7 Night Italy & Croatia Cruise

7 nights from £889pp departing Saturday 8th May 2027

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	8th08	MayMay	202727	Barcelona, Spain, embark on the Brilliance of the Seas		17:00
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
	9th09	MayMay	202727	At Sea
	10th10	MayMay	202727	La Spezia, Italy	07:00	19:00
La Spezia is sometimes thought of as nothing but a large, industrialized naval port en route to the Cinque Terre and Portovenere, but it does possess some charm, and it gives you a look at a less tourist-focused part of the Riviera. Its palm-lined promenade, fertile citrus parks, renovated Liberty-style palazzos, and colorful balcony-lined streets make parts of La Spezia surprisingly beautiful. Monday through Saturday mornings, you can stroll through the fresh fish, produce, and local-cheese stalls at the outdoor market on Piazza Cavour, and on Friday take part in the busy flea market on Via Garibaldi. There's also Porto Mirabello, a newly built tourist port with a pool club, shops, and several restaurants that overlook the fleet of super-yachts.
	11th11	MayMay	202727	Civitavecchia, Italy	07:00	19:00
Italy's vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de' Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.
	12th12	MayMay	202727	Salerno, Italy	07:00	18:00
Salerno is an Italian city located on the Gulf of Salerno. Famous for being home to the first medical university, Salerno is a great destination for anyone looking for gorgeous sea views filled with sunshine and Italian food.
	13th13	MayMay	202727	At Sea
	14th14	MayMay	202727	Zadar, Croatia	10:00	19:00
Dalmatia's capital for more than 1,000 years, Zadar is all too often passed over by travelers on their way to Split or Dubrovnik. What they miss out on is a city of more than 73,000 that is remarkably lovely and lively despite—and, in some measure, because of—its tumultuous history. The Old Town, separated from the rest of the city on a peninsula some 4 km (2½ miles) long and just 1,640 feet wide, is bustling and beautiful: the marble pedestrian streets are replete with Roman ruins, medieval churches, palaces, museums, archives, and libraries. Parts of the new town are comparatively dreary, a testament to what a world war followed by decades of communism, not to mention a civil war, can do to the architecture of a city that is 3,000 years old. A settlement had already existed on the site of the present-day city for some 2,000 years when Rome finally conquered Zadar in the 1st century BC; the foundations of the forum can be seen today. Before the Romans came the Liburnians had made it a key center for trade with the Greeks and Romans for 800 years. In the 3rd century BC the Romans began to seriously pester the Liburnians, but required two centuries to bring the area under their control. During the Byzantine era, Zadar became the capital of Dalmatia, and this period saw the construction of its most famous church, the 9th-century St. Donat's Basilica. It remained the region's foremost city through the ensuing centuries. The city then experienced successive onslaughts and occupations—both long and short—by the Osogoths, the Croatian-Hungarian kings, the Venetians, the Turks, the Habsburgs, the French, the Habsburgs again, and finally the Italians before becoming part of Yugoslavia and, in 1991, the independent republic of Croatia. Zadar was for centuries an Italian-speaking city, and Italian is still spoken widely, especially by older people. Indeed, it was ceded to Italy in 1921 under the Treaty of Rapallo (and reverted to its Italian name of Zara). Its occupation by the Germans from 1943 led to intense bombing by the Allies during World War II, which left most of the city in ruins. Zadar became part of Tito's Yugoslavia in 1947, prompting many Italian residents to leave. Zadar's most recent ravages occurred during a three-month siege by Serb forces and months more of bombardment during the Croatian-Serbian war between 1991 and 1995. But you'd be hard-pressed to find outward signs of this today in what is a city to behold. There are helpful interpretive signs in English all around the Old Town, so you certainly won't feel lost when trying to make sense of the wide variety of architectural sites you might otherwise pass by with only a cursory look.
	15th15	MayMay	202727	Ravenna, Italy, disembark the Brilliance of the Seas	05:30
A small, quiet, well-heeled city, Ravenna has brick palaces, cobblestone streets, magnificent monuments, and spectacular Byzantine mosaics. The high point in its civic history occurred in the 5th century, when Pope Honorious moved his court here from Rome. Gothic kings Odoacer and Theodoric ruled the city until it was conquered by the Byzantines in AD 540. Ravenna later fell under the sway of Venice, and then, inevitably, the Papal States.Because Ravenna spent much of its past looking east, its greatest art treasures show that Byzantine influence. Churches and tombs with the most unassuming exteriors contain within them walls covered with sumptuous mosaics. These beautifully preserved Byzantine mosaics put great emphasis on nature, which you can see in the delicate rendering of sky, earth, and animals. Outside Ravenna, the town of Classe hides even more mosaic gems.

Brilliance of the Seas

Launch Year

2002

Refit Year

2018

Tonnage

90,090

Capacity

2,543

Cabins

1,557

Accessible

Deck 2

Deck 3

Deck 4

Deck 5

Deck 6

Deck 7

Deck 8

Deck 9

Deck 10

Deck 11

Deck 12

Deck 13

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Chef's Table

AS VIP AND INTIMATE AS CAN BE

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 flavour on the menu.

Attire: Formal

NOTE

Available on select sailings.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

Start your meal with the scallop carpaccio, served with yuzu vinaigrette and crispy quinoa. Then transition to the smoked tomato soup, sprinkled with garlic focaccia croutons and Parmesan. Seafood lovers rave about the Maine lobster salad, flavoured with pineapple, coriander and vanilla dressing, and the Roasted branzino paired with grilled vegetables and lemon confit. Blending peanut butter ganache, Valrhona chocolate mousse and salted caramel gelato, our signature dessert, 'The world', is the ultimate sweet ending.

PRO TIP

Each dish is paired with a somm-selected glass of premium red or white wine.

Giovanni's Table

EAT MORE ITALIAN
Every meal at Giovanni’s Table is a family-style celebration of rustic Italian flavour. You’ll find all your favourite 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.

Attire: Smart Casual

How to purchase: Cruise Planner or Onboard

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

First things first – ask for an order of the house focaccia, which comes with marinated artichokes, olives and pesto. And don’t miss the antipasti per due, an appetiser big enough for two that comes heaped with Italian salami, prosciutto, marinated anchovies, grilled artichokes, Cambozola cheese and more. There are plenty of tasty options to choose from if you’re a pasta lover, from parpadelle with pancetta in a rich radicchio cream, to taglierini tossed with cherry tomatoes, calamari, bay scallops and pesto. And if you’re craving a hearty Italian-style main course, try the polpette alla romana — tender veal meatballs in a rich tomato-herb sauce — or the costolette d’agnello alle erbe — grilled lamb chops served in a Merlot reduction with baby vegetable caponata and sautéed spinach.

PRO TIP

Giovanni’s Table is a great restaurant to dial up date night. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, just let the staff know ahead of time. They’ll help make it extra special!

Izumi

THE HOTTEST SUSHI SPOT AT SEA
From delicious sushi rolls to fresh sashimi and nigiri, Izumi serves up an exotic Asian-inspired dining experience. Savour izakaya-style starters and rolls that range from classic to imaginative. Whatever you order, you’re in for a far out, Far East feast filled with incredible flavours from Tohoku to Tokyo.

Attire: Smart Casual

How to purchase: Cruise Planner or Onboard

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

At Izumi Sushi, indulge in a four-course meal that includes one starter, two mains and one dessert. From the starters list, don’t miss the prawn firecracker spring roll, served golden-fried to perfection and stuffed with prawn, crab meat and the perfect balance of sambal chilli with cream cheese. For your main course, if you’re dining with an appetite, get your sushi fix with one of the chef’s signature rolls – foodies love the baked snow crab and salmon dynamite roll, which fuses cool cream cheese and cucumber with spicy mayo, garlic-chilli oil, citrus and a decadent champagne sauce. For dessert, choose between an assortment of creamy, chewy mochi, traditional green tea ice cream, a decadent chocolate lava cake or crispy sesame balls served with red bean and strawberry sauce.

PRO TIP

Dining with little ones? Ask for a kids’ menu. It’s got plenty of smaller-sized versions of Izumi’s sushi, teriyaki and more.

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Card Room

CARDS, CHARACTERS AND FRIENDLY COMPETITION

Holidays don’t have to be all about the action. Take a breather in between deck-side delights at a cosy, 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 of board games and spaces to play, this peaceful onboard oasis is the perfect spot to recharge before your next big adventure.

R Bar

SHAKING UP THE CLASSICS

Swanky, sophisticated and suffused with retro style, the 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 savour here.

AGE RESTRICTION

21+ on sailings from North America, 18+ on sailings from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

The vintage décor at the R Bar creates the perfect atmosphere to order a classic Old Fashioned or Gimlet, but you should definitely also try one of the signature cocktails on the menu. Those who prefer their drinks on the fruity side will love the Purple Haze, made with Bacardi 8 rum, Blue Curacao and Pernod, and shaken with pineapple juice, passion fruit puree and a splash of grenadine. For a cocktail that doubles as dessert, opt for the aptly-named Red Velvet Cake, a decadent infusion of limoncello, dark chocolate liqueur, crème de cacao white and strawberry puree. If you’re craving something smooth, but strong, there’s the Green Goddess. It’s a potent blend of Belvedere vodka, Hennessy, Blue Curacao and mango puree, topped off with a twist of lemon. And for fans of fizzy drinks, it doesn’t get better than the Let’s Get Fizzical, a refreshingly light combination of passion fruit puree, apple juice and St-Germain elderflower liqueur topped with Prosecco.

PRO TIP

The bartenders here are pros. Let them surprise you with something that’s not on the menu.

Concierge Club

Guests staying in Grand Suite-level rooms and higher, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Crown & Anchor Society members enjoy access to this lounge serving complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks.

The Colony Club

Located on Deck 6

Starquest Nightclub

Passengers can party the night away, make new friends, listen to the latest tunes and enjoy a late night drink in the exciting nightclub.

Schooner Bar

LIVE MUSIC & MASTERFUL MIXING

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

How to purchase

Beverage Package or A La Carte

Age Restriction

21+ on sailings from North America, 18+ on sailings from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

If you love a great Old Fashioned, you’ll find five versions of it on the menu at Schooner Bar, including a tropical twist that blends muddled cherries and pineapple with orange bitters and Malibu coconut rum, and an innovative New Fashioned that brings in pink grapefruit, fresh raspberries and a little bit of Southern Comfort. You can also dial up your night with a glamorous champagne cocktail, topped with Domaine Chandon and sweetened with an Angostura-doused sugar cube. Or sip your way across the Caribbean with a Zacapa rum-spiked daiquiri, shaken hard and double-strained, or a classic Papa Doble, prepared with Bacardi Superior rum, lychee and grapefruit juice. If you’re a fan of the Tom Collins, you’ll find that, too – plus four additional versions that each spotlight a different spirit.

PRO TIP

Up for something different? Let the bartender know what your favourite spirit is, and ask them to whip you up a surprise.

Centrum

Spanning 9 decks with panoramic sea views; a multitude of entertainment, casual eateries, as well as day and night time performances. Entertainment includes high-flying aerial acrobatics and daytime enrichment programmes.

Pacifica Theatre

Spanning 3 decks, the fantastic Pacifica Theatre offers contemporary and Broadway-inspired shows, headline musicals and live comedy.

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Voyagers (9-11 Years)

TIME FOR A FANTASTIC VOYAGE

The Voyagers group at Adventure Ocean® offers endless ways for kids aged 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.

Age Range

9-11 years

NOTE:

Images and activities may vary by ship.

Aquanauts (3-5 Years)

LITTLE KIDS. BIG TIME THRILLS.

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

Age Range

3-5 years

Note

All children must be fully toilet trained (no nappies or pull-ups) to participate in Adventure Ocean activities.

NOTE

Images and activities may vary by ship.

Explorers (6-8 Years)

EXPLORATION STATION

For Explorers aged 6-8 in the Adventure Ocean® youth programme, 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.

Age Range

6-8 years

NOTE:

Images and activities may vary by ship.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	7 nights aboard the Brilliance of the Seas
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Choice of traditional or anytime dining
	Drinks Packages available
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	24-hour room service
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£889pp
2V	Interior	£978pp
4V	Interior	£940pp
ZI	Interior Guarantee	£889pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£994pp
CO	Connecting Oceanview	£1,174pp
2N	Ocean View	£1,174pp
4N	Ocean View	£1,086pp
YO	Ocean View Guarantee	£994pp
4M	Spacious Ocean View	£1,204pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,294pp
CB	Connecting Balcony	£1,507pp
2E	Obstructed Ocean View Balcony	£1,385pp
2D	Ocean View Balcony	£1,480pp
4D	Ocean View Balcony	£1,471pp
XB	Ocean View Balcony Guarantee	£1,294pp
2B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£1,596pp
4B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£1,537pp
SG	Sunset Large Balcony	£1,611pp

Suite staterooms from		£1,990pp
GS	Grand Suite (1 Bedroom)	£2,554pp
J3	Junior Suite	£2,143pp
OS	Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom)	£3,659pp
OT	Owner's Suite (2 Bedroom)	£4,371pp
RS	Royal Suite	£5,554pp
WS	Suite Guarantee	£1,990pp

Interior staterooms from		£1,445pp
2V	Interior	£1,534pp
4V	Interior	£1,496pp
ZI	Interior Guarantee	£1,445pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,550pp
CO	Connecting Oceanview	£1,730pp
2N	Ocean View	£1,730pp
4N	Ocean View	£1,642pp
YO	Ocean View Guarantee	£1,550pp
4M	Spacious Ocean View	£1,760pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,850pp
CB	Connecting Balcony	£2,063pp
2E	Obstructed Ocean View Balcony	£1,941pp
2D	Ocean View Balcony	£2,036pp
4D	Ocean View Balcony	£2,027pp
XB	Ocean View Balcony Guarantee	£1,850pp
2B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£2,152pp
4B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£2,093pp
SG	Sunset Large Balcony	£2,167pp

Suite staterooms from		£2,546pp
GS	Grand Suite (1 Bedroom)	£3,110pp
J3	Junior Suite	£2,699pp
OS	Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom)	£4,215pp
OT	Owner's Suite (2 Bedroom)	£4,927pp
RS	Royal Suite	£6,110pp
WS	Suite Guarantee	£2,546pp

Interior staterooms from		£1,425pp
2V	Interior	£1,514pp
4V	Interior	£1,476pp
ZI	Interior Guarantee	£1,425pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,530pp
CO	Connecting Oceanview	£1,710pp
2N	Ocean View	£1,710pp
4N	Ocean View	£1,622pp
YO	Ocean View Guarantee	£1,530pp
4M	Spacious Ocean View	£1,740pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,830pp
CB	Connecting Balcony	£2,043pp
2E	Obstructed Ocean View Balcony	£1,921pp
2D	Ocean View Balcony	£2,016pp
4D	Ocean View Balcony	£2,007pp
XB	Ocean View Balcony Guarantee	£1,830pp
2B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£2,132pp
4B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£2,073pp
SG	Sunset Large Balcony	£2,147pp

Suite staterooms from		£2,526pp
GS	Grand Suite (1 Bedroom)	£3,090pp
J3	Junior Suite	£2,679pp
OS	Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom)	£4,195pp
OT	Owner's Suite (2 Bedroom)	£4,907pp
RS	Royal Suite	£6,090pp
WS	Suite Guarantee	£2,526pp