Donna2Banks Cruise Review on Rhapsody of the Seas on Oct 06, 2018

Item: Rhapsody of the Seas
Rating: 3
Author: Donna2Banks

Rhapsody of the Seas Cruise Review

Donna2Banks

Contributor Level: Second Mate

86 Days Till Next Cruise

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 55

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Sail date: October 06, 2018

Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

First RC cruise. Unclean cabin windows, and had to re build 2 drawers which basically fell apart. Stayed front right of deck 4 so noise of anchor and ropes was loud and vibrated room in /out of ports. Cabin attendant did his job but hardly seen him (in/out like a flash) Other regular RC cruisers advised us to not be put off and to try a newer ship because even they had noticed the difference at how tired it looked on their return visits. (Rhapsody now the oldest in fleet) Staff pleasant and welcoming, food plentiful but similar menu every evening in anytime dining restaurant. Entertainment rather poor unless you constantly want to watch the Cruise Director if not on the stage on the TV! There was however a band named L'ements who when they were on got the crowd rocking. Formal nights not as formal as we are used to with P&O. More suits and ties for men rather than dinner suit. (So husband although looked the part felt overdressed) Itenary was great and enjoyed all ports but times in and out varied and for some felt we didn't get long enough. This ship is however ideal for those who may not want to get lost on a larger ship (why many retired people said they came back) We met some wonderful people only happy to share their cruising knowledge and look forward to revisiting RC sometime in the future but on a newer ship as recommended.

6 Comments

cruisereckoning 4 years ago

Thanks for the review.

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Donna2Banks 6 years ago

Will be interested in your feedback

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Woobiescoobie 6 years ago

We’re on Rhapsody sailing December 8. Our first smaller ship cruise. She was built in 1997 and has had upgrades earlier this year, but, she’s old for a cruise ship. Will post after the cruise.

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Donna2Banks 6 years ago

Pardon me for not putting one of the oldest!

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Emo507 6 years ago

Thanks for the info.

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exnasm68 6 years ago

Just a small FYI; Rhapsody of the Seas is the 4th oldest in the RCI fleet. Empress of the Seas. Majesty of the Seas and Grandeur of the Seas are all older.

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