Brilliance of the Seas Review
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Just back from 12night cruise on Brilliance of the Seas (Royal Caribbean). it was our first family cruise - but unfortunately for us probably our last!
For cruise newbees several things came as a shock and became irritations.
Overall - what a beautiful ship - set out over 13 floors (10 and 11 were main decks) accommodation below with a main buffet restaurant (Windjammer), Fixed and MyTime dining at Mistral; three specialty restaurants - Izumi (Asian), Chops (steak) and Giovanni (Italian); and a Mexican. Wine bars included Main Hall (deck 4); outside areas (10 and 11); Schooner Bar (deck 6); Colony bar and Vintages wine bar also both deck 6.
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Port Reviews
Kotor
Expensive for what it was. Too much walking for young kids.
Barcelona
Stayed a couple of extra nights in Barcelona Tryp Apolo - see my review on Trip Advisor
Venice
Been to Venice before - beautiful just wandering around. Tender charges to get off boat expensive.
Split
Lovely to wander about. Many restaurants wont let you just have a drink - head to harbour front for that. Plenty of places to exchange money/ ATMs
Positano (Amalfi)
Capri beautiful but very expensive - be wary of restaurant high prices (grab a quick bite at harbour). Long queue to go up funicular (60mins wait). Coastal trip by boat stunning and relaxing especially on way back when less people.