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Radiance of the Seas vs Brilliance of the Seas
- Radiance of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas have the same published gross tonnage (90,090).
- Brilliance of the Seas is newer (2002) than Radiance of the Seas (2001).
- Radiance of the Seas carries more guests: 2,143 vs 2,142 (double occupancy).
- Radiance of the Seas has more crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew member vs 2.53).
| Radiance of the Seas | Brilliance of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship class | Radiance Class | Radiance Class |
| Entered service | 2001 | 2002 ● |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 90,090 |
| Guests | 2,143 (double occupancy) ● | 2,142 (double occupancy) |
| Crew | 894 ● | 848 |
| Guests per crew member | 2.4 ● | 2.53 |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Staterooms | 1,071 ● | 1,070 |
| 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: Radiance of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas (accessed Oct 26, 2026).
FAQ
Which is bigger, Radiance of the Seas or Brilliance of the Seas?
Radiance of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas have the same published gross tonnage (90,090).
Which is newer, Radiance of the Seas or Brilliance of the Seas?
Brilliance of the Seas is newer (2002) than Radiance of the Seas (2001).
Which ship holds more passengers?
Radiance of the Seas: 2,143 (double occupancy). Brilliance of the Seas: 2,142 (double occupancy).
Which ship has more crew per guest?
Radiance of the Seas has more crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew member vs 2.53), calculated from each line's published guest and crew figures.
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