Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas

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Space & Comfort

49Beats 23% of ships

Dining

38Beats 2% of ships

Entertainment

67Beats 42% of ships

Activities & Thrills

65Top 48% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

60Beats 30% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

No standout strengths yet.

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Worth Knowing

Dining is a relative weak point at 38/100

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 49/100

Fewer crew per guest — about 2.6 guests to each crew member

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineRoyal Caribbean

Ship NameRhapsody of the Seas

Total Guest Rooms1,020

Ocean View Rooms379

Balconies136

Suites98

Maiden voyage19 May 1997

Physical

Year Built1997

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2016

BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

78,878 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

279 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

35.6 m

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks11

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

22.3 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew765

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.6

Total Cabins1,013

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins14

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,416

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

32.648

Amenities

Restaurants - Paid0

Restaurants - Included0

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools2

- Pools - General Access1

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive0

Outdoor Pools1

Indoor Pools1

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs6

- Hot Tubs - General Access4

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges8

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelYes

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreNo

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtNo

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseNo

Rock Climbing WallYes

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded

Special AmenitiesClimbing Wall

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Soda Price$3.50

Domestic Beer Price$7.49

Drink Package Price (From..)$60.00

Tipping Expected?Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants9

Restaurants Price: Included3

Restaurants Price: Premium6

Restaurants Price: Exclusive0

Restaurants Type: Sit down5

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve4

Restaurants Type: Buffet0

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

C6UA2

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9116864

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

311805000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Nassau, Bahamas