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7 Nights Australia
departing from Sydney, Australia
Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International
Ship Brilliance of the Seas
Departing Sun, 22 Oct 2023
Return Port Sydney, Australia
Ports of Call Sydney, Australia | Hobart, Australia | Newcastle, Australia
Royal Caribbean International
Sydney, Australia | Hobart, Australia | Newcastle, Australia

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Itinerary
  • Date Date Location Location Arrival Arrival Departure Departure
  • Sun, 22 Oct 2023 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -- 5:00 pm
    Mon, 23 Oct 2023 EDEN, AUSTRALIA 9:00 am 7:00 pm
    Tue, 24 Oct 2023 CRUISING -- --
    Wed, 25 Oct 2023 HOBART, TASMANIA 8:00 am --
    Thu, 26 Oct 2023 HOBART, TASMANIA -- 6:00 pm
    Fri, 27 Oct 2023 CRUISING -- --
    Sat, 28 Oct 2023 NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA 9:00 am 7:00 pm
    Sun, 29 Oct 2023 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 6:30 am --
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Royal Caribbean International
General
Royal Caribbean International has been delivering innovation at sea since its launch in 1969. Each successive class of ships is a record-breaking architectural marvel that revolutionizes vacations with the latest technology. Today, the cruise line continues to dial up the guest experience for adventurous travelers, offering bold onboard thrills, spectacular dining options, breath-taking entertainment and world-class accommodations. All while sailing exciting itineraries to 270+ destinations in 60+ countries on six continents. Royal Caribbean has been voted Best Cruise Line Overall for 21 consecutive years by Travel Weekly readers. And Perfect Day at CocoCay, its private island in The Bahamas, has been recognized as the Private Island Destination by Travel Weekly readers for four years running.
Ship
Brilliance of the Seas
Overview
Discover new experiences on every shore - and on every deck.

If you love next-level thrills, world-class dining and stellar entertainment, you’ll love a vacation getaway onboard Brilliance of the Seas. This headliner levels up adventure with exciting destinations and favorite onboard activities. Reach new heights and take on the signature Rock Climbing Wall 40 feet above deck. Sip craft cocktails at a rotating bar with spectacular views. And catch non-stop entertainment that will make you sing along and laugh out loud.
Specialty Dining
Chef’s Table
Welcome to Chef’s Table, the most exclusive and elevated dining experience on our fleet. Join an intimate group of fellow foodies on a private epicurean journey led by the ship’s Chef de Cuisine. You’ll sit down to a white tablecloth dinner spotlighting five exquisite courses that range from scallop carpaccio with yuzu vinaigrette, to grilled filet mignon served with truffle potato puree - each expertly paired with the perfect wine to highlight every flavor on the menu.

Cafe Latte-Tudes
When you find yourself craving a steaming hot cuppa, Cafe Latte-tudes has just what you need. From a nice breakfast blend to get you going to an after-dinner cappuccino or macchiato, you’ll find all your favorite sweets and specialty coffee beverages at this cozy cafe.

Izumi
From delicious sushi rolls to fresh sashimi and nigiri, Izumi serves up an exotic Asian-inspired dining experience. Savor izakaya-style appetizers and rolls that range from classic to imaginative. No matter what you order, you’re in for a far out, Far East feast filled with incredible flavors from Tohoku to Tokyo.

Chops Grille
For more than a decade, the chefs of Chops Grille have proudly presented quality, hand cut steaks at this hallmark Royal Caribbean restaurant. Now, they give you a fresh twist on a favorite, with a revamped menu that brings contemporary flair to traditional steakhouse offerings. Most intriguing: our exceptional prime meat. This prime beef is joined by Maine lobster, grilled branzino and other succulent dishes paired with addictive sides and irresistible desserts.

Giovanni’s Table
Every meal at Giovanni’s Table is a family-style celebration of rustic Italian flavor. You’ll find all your favorite Old-World classics on the menu here, like house focaccia served with marinated artichokes, olives and pesto, fluffy gnocchi tossed in a thyme-scented sauce of lamb and root vegetables, traditional risotto finished with porcini and truffle mushroom tapenade, and veal osso buco paired with creamy cheese polenta, ripe tomatoes and sautéed green beans.
Culinary
Culinary Classes
Watch seasoned chefs turn fresh ingredients into delectable appetizers, main dishes and desserts, as you get tips that will take your culinary pursuits to the next level.

Sushi Making Class
Make your own Far East feast. Our sushi chefs will teach you how to prepare a hand-rolled lunch.

Cupcake Class
Unleash your creativity as you learn how to turn freshly-baked cupcakes into frosted works of art. When you’re done, your treat might look too good to eat. 
Dancing
Dance Classes
Salsa, hip-hop, swing or ballroom. Learn the latest moves from instructors and bring your newfound skills to your favorite Royal Caribbean dance floor.

Latin Fiesta
First, we’ll kick off a Latin fiesta with a quick crash course on basic dance moves. Then, go head-to-head - or cheek to cheek - with your fellow steppers to the sounds of a live Latin band. 

Latin Dance Class
From merengue and salsa to bachata and cha-cha, add some Latin sizzle to your step in this fun onboard dance class. Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll know how to move like a pro.

Club DJs
The best mixmasters on land join us at sea for turntable takeovers with celebrity guest DJs at multi-level Royal Caribbean nightclubs, poolside parties and more.

Salsa Dancing
Follow the Latin beat and find yourself in Boleros, a nighttime hot spot where you can keep up with live music and cool down with a mojito or caipirinha.
Entertainment
Guest Entertainers
How do you make the best lineup of performers at sea even better? Invite special guests to lend their talents, too.

Pub Performances
Drink and be merry, while enjoying live pop-up pub performances and import favorites.

Guest Lectures
Come hear the experts talk about various trending topics during our Guest Lecture series.

Live Bands
Pick the genre you please and you're likely to find a band of talented musicians onboard to match, from live jazz to cover bands, quartets, Latin, and acoustic performers across the fleet nightly.

Captain’s Welcome Aboard Reception
Join the Captain in an unforgettable reception to welcome you aboard. You’ll get to meet with the him or her and take a photo. Afterwards, the Captain will give a special welcome speech.

Art Auctions
Enjoy a champagne toast at the Art Gallery, followed by some fast and furious bidding among fellow art enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious first-timer, our onboard auctions are a great way to add some thrills to your day and a new masterpiece to your collection.

Night Life
The sun has retired for the day- but you don't have to, thanks to entertainment across the ship. You've got plans tonight, with dancing, laughs and live music at bars, clubs and lounges that never require a cover charge. It's like the ultimate night out on the town- but you never have to leave the ship.

Sip, Tour, Brunch
Catch a glimpse of the magic that happens in the kitchen on a tour of the galley, then indulge in delicious eats paired with sparkling wine.
Games
Pool Table
Challenge friends and family to a game of pool on self-leveling tables.

Game Shows
Bring your skills for game time thrills. This is your chance to land a starring role in our interactive Game Shows.

Arcade
Blips, bleeps, clangs and cheers. Play to win in a classic arcade atmosphere with timeless games, plus the latest at the Royal Caribban Arcade.

Casino
There's nothing to stir your sense of excitement like the sound of cards being shuffled, chips being stacked and slot machines paying out. Consider the Casino Royale to be your little slice of Vegas right at sea- with thousands of square feet of lights, action, slots and tables.

Card Room
Craving the chance to show off your poker face or flex your wordsmithing skills in a game of Scrabble? Our well-stocked Card Room offers plenty tables for cards and all your favorite classic board games.
Included Dining
Windjammer
The Windjammer is your go-to restaurant for tantalizing global flavors served complimentary. Like just-pressed paninis packed with all your favorite meats and cheeses. Flaky pastries fresh from the oven and omelets any way you like them. And hearty mains that run the gamut from crispy buttermilk fried chicken to Vietnamese braised Ho Chi Minh pork.

Room Service
Want to savor a meal in the comfort of your stateroom? Order delicious in-room dining any time - day or night. Tuck into breakfast in bed with a fresh omelet or a steaming stack of pancakes. Or enjoy an intimate date night in after a long day of adventure onboard and ashore. Room service makes it easy to treat your taste buds without having to set foot outside your door.

Park Cafe
In the mood for deli classics that knock it out of the park? Head to Park Cafe, where you’ll find quick bites to please every palate. Crisp made-to-order salads? Check. Fresh-pressed paninis and sandwiches? Double check. And don’t miss the legendary Royal Kummelweck roast beef sandwich - it’s a guest favorite (and a rite of passage for cruising foodies).

Main Dining Room 
In the Main Dining Room, you can experience flavors that take you from Jamaica to Jaipur, a rotating menu of delicious dishes always offering something unexpected. A multi-level restaurant that in the morning is the perfect spot to enjoy a hearty brunch paired with refreshing mimosas, at dinnertime transforms into a world class dining experience with a menu that invites you to taste your way around the world course by course.
Shows
Tengo Buenos Aires
Slip into sultry rhythms and heart-racing beats as we touch down in Tango Buenos Aires and delve into the universal dance of love and passion.

Center Stage
Catch some of the best singers, dancers and musicians from throughout the ship on one stage in this dazzling revue.

Now and Forever
Sing along with the modern musical stage hits that have become instant classics in Now and Forever.
Bars
Schooner Bar
Wrap up your night at Schooner Bar, where perfectly mixed cocktails and live entertainment come together in a warm-lit nautical-themed lounge. Cozy up in a seat under the mast, by the portholes, or right by the gleaming grand piano. The sing-along's about to being.

Solarium Bar
Relaxation can be thirsty work. While you're soaking up the vibe at the adults-only Solarium, grab a refreshment from the Solarium Bar, where friendly bartenders serve wine, beer, cocktails and chilled tropical drinks perfect for sipping beneath your poolside umbrella.

English Pub
If you’re looking to grab a pint, this fleetwide favorite is the spot. Pop-up musical performances keep the vibe here is as lively as London, and the pub’s impressive drink menu offers a sweeping selection of beers that range from ales to lagers, with UK-themed cocktails and an inspired collection of spirits.

R Bar
Swanky, sophisticated, and suffused with retro style, R Bar serves up classic cocktails garnished with vintage vibes. Whether your drink of choice is a dry gin martini, an expertly mixed old fashioned, or the perfect gin and tonic, you’ll find plenty to savor here.

Pool Bar
You don’t have to stray too far from your comfy poolside lounger to enjoy a cool and creamy pina colada, a tropical Mai Tai, a glass of bubbly, or your favorite ice cold brew - just pull up a chair at the Pool Bar.
Lounges
Diamond Club
Royal Caribbean created the exclusive Diamond Club lounge to thank our valued Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Crown & Anchor Society members for their continued loyalty. From concierge access to complimentary continental breakfast, and even complimentary cocktails at happy hour, our most loyal guests enjoy special perks in a space reserved just for them.

Suite Lounge
Welcome to the most elevated spot for indulging in your favorite eats and libations. Reserved exclusively for guests of Grand Suite-level accommodations and above, the Suite Lounge serves complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks. From croissants to your favorite drink, we’ve got your cravings covered.

Viking Crown Lounge
A fixture on nearly every cruise ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet and a true architectural wonder, the iconic Viking Crown Lounge is the ultimate spot to soak up panoramic views while you sip your favorite cocktails. Catch the sunset through its floor-to-ceiling windows, then stick around as the space comes alive with the sounds of live entertainers, flashing strobe lights, and plenty of hip-swinging action on the dance floor.

Vintages
If you’re looking to grab a pint, this fleetwide favorite is the spot. Pop-up musical performances keep the vibe here is as lively as London, and the pub’s impressive drink menu offers a sweeping selection of beers that range from ales to lagers, with UK-themed cocktails and an inspired collection of spirits.
Kids & Teens
Babies and Tots Programs
Cruising with your baby was never easier. Our Royal Babies & Tots program offers nursery drop-off sessions filled with age-appropriate activities and toys. All programs are hosted by our trained youth staff.

Adventure Ocean
When the kids are happy, parents are happy. And our award-winning Adventure Ocean Youth Program is designed with that in mind. Tiny travelers ages 3-5 will have an education blast in the Aquanauts group. The Explorers program keeps 6-8 year olds entertained with activities like themed parties and more. And learning is a thrillfest for 9-11 year olds in the Voyagers group.

Aquanauts
Bubbling science experiments. Dino-sized secrets just waiting to be uncovered. Adventurers ages 3 - 5 are engaged and entertained any time of day in the Adventure Ocean Aquanauts group.

Explorers
For Explorers ages 6 - 8 at the Adventure Ocean youth program, there's no end to activities that engage young imaginations. Like science experiments, including Space Mud, Fossil Fever and Meteorology Madness. Arts and crafts with Adventure Art. Performances where the kids are the stars. Even dance parties with ice cream.

Voyagers
The Voyagers group at Adventure Ocean offers endless ways for kids age 9 to 11 to play. They can stoke their competitive spirit at sports tournaments and video game showdowns. Show off their skills in talent shows. Join in a scavenger hunt around the ship, and much more.

Teen Lounge
The Royal Caribbean teen program isn't some structured set of classes or rules. These "almost adults" deserve a vacation all their own. So we give them the freedom to join pre-planned events throughout the day, or simply hang out in teen-only spaces with our teen staff that keeps the good times coming.
Activities
All Access Tour
Go behind-the-scenes for a look at ship operations, and see how we bring the Royal Caribbean experience to life. Learn how dishes are prepared and where ingredients are stored. Explore the Engine Control Room and the crew corridor and get an exclusive tour of the Bridge.

Scrapbooking
Make your memories last. The perfect DIY project for scrapbook newbies and aficionados.

Pool Parties
A quiet, starlit night at sea is the perfect opportunity to turn it up with club hits and classics, dancing on the pool deck.

Theme Nights
From bell-bottoms to togas, themed nights and parties onboard transcend time.

Folding Artistry
Get the 411 on folding techniques from the staff that makes the best towel animals at sea.

Mystery Dinner Theater
Reserve your spot at this funny dinner whodunnit starring our professional cast of highly suspicious characters- and you. Will you be the first to solve the murder?

More Choices:
  • Shopping
  • Outdoor Movie Night
  • Pools
  • 70s Disco Party
  • Learn A Language
  • Art Collection
  • Wine Tasting
  • Jewelry Making
Spa and Fitness
Spa & Fitness Center
Emerge renewed, relaxed and rejuvenated at the Vitality Spa. Professional spa products from acclaimed brands such as Elemis, bliss, La Therapie and Ionithermie bring the most advanced services to the sea. Massages, wraps, facials and acupuncture, or choose medi-spa treatments to smooth wrinkles, lift and tone. A more brilliant smile is just a tooth whitening away, while a salon completes the perfect look with hair and nail services.

Fitness Classes
Start a healthy new habit or keep your fitness routine on track. VitalitySM Fitness Center has an array of the most popular training classes including yoga, Pilates, spinning, sculpting and more. Trained instructors make it easy for everyone to have a great time and get fit. Fee applies for some classes.

Table Tennis
It’s a paddle battle. Get ready for a table tennis tourney unlike any other. Come solo or pair up for a back-and-forth battle at sea.

Whirlpools
It’s easy to let every thought melt away while relaxing in a whirlpool, especially when you’re soaking up ocean views, too.

Sports Court
Whether it's a game of one-on-one or an all-out tournament to fuel your competitive fire, our Sports Court is just the spot for basketball and volleyball action.

Solarium 
Check your watch: It’s me time. Discover the Solarium, a relaxing indoor-outdoor retreat just for our adult guests. Perfectly positioned at the front of every Royal Caribbean ship, the crystal canopy area presents fantastic views and stays warm while you enjoy swimming pools, whirlpools and lounge area, as well as cascading lagoons on select ships.

Mini Golf
Hit the links on the high seas! Refine your mini-golf game on a green that overlooks a sea of blue. Included in your fare, no reservation required.

Rock Climbing Wall
Rise to the occasion and take on the signature Rock Climbing Wall. From beginners to speed climbers, everyone can enjoy an unparalleled view from 40 feet above deck. Included in your fare, no reservation required.
Ship Facts
  • Maiden Voyage: July 2002
  • Refurbished: April 2018
  • Guest Capacity: 2,112
  • Crew Capacity: 859
  • Tonnage: 90,090
  • Length: 962 ft.
  • Width: 105.6 ft.
  • Draft: 26.7 ft.
  • Cruising Speed: 25 knots
  • Registry: Bahamas
Decks
Stateroom Legend
  • Stateroom Legend
  • 1B Spacious Ocean View Balcony
  • 1D Ocean View Balcony
  • 1E Obstructed Ocean View Balcony
  • 1K Ultra Spacious Ocean View
  • 1N Ocean View
  • 1V Interior
  • 2B Spacious Ocean View Balcony
  • 2D Ocean View Balcony
  • 2E Obstructed Ocean View Balcony
  • 2N Ocean View
  • 2V Interior
  • 2W Studio Interior
  • 2W Studio Interior
  • 3B Spacious Ocean View Balcony
  • 3D Ocean View Balcony
  • 3N Ocean View
  • 3V Interior
  • 4B Spacious Ocean View Balcony
  • 4D Ocean View Balcony
  • 4M Spacious Ocean View
  • 4N Ocean View
  • 4V Interior
  • 5D Ocean View Balcony
  • CB Connecting Oceanview Balcony
  • CO Connecting Oceanview
  • GS Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom
  • GT Grand Suite - 2 Bedrooms
  • J3 Junior Suite
  • OS Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom
  • OT Owner's Suite - 2 Bedrooms
  • RS Royal Suite with Balcony
  • S4 Spa Oceanview Balcony
  • SB Spa Oceanview Large Balcony
  • WS Deluxe Stateroom Guarantee
  • XB Balcony Guarantee
  • XS Guarantee Oceanview Spa Balcony
  • YO Oceanview Guarantee
  • ZI Interior Guarantee
Stateroom Symbol Legend
  • Stateroom Symbol Legend
  • Stateroom has third Pullman bed available
  • These staterooms have obstructed views
  • Stateroom has four additional Pullman beds available
  • Stateroom opens only on the starboard side
  • Sofa Bed Eligible
  • Stateroom has third and fourth Pullman beds available
  • Indicates accessible staterooms
  • Stateroom with sofa bed
  • Connecting staterooms
  • Stateroom with sofa bed and third Pullman bed available
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Destination
Australia
Cruising to Australia gives you the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of pleasures. From the Sydney Opera House to the Great Barrier Reef, you can see a variety of sites and sounds that range from metropolis to wilderness. Few locations on earth give you the opportunity to scuba dive in the world's largest coral reef and go on a shopping spree the same week. Most sailings leave from Sydney or Auckland, New Zealand. Cruises in Australia may visit Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, or destinations around the continent and New Zealand.
Ports of Call
Sydney, Australia
City Sydney

Sydney is Australia''s showcase: the oldest settlement, the largest and most thriving city, the cultural melting pot. It curves around idyllic Port Jackson, where sandstone cliffs and bright islands complement the Opera House and Harbor Bridge. Wander the cobbled colonial streets of the historic Rocks quarter, or tour the mansions of Watson''s Bay.

Hobart, Australia
City Hobart

Located on the island of Tasmania and Australia's second-oldest city, Hobart is famous for its Georgian buildings, picturesque harbor, and fine galleries and gardens. Nearby are the ghostly ruins of Port Arthur, the infamous penal colony, with its Isle of the Dead cemetery. Or, visit one of the perfectly preserved colonial villages nearby.

Newcastle, Australia

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