PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment to take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
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ITINERARY
DATE
PORT OF CALL
ARRIVE
DEPART
Mon Mar 12
Sydney, Australia
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6:30 pm
Tue Mar 13
Wollongong, Australia
8:00 am
6:00 pm
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PORTS OF CALL
Sydney, Australia
Sailing into Sydney Harbour is an arrival experience matched by few places on earth. As the iconic white sails of the Opera House and the majestic arch of the Harbour Bridge come into view, you understand immediately you are in a truly world-class destination. Most ships dock at the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, placing you directly in the heart of the action. From here, Sydney’s most celebrated sights are within easy walking distance.
Begin by exploring The Rocks, the historic neighborhood adjacent to the terminal. Its cobblestone lanes, colonial-era pubs, and weekend markets offer a tangible connection to the city's past. Just beyond, the Royal Botanic Garden provides a serene escape with postcard-perfect views back toward the harbour icons. For a dose of culture, the Museum of Contemporary Art is conveniently located right at the Quay.
The harbour is not just a backdrop; it's the city's main artery. The public ferry system is an efficient and scenic way to explore. A classic day-trip is the 30-minute ferry ride to Manly, a laid-back beach suburb with a beautiful shoreline and a more relaxed atmosphere than its famous rival, Bondi. For those set on seeing Bondi Beach, be prepared for a bus or taxi ride. If time allows, the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is a spectacular clifftop trail that showcases Australia's stunning coastline.
With only a day, choices must be made. A realistic plan might focus on the harbour precinct—exploring The Rocks, walking across the Harbour Bridge, and enjoying a ferry ride. Alternatively, dedicate your day to beach culture by heading directly to Manly or Bondi. Trying to do everything is a recipe for a rushed day. Excursions to the Blue Mountains are generally only feasible on ship-organized tours due to the significant travel time. Sydney is a city that rewards focus, offering a rich, memorable experience no matter which facet you choose to explore.
Wollongong, Australia
Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas
PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment and take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Suite/DeluxeJunior Suite (JS)Royal Suite Class — Sea Class Entry-level suite on Brilliance with private balcony and sitting area. The gateway to suite-level perks. Features bathroom with tub AND shower (not just shower like standard balcony). Located exclusively on deck 10. J3 designates quad-occupancy bookings, J4 designates double-occupancy bookings — same physical cabins, different pricing tiers. Cabins 1098 and 1598 have obstructed views.
Private balcony (66 sq ft)
Sitting area with sofa bed
Private bathroom with tub AND separate shower
Specialty bath amenities
Minibar, TV, safe, hairdryer
Suites Program perks (concierge, priority check-in/boarding)
Specialty dining access (varies by itinerary)
Luxury bottled water
Dinner at Coastal Kitchen (one evening per sailing)
Suite Lounge Access (complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails)
Access to Suite Sun Deck
Expedited Boarding and Departure
Royal Caribbean Plush Bathrobes
Complimentary Minibar (Coca-Cola beverages and water)
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Suite/DeluxeOwner's Suite (2 Bedroom) (FS) The second-largest suite category on Brilliance (after the Royal Suite). Two-bedroom layout with two full bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub), generous private balcony, and living/dining area. Note: on Radiance-class, FS refers to Owner's Suite 2-Bedroom — NOT the Two-Bedroom Royal Family Suite found on Oasis-class. Now marketed as OT (Owner's Suite - 2 Bedroom) after recategorization.
Two separate bedrooms
Two full bathrooms (one with tub, one with shower)
Private balcony (151 sq ft)
Living area with sofa bed
Walk-in closet
Wet bar
Concierge service
Suites Program perks (concierge, priority check-in/boarding)
Specialty dining access
Luxury bottled water
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Suite/DeluxeGrand Suite - 1 Bedroom (GS) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer,TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area with double sofa bed. Bathroom with tub and double sink. Concierge service. Up to 5 guests.
Stateroom: 385 sq. ft. Balcony: 106 sq. ft.
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Suite/DeluxeJunior Suite with Balcony (J3) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area with sofa bed and bathroom with tub. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 299 sq. ft. Balcony: 66 sq. ft.
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Suite/DeluxeOwner's Suite - 1 Bedroom (OS) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Queen-size bed, bathroom with whirlpool tub, double sink and bidet. Separate living area with a double sofa bed. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 532 sq. ft. Balcony: 57 sq. ft.
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Suite/DeluxeOwner's Suite - 2 Bedroom (OT) All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone. Two bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to Royal King (one room with third and fourth Pullman beds), two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub), living area with double sofa bed, private balcony, and concierge service. Up to 8 guests.
Stateroom: 584 sq. ft. Balcony: 151 sq. ft.
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Suite/DeluxeRoyal Suite (RS) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom , vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Bedroom with king-size bed, and bathroom with tub, double sink and bidet. Private balcony, living room with queen-size sofa bed and baby grand piano. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 1,001 sq. ft. Balcony: 172 sq. ft.
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BalconyDeluxe Ocean View Balcony (Obstructed) (E3) Standard balcony stateroom with obstructed or partially obstructed ocean views, typically caused by ship structure on lower balcony decks. Lower-priced than unobstructed balcony categories. On Brilliance, E3 cabins were absorbed into the D-series codes (1D, 2D, 5D, 6D) during the 2017-2018 recategorization. The physical cabins still exist under the new codes.
Private balcony with sitting area (some as small as 27 sq ft)
Obstructed or partially obstructed views (ship structure, not lifeboats)
Private bathroom with shower
Vanity area
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Mini-safe, radio, telephone, hairdryer
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BalconySpacious Oceanview with Balcony (1B) All staterooms and suites come complete withbathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Stateroom: 204 sq. ft. Balcony: 45 sq. ft.
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BalconyOceanview with Balcony (1D) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
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BalconySpacious Oceanview with Balcony (2B) All staterooms and suites come complete withbathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Stateroom: 204 sq. ft. Balcony: 45 sq. ft.
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BalconyOceanview with Balcony (2D) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
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BalconyObstructed Oceanview with Balcony (2E) All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, full bathroom and private balcony. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. Balcony: 25 - 41 sq. ft.
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BalconySpacious Oceanview with Balcony (3B) All staterooms and suites come complete withbathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Stateroom: 204 sq. ft. Balcony: 45 sq. ft.
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BalconySpacious Oceanview with Balcony (4B) All staterooms and suites come complete withbathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Stateroom: 204 sq. ft. Balcony: 45 sq. ft.
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BalconyOceanview with Balcony (4D) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
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BalconyOceanview with Balcony (5D) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. Balcony: 41 sq. ft.
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OutsideFamily Ocean View (FO) The largest non-suite stateroom on Brilliance. Originally marketed as Family Oceanview, renamed to Ultra Spacious Ocean View (1K) because it appeals to all travelers, not just families. Forward-facing bow cabins with two large round picture windows. No balcony. Now marketed as 1K (Ultra Spacious Ocean View) after recategorization.
Two 24-inch round picture windows (forward-facing bow view)
Separate bedroom area with Pullman beds
Large living area with double sofa bed
Extra seating and closet space
Minibar
Private bathroom with shower
TV, safe, radio, phone, hairdryer
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OutsideUltra Spacious Oceanview (1K) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom , vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, additional bunk beds in separate area, separate sitting area with sofa bed, and bathroom with shower. Up to 6 guests. Stateroom: 265 sq. ft.
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OutsideOceanview Stateroom (1N) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
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OutsideOceanview Stateroom (2N) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
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OutsideOceanview Stateroom (3N) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
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OutsideOceanview Stateroom (4N) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
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InsideInterior Stateroom (1V) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
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InsideInterior Stateroom (2V) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
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InsideStudio Interior (2W) All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone. Full size bed and full bathroom. Single occupancy stateroom, no single supplement required. Sleeps up to 1 guest. Stateroom: 108 sq. ft.
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InsideInterior Stateroom (3V) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
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InsideInterior Stateroom (4V) All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.
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Unknown / Unverified (TS) This code could not be verified in any RCI source. TS does not appear in the 2017-2018 Fleetwide Recategorization Grid for any ship class, nor on CruiseMapper, CruiseDeckPlans, or RCI's site for Brilliance. It may be a third-party booking system code, a data entry error, or a very old code predating the 2017 grid. The closest candidate might be VT (Ocean View Suite 2-Bedroom No Balcony), which exists on sister ships Radiance and Serenade but NOT on Brilliance.
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Port Charges, Taxes & Fees of 322.00 are not included in the per person fares displayed above.
A deposit of 250.00 per person is due to reserve your stateroom.
3rd/4th in Stateroom - Please call to secure the best possible pricing
Cruise pricing is presented per person, based double occupancy of the stateroom, following industry practice. Pricing presented above is listed accordingly to allow easy comparison for the stateroom categories displayed. Our agents always provide 'total cost' pricing disclosing all particulars before you make any commitment.
COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: We will match any price currently offered by the cruise line; this promise includes their short-term, promotional rates. As a value-added organizer of meetings at sea, however, we do not seek to compete with 'cruise discounters,' 'travel clubs,' or 'distressed inventory' sales operations.
PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
Because this sailing is departing soon, no fares are displayed above; Call us to request a quote of current, market-rate fares. Those fares, the same as offered directly by the cruise line, are subject to change at any time until held with a deposit or full payment of the fare. Market rates are capacity and revenue controlled, do fluctuate, and can be withdrawn without notice.
CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: We recommend Travel Insurance to protect your investment from unexpected, late cancellations.
Cruise Cancellation Policy:
Dec 13, 2017: 25% of total price*
Dec 28, 2017: 50% of total price*
Jan 11, 2018: 75% of total price*
► CURRENT Feb 10, 2018: No refund except for Taxes/fees
When reserving your stateroom, please confirm the policy applicable to this cruise with one of our agents.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy: 30+ days before sailing date - 75% Refund ; 7-29 days before sailing date - 50% Refund; Less than 7 days before sailing date - No Refund
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: During periods of unusual oil price volatility, cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge at any time prior to sailing.
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Sydney’s oldest continually licensed hotel (established in 1841) and located in the historic Rocks precinct is Australia's oldest pub brewery: The Lord Nelson. Recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation, this establishment is sure to impress any guest who appreciates history.
https://lordnelsonbrewery.com/accommodation
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
199 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Five-Star Views from the Harbor’s Edge
Location doesn’t get any better than this: the Iconic Sydney Harbor sits at the doorstep of this award-winning Central Business District Hotel, with historic The Rocks and Circular Quay right next door. Head out to explore the nearby shopping, outdoor adventure and vibrant social scene that surround the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney; then meet back at Mode Kitchen & Bar for fresh, local cuisine and drinks at Grain.
https://www.fourseasons.com/sydney/
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