In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. Onboard CostsĪnother way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Typically newer ships cost more, so a cruise on Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas will likely be cheaper than on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.Ĭruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. Royal Caribbean is a mainstream cruise line. On the Ovation of the Seas, 76% of the activities are included at no additional cost. Only 70% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare. You might up paying more while on board the Brilliance of the Seas. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas has more pools than the Brilliance of the Seas and more hot tubs.īoth ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 1 of the hot tubs are adults only.
The Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas has a total of 2 pools and 3 hot tubs. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. We're a firm believer that if you want to just spend all day for 7 days in a pool, a cruise isn't for you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The main pool on Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas Restaurants on Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas & Ovation of the Seas It has 54% more dining options than the Brilliance of the Seas.īoth ships have a similar number of paid versus included dining options. If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Ovation of the Seas might be a better choice. 11 of these restaurants are complementary and the other 9 have an additional fee. Some of its popular venues are La Patisserie, Chops Grille, and Dog House. The Ovation of the Seas has 7 more dining venues.
The other 6 options have an additional fee.
Of those options, 7 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The Brilliance of the Seas has 13 different dining options like Windjammer, Chops Grille, and Izumi Sushi & Hot Rocks. This means that you might have a bit more space to yourself on the ship, although there could be some crowded areas like buffets, pools, etc.įood is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, or what we call the "Space Ratio," the Brilliance of the Seas has more space per person compared to the Ovation of the Seas. Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas holds 49% fewer passengers than the Ovation of the Seas based on double occupancy (two people per room). Compared to the Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas, the Brilliance of the Seas is 47% smaller in terms of overall tons. Coming in at 962 ft long and 106 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.7 football fields, as wide as 2 tractor trailers and the same height as a 12 story building. The Brilliance of the Seas is considered a small size ship. It's 14 years older than the Ovation of the Seas, which was built in 2016. The Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas was built in 2002.
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