New England

Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 43

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Brilliance of the Seas

7 Night Canada & New England (Boston Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 04, 2015

Ship: Brilliance of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 3516

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

Ship was lovely..We have cruised this style before.  But, we do miss the Promenade/Central Park that are on the larger ships.  Staff was great, as always is on Royal Caribbean.  One of the major drawbacks was the 'tendering' into Bar Harbor.  Long lines. Our time in port was shortened because of the wait time.  Unfortunately, the Fall Foliage was not happening and we did not see any "turning", which was one of the reasons for a fall crusie.

Also we took an excursion entitled "Lobster Bake".  Was in a drab, hotel conference room and the lobster was boiled.  A very poor showing of what a New England/Maine LobsterBake should be.  Not a good choice.  The rest of the excursion was all bus touring; although the view of the Acadia was just spectacular.  If not for that, it would have been a total waste of time and money. Had no time to enjoy beautiful Bar Harbor town.

Otherwise, we love cruising and try and dwell on the "good stuff".  There is always enough of that!.

Linda & James Shore/New York
 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

Boston, Massachusetts

3 out of 5

Portland, Maine

5 out of 5

Bar Harbor, Maine

5 out of 5

Saint John, New Brunswick

3 out of 5

Halifax, Nova Scotia

5 out of 5
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1 Comment

Patrick4    9 years ago

I was blown away at how closed and small the ship felt because of no promenade, I agree

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