Rhapsody of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International®
Overall Rating 
Based on 41 reviews
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Ladies cruise 2024
August
Pros: Beautiful HOT weather/glorious water
Cons: None whatsoever
Recommended: Yes
We had an amazing trip to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire! The weather was extremely HOT weather but glorious breezes and 90% FULL Sun ! Beautiful islands-amazing clear blue waters to swim in (one beach though the coral we had to walk on to get into the ocean was a bit difficult to walk on -would definitely encourage water/swim shoes) … just an amazing week ! Yes the ship is old ,but had absolutely no issue with it ! Amazing waiters and state room attendants!!!
Caribbean Experience
July
Pros: Small ship; Refurbished Common Areas; Good food in Dining Room; Good Entertainment;
Cons: Older Ship; Small Balcony; Stateroom Disrepair! ; Little Food Variety; Event Timing Overlaps
Recommended: No
We still like the Royal Caribbean line best, but would prefer to sail on a little larger and more updated ship.
Great Crew and Staff
May
Pros: Friendly staff and engaging activities
Cons: Overall entertainment could have been a bit more elevated. Too many shows relying on entertainment team as opposed to more headliners. A comedian would have been welcome to break up the consecutive music themed shows.
Recommended: Yes
Food and service at the main dining room and specialty restaurants were very good. We mostly kept away from the buffet due to crowds and commotion. Food at the buffet was generally what you’d expect at that type of venue and a bit sub-par.
Activities were quite fun and the entertainment team did a great job engaging the audience and getting people out of their shells. Orlando, the activities director, was a riot and had the crowd howling at his antics and quips. We laughed a lot at these events and enjoyed ourselves immensely.
Anniversary Cruise
April
Pros: It was a smaller ship
Cons: Older ship, needs updates
Recommended: Yes
We had a wonderful time. The staff and excursions were wonderful. We loved every minute of our time on the Rhapsody of the Seas. The weather was unbelievable and we really enjoyed the little piece of heaven! Our room attendant was awesome- Ready Freddy! And our dining staff greeted us with smiles and happy comments always eager to cater to us. Roman and Arismendy
Greece adventure
June
Pros: Dinners and the service were excellent. Entertainment was fantastic
Cons: Lunch and breakfast not so great
Recommended: Yes
I loved all the ports except Athens. I took one tour to Athens through the ship and was very disappointed. Our tour guide was awful.
The dinning experience for dinner was excellent. The food for both breakfast and lunch was disappointing.
1st Cruise exceeded expectations!
February
Pros: Main dining room menu/quality, ease of embarkation and disembarkation, qualty of excursions, helpful friendly staff
Cons: Smell of Cigarette smoke from casino permeates the centrarium..didnt expect the old casino smell
Recommended: Yes
Really was better than I expected in most ways. Ship size was good for us. Not one of the larger ships so never felt crowded
Solo Traveler
December
Pros: Stingray in Grand Cayman, Room attendant was awesome
Cons: Room service food was cold and tasteless. Soda at bars was gross.
Recommended: Yes
Christmas was fun. Santa included. Room service was slow and food was cold and tasteless. Bought the soda package and it didn’t include water. Destinations were nice. Lady at coffee shop was not friendly. Was not able to go to Key West- port closed due to bad weather. Most bartenders were nice. Casino was good. Comedy show was good. Art auctions were fun. My time dinning called and checked on me- wonderful customer service. Overall pretty good!
Enjoyable Cruise - But
November
Pros: smaller ship get to know more people and crew
Cons: entertainment and things yo do limited by size of ship
Recommended: Yes
enjoyed the ports, weather was great, hygiene not so good a lot of guests did not seem to agree that it was as much down to them as anyone else to keeps as many germs at bay as possible by using hand sanitising provided by the cruise line. Crew were great in the bars, dining and staterooms, officers not very visible and had there own favourite guests or were only being nice to the moaners not sure which! Entertainment - have seen better on other ships i the fleet.
Rhapsody of the Seas
November
Pros: Great cruise experience! So happy with our room #3608 attendant Katut, our waiters and all programs line up for our entire stay.
Cons: Saltine crackers??? with cheese dessert
Recommended: Yes
Complimentary bottled water for each excursion would be a plus.
Excellent service
October
Pros: Friendly staff
Cons: We missed our dinner time bec of excursions
Recommended: Yes
I would like to thank all the staffs of Rhapsody of the Sea. Everybody is friendly! Food is great! And service is excellent!
Nice Ship but terrible Wifi and A/C
April
Pros: Nice ship, lovely Centrum area
Cons: Wifi was Awful, Room Temp Terrrible
Recommended: No
Loved the ship, We had rooms on 8th deck below the spa and there was a staircase outside our door to spa - free sauna and steam room. Centrum area very nice. Nothing was too crowded. MDR food was better than Oasis/Allure. Specialty Dining was good but it was better on Anthem, Oasis and Allure in the past. Wait staff and Room Attendants very good. The Wifi service was terrible - spent more time trying to get on then actually on. Very frustrating. We had a JS and although the size of the room was great the temperature was awful - it was way too warm and thermostat was set to coldest setting - we brought it to the attention of GS an although they sent maintenance twice nothing changed. We had two cabins next to each other and both had same issue. They offered us a small credit to be used on a future cruise - nice but if you asked me I would have paid RC the credit amount to get a room that was comfortable to sleep in. Have been on many cruises and wifi and A/C are an issue with the ship - If we were at a hotel would have changed after the second night!
Specialty Cruise
January
Pros: Food good, staff excellent, loved the full access tour and making sushi
Cons: small shower area, even in a balcony suite
Recommended: Yes
Was a specialty music cruise, very accommodating to our group. Had occasion to visit medical on board - top notch treatment and people.
Rhapsody
January
Pros: Smaller ship which seems less crowded. Staff is friendly and professional.
Cons: Windjammer food was not as good as other RCCL Ships. Being a smaller Ship there were fewer activities and venues than the larger Ships.
Recommended: No
This was our first Western Caribbean Cruise. We have cruised Southern and Eastern several times. We were quite disappointed with the Western itinerary and probably will not return
Overall ship review
October
Pros: Staffer responsible for cleaning my room was fantastic
Cons: Service was somewhat sparse. Food either undercooked or overcooked. No idea what (ethnic type) was where
Recommended: Yes
overall - ok.
Greek Islands
June
Pros: Royal staff as usual was friendly and helpful.
Cons: This ship seemed to be different from others even in same class. Somethings were missing amd rumors were that it was going to be sold.
Recommended: Yes
As usual Royal made this a wonderful vacation. Staff was great, food excellent, ship very clean and comfortable.
I would never go on this ship again though. We have been on ships in this class but this was a little different. However we will definely be on Royal again next year.
Cruise Vacation
March
Pros: Great ship with attentive people
Cons: Ship a little dated on decorations and furnishings
Recommended: Yes
Very good cruise line and ship. The people on the ship were very good. The food was good with a lot of choices and a lot to do with shows and different entertainment every night. The ports we stopped at were good.
Great Cruise
February
Pros: Great service friendly staff easy departure
Cons: Food wasnt as good as previous cruises.
Recommended: Yes
I’m not sure why RC revamped their menu but it wasn’t very exciting or tasty. Our dining time (5:30 main)!was very crowded and waitstaff had too many tables. We barely finished up by 8:00pm. Spent a lot of time waiting between courses. The waitstaff was efficient just had too many large tables.
Western Caribbean Cruise
February
Pros: Friendly staff, good ports
Cons: Too many ships at one port
Recommended: Yes
Royal Caribbean staff was very concerned about the spreading of germs. There was hand sanitizer everywhere and staff cleaning handrails constantly. Our wait staff and stateroom attendant were great. Would recommend this ship anytime.
Ports we're good. We only had one port where too many cruise ships were at and the tendering to shore took a long time.
Not the nice RCI cruise I have been on
January
Pros: Staff was awsome
Cons: The phone by the bed did not work/cord for handset was bad Intercom did not work could not here the announcments no matter how we turned the dial Black stuff came out of air vent and was falling on bed
Recommended: Yes
We really like Royal Caribbean have sailed on their ships numerous times about ten but this ship was the worse we have been on. I should say at least our cabin had more things wrong with it than any other cabin we have sailed in.
Rhapsody of the Seas
December
Pros: Great service,great food and entertainment, many great tours to choose from.
Cons: Pillows on bed are flat
Recommended: Yes
Enjoyed the tours that I took in all the Western Caribbean ports. This is my first cruise so I can't compare it to any other cruises or ships, but I really enjoyed this cruise.
Our wonderful cruise of the Adriatic
October
Pros: So well organized, terrific sevices, happy staff and happy tourists.
Cons: Shore excursions are overpriced for what they deliver.
Recommended: Yes
It was nice to see old folks like us, and many young people and even
Well behaved children. Agreat mix.
FOOD WAS TERRIFIC WITH MUCH CHOICE.
Review of Rhapsody of the Sea
April
Pros: Great Staff, very attentive. Smaller ship less people. Great Gallery Tour
Cons: Bad odor in the 2nd floor hallway leading to the elevator: nightly.
Recommended: Yes
I am a early riser, so I enjoyed all the activity outside my cabin window. I found it very interesting: Pilot boat, scrapping of metal & ropes being pulled outside my cabin window as we got close to port.
Entrance & exit point off the ship. I can image someone else in that cabin might not be happy.
I drink 100 plus ounces of water daily, I need to incorporate a bottle water package on my cruise.
Family Cruise
December
Pros: Variety of offerings for all ages
Cons: Rocking and shaking of the boat, loss of suitcase and handling at pier
Recommended: Yes
The cruise was enjoyed by all. However the cost of this cruise for this ship was overpriced since many of the amenities that young people enjoy were not on the Rhapsody. The rocking and shaking detracted from the enjoyment for some of the members of this family of seventeen. We realize this was beyond anyone's control but something we had not experienced on previous cruises. The loss of the suitcase on the pier could have been corrected had the port staff announced it immediately. We had to hunt it down ourselves.
Western Caribbean Cruise
January
Pros: Smiling attentive staff, great weather, plentiful good food, good shows, excellent variety of excursion choices
Cons: Too much emphasis on shopping for expensive items, 2 nights the loud dance party music from lower decks late at night kept us awake in our deck 7 cabin
Recommended: Yes
Our travel agent did a great job in advising us and making all the arrangements for a worry-free, relaxing vacation. Arriving in Tampa on the day before the cruise was an especially good idea for winter travel. See pros & cons for comments about the ship.
Wonderful time - Great Value
January
Pros: First rate staff, excellent food, fabulous entertainment
Cons: Pool area was cramped on the travel days
Recommended: Yes
Great value especially when traveling with family. Something for everyone to do.
Rhapsody of the Seas
December
Pros: Nice ship
Cons: Improvement needed with disabled passengers. Food quality in main dining area and Windjammer. There were no pool snacks..
Recommended: Yes
Not all staff were trained properly for their positions. Nice people without training does not make a valuable impression of Royal Caribbean as an employer.
Spain to Miami
December
Pros: Great trip, enjoyed being part of a group.
Cons: Flight connections. need more time for connecting flights
Recommended: Yes
Great group. Bobby and Camille did a great job of keeping the group entertained and organized.
Rhaposody roundup
November
Pros: friendly staff, upgraded bathrooms, beautiful theater, great staff shows, great dining room meals
Cons: ship seems a little worn, guest entertainers were poor, fewer buffet selections
Recommended: Yes
Staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. I would commend EMME dining room Assistant Manager? She was everywhere helping everyone.
Fun time
July
Pros: Speciality restaurants, activities, cruise director & staff we fantastic!
Cons: Main dining room food not too good!
Recommended: Yes
Main dining room needs to work on food quality. Twice my daughter didn't receive what she ordered. Pasta was so dry we had to keep asking for more sauce .
Extremely spolied
April
Pros: No worries. They have everything under control and supervision For travelers
Cons: You get extra weight.
Recommended: Yes
Everyone is 150% taking Care of You bring sure You are confortable This is My 2nd cruise with Royal and it has been the same experience. I have recommended to relatives and friends to try this experience. Thanks to all employees at Royal.
2015 Mediterranean Cruise
November
Pros: Clean, attentive & professional staff
Cons: Small ship lacking the amenities of larger ships
Recommended: Yes
Really enjoyed cruising on this ship. I would have like a few more amenities that are found on the larger ships. The staff was excellent and helpful. Great food.
ALASKA CRUISE
July
Pros: ship was easy to get around, great service and ease of embarking and disembarking
Cons: could have have more alternate choices in Windjammer cafe for breakfast, entertainment onboard only fair
Recommended: Yes
Overall great experience, Alaska tours were fantastic.
Juneau tour was the Mendanhall Glacier/Salmon Bake
Skagway tour was White Pass Railroad /Liarsville Mining camp
Royal Carribean has really improved the ease of boarding and disembarking the ship. Very fast and efficient.
Alaskan Cruise
May
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Recommended: Yes
All in general was great!
Alaskan Cruise
June
Pros: Unequalled sights including glaciers, whales and seals. Friendly and attentive staff on ship. Clean staterooms. Fun activites. Captain with just the right touch of humor.
Cons: Expensive soft drink packages.
Recommended: Yes
Cruise departing Seattle, WA and docking at ports in Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, BC.
Royal Carribean International - Rhapsody of the Seas
June
Pros: Like the small ship atmosphere, it was more intimate. The captain was very nice and funny. Our wait staff for dinner were excellent. The food was excellent as well.
Cons: Wish there was a weather channel on TV for the ports we were going into
Recommended: Yes
I suppose the prevailing thinking now a days is the bigger the ships the better, but we actually liked the smaller ship atmosphere. At least we ran into some of the same people; giving us an opportunity to make friendships, some that we may go on to keep. The smaller ships are able to get closer to the glaciers and other land masses. If we had an opportunity to take this Alaskan cruise again, we would certainly take it, even thought the next time it would probably have to be on a much larger ship. I would certainly recommend this cruise, and I would recommend Royal Caribbean.
5/30-6/6/14 Cruise
May
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Cons: 3 days at sea, small showers
Recommended: No
Overall the ship was fine...cabins a bit dated. Showers in the regular rooms were ridiculously small. Would have liked to see more musicals in the theatre instead of the main centrum (not enough seating).
Excellent
June
Pros: unforgettable
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Recommended: Yes
The most amazing cruise
Alaskan Cruise
May
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Recommended: Yes
Overall the ship is in good shape, although getting a little frayed around the edges. However, we had problems with the plumbing backing up into our shower pan. They cleaned and disinfected the area, but that is still not something you want to happen.
A Grand-Slam Homerun!
May
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Recommended: Yes
Everything was great, from the accomodations to the meals and entertainment. First Class.
Alaskan Cruise
June
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Recommended: Yes
Alaskans beautiful and cruising is wonderful. Greatly enjoyed viewing the Daws Glacier while sitting comfortably on our balcony having breakfast and drinking coffee.
Comments on the Hawaiian cruise
May
Pros: Everything was wonderful. Food, entertainment & the people on the ship were so nice you really cannot find the words for them.
Cons: Since John is very hard of hearing, we commented on the ship that closed caption should really work on the TV. Such a small complaint I feel bad making it.
Recommended: No
The cruise was great. Everything went perfectly. Our travel agent did a fantastic job in setting up everything for us. It seems the cruise before us on this ship had some people that got sick. We were notified 2 days before boarding that they were taking extra steps cleaning up the ship. Boarding was delayed only a few hours & went without any problems. We never worried about getting ill during the cruise.
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