14 Night Spain & Bermuda Transatlantic
Royal Caribbean • Brilliance of the Seas
Nov 2, 2026 · 14 nights
Mediterranean
$959/person$68/night
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Brilliance of the Seas vs Norwegian Pearl
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Norwegian Pearl wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Brilliance of the Seas
Norwegian Pearl
Size
90,090 GT
93,530 GT
Passengers
2,501
2,394
Year built
2002
2006
Crew ratio
3.0 guests per crew
2.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
36.0 GT per guest
39.1 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
293 m
294 m
From price
$229.12 pp
$399 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Built in 2006, Norwegian Pearl is 4 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Norwegian Pearl edges ahead in service at 2.3 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Pearl |
| Capacity | Norwegian Pearl |
| Modernity | Norwegian Pearl |
| Service | Norwegian Pearl |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Pearl |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Norwegian Pearl |
| Fleet Power | Brilliance of the Seas |
Bottom line: Norwegian Pearl leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Norwegian Pearl for overall superiority; pick Brilliance of the Seas if Fleet Power matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Norwegian Pearl if
- You want the newer ship (built 2006, 4 years newer)
- Size matters to you (93,530 GT)
- More crew per guest (2.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (39.1 GT per guest)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Brilliance of the Seas | Norwegian Pearl |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $229.12 pp | $399 pp |
| Per night | $57 pp | $31 pp |
| Departing | Nov 16 | Nov 1 |
| Duration | 4 nights | 13 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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Sailings
Upcoming Sailings
Upcoming Sailings on Brilliance of the Seas
4 Night Bahamas Getaway Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Brilliance of the Seas
Nov 16, 2026 · 4 nights
Bahamas
$229/person$57/night
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3 Night Bahamas Getaway Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Brilliance of the Seas
Nov 20, 2026 · 3 nights
Bahamas
$468/person$156/night
View DealUpcoming Sailings on Norwegian Pearl
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
