Rhapsody of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Chart a course for emerald island jungles and pristine Caribbean shores. Or set sail for Old World wonders and sun-soaked Mediterranean ports. From bucket list excursions into the ancient temples of Cozumel and the lush rainforests of Belize, to romantic strolls through the white-washed villages of Mykonos and along the medieval alleyways of Kotor — no matter where you choose to wander, Rhapsody of the Seas® delves deeper and adventures further, taking you to some of the world’s most exotic cruise destinations.
Rhapsody of the Seas Highlights
- Head to the theater for a showstopping original production for an unforgettable night
- Raise a glass of your favorite vintage or cocktail at one of the many bars onboard
- World class dining where you will find something delicious onboard to satisfy your cravings
- Award-winning entertainment while exploring more between shores\n
- Discover new thrills onboard while enjoying superior service and an intimate environment\n
- Discover endless ways to seize the day on deck between adventures in port\n
Rhapsody of the Seas Statistics
- Cruise Line Royal Caribbean
- Bars / Lounges 8
- Beam 105.6 Feet
- Built In France
- Crew Nationality International
- Dining / Restaurants 10
- Elevators 9
- Gross Tonnage 78,491
- Last Refurbished 2016
- Maiden Voyage May, 1997
- Maximum Speed 22 knots
- Number of Crews 765
- Number of Decks 12
- Number of Pools 2
- Passenger Capacity 2,416
- Registry Bahamas
- Ship Length 915.35 Feet
- Staterooms / Suites 1,020
- Whirlpools 3
- Whirlpools 6
Rhapsody of the Seas Dining
From confectionery delights to California rolls, finger foods to a five-course gourmet meal, A Royal Caribbean cruise is a journey of culinary discovery. The innovative chefs, each trained and certified, will take your palate global with a lineup of complimentary and specialty options. Pair your meals with a beverage package and save on your favorite drinks.
Caf� latte tudes
Gfet your caffeine and treats fix at Caf� Latte Tudes.
Chef's Table
Dinner at Chef's Table is both experiential and educational, as the Chef de Cuisine specially prepares and presents each course while explaining its cooking techniques, ingredients and flavours. Then a sommelier pairs every course with wine chosen to enhance your enjoyment of the dish.
Chops Grille
Proudly presents prime steaks at this New American steakhouse.
Giovanni's Table
Enjoy traditional flavors Tuscany at Giovanni's Table.
Izumi
Say \"Konnichiwa\" to fresh-rolled sushi at Izumi.
Main Dining Room
Sweeping, multi-level ambience, world-class cuisine and the most attentive staff at sea. The main dining room serves exceptional, multi-course meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a new dinner menu each evening in an elegant setting, with extraordinary personal service from your dedicated wait staff.
Park Cafe
In the mood for deli classics that knock it out of the park? Head to Park Caf�, where you�ll find quick bites to please every palate. Crisp made-to-order salads? Check. Fresh-pressed paninis and sandwiches? Double check. And don�t miss the legendary Royal K�mmelweck roast beef sandwich � it�s a guest favorite (and a rite of passage for cruising foodies).
Room Service
If you�re craving convenience, pick up the phone and dial-up delicious in-room dining any time� day or night. Enjoy breakfast in bed with a fresh omelette or a steaming stack of pancakes. Or a delectable dinner in the comfort of your stateroom after a long day of adventure onboard and ashore.
Spa
Massages, wraps, facials and acupuncture, or choose medi spa treatments to smooth wrinkles, lift and tone. A more brilliant smile is just a tooth whitening away, while a salon completes the perfect look with hair and nail services.
Windjammer
Windjammer Marketplace, a Royal Caribbean dining mainstay, is a global culinary pavilion that invites you to explore the world, dish by dish. Enticing food islands weave throughout, showcasing international fare while mapping your way between interactive stations.
Rhapsody of the Seas Entertainment & Nightlife
Let's hear a round of applause for an unrivaled entertainment lineup, An amazing array of shows and performers, included with your cruise fare. Picture Broadway-style shows and original Royal Caribbean productions just steps from your stateroom, with world-class performers that WOW on stage. And when the sun goes down, the night heats up with live music and much more.
70S Disco Party
Hope you brought your taste for nostalgia, because tonight you�re turning back the clock to an era of polyester, platform shoes, and non-stop partying. Hustle back in time and show, how you get down once that funky music starts to play.
Ballroom
Every step tells a story in this extraordinary celebration of ballroom dance. Rediscover romance with the tango, jump for joy with the jive, waltz your way to zen and feel the sultry heat of the rumba as Ballroom Fever takes over.
Club DJs
The Ship bring land's best mixmasters onboard to heat up multi-level nightclubs and poolside parties, nightly into the wee hours�with special guest appearances by celebrity scratch DJs on select sailings.
Dance Classes
Salsa, hip-hop, swing or ballroom. Learn the latest moves from instructors and bring your newfound skills to your favourite Royal Caribbean dance floor.
Dancing Under the Stars
Dress up in white and head to the Pool Deck, where a live DJ will keep the beat going strong long into the night as we dance under the stars. Bring your best moves, because you won�t want to sit this party out.
Game Shows
Bring your skills for game time thrills and take on the challenges in Love & Marriage, Battle of the Sexes and the adults-only Quest. Collaborate or calculate your next move and join in on the fun as a star or a spectator� it�s up to you.
Guest Entertainers
A full-time roster of amazing singers and dancers with special guest performers that are loaded with talent is available here.
Latin Dance
Ever wanted to learn how to salsa like a pro? Now you can. Join us for a Latin dance class and practice your merengue, bachata and cha-cha steps with the help of a seasoned instructor. Afterwards, you�ll be able to mambo your way on any dance floor.
Latin Fiesta
First, you'll kick off a Latin fiesta with a quick crash course on basic dance moves. Then, go head-to-head � or cheek to cheek � with your fellow steppers to the sounds of a live Latin band.
Live Bands
It�s a great way to start an evening or a mellow way to wind down the night. The live music venues feature world-class musicians performing across the fleet nightly.\n
Live Bands
Pick the genre you please and you're likely to find a band of talented musicians onboard to match�from live jazz to cover bands, quartets, Latin and acoustic performers across the fleet nightly.
Live Orchestra
No PLAY buttons here � a full ensemble orchestra complete with conductor, strings and wind section, accompanies every main theatre performance on every ship. *Venues, performers and events vary by ship.
Night Life
Every night onboard is an opportunity to party. Explore an array of venues� all without a cover charge� to suit your mood, tastes and moves. Try salsa dancing at Boleros or heat up the floor at multi-level nightclubs, featuring DJ mixmasters, as well as celebrity scratch DJs on select sailings.\n
Nightlife
Every night onboard is an opportunity to party. Explore an array of venues� all without a cover charge� to suit your mood, tastes and moves. Try salsa dancing at Boleros or heat up the floor at our multi-level nightclubs, featuring DJ mixmasters, as well as celebrity scratch DJs on select sailings.
Original Productions
Every sailing features original productions you can only see onboard. Amazing vocalists and dancers deliver rousing performances wrapped up in stunning sets and transcendent multimedia productions. Whether it�s a jazz excursion, techno-inspired cabaret or something beyond, prepare to be amazed.\n
Piano Man
Relive memories of old friends, good friends, and good times as the songs of our lives are plunked out on the ivories. Piano Man will lift you right out of your seat and take you down memory lane with the hit songs of the greatest contemporary �piano men� around.
Piano Sing Alongs
Stay for the chorus. Sing along as the piano player performs piano bar classics nightly at this Royal Caribbean� favorite found on every ship.\n
Pure Country
Calling all cowboys and cowgirls� grab a partner and get ready to do-si-do. Whether you prefer Bluegrass, Honky Tonk, Rockabilly, or New Country, dance your way through the knee slappin', hand clappin' show Pure Country!
R Bar
Swanky, sophisticated, and suffused with retro style, R Bar serves up classic cocktails garnished with vintage vibes. Whether your drink of choice is a dry gin martini, an expertly mixed old fashioned, or the perfect gin and tonic, you�ll find plenty to savor here.\n
Salsa Dancing
Follow the Latin beat and find yourself in a nighttime hot spot where you can keep up with live music and cool down with a mojito or caipirina.
Teen Disco
The Royal Caribbean� teen program isn't some structured set of classes or rules. These \"almost adults\" deserve a vacation all their own. So they get the freedom to join pre-planned events throughout the day, or simply hang out in teen-only spaces with the teen staff that keeps the good times coming. Including a themed dance party at the Teen Disco in the evening.
Theme Nights
Go all out and step into the another era.
Rhapsody of the Seas Kids & Teens
Kids will have a blast at the complimentary, award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program. Every member of the youth team holds a four-year degree in education, recreation or a related field, and has extensive experience working with children. they break kids and teens out into age groups so that they can enjoy specialized programs made to expand their imaginations, in interactive, multi-room spaces designed just for them. It's an awesomely fun, totally edu-taining adventure. Hangouts just for tweens can lead to new onboard friendships. Splash around on the pool and sports deck, where family-friendly fun takes place. Bring the family closer together with a spontaneous game or planned activity onboard. Teens have their own retreat within each of the ships. Babies and tots get the royal treatment onboard.
Adventure Ocean
When the kids are happy, parents are happy. And the award-winning Adventure Ocean Youth Program is designed with that in mind. Tiny travelers ages 3-5 will have an education blast in the Aquanauts group. The Explorers program keeps 6-8 year olds entertained with activities like themed parties and more. And learning is a thrillfest for 9-11 year olds in the Voyagers group.
Aquanauts
These little at-sea adventurers will enjoy the magic of Bubbling Potions, uncover the dinosaur-sized secrets of Jurassic Jr.
Arcade
Blips, bleeps, clangs and cheers. Play to win in a classic arcade atmosphere with timeless games like Pacman and table hockey.
Art Collection
Whether you�re looking for a Renaissance work or a contemporary masterpiece, the Art on Royal enrichment program invites you to browse and bid on original works and limited-edition prints from featured artists. Plus join us for art tours, seminars and special events, all while you sail.
Explorers
For Explorers ages 6 � 8 at the Adventure Ocean youth program, there's no end to activities that engage young imaginations. Like science experiments, including Space Mud, Fossil Fever and Meteorology Madness. Arts and crafts with Adventure Art. Performances where the kids are the stars at Adventure Theater. Even dance parties with ice cream.
Pools
From kids' aqua parks to the adults-only Solarium� and all the slides and cantilevered hot tubs in between� there's a splashy place to spend the day for every adventurer onboard.
Scrapbooking
Turn your memories into something beautiful with a vacation scrapbook. Learn how to build themed pages with textured borders, cutouts and embellishments. Materials fee may apply for some sessions.
Voyagers
How about a scavenger hunt with new friends from across the world? That's just the beginning for Voyagers, who enjoy programs including sports tournaments, talent shows, video game showdowns and much more.
Rhapsody of the Seas Wellness
Emerge renewed, relaxed and rejuvenated at the Vitality? Spa. Professional spa products from acclaimed brands such as Elemis�, bliss�, La Th�rapie and Ionithermie bring the most advanced services to the sea. Massages, wraps, facials and acupuncture, or choose medi-spa treatments to smooth wrinkles, lift and tone. A more brilliant smile is just a tooth whitening away, while a salon completes the perfect look with hair and nail services.
Explorers
For Explorers ages 6 � 8 at the Adventure Ocean youth program, there's no end to activities that engage young imaginations. Like science experiments, including Space Mud, Fossil Fever and Meteorology Madness. Arts and crafts with Adventure Art. Performances where the kids are the stars at Adventure Theater. Even dance parties with ice cream.
Fitness Classes
Start a healthy new habit or keep your fitness routine on track. VitalitySM Fitness Center� has an array of the most popular training classes including yoga, Pilates, spinning, sculpting and more. Trained instructors make it easy for everyone to have a great time and get fit. Fee applies for some classes.\n
Spa
Professional spa products from acclaimed brands such as Elemis�, bliss�, La Th�rapie and Ionithermie bring the most advanced services to the sea.
Rhapsody of the Seas Shopping
Shop the biggest designer names and onboard exclusives, all at prices you won�t find on land. Swiss timepieces, liquor, fine jewelry, beauty and high fashion are all here, tax and duty free, plus special sale savings and our price match guarantee.
Spa
Massages, wraps, facials and acupuncture, or choose medi spa treatments to smooth wrinkles, lift and tone. A more brilliant smile is just a tooth whitening away, while a salon completes the perfect look with hair and nail services.
Spa
Professional spa products from acclaimed brands such as Elemis�, bliss�, La Th�rapie and Ionithermie bring the most advanced services to the sea.
Rhapsody of the Seas Casino
There's nothing to stir your sense of excitement like the sound of cards being shuffled, Consider the Casino Royale to be your little slice of Vegas right at sea�with thousands of square feet of lights, action, slots and tables. Join a tournament at sea, become a member of Club Royale or just soak in the winning atmosphere of the incredible casino when you come aboard.
Rhapsody of the Seas Bars & Lounges
Loyalty definitely has its privileges. Royal Caribbean created the exclusive Diamond Club lounge to thank the valued Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Crown & Anchor� Society members for their continued loyalty. From concierge access to complimentary continental breakfast, and even complimentary cocktails at happy hour, Most loyal guests enjoy special perks in a space reserved just for them.
Diamond Club
Loyalty definitely has its privileges. Royal Caribbean created the exclusive Diamond Club lounge to thank the valued Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Crown & Anchor� Society members for their continued loyalty.
Park Cafe
In the mood for deli classics that knock it out of the park? Head to Park Caf�, where you�ll find quick bites to please every palate. Crisp made-to-order salads? Check. Fresh-pressed paninis and sandwiches? Double check. And don�t miss the legendary Royal K�mmelweck roast beef sandwich � it�s a guest favorite (and a rite of passage for cruising foodies).
Pool Bar
How about a drink as colourful as the Caribbean sunset? You don�t have to stray too far from your poolside lounge to enjoy a frozen Mojito, exotic Mai Tai, Virgin Daiquiri, cool imported pilsner and more.
R Bar
Swanky, sophisticated, and suffused with retro style, R Bar serves up classic cocktails garnished with vintage vibes. Whether your drink of choice is a dry gin martini, an expertly mixed old fashioned, or the perfect gin and tonic, you�ll find plenty to savor here.\n
Schooner Bar
Join the fun at Schooner Bar, where a nautical theme, warm decor and perfectly mixed cocktails come together. Cosy up in a seat under the mast, by the portholes, or right by the gleaming grand piano. The sing-along's starting soon.
Sip Tour Brunch
Catch a glimpse of the magic that happens in the kitchen on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the galley with the Chef. Then take your taste buds on an exceptional brunch in a dining room, where you can indulge in spectacular eats paired with unlimited sparkling wine.\n
Solarium Bar
Relaxation can be thirsty work. While you're soaking up the vibe of the adults-only Solarium, grab a refreshment from the Solarium Bar, where friendly bartenders serve wine, beer, cocktails and chilled umbrella drinks perfect for sipping beneath your poolside umbrella.
Suite Lounge
Welcome to the most elevated spot for indulging in your favorite eats and libations. Reserved exclusively for guests of Grand Suite-level accommodations and above, the Suite Lounge serves complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks. From croissants to your favorite drink, we�ve got your cravings covered.\n
Viking Crown Lounge
A fixture on nearly every cruise ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet and a true architectural wonder, the iconic Viking Crown Lounge� is the ultimate spot to soak up panoramic views while you sip your favorite cocktails. Catch the sunset through its floor-to-ceiling windows, then stick around as the space comes alive with the sounds of live entertainers, flashing strobe lights, and plenty of hip-swinging action on the dance floor.\n