Due to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, none of the larger ships can use the Tampa Port. The ship was clean, room was nice and the cabin attendant, waiter were very attentive and made every effort to help. Shirley in the Casino was always available and knew her Casino Royale players. The Brilliance is a nice ship for this type of cruise.
The menu was limited and a little disappointing. Entrees and "Classics" was not the highest quality that you would expect on this cruise. The Atlantic Salmon was very good. Even the Majesty of the Seas had a larger separate desert menu. Since we were the only ship for RCCL boarding in Tampa was breeze. Rooms were ready earlier than the posted time of 1:30 which was great.
We are going on the Brilliance of the Seas again in March.
Cabin clean, nice view from balcony. Furniture starting to show some wear but not a problem. Bed was comfortable and enjoyed the extra space in a JS. Our cabin attendant Mona Lisa, was very helpful and attentive.