Alaska: Alaska Glacier Experience Cruise
Royal Caribbean®
A land of rugged hills, rushing waters and undisturbed wildlife, Alaska is as big as it is wild. Whether you're watching whales splash in the Pacific Ocean, gazing up at towering ice formations like the Hubbard Glacier or journeying by train deep into the last frontier on Anchorage's Coastal Classic Railroad, Alaska is sure to quench any explorer's thirst.
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Onboard the Brilliance of the Seas
Brilliance of the Seas
Year Built: 2002
Year Refurbished: 2013
Double Occupancy Capacity: 2142
If you love next-level thrills, world-class dining and stellar entertainment — you’ll love a vacation getaway onboard Brilliance of the Seas®. This headliner brings fleet favorites, like rock climbing 40 feet above deck, a rotating bar with spectacular views and the Adventure Ocean® youth program. Plus, with stops at snow-capped spots across Alaska, you can add a once-in-a-lifetime to the itinerary for your wildest week ever. Or unlock the shores of the western Caribbean and max out memories like never before.
Activities & Services (included in cruise)
Pool
- Card Room
- Casino
- Disco/Nightclub
- Movies
- Theater/Show Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Sauna/Steam Room
- Miniature Golf
- Pool - Adults Only
- Pool - Children's
- Pool - Outdoor
- Pool - Indoor
- Pool - Indoor/Covered
- Rock-Climbing Wall
- Sports Facilities
- Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
- Basketball Court
- Jogging track
- Bars/Lounges
- Library
- Children's Indoor Play Area
- Children's Outdoor Play Area
- Educational Classes
- Educational Programs
- Organized Age Specific Activities
- Teen Center or Disco
- Teen Programs
- Business Center
- Concierge Desk
- Conference Center
- Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
- Elevators
- Safe Deposit Boxes
Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)
Full-Service Spa
- Game Arcade
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Classes
- Full-Service Spa
- Spa Services/Massage
- Educational Programs
- Scuba Diving PADI
- Internet Center
- Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
- Infirmary/Medical Center
- Wedding/Vow Renewal
Main Dining Room
Main Dining
Main Dining Room: Sweeping, multi-level ambience, world-class cuisine and extraordinary personal service from a dedicated wait staff. Royal Caribbean’s main dining room serves exceptional, multi-course meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Chops Grille℠
Specialty Dining
Café Latte-Tudes: Caffeine fix, coffee break, or after-dinner cappuccino – drop by this café for sweets, people watching and specialty coffee beverages. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Chef's Table: A once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience – join guests in an exclusive enclave to savor a five-course, gourmet menu specially prepared and presented by the Chef de Cuisine. Every course pairs with a wine chosen to enhance your enjoyment of the dish. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Chops Grille℠: Royal Caribbean's popular signature steakhouse, featuring grade-A premium cuts of steak cooked to your specifications, plus fresh seafood, hearty side dishes and signature desserts in an upscale, contemporary setting. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Giovanni's Table: A casual Italian trattoria with indoor and al fresco seating, Giovanni's Table offers rustic dishes with a contemporary flair, including toasted herb focaccia, pastas, braised meat dishes and stews, served family-style. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Izumi Sushi & Hot Rocks: The traditional Asian dishes at Izumi Sushi will impress you with pure, delicate flavors, freshness of ingredients and impeccable presentation. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Windjammer
Casual Dining
Park Cafe: A casual-eats deli café offering made-to-order salads, paninis and freshly prepared sandwiches.
Windjammer: A culinary destination loaded with an array of delicious food for every meal and snack time – all with spectacular views and a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Browse multiple serving stations featuring pastas, omelettes made-to-order, global cuisine, salads, soups, sandwiches, meat-carving, and tons of tantalizing desserts.
Room Service: Room service is available 24-hours a day (a convenience charge applies to each order placed).
Disclaimer regarding ship dining
Interior staterooms include a wide array of amenities for your whole family to enjoy.
Category: 1V
- Our most budget-friendly option
- A cozy and comfortable retreat
- Perfect for long naps after an adventure-filled day
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One or two Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 or 4 guests
- Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
Category: 2V
- Our most budget-friendly option
- A cozy and comfortable retreat
- Perfect for long naps after an adventure-filled day
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One or two Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 or 4 guests
- Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
Category: 3V
- Our most budget-friendly option
- A cozy and comfortable retreat
- Perfect for long naps after an adventure-filled day
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One or two Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 or 4 guests
- Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
Category: 4V
- Our most budget-friendly option
- A cozy and comfortable retreat
- Perfect for long naps after an adventure-filled day
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One or two Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 or 4 guests
- Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
Category: 2W
- Sized perfectly for solo adventurers
- One of our most budget-friendly options
- Same amenities as all other staterooms
- One full-size bed
- Stateroom: 108 sq. ft.
Category: ZI
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
Category: ZQ
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
Spectacular sights and amazing views from the comfort of your stateroom.
Category: 1K
- Even more square footage
- Dedicated bunk bed area
- Perfect for families or groups
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King
- One double sofa bed
- One Pullman bed and one twin bed or two Pullman beds
- Stateroom: 265 sq. ft.
Category: 4M
- Extra square footage at a great value
- Perfect if you need that little extra space
- Your very own in-stateroom window
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
Category: CO
- Connects to the room next door
- Get "double" the space by booking both
- Great for families
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
Category: 1N
- Budget-friendly with a view of the ocean
- Your very own in-stateroom window
- Great for families with small children
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed or one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed or two Pullman beds in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
Category: 2N
- Budget-friendly with a view of the ocean
- Your very own in-stateroom window
- Great for families with small children
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed or one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed or two Pullman beds in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
Category: 3N
- Budget-friendly with a view of the ocean
- Your very own in-stateroom window
- Great for families with small children
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed or one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed or two Pullman beds in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
Category: 4N
- Budget-friendly with a view of the ocean
- Your very own in-stateroom window
- Great for families with small children
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed or one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed or two Pullman beds in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
Category: YO
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
Category: YQ
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
Enjoy the ambiance of our neighborhood balcony staterooms that overlook the Central Park and Boardwalk neighborhoods or take in breathtaking views from your Ocean View balcony stateroom.
Category: 1B
- Extra square footage at a great value
- Perfect if you need that little extra space
- Private balcony with chairs for those pristine ocean views
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- One double sofa bed and one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 5 guests
- Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
Category: 2B
- Extra square footage at a great value
- Perfect if you need that little extra space
- Private balcony with chairs for those pristine ocean views
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- One double sofa bed and one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 5 guests
- Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
Category: 3B
- Extra square footage at a great value
- Perfect if you need that little extra space
- Private balcony with chairs for those pristine ocean views
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- One double sofa bed and one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 5 guests
- Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
Category: 4B
- Extra square footage at a great value
- Perfect if you need that little extra space
- Private balcony with chairs for those pristine ocean views
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- One double sofa bed and one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 5 guests
- Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
Category: CB
- Balcony stateroom that connects to the room next door
- Get "double" the space by booking both
- Great for families
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
Category: 1D
- Our standard balcony stateroom
- Pristine views of the ocean
- Private balcony with chairs
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 20 - 41 sq. ft.
Category: 2D
- Our standard balcony stateroom
- Pristine views of the ocean
- Private balcony with chairs
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 20 - 41 sq. ft.
Category: 3D
- Our standard balcony stateroom
- Pristine views of the ocean
- Private balcony with chairs
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 20 - 41 sq. ft.
Category: 4D
- Our standard balcony stateroom
- Pristine views of the ocean
- Private balcony with chairs
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 20 - 41 sq. ft.
Category: 5D
- Our standard balcony stateroom
- Pristine views of the ocean
- Private balcony with chairs
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 20 - 41 sq. ft.
Category: 1E
- Views from the balcony are obstructed, in most cases by a lifeboat
- Private balcony with chairs
- Budget-friendly balcony stateroom
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed or one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- One double sofa bed and one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 5 guests
- Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
Category: 2E
- Views from the balcony are obstructed, in most cases by a lifeboat
- Private balcony with chairs
- Budget-friendly balcony stateroom
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One single sofa bed or one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
- One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests
- One double sofa bed and one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 5 guests
- Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
Category: XB
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
Category: XQ
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
Exclusive experiences, inclusive amenities, luxury accommodations and more.
Category: RS
- Extra-large suite with expansive square footage
- Panoramic views with a large balcony
- Living area with baby grand piano
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One double sofa bed
- Stateroom: 952 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 172 sq. ft.
Category: OT
- High-occupancy two-bedroom and two-bathroom suite
- Perfect for groups or families
- Two sets of two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One double sofa bed
- Two Pullman beds
- Stateroom: 584 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 151 sq. ft.
Category: OS
- Larger and more luxurious than our one bedroom Grand Suites
- Put the extra square footage to use as you kick back and relax
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One double sofa bed
- Stateroom: 532 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 57 sq. ft.
Category: GT
- High-occupancy two bedroom suite
- Perfect for groups or families
- Two sets of two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One double sofa bed
- Two Pullman beds
- Staterom: 548 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 86 sq. ft.
Category: GS
- Ample space, including a living room and full bathroom with a tub
- Private balcony with seating
- "Grandest" suite in the fleet
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One double soda bed
- Stateroom: 385 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 106 sq. ft.
Category: J3
- Our standard suite for luxury
- Private balcony with two chairs
- Live the suite life on a budget
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
- One double sofa bed
- Stateroom: 299 sq. ft.
- Balcony: 66. sq. ft.
Category: WS
This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.
Symbol | Description |
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Stateroom for occupancy 5 and up | |
Stateroom for occupancy up to 4 | |
Accessible stateroom | |
Stateroom has an obstructed view | |
Stateroom for occupancy up to 3 |
- Ship Name: Brilliance of the Seas
- Year Built: 2002
- Year Refurbished: 2013
- Year Entered Present Fleet: 2002
- Ship Class: Radiance
- Maximum Capacity: 2,543
- Number of Passenger Decks: 12
- Number of Crew: 848
- Officers' Nationality: Norwegian
- Ocean-View without Balcony: 236
- Ocean-View with Balcony: 587
- Total Inside Staterooms: 246
- Tonnage (GRT): 90,090
- Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 2,142
- Country of Registry: The Bahamas
- Total Staterooms: 1,070
- Suites with Balcony: 64
- Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
Available Dates & Prices
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Ship's registry: The Bahamas
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