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Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Review: 1
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Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Brilliance of the Seas

5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 20, 2018

Ship: Brilliance of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8514

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

It was a Perfect trip, with perfect weather.we cruised 10/20-10/25.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
We arrived at the port of Tampa at 1000. Was on the ship at around 1040.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We ate at the main dining every night. Food was very good. Don’t be shy if you want extra of something, you can double order. The lamb was Amazing. I splurged for the Surf n Turf, and it is my only regret. Not worth the $42 charge—-lobster tail small and rubbery, filet mignon was very over cooked. The main dining for lunch was great with the Tuitti Salad! Buffet breakfast is the same ole stuff. Just ok, but I’m not a breakfast eater anyway. We purchased the drink package, and tried a little of everything.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Belly flop contest is a must to watch. The Solarium area for adults only is very relaxing area, with great food options, great bar, and pool.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Great music variety.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All staff were outstanding. Everyone cheerful and enjoyable.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Ship is aged, but very clean and easy to navigate around.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Cabin with balcony gives you just a little more room. I love sleeping with the balcony door open.

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

5 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5
We did the Rum Tour. Visited rum cake place, distillery, then 7 mile beach. At the distillery you can belly up to the bar and drink whatever you want. On the way to the beach, the guide has a cooler of beers and water. The mango beer was delicious and refreshing.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
We did the ATV jade cavern tour. I cannot say enough about this tour, other than this will be my go to tour every time I’m in Cozumel now. I’m 51, and was placed in the fast group. We were full throttled going thru massive water pits. I was a muddy mess! They go thru a test run to see how you do to determine which guide will monitor you for safety. If you get caught up in a slow group, request to be moved.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Our flight out was at 9:30am. We took our own luggage off, met at main dining at 6:30, the ship docked at 7am. We were off thru customs by 7:15, took a taxi and at airport by 7:40.
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