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 Rhapsody of the Seas

The first in RCI's third and last pair of Vision-class vessels, Rhapsody of the Seas was launched by Royal Caribbean in 1997. She sails to the Western Caribbean out of Galveston, New Orleans and Tampa, year-round.

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 User Reviews

  • Name Age # of Cruises Desitination
  • Ian Derbyshire 46 7 Alaska Inside Passage

    This cruise was very good - our best ever. We have sailed with Royal Caribbean 6 times now, but this is our last. I would gladly recommend the ship, the itinerary, the staff, the food - but NOT...read more

    32 users found this review helpful.
  • Jacquie 41 2 Alaska

    This was a gorgeous cruise, with overwhelming scenery every day (best seen from the Viking Lounge on deck 11). The food is wonderful, and the crew go out of their way to make you feel special....read more

    12 users found this review helpful.
  • Julie 56 1 Soyth Pacific

    Exceeded my expectations in all respects - totally wonderful. Beautiful ship. Excellent crew and staff who couldnt do enough to help. Boarding was rather lengthy, and due to a...read more

    29 users found this review helpful.
  • Jason Griffiths 39 1 South Pacific

    As a first time cruiser I was hesitant about cruising instead of going on a 'normal' holiday to a specific location. We used this as a family Xmas for the whole family to get together(3 families)....read more

    67 users found this review helpful.
  • Rodger Andrews 74 3 Pacific islands

    This was a Christmas Cruise to New Calednia and Pacific Islands. A cruise very suitable to those wishing to snorkel and swim in the clear waters. Not a lot in the form of shore excursions but to...read more

    19 users found this review helpful.
  • Alec waugh 61 12 Honolulu to Auckland

    Rhapsody of the Seas-Hawaii to Auckland September 21-October 6, 2011. 7 nights pre cruise Hawaii Flew Auckland to Hawaii on Air New Zealand, Pacific Economy class. A 9 hour flight, which...read more

    45 users found this review helpful.
  • ED 69 10 Alaska

    This is second cruise to Alaska and Rhapsody of the Seas, even though not a young ship, is in excellent condition. Her crew is very professional and the hotel staff, dining room staff, cooks,...read more

    62 users found this review helpful.
  • Terry 49 1 Alaska

    As a first time cruiser I had no expectations and was blown away by the personal service given by every worker on the ship. There was plenty to do and see. Just fantastic! The whole experience...read more

    34 users found this review helpful.
  • Thomas 52 1 Tasmania

    Wonderful ship, which has seen better days and needs refurbishing. The on board service is excellent and the eye for detail amazing. Both boarding the ship and disembarkation was managed extremely...read more

    8 users found this review helpful.
  • Jan 50 3 Alaska

    With the exception of Marko, the waiter, and Igor, assistant waiter, who were excellent, the cruise was the worst we have been on! No soap for two days despite repeatedly asking for some. A...read more

    29 users found this review helpful.
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Ship Summary
  • Operator:Royal Caribbean Int.
  • Capacity (double occupancy):2000
  • Builder:Chantiers de l'Atlantique
  • Full Capacity:2435
  • Inaugurated:1997
  • Space Ratio:39.2 / 32.2
  • Gross Tonnage:78,491gt
  • Crew:770
  • Length:915 ft. / 279 m