Semi-Live from Brilliance of the Seas: Jan 22-26

[jules815]

Enjoying your pictures. I was just on Brilliance last week. Never once saw the outdoor seating area for the WJ, nor did we see Rita's! I knew it was there, guess we never explored the entire ship.

[bluegirlum]

Thanks for checking on the Coke machine (bummer) and for posting the Chops menu. I'm celebrating my birthday on the cruise and I might just splurge for the lobster that night.

 

Thanks for all your posts. I will be looking at this all day instead of the snow outside my window!

[manders175]

Thanks for checking on the Coke machine (bummer) and for posting the Chops menu. I'm celebrating my birthday on the cruise and I might just splurge for the lobster that night.

 

Thanks for all your posts. I will be looking at this all day instead of the snow outside my window!

 

I am getting on Brilliance on March 5th, and we return on my birthday March 9th. I think I just may splurge on lobster as well!! :)

 

I'm also looking at all these photos to get the snow outside my window off my mind as well!! :):)

Edited January 26, 2015 by manders175

[manders175]

Thanks for checking on the Coke machine (bummer) and for posting the Chops menu. I'm celebrating my birthday on the cruise and I might just splurge for the lobster that night.

 

Thanks for all your posts. I will be looking at this all day instead of the snow outside my window!

 

Sorry about that previous post...didn't post the quote right.

[bluegirlum]

I am getting on Brilliance on March 5th, and we return on my birthday March 9th. I think I just may splurge on lobster as well!! :)

 

I'm also looking at all these photos to get the snow outside my window off my mind as well!! :):)

 

I think everyone should be on a cruise on their birthday! :D

[loopner]

leinhto

 

Thank you for all of these updates! It's so helpful to get tidbits of what to expect. Will you be posting a post-cruise review with more pics?

[leinhto]

Sunday evening after a 3hr nap[emoji33] we started to get ready for dinner at Chops. As usual I was ready before my DW and snapped what I could of the sunset through the clouds.

 

 

The moment was cut short by the distinctive smell of marijuana. It appears guests about 3 or 4 cabins down were lighting it up. Could have been for medicinal purposes. We caught the same smell after we returned from dinner too.

[loopner]

The moment was cut short by the distinctive smell of marijuana. It appears guests about 3 or 4 cabins down were lighting it up. Could have been for medicinal purposes. We caught the same smell after we returned from dinner too.

 

 

That's disappointing. Medicinal purposes or not, its smoking and should be restricted. :confused:

 

Thank you for all these photos, updates and opinions!

[leinhto]

I made a stop at Guest Services for something. It was the first time I saw it staffed with one person. We were fourth in line. Fortunately someone else came and sped things up. Another wow moment I should mention, we had ordered a cheese and fruit plate for one of the couples in our group as a thank you gift for being there for us when my niece had surgery. The lady, Laure, at Guest services was really nice. She followed a day later, the delivery day to confirm whether the gift was received. At the time we had no confirmation from them. Later that day we crossed paths with her in he Centrum and told us she had called Room Service to confirm it was delivered. She seemed real concerned in confirming it was received and asked that I call her when I had heard from the couple. It turns out they did not know it was from us so did not know who to thank. Her customer service skills were top notch. We were impressed.

 

 

 

The RBar

 

 

 

I do miss the lighted staircase.

 

[leinhto]

Dinner at Chops: A little bitter sweet.

 

The atmosphere is amazing. It was perfect for our first date in a year since moving.

 

The dinner bread is a soft pretzels dough, which is provided with garlic butter spread. Amazing!! I ate mine and hers..[emoji12]

 

 

Menu

 

 

 

I am not a meat eater like my DW so had the crusted tuna. Unlike other crusted tuna I have had this one had too much crust. It also did not have enough sauce to flavor it. I 'm not picky but that was my take. I finished it anyway.

 

 

Sides were all amazing

 

[leinhto]

Chops continued...

 

The deserts were how should I put it...divine...

 

 

 

Would I try Chops again...absolutely...but only for a special occasion...unless the lobster is included in the up charge instead of an up charge on the up charge.

[ksuds]

We were also on you sailing. We love the ariel show and really missed it. Not sure why they didn't have it as we were on the back 2 back and they had it the sailing before.

[rosecitycruisers]

Thanks leinhto for all the info and pictures, we will be on the 4/25 cruise, haven't been on the Brilliance since 2006

 

Jim&Pat:)

[tigger-ttfn]

We were also on you sailing. We love the ariel show and really missed it. Not sure why they didn't have it as we were on the back 2 back and they had it the sailing before.

Hijack to say Hi to Karen from Pat And Pam from the Dec cruise.

[manders175]

Leinhto, I hope you aren't done!! I am looking forward to more pics!! ;)

Edited January 27, 2015 by manders175

[leinhto]

Our night ended at the Park Cafe, where most of our nights ended. They have a good selection of snacks and sweets to tame any midnight appetite.

 

 

 

[leinhto]

Now for some miscellaneous pics, and Cruise Compasses.

 

Officers

 

[leinhto]

Day 1 Compass

 

 

 

 

[leinhto]

Day 2 Compass

 

 

 

 

[leinhto]

Day 3 Compass

 

 

 

 

[leinhto]

Day 4 Compass

 

 

 

 

[leinhto]

The Smoked Salmon Tale

 

One of my favorites at the WJ for breakfast is the smoked salmon. I was disappointed until Day 3 that there wasn't any laid out. So on Day 4 I asked one of the servers. He simply said I will go get some for you. Really!! I thought to myself, that is all I had to do, ask! So on the morning of disembarkation I asked and I received again. This may also apply to some of your favorites at WJ. So ask if you don't see it.

 

[leinhto]

These are not all the pictures and possible comments. But if you have a question I can answer I will be happy to and maybe with a pic.

Edited January 27, 2015 by leinhto

[BillOh]

How far was this from the pier? Does it have free wifi?

 

I would say from barstool to gangway is around 400 yards.

[ParrotHeadCruiser1]

Hello! thank you for the great review and pictures!! We are leaving on Feb.8th and I am wondering...what were the temperatures like?? I'm starting to freak out that it is going to be cold! We have done two cruises in the summer and loved them, but we are looking for at least 75....would love 90! I guess I was just thinking it would be a lot warmer down that way than what I think I am seeing.:(