Carrying almost 2,500 guests, Rhapsody of the Seas is a light and airy ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, offering more than two acres of glass canopies, skylights and floor to ceiling windows to provide fantastic views no matter where in the world you are. With so much to do, there is something for everyone onboard- enjoy rock climbing high above the ocean, try your luck at the Casino Royale, sample great food and drinks in the fantastic selection of bars and lounges, or have a dip in the open-roofed Solarium Pool. You'll never be bored onboard Rhapsody of the Seas!
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 1997
- Tonnage 78500
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 10
- Decks 11
- Lifts 9
- Pools 3
- Restaurants 8
- Formal nights Yes
- Kids clubs Yes
- Maximum capacity 2415
- Crew 765
- Refurbished 2025
What's onboard
Dining
Rhapsody of the Seas offers fabulous cuisine and dining onboard, just as you would expect from a Royal Caribbean ship. The main dining rooms and Windjammer cafe, with their combination of traditional cruise dining and 24-hour buffet respectively, have been joined by some great speciality venues.
Restaurants
- Café Latte-tudes- coffee and sweet treats
- Windjammer- dishes from around the world
- Chops Grille- succulent steaks cooked to perfection
- Park Café- casual eating made just for you
- Main Dining Room- from comfort food classics to fine dining dishes
- Giovanni's Table- rustic Italian flavours in a sophisticated setting
- Izumi Sushi and Hot Rocks- expertly prepared authentic Japanese dishes
- Chef's Table- an exclusive multi-course dining experience courtesy of the ship's Chef de Cuisine
In addition, for those who don’t feel like leaving their cabin, there’s also Room Service available, bringing all your favourite dishes straight to your door.
Entertainment
Entertainment onboard Rhapsody of the Seas is varied and offers a little of something for everyone. Enjoy the Centrum aerial entertainment or sophisticated evenings in the theatre and R Bar. For those who fancy a flutter and haven't had enough excitement for one day, there is the Casino Royale too.
| Venue | Head here if: |
|---|---|
| Schooner Bar | You want to hear live piano music |
| Diamond Club | You’re a Crown and Anchor Diamond member looking for an exclusive bar |
| Solarium Bar | You want a refreshing drink after a dip in the hot tub |
| Pool Bar | You need a cooling cocktail next to the pool |
| Viking Crown Lounge | You want your drinks served alongside fantastic views |
| R Bar | You love everything cocktails |
Things to do
Spa and fitness
The ShipShape gym onboard Rhapsody of the Seas has state-of-the-art gym equipment and offers specialist aerobic and yoga classes. For a few hours of relaxation, the day spa offers a full range of treatments, as well as a steam-room and sauna to really help that stress melt away.
- ShipShape Fitness Centre and Spa
- 2 swimming pools, one with sliding roof
- 4 jacuzzis
- Specialised aerobic & yoga classes
- Sauna & Steam room
Recreation
Highlights on Rhapsody of the Seas are the ship's miniature golf course, which is dramatically located on the ship's top deck, and the indoor/outdoor pool with a sliding glass roof. There is also an outdoor pool and four jacuzzis, meaning that there’s always space to lounge by the pool.
- Shops & Boutiques
- Internet cafe
- Library
- Mini Golf
- Rock climbing wall
- Jogging track
Family
Royal Caribbean are the perfect cruise line for family holidays, and onboard Rhapsody of the Seas even the little ones will have the time of their lives. Thanks to the Adventure Ocean Youth Programme, children from 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 will have dedicated spaces onboard where they can have fun and make friends with others their own age.
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Rhapsody of the Seas
Nice ship with a knowledgeable crew, very pleased with the food, the cabin with balcony was superb but the entertainment was ok and could be improved. Altogether a fun and exciting cruise as was required.
All were good
Fantastic staff, service, food and ship. My first cruise, given me the bug now. The Carribbean was amazing. My bucket list trip was one of the best holidays of my life. The crew could not do enough for us
Great experience on back to back cruise on a lovely mid-sized ship - Rhapsody of Seas, sailing from Barbados to Haifa. Only disappointing aspect was boarding and disembarking issues at Barbados, Miami and Haifa which could have been greatly improved from chaos experienced.
