meldev73 Cruise Review on Rhapsody of the Seas on Mar 18, 2018

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Review summary

This was by far better than the 2 Carnival Eastern Caribbean cruises our family of 4 have been on this far. Despite the fact that we scrimped on the staterooms (Level 2 very far aft of ship) we were pleasantly surprised with how quiet it was and peaceful we slept!! Even though it was our Spring Break trip, there were very few kids or teens. I would say the average age was somewhere in retirement. Not that I minded as the crowds were always well-mannered and enjoyable. Entertainment, however, reflected that average age, with very few choices for teens, and 40-something couples. The comedy/magic show was the best, Bill Cook... I highly recommend seeing him if you have the chance! Food was better than Carnival. We dined in the MDR for each dinner and about half of the breakfasts. Dinners were great! Ivan and his team were very attentive. Austin, the dining room manager, was very conversational and was very helpful with my son’s food allergies. John, our stateroom attendant was a joy to talk to, always smiling, and quick to assist if needed! Shore excursions were so much fun! We did the hop-on hop-off Old Town Trolley in Key West, snuba in Cozumel, snorkeling in Belize, and dolphin swim in Costa Maya! All were great and worth the cost (we booked on-board)! We felt safe and well-taken care of while on-shore in all ports! The movies by the pool and hot tub each night quickly became our routine, as the selection was varied and enjoyable to relax after a busy day! My only serious complaint was how fast the time went by. If only the captain could have found a way to make it last longer.... All in all, it was an amazing adventure with my husband and 16 & 13 year old boys on Spring Break!