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Rhapsody of the Seas Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 16

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
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Rhapsody of the Seas

16 Night Panama Canal Westbound (Galveston To San Diego)

Sail date: September 02, 2007

Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

The ship was not as clean as expected. They were performing construction and renovations during the cruise and sea days which obstructed path of travel. The ship did not cater to elderly and disabled travelers. The ship was older and seemed less stable and more rocky at sea than expected.

Ports of call

Fuerte Amador, Panama

5 out of 5
The canal zone was AWESOME! we loved it. We were not allowed to get off the ship because of the line through the canal zone, but the trip along the calal and the lake was so good we loved it! it was wonderful and the entire day was great!
Don't Miss: stay on the ship!

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

5 out of 5
We went to the La Paz waterfall tour and loved it! the tour guide was wonderfull and the countryside was so beautiful and we felt very safe and happy here! the food was great and the shopping was great!
Don't Miss: get out into the countryside to get a feel for the area!

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

3 out of 5
We did shopping in the flea makret on our own and we got some goodies. It was a short stop and we only had a little time with the tendering boats taking so long.

Cartagena, Colombia

1 out of 5
It did not seem safe to me. We had armed guards on our snorkeling excursion, but the tour guide kept making references about "making it back in one piece" and making it back before midnight! the shopping was horrible and the people were very pushy and the emeralds were not a good deal at all! i felt very uneasy there!
Don't Miss: nothing!

Huatulco, Mexico

5 out of 5
We snorkeled and it was a very nice port. It was very pretty and safe.

Acapulco, Mexico

5 out of 5
We swam with the dolfins and it was so great! the price was well worth it and the staff was great! we had time to shop after we got back and we got lots of great deals in the flea market! it was our best shopping place for souveniers.
Don't Miss: shopping in the government flea market

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

3 out of 5
We did shopping in the flea makret on our own and we got some goodies. It was a short stop and we only had a little time with the tendering boats taking so long.

Acapulco, Mexico

5 out of 5
We swam with the dolfins and it was so great! the price was well worth it and the staff was great! we had time to shop after we got back and we got lots of great deals in the flea market! it was our best shopping place for souveniers.
Don't Miss: shopping in the government flea market

Cartagena, Colombia

1 out of 5
It did not seem safe to me. We had armed guards on our snorkeling excursion, but the tour guide kept making references about "making it back in one piece" and making it back before midnight! the shopping was horrible and the people were very pushy and the emeralds were not a good deal at all! i felt very uneasy there!
Don't Miss: nothing!

Fuerte Amador, Panama

5 out of 5
The canal zone was AWESOME! we loved it. We were not allowed to get off the ship because of the line through the canal zone, but the trip along the calal and the lake was so good we loved it! it was wonderful and the entire day was great!
Don't Miss: stay on the ship!

Huatulco, Mexico

5 out of 5
We snorkeled and it was a very nice port. It was very pretty and safe.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

5 out of 5
We went to the La Paz waterfall tour and loved it! the tour guide was wonderfull and the countryside was so beautiful and we felt very safe and happy here! the food was great and the shopping was great!
Don't Miss: get out into the countryside to get a feel for the area!

Pros: The ship was smaller

Cons: The ship was not as clean and it smelled of sewage and ciggarete smoke!

Recommends Rhapsody of the Seas? No.

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