Rhapsody of the Seas Review

3.5 / 5.0
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First cruise, got engaged, she said yes, so maybe I'm biased

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Rhapsody of the Seas
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jstackhouse
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

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Sail Date: Dec 2017
Cabin: Ocean View
Battle of the Sexes! The atmosphere was very lively, and a lot of people go
View of the ship from the helicopter tour in Key West
View of the ship from the helicopter tour in Key West
View of the ship from the helicopter tour in Key West

Background

I am writing this review 2 years later. I was living near the Tampa area and always wanted to go on a cruise, and I figured this was a good opportunity. I took my then girlfriend (now wife) on the cruise. I was well aware that Rhapsody was one of Royal's older ships, so I wasn't expecting the Oasis. A family member dropped us off at the port around 11:30am. We could have used a little guidance in terms of what to do with our luggage, but our bags ended up being small enough to take on board ourselves. We were able to get into our room before 1pm. We then explored, drank, and ate - and I proposed - before the ship left port.

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Cabin Review

Ocean View

Cabin 2N

Like a cheap motel, but what we expected on a ship. We were hardly ever in there. Biggest complaint is that the water didn't get hot.

Port Reviews

Cozumel

Took a $5 taxi to a private beach where we got a free shot of tequila and then rented snorkel gear for about $15.

Belize City

For about $35 per person, we took a small boat to a private island, Goff's Caye. Here, we were treated to free, all you can drink rum punch. There was food served on the island (cheap, but GOOD) - lobster, chicken, etc. Then, the small boat took us a bit off the private island so we could snorkel on the great barrier reef. This day was the highlight of the cruise for my wife and me.

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