I love the Radiance-class ships of Royal Caribbean...it's not too big, it's not too small, and I love the ambiance & the decor on the ships. So, when researching which ship to take for this cruise, it was a no-brainer: it was the Brilliance of the Seas.
Then, when picking our room, it was also a no-brainer. I have a propensity towards claustrophobia...don't know why, wish I didn't, but have learned to live with it and manage it. Therefore, I like to travel in suites - I like the extra room, I like the large balcony, and I love the extra perks that come with a suite, such as the Concierge Service. Here is a list of the enhanced perks that come with a suite, as of March 2009:
*Priority check-in
*Personalized attention throughout the cruise with complimentary Concierge Club service on select ships
*Reserved prime seating in the main theater for entertainment shows, where available
*Priority tender tickets on select cruises
*VIP pool deck seating, where available
*Full breakfast, lunch and dinner dining room menus available for in-room dining
*Complimentary luggage valet service
*Luxury spa bathrobes for use onboard
*Complimentary pressing service on formal night
*Priority departure with exclusive suite departure lounge featuring continental breakfast
On our 1st cruise, we traveled in an Owner's Suite - which was wonderful, but a little too large for just 2 people. Since, then we travel in Grand Suites. This is a map of what a Grand Suite looks like:
The actual photo on the RCI website looks like this:
We are booked for Room #1556, which is on Deck #10, in the center of the ship (or the "hump", as some people say), next door to the Royal Suite. If you click on this Deck Plan, it will enlarge, and you can see where #1556 is:
We are looking forward to this room, as we try to get it for every cruise that we go on. We feel it is our home away from home. It has good access to the Lounge, as well as the central stairs, which we try to use (in lieu of the elevators) while traveling from one deck to another.
Some basic ship facts for the Brilliance:
Maiden Voyage: July 19, 2002
Passenger Capacity: 2,501
Godmother: Marilyn Ofer
Gross Tonnage: 90,090
Length: 962' Beam: 105.6'
Draft: 26.7'
Cruising Speed: 25 knots
Of course, once we cruise, I'll take photos of the room and post them here.
Until then,
Peace.
Howdy,
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to your post - we are about to book exactly this cruise in 2010 on exactly this ship and exactly this state room.
Hope you guys had a wonderful time. Would also be great if you write a bit about the cities and the weather and sea conditions during this time of the year.
Cheers
RML
Howdy,
ReplyDeleteI really look forward to your post as we are planning the same trip next year on the same ship, even the same state room!!
Would be great if you could also post something aout the cities and the weather and sea conditions during this time of the year.
Again, glad to read you post pretty soon!
Cheers
RML
I have an extensive review coming up - but in one word - EXCELLENT. The seas were exceptionally calm; the weather - warm, but tolerable - and the cities - gorgeous. I will post soon- I have been out of the country a bit on mission work business.
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