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Brilliance of the Seas

Making a wave in Dubai

Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas made her maiden docking into Dubai in January 10, marking the company's official entry into the Middle East.

It heralds the start of seven-night return-trip sailings to Muscat, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain from her home port of Dubai over the next four months.

The 90,090-ton Brilliance of the Seas will add more than 32,000 guests in her first four-month season to the region’s burgeoning cruise sector - which is expected to grow by 30 percent this year.

Michael Bayley, Senior Vice President International for Royal Caribbean Cruises, said: “The Middle East’s prospective growth figures for luxury cruising are remarkable and we expect Brilliance of the Seas to establish itself as the leading cruise option for years to come.”

Brilliance of the Seas features indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness centre and day ppa, an indoor and outdoor sports deck with golf simulator, sports courts, a rock-climbing wall and a jogging track. It also boasts a wide range of dining options with Arabian flavour added especially for the Gulf cruises, shopping arcades and a theatre.

Guests can also enjoy the cruise line’s Broadway-style musical revues and the Adventure Ocean kids and teen programme.

A nine-night Dubai fly/cruise on Brilliance of the Seas costs from £1,066 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).

Vital statistics

Operated by Royal Caribbean International
Built at Meyer Werft in Germany
Entered service: July 19, 2002
Registered: Bahamas
Gross tonnage: 90,090 tons
Passengers: 2,501
Decks: 15
Lifts: 9
Crew: 858
Staterooms: 1,056 including

• 818 outside
• 238 inside

Length: 962ft
Width: 106ft
Engines: diesel-electric

Facilities

Five dining venures (one main restaurant), themed bars and lounges, casino, cinema, library, two swimming pools, three whirlpools, day spa and fitness center, indoor/outdoor country club with golf simulator, rock climbing wall, children’s facilities.