Rhapsody of the Seas - Fast Facts

Rhapsody of the Seas
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The multilevel Centrum is the hub of this ship. It's an airy, light-filled atrium with gliding glass elevators, palm trees, panoramic windows, gleaming brass, and chairs and low tables placed in cozy groupings. Most passengers gather here for a pre-dinner cocktail as live music plays in the background. Other popular spots include the convivial Schooner Bar, the elegant Champagne Bar and the Solarium, a serene, glass-enclosed pool area with a retractable ceiling. The Viking Crown Lounge is a Royal Caribbean signature; floating 11 decks above the ocean, it's an observation point by day and a pulsating dance club at night. There's also a casino and show lounge. Go for a seaside jog on the top deck, spend a few pampering hours at the spa or work out with a view at the ShipShape Fitness Center. The Windjammer Café is a casual alternative to the formal, two-level Edelweiss Dining Room.

@ Royal Caribbean


@ Cruise Critic 






MS Rhapsody of the Seas is a Vision Class cruise ship for Royal Caribbean International. Onboard amenities include a full-service spa, two swimming pools, six bars, a pizzeria, and a Ben and Jerry's ice-cream parlour.


After 6 years of sailing from Galveston, Texas, Rhapsody repositioned on a world trip in the fall of 2007, traveling through the South Pacific to Australia where she remained for two months, before moving to Asia, operating cruises from Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Busan in South Korea. For the summer of 2008, Rhapsody operated out of Seattle, Washington, sailing to Alaska before repositioning back to Sydney, Australia for the winter of 2008/2009. After returning to Seattle in the spring of 2009, Royal Caribbean has announced that the Rhapsody is to repeat her Australia/Alaska seasons at least through April 2012. Prior to commencing her 2012 US summer tour, the ship will be receiving a US$16 million dry dock refit in April, with attention focussed on the pool deck and addition of new restaurants.

 Ship Statistics 
Year Built1997
Refurbished2012
Tonnage78,500 tons
RegistryBahamas
Length915 feet
Beam106 feet
Passenger Capacity2,435
Crew Size765
Total Inside Cabins407
Total Outside Cabins593
Cabins & Suites w/ verandas229
Suites97
Maximum Occupancy per room8
Age RestrictionsOne person must be 21 or older
Dinner Seatings2
Seating Assignments
in Main Dining Room
Assigned
Dining Hours6-6:30 p.m. & 8-8:30 p.m.
Dining Room Dress Code7-day cruise: 2 formal nights, 2 informal, others casual. No shorts, jeans or t-shirts at dinner.
Tipping Recommended?Yes
Tipping GuidelinesWaiter, $3.75 per person/day. Asst. waiter, $2.15 per person/day. Maitre'D, $.75 per person/day. Housekeeping staff, $5 ($7.25 for suites) per person/day. Total, $11.65 ($13.90 for Suites) per person/day. 15% tip included on beverage orders.
Onboard CurrencyUS Dollar
   
Services & Amenities
Bars/Lounges8
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
Note: The casino does not operate when sailing within the Hawaiian Islands.
ChapelYes
Disco/DancingYes
Elevators3
Hot Tub6
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Internet CenterYes
Wireless Internet AccessYes
Note: Available in certain areas
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
Self Serve LaundromatsNo
ShopsYes
ShowroomYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Fitness & Sports Facilities
Basketball CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Golf Driving NetNo
Golf SimulatorNo
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallYes
Swimming Pool2
Note: 1 Heated
Tennis CourtNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
Cabin Features & Amenities
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
Hair DryerYes
SafeYes
TelephoneYes
TelevisionYes
Kids Facilities
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Kiddie PoolYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Special Needs & Requests
Adjoining Cabins
     (private connecting doors)
Yes
Kosher MealsYes
Single Occupancy CabinsNo
Single Share ProgramNo
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins14
SOURCE: Vacations To Go

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