Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship profile

Ship facts

• Operator: Royal Caribbean International.
• Passenger capacity: 2,543.
• Crew count: 848.
• Gross tonnage: 90,090 GT.
• Length: 292 meters.
• Decks: 12.
• Year built: 2002, making the ship about 24 years old in 2026.

Size, space, and onboard planning context

Brilliance of the Seas is a mid-size ship for Royal Caribbean International. Its 90,090 GT size and 2,543 passenger capacity help indicate how busy public spaces, embarkation, dining, and port days may feel.

The passenger-to-crew ratio is approximately 3:1 using the current passenger and crew figures. The gross-tonnage-per-passenger figure is about 35.4, a useful rough signal when comparing ship scale and onboard space. 12 decks and 292 meters of length can affect walking distance between cabins, dining, entertainment, and gangway areas.

Onboard signals to compare

• Brilliance of the Seas is not marked as having a kids club in the current ship record.
• Brilliance of the Seas is not marked as having adult-only areas in the current ship record.
• 1 included dining option is listed in the ship record.

Research this ship

Use Brilliance of the Seas' profile alongside cruise search, cruise line comparisons, and port timetables. Ship size, age, capacity, crew level, and onboard style can change the feel of an itinerary as much as the route itself.

Always confirm final ship amenities, deck plans, cabin details, and schedule changes with the cruise line before booking.