Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Reviews

All in all our cruise was wonderful, even with an interior room.  Little problems occurred throughout the ship but not worth nit picking about.  The major problem was with the Cinema shows which filled up quickly and no one was available to tell lines of people there were no more seats. Also people sat on stairs 2 abreast and that is a fire hazard, this should be watched over. Also, a movie in Pacifica Theater, people were seated and no one advised them that the show had been cancelled

The staff, the activities and the dining were above and beyond what we imagined.  Will cruise again on Royal Caribbean

The ship was nice and the crew members worked very hard. The down side was the quality of the meals. We ended up going to the buffet for every meal because the food was better. In the dining room, the steaks were tough and the fish was overcooked.

We had a fantastic time.  I would have made a few other choices I think.  First, I would have checked prices directly with Royal Caribbean to know if using Cruises Only was the best price.  Also, I would have booked my off shore excursions directly through Royal.  There were many more options available.  But once were booked, we could not change.  Other than that our accommodations were great, food was wonderful and we even had great weather.  

The toilets in the public areas on decks 5 & 6 worked about 30% of the trip.  Many times we had to go back to our cabin to use the toilet.  Also some problems with the toilets on deck 11 aft.  Never had a problem forward on deck 11 near Park Café.   Entertainment was truly terrible.  We saw a couple of good movies the whole week, but none of the live shows were worth the effort.  Food was not bad but nothing spectacular.  Some people don't cook so would find the food great but it just wasn't up to my standard.  Service, especially in the dining room was very good. 

The cruise itself was wonderful.  Disappointments with the treatment of Diamond Level Elderly passengers. 

Location of cabin was terrible.  Travelling with my 89 year-old Mother and we were the very last cabin down a long aisle.  They could not accommodate a room change even though we believe some passengers did leave their rooms and a cousin was given a room change as she arrived.  As a RC Diamond Level traveller it was disapointing.

We had THE best weather, saw the most stunning colors, and loved our experience on board.  We enjoyed coming to Boston early and staying at the Best Western Sam Addams Inn and seeing the city.  Loved all the stops, but especially Portland and Bar Harbor in Maine.

An enjoyable cruise to four friendly ports. Spoke to many fellow passengers on the trip and virtually all of them were pleased. Have been on a dozen cruises and can't recall one that didn't have someone complaining. Have already booked similar cruise for next fall.

THIS WAS SUCH A DISSAPOINTING CRUISE FOR US.  WE CELELBRATED BOTH OF OUR BIRTHDAYS ON THIS CRUISE.    THIS SHIP IS NOT AS PRETTY AS MOST OF RCCL'S SHIPS AND WE WERE EXTREMELY UPSET ABOUT HAVING TO EAT COLD FOOD FOR 1/2 OF THE CRUISE.  ALOT OF MONIES ARE PAID OUT TO ENJOY THESE TRIPS AND TO BE DISSAPOINTED IS HEARTBREAKING.  WAITING ALL YEAR FOR A GREAT VACATION WITH A WELL RATED CRUISE LINE IS WHAT IS EXPECTED.  WE WOULD NEVER RECCOMMEND THIS SHIP OR CRUISE TO ANYONE.

We knew this itinerary was a quite and relaxing trip and that was what we were looking for. What we were not looking for was a boring experience on the ship. We found the daily activities sparse at best. The nighttime shows  were boring and amateurish. Unless the activity was in a bar area the bar service was sparse and slow. We have been on about 8-9 cruises on different lines and this was the first line where you could really feel a class distinction. This line is all about repeat customers. There were lounges for different classes only, special seating in shows and in the cafeteria. Overall I have had a better experience on other lines.

I was warned that it was a slow pace of people but, it was all in all great cruise, the last night we ate in the main dining room and we were not impressed as a mater of fact my wife got food poisoning, I had to go to the medical station to get medicine for help.the ports we visited we great,the service great, we ate at the specialty restaurants and when we went on shore,

Ports were very nice.  Food was just ok in the dining room.  Food was better on the buffet.  Dining room reservations were a joke.  Had to still wait up to 45 minutes past the reservation time just to be seated.  Service in the dining room was poor and often served cold.

Ship was nice and staterooms were nice and clean.

Nightly shows were very good.

First cruise on RC

staff was very nice and the ship was clean.

Food was okay, deserts very good.

The cruise director is very funny.

Fall color was late this year but

still beautiful. 

Disappointed.....Food was awful....too spicy.....we are old....we cant eat half the food selections......the food did not taste good.....and some were downright questionable.....

Entertainment was poor and cheap looking.....singing not good......

Since I have been on 25 Carnaval cruises I was expecting the same quality with Royal Carribian......what a difference.....I paid more and got much less.

Dining room chairs have many stains on them......some of them questionable to sit upon.

The shops are too expensive and little merchandise for extra large persons.

Sales people in shops snooty.....condescending.....

The ship and the staff are wonderful! The ship is a little smaller than what I'm used to cruising on, but I didn't really miss the ice skating rink since I'm terrible at ice skating on land, never mind at sea.  The movie theater was a bit small, but we made do!  We didn't leave the ship in Bar Harbor because of the fog. It was terrible!  You couldn't see 10 feet in front of you! If we had gotten tenders to shore, which was impossible, you wouldn't be able to see any of the sites!  My only complaint is the "My Time Dining". They haven't figured out how to make it work yet. Once they fix that issues, I'll give this cruise 5 stars!

Great cruise.  Staff was so accommodating, friendly and pleasant.  Entertainment was great, very multi-talented and fun.  We missed one port of call due to weather, but the other 2 were good.  The dinning was excellent in service and food - a good variety of choices.  Ship was kept in excellent order, as were cabins.  was very helpful in reminding us of preparations for the trip.  Everything was done by both Royal Caribbean and to insure an easy trip.  Thank you!

Canada/New England is one of our favorite cruises.  It's been several years since we've been and we were delighted in the changes that Royal Caribbean has made.  No more midnight buffets, but improved food quality and flexible seating. More relaxed atmosphere and common sense changes. The best part of the cruise is dealing with Harry Kroll, "Cruises Only" extraordinary agent!

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  

Very clean, smooth cruise.  Had excellent weather for cruise to enhance our first time cruise to New England and Canada.  All personnel on board were excellent.  Just wish RCC would change the "anytime dining".  This was our 3rd cruise with RCC and "anytime dinning just does not work.  You still have to make a reservation at least 24hrs in advance.

Brilliance of the sea was great as was the sailing.  I was disappointed in the some of the services of the crew, appears acting knowledge.  Over all we enjoyed the cruise and will recommend it to our friends.

After traveling for 3 days, then touring Boston one day, my husband, myself, and another couple boarded Brilliance of the Seas for our cruise. The registration was somewhat delayed due to several inspections the ship had to meet before passengers could embark, and stewards worked tirelessly to ready the state rooms. We found the time aboard very relaxing and pleasant. We took an excursion at each port except Rockland. I'm so glad we did because I was having leg problems and would never have been able to walk enough to see as much as we did. The weather was nice every day, making it extremely pleasurable for the entire trip. The crew was exceptional, to say the least! We enjoyed each and every one of them that we encountered, and they made us feel so welcome and special. Clo is an excellent activities director, and we enjoyed her humor and enthusiasm. I would highly recommend this cruise.