Fun first cruise experience!

Rhapsody of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 45

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Rhapsody of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 16, 2019

Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2016

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Great first experience. Do a smaller ship first so you can only go up.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Got there around 11:45 and glad we did. Got right through but the line filled up quickly behind us. Get there by noon!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Excellent waiter (Maria) in the main dining room. Lots to choose from and so many new dishes to try in the buffet. More food than you could ever eat!

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
The ship lacks the big thrills of the newer ships but always something going on. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure you’re having a good time and being entertained. Lots of deck chairs to lounge by the pool.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Nightly entertainment was great. Loved the guest entertainment (comedians, juggler, singers).

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Always attentive and pleasant. Our room attendant Sandivan was very personable and available if we needed anything.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Ship was clean and layed out pretty well. Lots of signs so you don’t get lost. Is a little out dated but only in some of the painting and carpeting. Not dirty just older styles.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Little bit bigger than what I was expecting. Plenty of room for two. Bed was comfy. Didn’t spend much time here other than to sleep.

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida Did not visit port

Embarkation port

Key West, Florida

5 out of 5
Lots of shopping and sight seeing. Took the trolley around the island. For only $30 a person it’s well worth it. Can get on and off all day anywhere there’s a stop.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Went snorkeling and walked around all the shops. The water was so clear and tons of fish to view.

Belize City, Belize

2 out of 5
Limited shopping. Armed security and gates around the port area. Did not do an excursion. Would do an excursion the next time as there’s not much to do otherwise.

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5
Did a zip line excursion which was fantastic. After zip lining they had a shuttle to the beach and a shopping beachfront area. We liked this port the best. Tons of shopping and a very nice are right off the ship. Would definitely go here again.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Carried our own luggage and were off the ship in less than 10 min. Lines through customs moved quickly.

Traveler Photos

Was this review helpful? 45

Be the first to comment

Other reviews of this sailing