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Brilliance of the Seas vs Serenade of the Seas
- Brilliance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas have the same published gross tonnage (90,090).
- Serenade of the Seas is newer (2003) than Brilliance of the Seas (2002).
- Serenade of the Seas carries more guests: 2,143 vs 2,142 (double occupancy).
- Brilliance of the Seas has more crew per guest (2.53 guests per crew member vs 2.59).
| Brilliance of the Seas | Serenade of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship class | Radiance Class | Radiance Class |
| Entered service | 2002 | 2003 ● |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 90,090 |
| Guests | 2,142 (double occupancy) | 2,143 (double occupancy) ● |
| Crew | 848 ● | 827 |
| Guests per crew member | 2.53 ● | 2.59 |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Staterooms | 1,070 | Not published |
| Length | 962 ft (293 m) | 962 ft (293 m) |
● = higher (or, for guests per crew member, lower) of the two. Figures from each line's own source: Brilliance of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas (accessed Oct 26, 2026).
FAQ
Which is bigger, Brilliance of the Seas or Serenade of the Seas?
Brilliance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas have the same published gross tonnage (90,090).
Which is newer, Brilliance of the Seas or Serenade of the Seas?
Serenade of the Seas is newer (2003) than Brilliance of the Seas (2002).
Which ship holds more passengers?
Brilliance of the Seas: 2,142 (double occupancy). Serenade of the Seas: 2,143 (double occupancy).
Which ship has more crew per guest?
Brilliance of the Seas has more crew per guest (2.53 guests per crew member vs 2.59), calculated from each line's published guest and crew figures.
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