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Item: Rhapsody of the Seas
Rating: 4.2
Author: Tessa414

Rhapsody of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean

Tessa414

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

6 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona To Venice)

Sail date: May 20, 2018

Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7146

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

A really fast paced taste of Europe! I have been on a few cruises to Italy, never have enough time in Rome, I wish the ships could stay at least one night. I think there next time I will start in Italy staying a few days prior to embarkation.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Older Ship, less bells and whistles. I was very disappointed that there was no lobster / filet mignon might as I have previously enjoyed on Royal Cruises. There was an option to pay $30a Person for an upgrade to lobster, which i was upset by. This is the main dining room. I expect first rate treatment, not nickel and diming me. Charge an extra $50 per person upfront and serve lobster one night!

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

We arrived a few days priorto embarkation, it was fabulous! Fun, affordable historic!

Thumbs Up 9

Cannes, France

5 out of 5

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5

We did an all day excursion four a whirlwind tour of Rome! If you choose the 13hr. Trip, make sure your physically able. Several passengers didn't realize the rigor of the day and stayed behind on the bus at a few stops. A shame to be in Rome and be able to see the amazing history.

Thumbs Up 9

Salerno (Amalfi Coast), Italy

5 out of 5

This was the most relaxing of our excursions. We visited a quaint town and then toured by boat the blue grotto. Our guide was so much fun. The water amazing. Drinking, dancing, swimming. Excellent refrain from day after day of sightseeing.

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Catania, Sicily

4 out of 5

Venice, Italy

5 out of 5

We extended our trip by staying in Venice four two nights after we disembarked. I planned transportation ahead of time and was in St. Mark's square prior to opening that morning. I could have used one extra day in Venice, it was extraordinary.

Thumbs Up 4

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

1 Comment

Emo507 6 years ago

Totally agree, arrive a few days early, visit & enjoy the city, and then start your cruise. Bon voyage

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