Cruise Comparison

Grandeur of the Seas VS Brilliance of the Seas

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Grandeur of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
Year built 1996 2002
Beam 32 m 40 m
Length 279 m 294 m
Tonnage 78000 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 23 25
Passenger capacity 2440 2543
Crew capacity 760 848
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,21 3
Decks 12 13
Cabins 996 1070
Restaurants 9 9
Bars/Pubs 6 9
Lifts 9 9
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Grandeur of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Park Cafe Incluido Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Café Latte-tudes De pago De pago
Overview
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The cruise Grandeur of the Seas left shipyards in 1996, with a difference of 6 years prior to Brilliance of the Seas, which was inaugurated on 2002. The Grandeur of the Seas has a capacity of 2440 passengers that are distributed in its 996 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Brilliance of the Seas can accommodate up to 2543 passengers in its 1070 cabins. In addition, the Grandeur of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3 per crew member of Brilliance of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

The main differences between Grandeur of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas is that it has 3 free restaurants (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ), which is very important. It also has a total of 9 restaurants with different types of menus. For his part, the cruise Brilliance of the Seas bring a total of 9 restaurants paid and free among which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts and common areas of the Grandeur of the Seas It has a total of 2 pools and 6 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, Brilliance of the SeasIt has 1 plus pools (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 3 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Likewise, el Grandeur of the Seas cuenta con 3 bares y salones menos que el crucero Brilliance of the Seas que incluye un total de 9 en vez 6, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

Grandeur of the Seas it has 279 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 10 basketball court or 3 Big Ben. By your sideBrilliance of the Seas has 294 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 6 Statues of Liberty, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 59 Tesla Model 3 cars or 3 Big Ben.

Grandeur of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
  • Owns 3 tubs more jacuzzis than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Brilliance of the Seas is 6 years younger.
  • It is 8 meters wider than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Brilliance of the Seas is 15 meters longer than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has 1 covered plus.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has 74 more cabins.
  • Brilliance of the Seas fits 103 more passengers than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has 3 bares more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than Grandeur of the Seas.
Grandeur of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas