th | Split, Croatia |
| 4 | May 21st | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
| 5 | May 22nd | Kotor, Montenegro |
| 6 | May 23rd | At Sea |
| 7 | May 24th | Salerno (naples), Italy |
| 8 | May 25th | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy |
Cruise Itinerary
The Brilliance of the Seas sails on May 18, 2026 for a 7 Night Italy Croatia & The Adriatic (Ravenna To Rome). The ship will depart the port of Ravenna, Italy at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on May 25th at 5:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Brilliance of the Seas will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Ravenna served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire in the Fifth Century AD, as a result of the barbarian invasions that plagued Rome. Ravenna is popular for its fifth to eight century Christian monuments, including the mausoleums of Galla Placidia and King Theodoric and the Church of San Vitale, a masterpiece of Byzantine art. The National Museum of Antiquities holds an important collection of classical and early Christian antiquities.
Trieste, located at the easternmost tip of Italy, has been always been influenced by mid European culture, art and values. Trieste possesses many museums including Miramare Castle, Museo del Mare, History and Art Museum, Revoltella Museum, and the Natural History Museum. The city reportedly possesses much charm and mystery, found in its natural monuments such as the numerous caves, the Rosandra Valley, and Castle of Duino.
Dubrovnik, a Croatian port, is considered the most beautiful city on the Dalmatian coast. Dubrovnik sits high on a cliff overlooking the sea, and is nestled in the shadow of Mount Srdj. The walls of the city are one of its landmarks, and many structures from the medieval era remain standing, despite the many battles fought in Dubrovnik throughout history.
This natural harbor on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro was an important artistic and commercial center with famous masonry and iconography schools in the Middle Ages. A large number of its monuments, among which four Romanesque churches and the town walls, were heavily damaged by an earthquake in 1979 but the town is now completely restored.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Located on the Gulf of Salerno, southeast of Naples, Salerno was founded by Romans in 197 BC, and is the site of the earliest medical school in Europe, which still exists. The city's principal interest is the San Matteo, which the sepulchre of St. Matthew and the tomb of Pope Gregory VII. You can also visit the ruins of the castle of Arechi.
Civitavecchia is just moments from Rome, Italy's Eternal City. One of the most geographically perfect ports in the world, Civitavecchia boasts a number of compelling area attractions. Stroll through the streets of the medieval town of Tarquinia. View the resplendent Madonnina at the Resort of Pantano.