14 Night Panama Canal Eastward Cruise

14 nights from £1,185pp departing Saturday 28th Sep 2024

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	28th28	SepSep	202424	Los Angeles, California, United States, embark on the Brilliance of the Seas		17:00
Home of the famous Hollywood sign and Walk of Fame, Los Angeles is the place to visit for anyone interested in film and television and hoping to get a glimpse at some famous actors and artists. Stroll down the Walk and enjoy the glamorous atmosphere and famous surroundings, or take a break on the Santa Monica pier and watch the sun set on the sea.
	29th29	SepSep	202424	At Sea
	30th30	SepSep	202424	Cabo San Lucas, Mexico	12:30	20:00
Cabo San Lucas, a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars. Past the marina is Land's End promontory, site of Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach) and El Arco, a natural archway in the seacliffs.
	1st01	OctOct	202424	At Sea
	2nd02	OctOct	202424	At Sea
	3rd03	OctOct	202424	Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco), Mexico	08:00	16:00
	4th04	OctOct	202424	At Sea
	5th05	OctOct	202424	Puntarenas, Costa Rica	11:00	19:00
This town is not on the Nicoya Peninsula, but rather on Costa Rica's mainland. It is best known as a cruise-ship port and launching pad for ferries heading southeast to the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula and for cruises sailing out on the Gulf of Nicoya. Puntarenas is also a major fishing port with a lively fish market. The town’s reputation suffers from the unimpressive parts you see from your car as you roll through town on the way to the ferry dock. But the town has a lot of character off the main drag, thanks to its illustrious past as an affluent port town and principal vacation spot for San José's wealthy, who arrived by train in the last century. Once the port was moved and roads opened to other beaches, Puntarenas's economy crashed, but it's making a comeback. Sitting on a narrow spit of sand—punta de arenas literally means "point of sand"—that protrudes into the Gulf of Nicoya, the town boasts a beautifully groomed, wide Blue Flag beach with views of the Nicoya Peninsula and spectacular sunsets, along with a public swimming pool, the San Lucas Beach Club, and a marine-life museum. Ticos arrive by bus and car to enjoy the beach and stroll the Paseo de los Turistas, a beachfront promenade lined with tree-shaded concrete benches and seafood restaurants. Crowds of locals, called porteños, cruise by on bicycles, the town’s most popular form of transport.
	6th06	OctOct	202424	At Sea
	7th07	OctOct	202424	At Sea	06:00	18:00
	8th08	OctOct	202424	Cartagena, Colombia	09:00	18:00
Cartagena's magnificent city walls and fortresses, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enclose a well-restored historic center (the Cuidad Amurallada, or walled city) with plazas, churches, museums, and shops that have made it a lively coastal vacation spot for South Americans and others. New hotels and restaurants make the walled city a desirable place to stay, and the formerly down-at-the-heels Getsemaní neighborhood attracts those seeking a bohemian buzz. The historic center is a small section of Cartagena; many hotels are in the Bocagrande district, an elongated peninsula where high-rise hotels overlook a long, gray-sand beach.When it was founded in 1533 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Heredia, Cartagena was the only port on the South American mainland. Gold and silver looted from indigenous peoples passed through here en route to Spain and attracted pirates, including Sir Francis Drake, who in 1586 torched 200 buildings. Cartagena's walls protected the city's riches as well as the New World's most important African slave market.
	9th09	OctOct	202424	At Sea
	10th10	OctOct	202424	At Sea
	11th11	OctOct	202424	At Sea
	12th12	OctOct	202424	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, disembark the Brilliance of the Seas	07:00
Famous for Mardi Gras and Jazz music, New Orleans is a city with a great soul. With so many concert venues and eateries, it'll attract those looking to experience a colourful and vibrant atmosphere.

Brilliance of the Seas

Launch Year

2002

Refit Year

2018

Tonnage

90,090

Capacity

2,543

Cabins

1,070

Accessible

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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 flavor 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, flavored with pineapple, cilantro, 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!

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Card Room

CARDS, CHARACTERS AND FRIENDLY COMPETITION

Craving the chance to show off your poker face or flex your wordsmith skills in a game of Scrabble? Our well-stocked Card Room offers plenty of tables for cards and all your favourite classic board games.

R Bar

SHAKING UP THE CLASSICS

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 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 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

A customisable entertainment space with different clubs: Jakarta Lounge and Singapore Sling’s are all unique and packed with fun and some amazing cocktails!

Viking Crown Lounge

Offering the best views at sea The Viking Crown Lounge is Royal Caribbean's signature bar. Located on the top deck, this glass lounge, offers unmissable panoramic great views.

Diamond Club

HAVE A DRINK AT THE DIAMOND CLUB

Royal Caribbean® created the exclusive Diamond Club lounge to thank our valued Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Crown & Anchor® Society members for their continued loyalty. From concierge access to complimentary continental breakfast, and even complimentary cocktails at happy hour, our most loyal guests enjoy special perks in a space reserved just for them.

RESTRICTION

For Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Crown & Anchor Society members only.

NOTE

Not available on China and Singapore sailings.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

Wine lovers will find lots of great options to enjoy by the glass at the Diamond Club lounge, from crisp pinot grigio and smooth chardonnay, to full-bodied cabernet sauvignon and sweet white zinfandel. If you’re in the mood for a beer, you can choose from popular domestic and international brews like Budweiser, Heineken and even Strongbow Cider. Want to sip on something stronger? Enjoy your favourite vodka, rum, tequila, gin or whiskey any way you like, or savour a glass of Campari and soda, some sweet or dry vermouth on ice, or a refreshing frozen drink.

PRO TIP

If you’re a Diamond, Diamond Plus or Pinnacle Club Crown & Anchor® Society member, you can ask for the Diamond Club happy hour menu at most bars and lounges onboard.

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 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 being.

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 favorite 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® stokes competitive spirit with sports tournaments and video game showdowns. Hosts talent competitions and scavenger hunts. And much more. 9 to 12 year-olds welcome.

AGE RANGE

9-12 years

Aquanauts (3-5 Years)

LITTLE KIDS. BIG TIME THRILLS.

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

Explorers (6-8 Years)

EXPLORATION STATION

Hands-on science experiments, arts and crafts, dance parties – even performing at the Adventure Theatre – are just some of the activities that engage imaginations in the Explorers group at Adventure Ocean® for kids aged 6-8.

AGE RANGE

6-8 years

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Holiday Summary

	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	14 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		£1,185pp
1V	Interior	£1,466pp
3V	Interior	£1,436pp
ZI	Interior Guarantee	£1,185pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,889pp
CO	Connecting Oceanview	£1,889pp
1K	Ultra Spacious Ocean View	£1,896pp

Balcony staterooms from		£3,070pp
1B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£3,070pp

Interior staterooms from		£1,963pp
1V	Interior	£2,244pp
3V	Interior	£2,214pp
ZI	Interior Guarantee	£1,963pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,667pp
CO	Connecting Oceanview	£2,667pp
1K	Ultra Spacious Ocean View	£2,674pp

Balcony staterooms from		£3,848pp
1B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£3,848pp