Brilliance of the Seas

Discover new experiences on every shore – and on every deck. Stroll along secluded white-sand beaches in George Town, Grand Cayman. Follow in the footsteps of ancient Maya civilizations as you roam the ruins at Cozumel. And for every discovery you make onshore, you’ll find countless thrills to keep you immersed in the journey onboard Brilliance of the Seas.

Recreational

Art Collection

Park West Gallery, the largest art dealer in the world, brings you their unparalleled arts programming during your vacation. Join the Park West Art Team, for a toast at their onboard events as they introduce you to contemporary and classic artists you’ll never forget. You can browse the ship’s gallery to find the perfect work of art to take home or explore Park West’s E-Gallery featuring over 10,000 available works from their archives. Let us show you just how exciting art can be!

Cupcake Class

There’s no need to study for this class — just bring your creativity and your sweet tooth. Armed with plenty of icing and sprinkles, your instructor will teach you how to turn freshly-baked cupcakes into masterpieces that are as dazzling as they are delicious.

Guest Entertainers

Royal Caribbean® steps up the stage presence even more with specially invited guest performers who join our full-time roster of musicians, comedians, dancers, jugglers and magicians in awing audiences daily.

Guest Lectures

From stargazing to meditation, and a ton of topics in between, you’ll hear experts from different fields give insights and offer new perspectives during our Guest Lecture series. Fee may apply.

Fitness

Fitness Classes

Start a healthy new habit or keep your fitness routine on track. VitalitySM Fitness Center© has an array of the most popular training classes including yoga, Pilates, spinning, sculpting and more. Trained instructors make it easy for everyone to have a great time and get fit. Fee applies for some classes.

Pickleball

Introducing pickleball at sea. Whether you’re a total beginner or pickleball pro, grab a paddle and take on America’s fastest-growing new sport — it’s like tennis, badminton and ping-pong all in one. Hit the court and challenge your crew to an exciting match. And get hooked on this fun, fast-paced game for all ages.

Sports Court

We’ll bring the balls — you bring your A game. Whether it’s a pick-up game or one-or-one, go all in for basketball and volleyball action at sea, but with an awesome energizing ocean view.

Table Tennis

Get ready for a table tennis tourney unlike any other. Come solo or pair up for a back-and-forth battle at sea.

Other

Aquanauts

Bubbling science experiments. Dino-sized secrets just waiting to be uncovered. Adventurers ages 3 - 5 are engaged and entertained any time of day in the Adventure Ocean® Aquanauts group.

Art Auctions

Calling all art aficionados — get in on the action at the boldest art auction at sea. The excitement begins with a complimentary champagne toast at the Art Gallery, where you’ll get to browse pieces from a collection expertly curated by the Park West Gallery Art team. Then soak up the electricity in the room as the bidding ramps up to a fast and furious frenzy. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious first-timer, our onboard art auctions are a great way to add some thrills to your day and take home a masterpiece you’ll treasure forever.

Captain’s Welcome Aboard Reception

The Captain would like to make a toast — to you! Head down to a special reception dedicated to all the guests sailing onboard. Make sure you bring your camera along, as you’ll have the perfect opportunity to pose with the Captain and snap a shot.

Explorers

For Explorers ages 6 – 8 at the Adventure Ocean® youth program, there's no end to activities that engage young imaginations. Like science experiments, including Space Mud, Fossil Fever and Meteorology Madness. Arts and crafts with Adventure Art. Performances where the kids are the stars. Even dance parties with ice cream.

Folding Artistry

Learn to fold, flip and twist like the Royal Caribbean pros. Turn a napkin into the perfect place setting, and turn an ordinary towel into a swan just like the ones you find in your stateroom.

Jewelry Making

Create handmade jewelry like a pro with new techniques and an array of eclectic beads and stones.

Learn a Language

Immerse yourself in the language of the locals with foreign language lessons onboard. Learn greetings, phrases and questions so you can enjoy chatting with the residents.

Scrapbooking

Turn your memories into something beautiful with a vacation scrapbook. Learn how to build themed pages with textured borders, cutouts and embellishments.

Shopping

Shop the biggest designer names and onboard exclusives, all at prices you won’t find on land. Swiss timepieces, liquor, fine jewelry, beauty and high fashion are all here, tax and duty free, plus special sale savings and our price match guarantee.

Food and Drink

Café Latte-tudes

When you find yourself craving a steaming hot cuppa, Café Latte-tudes has just what you need. From a nice breakfast blend to get you going to an after-dinner cappuccino or macchiato, you’ll find all your favorite sweets and specialty coffee beverages at this cozy cafe.

Chef's Table

Welcome to Chef’s Table, the most exclusive and elevated dining experience on our fleet. Join an intimate group of fellow foodies on a private epicurean journey led by the ship’s Chef de Cuisine. You’ll sit down to a white tablecloth dinner spotlighting five exquisite courses that range from scallop carpaccio with yuzu vinaigrette, to grilled filet mignon served with truffle potato puree — each expertly paired with the perfect wine to highlight every flavor on the menu.

Chops Grille

For more than a decade, the chefs of Chops Grille have proudly presented quality, hand cut steaks at this hallmark Royal Caribbean restaurant. Now, they give you a fresh twist on a favorite, with a revamped menu that brings contemporary flair to traditional steakhouse offerings. Most intriguing: our exceptional prime meat. This prime beef is joined by Maine lobster, grilled branzino and other succulent dishes paired with addictive sides and irresistible desserts.

English Pub

If you’re looking to grab a pint, this fleetwide favorite is the spot. Pop-up musical performances keep the vibe here is as lively as London, and the pub’s impressive drink menu offers a sweeping selection of beers that range from ales to lagers, with UK-themed cocktails and an inspired

Giovanni's Table

Every meal at Giovanni’s Table is a family-style celebration of rustic Italian flavor. You’ll find all your favorite Old-World classics on the menu here, like house focaccia served with marinated artichokes, olives and pesto, fluffy gnocchi tossed in a thyme-scented sauce of lamb and root vegetables, traditional risotto finished with porcini and truffle mushroom tapenade, and veal osso buco paired with creamy cheese polenta, ripe tomatoes and sautéed green beans.

Izumi

From delicious sushi rolls to fresh sashimi and nigiri, Izumi serves up an exotic Asian-inspired dining experience. Savor izakaya-style appetizers and rolls that range from classic to imaginative. No matter what you order, you’re in for a far out, Far East feast filled with incredible flavors from Tohoku to Tokyo.

Main Dining Room

In the Main Dining Room, you can experience flavors that take you from Jamaica to Jaipur, a rotating menu of delicious dishes always offering something unexpected. A multi-level restaurant that in the morning is the perfect spot to enjoy a hearty brunch paired with refreshing mimosas, at dinnertime transforms into a world class dining experience with a menu that invites you to taste your way around the world course by course.

Park Cafe

In the mood for deli classics that knock it out of the park? Head to Park Café, where you’ll find quick bites to please every palate. Crisp made-to-order salads? Check. Fresh-pressed paninis and sandwiches? Double check. And don’t miss the legendary Royal Kümmelweck roast beef sandwich — it’s a guest favorite (and a rite of passage for cruising foodies).

Pool Bar

You don’t have to stray too far from your comfy poolside lounger to enjoy a cool and creamy piña colada, a tropical Mai Tai, a glass of bubbly, or your favorite ice cold brew — just pull up a chair at the Pool Bar.

R Bar

Swanky, sophisticated, and suffused with retro style, R Bar serves up classic cocktails garnished with vintage vibes. Whether your drink of choice is a dry gin martini, an expertly mixed old fashioned, or the perfect gin and tonic, you’ll find plenty to savor here.

Room Service

Want to savor a meal in the comfort of your stateroom? Order delicious in-room dining any time — day or night. Tuck into breakfast in bed with a fresh omelet or a steaming stack of pancakes. Or enjoy an intimate date night in after a long day of adventure onboard and ashore. Room service makes it easy to treat your taste buds without having to set foot outside your door.

Solarium Bar

Relaxation can be thirsty work. While you're soaking up the vibe at the adults-only Solarium, grab a refreshment from the Solarium Bar, where friendly bartenders serve wine, beer, cocktails and chilled tropical drinks perfect for sipping beneath your poolside umbrella.

Vintages

Whether it’s malbec, merlot, riesling or pinot grigio, you’re sure to find all your beloved reds or whites at Vintages wine bar. From France to California, the wide world of wine is well-represented through extensive partnerships with top winemakers, including some exclusive bottles you won't find anywhere else.

Windjammer

The Windjammer is your go-to restaurant for tantalizing global flavors served complimentary. Like just-pressed paninis packed with all your favorite meats and cheeses. Flaky pastries fresh from the oven and omelets any way you like them. And hearty mains that run the gamut from crispy buttermilk fried chicken to Vietnamese braised Ho Chi Minh pork.

Wine Tasting

This is how aficionados are made. Join us for a deep dive into vintages and varieties during an exciting wine tasting class featuring some of the most famous vineyards in the world. Some of the wines offered are so exclusive, they are only found onboard Royal Caribbean®. You may discover a delicious California cab, Australian shiraz or Argentinian Malbec. Sip, swirl and become a connoisseur as you learn about one of the world's most distinguished wineries during an event that takes your palate on a voyage of discovery. Ask your maître d’ for more details.

Relaxation

Pools

The pool deck is the place to be. And each ship has several to choose from. Bask in the sun or relax in the shade while you sip a cool tropical cocktail and enjoy the complimentary loungers and live music.

Solarium

Check your watch: It’s me time. Discover the Solarium, a relaxing indoor-outdoor retreat just for our adult guests. Perfectly positioned at the front of every Royal Caribbean® ship, the crystal canopy area presents fantastic views and stays warm while you enjoy swimming pools, whirlpools and lounge area, as well as cascading lagoons on select ships.

Spa & Fitness Center

Emerge renewed, relaxed and rejuvenated at the Vitality℠ Spa. Professional spa products from acclaimed brands such as Elemis®, bliss®, La Thérapie and Ionithermie bring the most advanced services to the sea. Massages, wraps, facials and acupuncture, or choose medi-spa treatments to smooth wrinkles, lift and tone. A more brilliant smile is just a tooth whitening away, while a salon completes the perfect look with hair and nail services.

Suite Lounge

Welcome to the most elevated spot for indulging in your favorite eats and libations. Reserved exclusively for guests of Grand Suite-level accommodations and above, the Suite Lounge serves complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks. From croissants to your favorite drink, we’ve got your cravings covered.

Teen Lounge

The Royal Caribbean® teen program isn't some structured set of classes or rules. These "almost adults" deserve a vacation all their own. So we give them the freedom to join pre-planned events throughout the day, or simply hang out in teen-only spaces with our teen staff that keeps the good times coming.

Viking Crown Lounge

A fixture on nearly every cruise ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet and a true architectural wonder, the iconic Viking Crown Lounge® is the ultimate spot to soak up panoramic views while you sip your favorite cocktails. Catch the sunset through its floor-to-ceiling windows, then stick around as the space comes alive with the sounds of live entertainers, flashing strobe lights, and plenty of hip-swinging action on the dance floor.

Entertainment

70s Disco Party

We hope you brought your taste for nostalgia, because tonight we’re turning back the clock to an era of polyester, platform shoes, and non-stop partying. Hustle back in time and show us how you get down once that funky music starts to play.

Adventure Ocean

When the kids are happy, parents are happy. And our award-winning Adventure Ocean® Youth Program is designed with that in mind. Tiny travelers ages 3-5 will have an education blast in the Aquanauts group. The Explorers program keeps 6-8 year olds entertained with activities like themed parties and more. And learning is a thrillfest for 9-11 year olds in the Voyagers group.

ARCADE

Blips, bleeps, clangs and cheers. Play to win in a classic arcade atmosphere with timeless games like Pacman and table hockey, plus the latest— Guitar Hero, Fast and Furious Drift and more.

Babies and Tots Programs

Cruising with your baby was never easier. Our Royal Babies & Tots program offers nursery drop-off sessions filled with age-appropriate activities and toys. All programs are hosted by our trained youth staff.

Card Room

Vacations don’t have to be all about the action. Take a breather in between deck-side delights at a cozy, quiet retreat where you’ll find all kinds of relaxing ways to pass the time — especially if you have a competitive streak. Enjoy the ambiance while indulging in a game of Solitaire or challenge a friend to a round of blackjack or Scrabble. Well-stocked with plenty board games and spaces to play, this peaceful onboard oasis is the perfect spot to recharge before your next big adventure.

Center Stage

Center Stage brings talent and skill to the main stage with a variety revue. Make your way to your seats as outstanding singers and dancers showcase various styles of music, from classical jazz to rock and swing.

Club DJs

The hottest pool parties and club nights at sea get even hotter when celebrity guest DJs set sail for turntable takeovers on Royal Caribbean®. Join the best mixers and scratchmasters on land for poolside blowouts and guest sets at multi-level nightclubs onboard.

Dance Classes

Salsa, hip-hop, swing or ballroom. Learn the latest moves from instructors and bring your newfound skills to your favorite Royal Caribbean dance floor.

Game shows

Bring your skills for game time thrills and laughter. Take on the challenges in classics like Love & Marriage, Battle of the Sexes, Majority Rules, Friendly Feud, or the adults-only always-wild scavenger hunt — Crazy Quest. Collaborate or calculate your next move and join in on the fun as a star or a spectator— it’s up to you.

Latin Dance Classes

Ever wanted to learn how to salsa like a pro? Now you can. Join us for a Latin dance class and practice your merengue, bachata and cha-cha steps with the help of a seasoned instructor. Afterwards, you’ll be able to mambo your way around any dance floor.

Latin Fiesta

First, we’ll kick off a Latin fiesta with a quick crash course on basic dance moves. Then, go head-to-head — or cheek to cheek — with your fellow steppers to the sounds of a live Latin band.

Live bands

It’s a great way to start an evening— or a mellow way to wind down the night. Our live music venues feature world-class musicians performing across the fleet nightly. Follow your musical tastes or explore a new sound, from cover bands and acoustic to Latin and live jazz. Enjoy a different live concert every night.

Mini Golf

Up the ramp, around the curve and into the hole. Play on the green as you enjoy wide, blue ocean views. Mini golf is included in your fare, so play as much as you like. No reservation necessary.

Night Life

Every night onboard is an opportunity to party. Explore an array of venues— all without a cover charge— to suit your mood, tastes and moves. Try salsa dancing or heat up the floor at our night clubs, featuring DJ mixmasters, as well as celebrity scratch DJs on select sailings. Sit back and enjoy live acoustic tunes at the pub or bust out the show tunes at a Schooner Bar piano singalong. And don’t hold back at karaoke— just let it go.

Now and Forever

Sing along to your favorite songs from Mamma Mia! Laugh out loud as hilarity ensues in The Producers. Now and Forever takes you on an exciting musical journey through the show stopping stage hits that have already become modern classics.

Outdoor Movie Nights

Why watch a movie inside? Lounge on the pool deck with an ocean breeze, the moon, and movie stars as big as all outdoors. The 220 square foot movie screen presents first-run movies, live sporting events and more at the pool area on select ships.

Pool Parties

When the stars come out, the party heats up on the Pool Deck. The DJ will be spinning club anthems and dance classics and the drinks will be pouring to keep you fueled up, so you’ll be able to dance all night.

Pool Table

A game of pool may seem challenging on a cruise ship, but not if you have a gyroscopic pool table. Bring your A-game and experience the first self-leveling pool tables at sea.

Pub Performances

Pop across the pond and partake in the age-old tradition of English pub life. Throw back a pint or two of imported brews and request your favorite jams, unplugged.

ROCK CLIMBING WALL

Rise to the occasion and take on the signature Rock Climbing Wall. From beginners to speed climbers, everyone can enjoy an unparalleled view from 40 feet above deck. Included in your fare, no reservation required.

Salsa Dancing

Maybe you're a purist who takes their rum and tequila straight. Or maybe you like to shake it up with the cool kick of a refreshing mojito or margarita. Either way, Boleros is the hot spot for you. Stop by for a pre-dinner cocktail or a post-dinner night out and salsa to the rhythms of this Latin lounge.

Schooner Bar

Wrap up your night at Schooner Bar, where perfectly mixed cocktails and live entertainment come together in a warm-lit nautical-themed lounge. Cozy up in a seat under the mast, by the portholes, or right by the gleaming grand piano. The sing-along's about to begin.

SHUSH! Silent Party

If you walk in and see a room full of people dancing in silence, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to the Silent Party, where DJs battle it out in a contest of quiet beats you can only hear through your headphones. Just choose your music channel and groove to the rhythms.

Sip, Tour, Brunch

Catch a glimpse of the magic that happens in the kitchen on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the galley with the Chef. Then take your taste buds on an exceptional brunch in a dining room, where you can indulge in spectacular eats paired with unlimited sparkling wine.

Sushi Making Class

Learn how to prepare your own Far East feast during a sushi-making class, where our chefs will walk you through the basics of creating a hand-rolled sushi lunch. Once you’ve mastered the skills, it’s time to dig in.

Tango Buenos Aires

Set sail on a show stopping voyage to Tango Buenos Aires and dive into a world of sultry enganches and fast-paced, heart-pounding corridas. From the "Apache" to the "Elegant Tango," stomp your feet along to rhythms set by Gauchos, and get swept away by the universal dance of love and passion.

Theme Nights

Whether you prefer a masquerade mystery or traditional toga, you’re in luck. Themed nights and parties may vary in era, but always deliver in fun.

Voyagers

The Voyagers group at Adventure Ocean® offers endless ways for kids age 9 to 11 to play. They can stoke their competitive spirit at sports tournaments and video game showdowns. Show off their skills in talent shows. Join in a scavenger hunt around the ship, and much more.

Whirlpools

Discover a different type of hot spot. Each Royal Caribbean® ship has multiple whirlpools. Find the warm and bubbly whirlpool that’s calling your name.

Onboard facilities