Hi Jazzycat and welcome to Cruise-chat. I have not been on the Rhapsody, but I hear she is a great ship. I can try to answer a few of your questions though.
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Has anyone rented a tuxedo onboard? How did that work out? How much?
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We have never rented a Tux on board, I believe they are around $100.00 or more. If you are planning on getting a Tux, try checking with your local Formal stores, sometimes you can purchase a previously used one for less than you can rent one. We purchased the jacket and pants for my husband at a local shop, cost around $85.00, now when we plan a cruise, we just rent the shirt, tie, cumberbunt, etc...they usually charge around $30.00 for the week. This way I can match him to what I am wearing.
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Is there anything we need to do to make sure the 10 year old doesn't charge stuff on the Seapass card without our permission(of course we'll TEEEELLLLLL him not to!!)
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When you go through the embarkation process, just let them know that you do not want him to have charging privileges. We have always done this for our daughter and she has been cruising since she was 9 she is 14, still dont let her charge on the ship. We also purchase the soft drink package for her, so she shouldnt have to charge anything else.
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My fantasy is to be at the top of the ship outside at night and lay down and look at the sky...is that a possibility? Is there a place available like that on the ship?
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You should be able to go out around the pool area and find a place to relax at night and look at the sky.
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I have read lists and lists and lists of must-haves to bring onboard but I'm afraid if I did all that's recommended, there wouldn't be room for clothing...Anyone have any ideas for just the top 10 must-haves?
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I definetly would recommend getting one of the over the door shoe holder for your bathroom items. They keep the bathrooms clutter free and take very little space in your suitcase.
Definetly take sunscreen, some type of beach bag for taking your items to the pool or to the beach. Dont forget a sunvisor or hat and sunglasses. You do not need to pack beach towels, they will be supplied on the ship.
Don't forget to take any medications with you in your carry on bag. Dont forget the headache pills, sinus pills, or any other over the counter drugs you might need, you can purchase these on the ship, but they are rather expensive. Last cruise I got a bad case of heart burn, I had forgot to pack antacids, (I usually take a roll of tums or rolaids), I went to the gift shop and bought one small roll of tums $2.95 - I think it had 8 in it.
If this is your first cruise, and you plan of buying lots of souvineers, then pack an empty fold up type suitcase to bring the extra items home.
I always take an emergency type kit I fixed up, with needle, thread, safety pins, maybe even scotch tape, never know when you gonna need it, in fact I believe I went to the $$ store and purchased a small sewing kit for $1.00.
Doesnt hurt to take a small extension cord, most cabins do not have but one outlet..so you never know. Especially if you are trying to curl your hair and want to charge batteries for digital cameras or video cameras.
Dont forget the extra batteries. Very expensive on the ship. Also carry enough film..again..expensive.
If you are taking any type of jewelery then pack it in your carry on bag. Dont pack anything in your suitcase that is expensive..you never know who might go through it.
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On the kid's activities, do they just stay there all day or do they meet up with the parents at mealtime....? What about evenings if the grown ups want to do something?
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The childrens activities are scheduled throughout the day. When you register your child you should receive an activity list. You usually can just take your child (or send them depending on their age) when they want to go. They also have some activities scheduled into the evenings. Royal Caribbean's program hours run from around 9:00 am - 12 noon, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and again 7:00 pm - 10. On certain nights they will have dinner scheduled from 6-7 pm. There is available programs from 10:00 pm until 1:00 am which they charge $5.00/hour.
Hope this helps some, if you have any more questions, just fire away.
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