Brilliance heads into Newcastle for repairs. Photo: Royal Caribbean Australian Cruisers, Dylan Steel

Updated: Brilliance of the Seas cruise cut short, heads to Newcastle for repairs

Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas has cut short its current South Pacific sailing and has limped back into Sydney with propulsion issues.

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Brilliance of the Seas maiden arrival marks big start for Eden

The Port of Eden, on the NSW Far South Coast, has kicked off its biggest ever summer cruise season by welcoming in the maiden arrival of Brilliance of the Seas.

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Ultimate guide: Brilliance of the Seas

Brilliance of the Seas is coming to Australia for the first-time and the Radiance Class ship has plenty to recommend it.

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Brilliance of the Seas begins its journey to Australia

Brilliance of the Seas is officially Australia-bound. The Royal Caribbean ship has begun a 10-night sailing from Vancouver to Honolulu, after which it will then sail a transpacific itinerary to Sydney.