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Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 97

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Brilliance of the Seas

6 Night Italy & Adriatic (Rome To Venice)

Sail date: May 09, 2022

Ship: Brilliance of the Seas

Cabin number: 8568

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Average cruise. Did not like that I could not add an alcohol package without also adding an alcohol package for my husband who doesn't drink. Suite Concierge Lounge was awesome. The best thing about the cruise and the lovely people we met in the Lounge each night.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
Very confusing entry due to Covid regulations and paperwork. Did not feel well organized but it's a new venture for all.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Was not fond the dining experience. Had to wait in line even with Reservation. Ref the buffet...self serve back in use and no Hand Disinfectant Stations nearby to clean hands before eating. Had to walk all the way to the entrance to disinfect hands after touching serving utensils that everyone else touched.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Did not do any activities. Did not interest us.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
So So entertainment. Did not go to many because did not interest us.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
Did not have children on this cruise but there appeared to be a lot for them to do.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Most staff was so helpful especially those who we encountered personally. Port personnel were not as helpful as they could have been

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Saw staff cleaning all around the ship. Public bathrooms were not cleaned and picked up as often as we thought they should be.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Fabulous suite. Loved it. Was the best part of the cruise.

Ship tip

A lot of children were on this cruise and very port intensive which most families enjoyed. We are a couple and like a more relaxed environment. This was our first RC cruise and did not like it as much as other cruise lines.

Ports of call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

3 out of 5
Due to Covid requirements it was very unorganized.

Naples, Italy

2 out of 5
Did not like the city of Naples. However....those who went on tours said the coast was beautiful. Didn't get to do a tour as we booked this late.

Messina, Sicily Did not visit port

Cruise skipped this port.

Corfu, Greece

5 out of 5
Beautiful town. Did on our own.

Kotor, Montenegro

5 out of 5
Take a tour here. Very interesting history. Did the Lady of the Rocks boat tour and walking tour of Kotor. Loved it.

Ravenna, Italy Did not visit port

Just disembarked here.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Had a nice breakfast and was able to leave on our own schedule for a 9am pickup.
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2 Comments

mattward    2 years ago

You must pre purchase drink package prior to boarding ship by calling Royal Caribbean and explaining only ONE person drinks. (don't get caught cheating though)

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you mostly enjoyed your cruise.