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Rhapsody of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)
Sail date: January 28, 2018
Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas
Cabin type: Inside
Cabin number: 2515
Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Reviewed: 6 years ago
Review summary
Our cruise was good, the weather was not in our favor and i dont know that i will travel in the month of january for this itinerary again but i would love to be able to do this cruise again and visit some of the areas that we didnt get to see.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Main Dining Room
In the dining room we had an amazing time Ivan, Sanjiv, and Alxandru were all spectacular they took care of us beyond expectation. Dinner was always a fun time and if the food was not what we expected they were quick to offer something else. Drinks were always full and the recommendations by these 3 men were always spot on. It was very hard to say goodbye on our last night to our Waiter staff. From the beginning these 3 made us feel right at home. When we wanted multiple plates Ivan was always sure to bring one at a time so that the food didn't get cold. Sanjiv was always quick with the drinks and keeping them full. Alex always seemed to be everywhere but at the same time always made time for us to get to know us and give us his recommendations. The food that came out of the kitchen was always hot and enjoyable, I applaud the kitchen staff for being able to put out that amount of food from such tight quarters.
Onboard Activities
Solarium
I think that the adult only pool and solarium was to closed in maybe it could have some of the windows around the top that opened to allow some airflow through the area so it doesnt get so warm. There should also be more cocktail servers available in that area considering that is an adults only pool.
Photo Gallery and Shop
The photo gallery was great i loved being able to see our photos daily from the day before. I think that the amount of pictures that are printed daily are overkill. Maybe get some kind of a digital program that allows guests to view their photos like the kiosks, or maybe just get more of the kiosks and not print photos that you don't know if a guest is going to purchase it seems like a lot of waste. I also think that if a guest is going to spend that kind of money on an all inclusive digital photo package they should be able to take 2 of the prints with them if you are going to have them printed it would be better than throwing them away. When it comes to the actual photographers I need to Praise Penny, she was able to capture my engagement with just a moments notice and i would have to say her photos are the reason that I purchased the package. Thank you penny for capturing one of the most amazing moments of my life so far!
Entertainment
Broadway Theater
On our last day at sea the performers in the theater had a backstage tour in the theater. What a great experience this should be on every cruise. We might not have been able to see everything backstage, but the performers answered a lot of questions that were asked and were very professional and entertaining while they did so.
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
This ship is great for first time cruisers its not to big but not small. Make sure if this is going to be your first time on a ship this size try to stick to a cabin somewhere in the middle of the ship as the front can get a little rocky.
Ports of call
George Town, Grand Cayman Did not visit port
Disembarkation
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