MS Brilliance of the Seas

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Brilliance of the Seas docked at Naples
Career
Name: Brilliance of the Seas
Owner: Royal Caribbean International
Operator: RCL UK Ltd.
Port of Registry: Nassau, Flag of the Bahamas Bahamas
Builder: Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Launched: 2002
Status: In service
General characteristics
Class and type: Radiance Class Cruise ship
Tonnage: 90,090 gross tons
Length: 962 ft (293 m)
Beam: 105.6 ft (32.2 m)
Draft: 26.7 ft (8.1 m)
Decks: 12
Speed: 25 knots
Capacity: 2,501 passengers
Crew: 859

MS Brilliance of the Seas is part of Royal Caribbean's Radiance class. It cruises the Mediterranean from April to November, and the Panama Canal and Caribbean from November to April. Brilliance of the Seas is operated by RCL UK Ltd, which is a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

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[edit] Ship Highlights

  • Rock-climbing wall
  • Portofino Italian Restaurant
  • Chops Grill
  • Seaview Café
  • Latté-tudes, a specialty coffee house featuring Seattle's Best Coffee
  • Themed bars and lounges
  • Casino Royale
  • Indian Raj-themed Solarium
  • Colony Club, a unique British colonial-style lounge with self-leveling pool tables
  • Indoor/outdoor country club with golf simulator
  • Adventure Ocean youth facilities
  • Day Spa and Fitness Center
  • Sports court with basketball/volleyball court
  • Panamax Ship

[edit] George Allen Smith Controversy

In July of 2005, Royal Caribbean was plagued by a controversy that involved the disappearance of one of the passengers, George Allen Smith. Although the cruise line claims that his death was the result of an accident[1][2], evidence suggests that foul play may have been involved. Blood was found in his cabin and on the side of the ship where he allegedly fell overboard and drowned. The FBI was brought in to investigate, and with the United States Attorneys' office, released a statement on the case[3]. Geraldo Rivera aired a news story interviewing Josh Askin, one of the last people seen with George Allen Smith, along with two Russian boys Greg Rozenberg and Zach Rozenberg[4]. On 29 June 2006, it was announced that Royal Caribbean Cruises had agreed to pay compensation to Smith's estate[5], later revealed to be more than $1 million[6].

The case was also featured on the CourtTV "psychic investigation" documentary series Haunting Evidence, featuring Joe Sernio as George Allen Smith[7].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Press Release: Royal Caribbean International Responds To Allegations Involving George Smith's Disappearance With Factual Chronology. Royal Caribbean International (2006-01-05). Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  2. ^ Press Release: Top 10 Myths Regarding Royal Caribbean's Handling Of The Disappearance Of George Smith. Royal Caribbean International (2006-01-27). Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  3. ^ Statement of U.S. Attorney Kevin J. O’Connor and FBI Special Agent-In-Charge Michael J. Wolf on the George A. Smith IV Investigation. US Attorney statement. US Department of Justice. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  4. ^ "Interviews with Josh Askin, Greg Rozenberg and Zach Rozenberg". Geraldo. 2006-05-23. [dead linkhistory]
  5. ^ Press Release: Royal Caribbean And Jennifer Hagel Smith Reach Settlement. Royal Caribbean International (2006-06-29). Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  6. ^ Judge uphold widow's settlement. AP/AOL (2008-05-02). Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  7. ^ Joe Sernio plays George Allen Smith on Haunting Evidence

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