Name: 8 Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Brand: Royal Caribbean International
Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)

Overview

Sail through North America and South America over 7 nights with Royal Caribbean International aboard Brilliance of the Seas, departing from Tampa. The route takes in 3 ports including Cozumel, Roatán Island, and Costa Maya, with a new destination to discover at every turn. Each port brings its own character and charm, while days at sea give you time to enjoy the Brilliance of the Seas's on-board amenities. Available from £526 per person - a fantastic opportunity to explore North America and South America aboard the Brilliance of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean International

North American cruise line Royal Caribbean International has an impressive history and global reputation.

The cruise line is famed for its fleet of mega-ships, which consist of Utopia of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas and more.

Each ship is full to the brim of thrills and entertainment, with the cruise line continuing to innovate.

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Tampa, Florida

Tampa's history is teeming with maritime commerce, the city's harbor serving as a vital hub for trade since the 19th century. From shipping phosphate and cigars to supporting the military during wartime, the port played a pivotal role in Tampa's growth and prosperity. Today, it stands as one of Florida's largest and busiest ports, welcoming cruise ships and cargo vessels from around the world.

Day 2

At sea

Day 3

Cozumel

"In Cozumel, you don't find the essence of Mexico; you find Mexico's heart." This famous quote perfectly captures the allure of Cozumel, renowned as a heritage hotspot for its ancient Mayan ruins, including the impressive San Gervasio archaeological site. Dive into the crystal-clear waters to explore the world's second-largest barrier reef, teeming with colorful marine life and vibrant coral formations. The island's lush jungles hide sacred cenotes, natural sinkholes believed to be portals to the Mayan underworld. Cozumel's rich history and natural wonders make it a truly special destination, pulsating with Mexico's vibrant energy and cultural heritage.

Day 4

At sea

Day 5

Roatán Island

Day 6

Costa Maya

Costa Maya radiates with the vibrance of centuries' worth of heroic activity. As a Mexican heritage hotspot, the area is celebrated for its rich cultural foundations. From the majestic ruins of Chacchoben and Kohunlich to the vibrant traditions of Maya villages, history comes alive in every stone and dance step.

Day 7

At sea

Day 8

Tampa, Florida

Day 1

Tampa, Florida

Day 2

At sea

Day 3

Cozumel

Day 4

At sea

Day 5

Roatán Island

Day 6

Costa Maya

Day 7

At sea

Day 8

Tampa, Florida

2543

Passengers

848

Crew

2002

Launched

2018

Last refit

90090t

Tonnage

292m

Length

32m

Width

25kts

Speed

Decks

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Currency

Brilliance of the Seas

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Cruise for senior citizens rather than RCL usual fun standards!

Er we’re travelling on Vision of the Seas from Baltimore. Ship is an older and smaller one in the fleet but despite this, cabin was spacious and a real plus was the cleanliness of the ship. Limited facilities so no flow rider or ice rink, not even small crazy golf. Shuffle board (at an angle) was as exciting as it got, with badminton being played in centrum as no sports courts. We were planning on a relaxing break and so lack of sports weren’t too much of a concern, however evening entertainment was a real let down. Shows of poor standard, no musical production, special guest stars were a let down. All of the above was not helped by such an old clientele who typically were on early dinner sitting and in bed by 9:30! Quality of food was typically good and service in restaurant was excellent, but bar waiter service was very slow and could take up to half an hour from ordering a drink to receiving it. I have no issue in sailing on an older ship but sadly this was more of a retirement home at sea - many guests simply stayed on ship to be looked after for months at a time. This is a great facility for some, but needs to be marketed as such. Not up to RCLs usual fun packed high quality offering.

Royal Caribbean International Vision of the Seas

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Dreadful customer service, never again with Royal Carribean

11 night cruise tokyo to singapore with 5 stops; nagasaki, South Korea, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh and Na Treng. Within a few months of booking they had dropped Na Treng for unconvincing reasons. Then a weather event (not their fault of course) meant we couldn't board the ship until 2 days later than planned so our cruise was now 9 days. Despite having already dropped a port stop, they announced that they would be dropping two further ports to make up time so no stopping at nagasaki and S Korea. Then the day before we were due to stop at Ho Chi Minh, a tannoy announcement that we would instead be stopping at Da Nang. We couldn't research what to do there given the extortionate cost of Internet access. There was a stampede to book trips meaning 2+ hour queues. So we lost 2 days of a cruise, 2 days of a drinks package, 5 stops became 2 of which only one was as advertised, the 2 extra nights we stayed in tokyo cost us dearly as we had to book a hotel room at short notice and to oay for food that would otherwise have been included on the ship, and the trips we had booked with external companies doe ports we didn't stop at were lost at considerable cost. The Royal Caribbean customer service response? Just disgraceful. They refunded part of the hotel cost leaving us significantly out of pocket. The lost trips? Sorry but no refund. The extra food? Nothing. The loss of 2 days of the cruise and the drinks package, they offered an on board credit. I had no reason for a credit as I had nothing I needed to spend on board so wanted a cash refund. Nope, not budging. I have been with RC on several occasions and have now cancelled my crown and anchor membership and will never sail with them again. The measure of a reputable company is how they respond when things go wrong not when things go well and RC showed their true colours. Avoid at all cost

Royal Caribbean International Ovation of the Seas

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Great family cruise

Lovely family cruise. Very busy as it was the summer holidays. Hot tubs full of kids which was off putting but great to see them enjoying themselves. Food great

Royal Caribbean International Independence Of The Seas

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Other cruise lines providing better service for same price

We have sailed with RC for over 20 years and was very disappointed to find they had really cut back on their services they provide. No only 1 turn down per day had to ask for double towels rather than be provided, no tissues, stateroom not hoovered daily and balcony not cleaned. Even in the coffee shop always a big que. Entertainment very basic. I think they need to up their game as there is a lot of other companies visiting the same cruise destinations, providing a better service for the same price.

Royal Caribbean International Independence Of The Seas

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Relaxing

As always with Royal a great time with lovely food, amazing staff and some great memories.

Royal Caribbean International Voyager of the Seas

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Everything about the ship was amazing; the food, the entertainment and the overall atmosphere.

We went as a family and had the most amazing holiday. All food was fantastic, especially the waiter-service dinners in the main dining room. The waiters were fantastic, they remembered my mum always had a cup of tea after her meal and they brought us things we wanted without us even asking, it was like they read our minds! The entertainment was fantastic, like being in the West End. We loved our cruise!

Royal Caribbean International Symphony of the Seas

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Rocky and Roll

Brilliant ship with great dining options, fabulous staff, top entertainment and even the odd rocky day didn't put us off. Loads of onboard activities on the transatlantic journey. No chance of being bored... unless you want to be!

Royal Caribbean International Odyssey of the Seas

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experience on Cruise

It is the best experience one can have just to rest and unwind oneself, eat different type of food and meet new people with same interest and most of all enjoyed my time with family.

Royal Caribbean International Independence Of The Seas