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  Brilliance of the Seas is a cruise ship operated by the Royal Caribbean cruise line and based out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The ship features 12 decks and can carry up to 2,501 passengers and 859 crew members. On-board amenities include a rock climbing wall, a casino, a solarium, pool tables, a golf simulator, a day spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a sports court, two dining rooms, three restaurants, three cafes, swimming pools, hot tubs and 12 bars. The Brilliance of the Seas offers several 12-night Mediterranean cruises that allow you to visit important port cities in the Mediterranean.
  
  

12-Night Mediterranean Venice Cruise

• The Brilliance of the Seas 12-night Mediterranean Venice cruise takes you on a tour of the Mediterranean through France, Italy, Croatia and Greece. The cruise departs from Barcelona, Spain and features day stops at ports in Provence, France; Livorno, Italy; Civitavecchia, Italy; Naples, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Corfu, Greece. The cruise also offers an overnight stay in the port of Venice, Italy and three adventure-filled days cruising at sea. As of April 2010, fares for the 12-night Mediterranean Venice cruise start at $1,379 and includes your shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, most meals, some beverages and most on-board entertainment. Not included are air transportation, shore and land excursions, cover charges at certain specialty restaurants, certain alcoholic beverages, gratuities and service fees.
  
  

12-Night Mediterranean Greek Isles

• The Brilliance of the Seas 12-night Mediterranean Greek Isles cruise takes you on a tour of the Mediterranean through France, Italy, Greece and Turkey. The cruise departs from Barcelona, Spain and features day stops at ports in Provence, France; Livorno, Italy; Civitavecchia, Italy; Piraeus, Greece; Kusadasi, Turkey; Santorini, Greece; and Naples, Italy. The cruise also offers four exciting days cruising at sea. As of April 2010, fares for the 12-night Mediterranean Greek Isles cruise start at $1,199 and includes your shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, most meals, some beverages and most on-board entertainment. Not included are air transportation, shore and land excursions, cover charges at certain specialty restaurants, certain alcoholic beverages, gratuities and service fees.
  
  

12-Night Egypt and Eastern Mediterranean Cruise

• The Brilliance of the Seas 12-night Egyptian and Mediterranean Cruise takes you to the region known as the "Cradle of Civilization." The cruise departs from Barcelona, Spain and features day stops at ports in Palermo, Italy; Piraeus, Greece; Rhodes, Greece; and Valletta, Malta. The cruise also offers an overnight stay in Alexandria, Egypt's cruise port and five fun-filled days cruising at sea. As of April 2010, fares for the 12-night Egyptian and Eastern Mediterranean cruise start at $1,219 and includes your shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, most meals, some beverages and most on-board entertainment. Not included are air transportation, transfers, shore and land excursions, specialty restaurant fees, certain alcoholic beverages, gratuities and service fees.