Brilliance of the Seas Review

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A Grand Getaway for the Money

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Brilliance of the Seas
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steelergirlinfl
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Apr 2014

Another couple joined my SO and I on this elongated weekend getaway from Tampa, FL. Living in State, we drove to the port, parked in the garage directly across the street ($60 as opposed to $80 for Valet which our friends did), and boarded around 1 p.m. As Crown and Anchor Platinum members, the waiting line was short, the staff friendly and helpful.

Day 1 consisted of lunch at the buffet, perfectly adequate when not looking to overstimulate the taste buds. One thing different about the Brilliance is that the water/lemondade/mango waters are all pre-poured for you. After lunch and the mandatory life boat drill, we explored the ship.

Having recently been on the Celebrity Reflection, it was nice to be aboard a smaller ship. We were starboard aft in a balcony cabin, deck 9 with our friends rooming beside us. The cabins are nicely sized, the balcony furniture adequate, and the showers typically small. I have found that I no longer appreciate having the shower curtain waft around my legs nor water pooling on the bathroom floor after being on the Celebrity solstice class boats. No fancy soaps here either. In fact, if you enjoy liquid shower soap, bring your own.

Cabin Review

Nice balcony cabin. Little noise transfer. Surprisingly didn't hear much noise at all. The refrigerator was little more than a holding place and did not keep water cold. Ice available upon request.

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