Rhapsody of the Seas
With dramatic walls of glass and retractable canopy, Rhapsody of the Seas has already embarked on the course other cruise ships will someday follow. When you're not enjoying the magnificent ocean views, you'll be relaxing in the soothing ShipShape Day Spa, swimming in one of the two pools, taking a much-needed whirlpool or catching up with friends over your favorite drink in one of our eight lounges.
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78491
Tonnage
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1997
Built Year
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2012
Refurbished Year
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765
Crew
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2435
Pax Capacity
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8
Bars
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2
Pools
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1
Casinos
Sailings
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 1997
- Tonnage: 78,491 tons
- Length: 915.00 feet
- Avg Speed: 22.00
- Passenger Capacity: 2,435
- Normal Crew Size: 765
- Registration Country: Bahamas
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Cabin Features
- Babysitting
- Children Activities
- Children Playroom
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Television
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Youth Program
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Special Requests
- Adjoining Cabins
- Special Dietary Meals
- Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
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Fitness Facilities
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Jogging
- Rock Climbing Wall
- 2 Swimming Pools
- 1 Children Swimming Pools
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Services
- 8 Bars
- Beauty Salon
- 1 Casinos
- 1 Clubs
- Dry Cleaning
- Hottub
- Internet Access
- Library
- Shops
- Showroom
- Spa
- Wedding
Dining
Main Dining Room
5 course Meal
Windjammer Cafe/Solarium Cafe
Variety of food and a seemingly never-ending buffet
Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream
Frozen treats, sundaes, and floats
Latte-tudes
Serving Seattle's Best Coffee
Viking Crown Lounge
Bite sized portions of classic dishes
Giovanni's Table
Italian restaurant
Izume Asian Fusion Restaurant
Asian cuisine
Chef's Table
Intimate dining
Please Note: Hours may vary according to the ship and itinerary, so be sure to check your Cruise Compass and Daily Planner.
DRESS CODE- During the day, casual clothes are fine for the main dining room. In the evening, there are three distinct types of dress onboard: casual, smart casual and formal.
Casual: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for women.
Smart Casual: Jackets and ties for men, dresses or pantsuits for women.
Formal: Suits and ties or tuxedos for men, cocktail dresses for women. Bare feet or bathing suits are not allowed at any time in the dining room and shorts are not permitted at dinner. Each ship also offers a variety of casual dining options, for example, the Windjammer Cafe.
Formal Nights 3 to 5-nights cruises - One formal Nights, all other nights are casual. 6 to 9-nights cruises - Two formal nights, one smart casual night and four casual nights. 10 to 13-nights cruises - Three formal nights and three smart casual nights, all other nights are casual. 14 and 15-nights cruises - Three formal nights and four smart casual nights, all other nights are casual.
Age Restrictions
No guest under the age of twenty-one (21) will be booked in a stateroom unless accompanied by an adult twenty-one (21) years of age, or older. This age limit will be waived for minor children sailing with their parents or guardians in adjacent staterooms or under-aged married couples (proof of marriage is required). Royal Caribbean International reserves the right to ask for proof of age. Please note: An individual's age on the date of sailing determines his or her status for the entire cruise vacation. Royal Caribbean International's age policy for gambling and consumption of alcoholic beverages is as follows:
Guests eighteen (18) years of age and older are welcome to play in our casinos (for all Alaska sailings, guests must be 21 years of age in order to play in our casinos).
Guests eighteen to twenty (18-20) years of age are welcome to enjoy beer and wine (for all Alaska sailings, guests must be 21 years of age in order to consume beer, wine and any other alcoholic beverages). Please note that a beverage waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and they must also be sailing with the 18-20 year old.
Guests twenty-one (21) years of age and older are welcome to enjoy all alcoholic beverages. Applicable age restrictions apply while the ship is in port, in accordance with local age limitations.
Alcoholic beverages that are purchased duty-free from the Shops On Board will be stored by Royal Caribbean personnel and delivered to your stateroom on the last day of your voyage.
In addition, any liquor purchases that are made by a guest in a land based location, will be stored onboard when they enter the vessel, and will be delivered to their stateroom on the last night of their voyage.No guest under the age of twenty-one (21) will be booked in a stateroom unless accompanied by an adult twenty-one (21) years of age, or older. This age limit will be waived for minor children sailing with their parents or guardians in adjacent staterooms or under-aged married couples (proof of marriage is required). Royal Caribbean International reserves the right to ask for proof of age. Please note: An individual's age on the date of sailing determines his or her status for the entire cruise vacation. Royal Caribbean International's age policy for gambling and consumption of alcoholic beverages is as follows:
Guests eighteen (18) years of age and older are welcome to play in our casinos (for all Alaska sailings, guests must be 21 years of age in order to play in our casinos)
Guests eighteen to twenty (18-20) years of age are welcome to enjoy beer and wine (for all Alaska sailings, guests must be 21 years of age in order to consume beer, wine and any other alcoholic beverages). Please note that a beverage waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and they must also be sailing with the 18-20 year old.
Guests twenty-one (21) years of age and older are welcome to enjoy all alcoholic beverages. Applicable age restrictions apply while the ship is in port, in accordance with local age limitations.
Alcoholic beverages that are purchased duty-free from the Shops On Board will be stored by Royal Caribbean personnel and delivered to your stateroom on the last day of your voyage. In addition, any liquor purchases that are made by a guest in a land based location, will be stored onboard when they enter the vessel, and will be delivered to their stateroom on the last night of their voyage.
Tipping
As of January 2, 2018, Royal Caribbean will automatically add a $14.50 USD gratuity ($17.505 USD for Suite guests) to each guest’s onboard SeaPass® account on a daily basis. This gratuity is shared by Dining Services staff, stateroom Attendants other Housekeeping Services Personnel that work to enhance your cruise. The daily automatic gratuity amounts are recommended and are based on customary industry standards. As with previous gratuities, you will still have the option to prepay before sailing, rather than having the automatic gratuities applied onboard. Bookings that prepay their gratuities before sailing will not be charged daily onboard. As with previous gratuity guidelines, the amount of the automatic gratuity is at your discretion. In the unlikely event you're completely satisfied with the service while onboard, you may visit Guest Services to modify the amount of the daily gratuity. Other onboard gratuity policies remain the same: a 15% gratuity is automatically added to beverages, mini bar items, and spa & salon services, and will be itemized on your receipt.
Note: These gratuities apply to guests of all ages. Gratuities for other service personnel are at your discretion. A 15% gratuity will automatically be added to your bar bill or wine check when you are served. Notice to Guests: Gratuities may be shared with other crew members depending on the particular service requirement. Envelopes for gratuities will be provided in your stateroom on the last night of the cruise. Gratuities may be paid in the following ways: Pre paid by having them added to your reservation by your booking agent. Added to your onboard SeaPass account. Paid in cash at the end of the cruise.
Cabins
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Category Code(s): M,N,Q,Z,ZI
- 132 square feet
- Deck 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King
- Vanity area
- Private bathroom
- Minibar
- Hair-dryer
- TV
- Phone
- Safe
- 110/220 electrical outlets
- Some have Pullman beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests.
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Category Code(s): 1V,2V,3V,4V,6V,K,L
- 142 square feet
- Deck 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King
- Vanity area
- Private bathroom
- Minibar
- Hair-dryer
- TV
- Phone
- Safe
- 110/220 electrical outlets
- Some have Pullman beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests.
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Category Code(s): J
- 164 square feet
- Deck 8
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King
- Vanity area
- Private bathroom
- Minibar
- Hair-dryer
- TV
- Phone
- Safe
- 110/220 electrical outlets
- Some have Pullman beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests.
Inside
Oceanview
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Category Code(s): 1M,1N,2N,3N,6N,F,G,H,I,PV,Y,YO
- 151 square feet
- Deck 2, 3, and 4
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King
- Sitting area with sofa
- Vanity area
- Private bathroom
- Minibar
- Hair-dryer
- TV
- Phone
- Safe
- 110/220 electrical outlets
- Some have Pullman beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests.
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Category Code(s): 1K,FO
- 233 square feet
- Deck 2, 3, and 4
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King
- Additional bunk beds
- Sitting area with sofa
- Vanity area
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Hair-dryer
- TV
- Phone
- Safe
- 110/220 electrical outlets
- Sleeps up to six people and can accommodate a rollaway bed or Play Yard
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Category Code(s): FF
- 535 square feet
- Deck 8
- One bedroom with lower twin beds
- One bathroom with shower
- Living area with double sofa bed
- Lower twin beds that convert to Royal King
- Refrigerator
- Vanity area
- Private bathroom
- Minibar
- Hair-dryer
- TV
- Phone
- Safe
- 110/220 electrical outlets
Balcony
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Category Code(s): 1B,2B,3B,4B,D1,D2,X,XB
- 191 square feet
- Balcony: 42 square feet
- Deck 7
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King
- Private balcony
- Sitting area with sofa
- Vanity area
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Hair-dryer
- TV
- Phone
- Safe
- 110/220 electrical outlets
- Staterooms 7150 & 7650 have obstructed views
MiniSuite
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Category Code(s): J3,J4,JS,WS
- 241 square feet
- Balcony: 64 square feet
- Deck 8
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King
- Private balcony
- Sitting area with sofa
- Vanity area
- Private bathroom with bathtub
- Refrigerator
- Hair-dryer
- TV
- Phone
- Safe
- 110/220 electrical outlets
- Sleeps up to four people
- Staterooms 8094 & 8594 have obstructed views
Suite
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Category Code(s): GS,W
- 353 square feet
- Balcony: 110 square feet
- Deck 8
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King
- Private balcony
- Sitting area with sofa bed
- Vanity area
- Private bathroom with bathtub
- Refrigerator
- Hair-dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Two phones
- Safe
- 110/220 electrical outlets
- Sleeps up to four people and can accommodate a rollaway bed and/or Play Yard.
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Category Code(s): OS
- 515 square feet
- Balcony: 116 square feet
- Deck 8
- Queen-size bed
- Private balcony
- Private bathroom with bathtub
- Separate living area with queen-size sofa bed
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Dining table for two
- Vanity area
- Hair-dryer
- DVD player
- VCR
- Stereo with CD/cassette
- Two phones
- Safe
- 110/220 electrical outlets
- Sleeps up to four people and can accommodate a rollaway bed and/or Play Yard.
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Category Code(s): FS,GT
- 480 square feet, balcony 59 square feet
- Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King
- Private balcony
- Sitting area with sofa bed
- Vanity area
- Two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub)
- Walk-in closet
- Living area with double sofa bed and Pullman bed
- Refrigerator
- Hair-dryer
- Two TVs
- Two phones
- Safe
- 110/220 electrical outlets
- Sleeps up to eight people and can accommodate a rollaway bed and/or Play Yard.
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Category Code(s): RS
- 1176 square feet
- Balcony: 138 square feet
- Deck 8
- Separate bedroom with king-size bed
- Private balcony
- Whirlpool bathtub
- Living room with queen-size sofa bed and baby grand piano
- Refrigerator
- Dining table for four
- Entertainment center
- DVD player
- VCR
- Stereo
- CD/cassette player
- Private bathroom
- Vanity area
- Hair-dryer
- Two TVs
- Three phones
- Safe
- Vanity table
- 110/220 electrical outlets
- Sleeps up to four people and can accommodate a rollaway bed and/or Play Yard.
Life on Board
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Windjammer
Enjoy spectacular buffets and incredible views. The casual convenience of the Windjammer Cafe and the wide variety of meals and snacks available make this restaurant a guest favorite.
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Chef's Table
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience. In this exclusive space, 12 guests will enjoy a five-course menu of gourmet selections specially prepared and personally presented by the Chef de Cuisine. Every course is accompanied by wine pairings chosen to enhance your enjoyment of each dish.
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Chops Grille
This classic chophouse offers fabulous steaks and seafood dishes. It's a great place to celebrate a special occasion, or just another perfect day of vacation.
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Giovanni's Table
A casual Italian trattoria with indoor and al fresco seating, Giovanni's Table offers rustic dishes with a contemporary flair, including toasted herb foccacia, pastas, braised meat dishes and stews, served family-style.
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Izumi
The traditional Asian dishes at Izumi will impress you with their pure, delicate flavors, freshness of ingredients and impeccable presentation. Diners can choose from popular sushi rolls, sashimi, Hot Rock (Ishiyaki) Plates, sukiyaki and more.
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Main Dining Room
Royal Caribbean elegant main dining rooms are a great place to start the morning off right or finish off a fabulous day with a five-course meal.
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Park Café
Grab a bite to eat at this delicious deli offering made-to-order salads, paninis and freshly prepared sandwiches, as well as a selection of gourmet pastries and coffee. The Park Café will be a tasty addition to ship's relaxing, adults-only Solarium area.
Dining
Spa and Beauty
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Vitality at Sea Spa
This full-service spa offers a beauty salon and spa treatments, including massage, manicures and seaweed body wraps.
Onboard Activities
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Ben & Jerry's
Stop by Ben & Jerry's ice cream for cool treats in a rotating selection of fabulous flavors. Chill out with a frozen drink or sample from up to 16 different flavors as part of the sundae of your dreams.
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Cafe Latte-tudes
Relax with a frothy cup of cappuccino and a light snack while you watch the world go by in Cafe Latte-tudes, the modern-day coffee bar.
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Library
Immerse yourself in another world at the Library. Offering a wide selection of books and guidebooks, you'll be sure to find something.
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royalcaribbean online
With royalcaribbean online, for a small fee you can access the Internet, send e-mails or send your family an e-postcard with your picture in it.
Casino
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Casino Royale
The glittering casino features electronic slot machines, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette and Caribbean stud poker.
Night Life
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Champagne Bar
Celebrate a hole-in-one, a new stamp in your passport or just another day in paradise with champagne, fine wines and canape. Even novice champagne drinkers will find something they like in the Champagne Bar.
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Broadway Melodies Theatre
With the glitz, glamour and special effects, you'll think the ship has docked on Broadway. Performed in the magnificent theatre, the live productions feature the outstanding talent of The Royal Caribbean Singers and Dancers, along with well-known performers and headline acts.
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R Bar
Experience a 1960s vibe at the all-new R Bar, featuring iconic furnishings and classic cocktails - gimlet, martini, gin, whiskeys and more - all served by the ship's resident mixologist.
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Schooner Bar
Relax and enjoy the warm smell of teak oil in the nautical-themed bar. This signature Royal Caribbean bar can be found on all of the cruise ships.
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Shall We Dance Lounge
Dance the night away in the Shall We Dance Lounge. If you're not in the mood to dance, don't worry! The lounge also offers live music and entertainment.
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Viking Crown Lounge
You'll feel like you're on top of the world in the Viking Crown Lounge. It's completely enclosed in glass, offers amazing 360-degree views from the very top of the ship, and features several theme bar areas.
Youth Activities
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Adventure Ocean
A play area with specially designed activities for kids from 3-17. Run by exceptional, energetic and college-educated staff.
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Royal Babies and Tots Program
Join your child in the fun of Royal Babies or Royal Tots interactive playgroup sessions developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price. Each 45-minute session, held on one of the onboard lounges, offers activities that make playtime learning time as well. Royal Babies and Tots programs are for children ages 6 months to 36 months.
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Teen Center
Teens will enjoy a wide variety of shipboard activities from scavenger hunts and pizza parties to playing in the video arcade.
Sports and Fitness
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Rock Climbing Wall
Royal Caribbean cruise ships are the only ones in the world to offer rock-climbing walls. They offer skill combinations for all levels, not to mention one of the best views from the ship. At 200 feet above sea level and towering 30 feet above the deck, The rock-climbing wall offers an incredible view and is one of the most popular onboard activities, for kids and adults.
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Vitality Fitness Center
Royal Caribbean fitness center has all the equipment and facilities that major sports clubs do: weight machines, free weights, stationary spin bikes, stair steppers, treadmills, sauna, whirlpool, steam room, and thermal suites. Plus a sweeping ocean view that extends for miles. Also offered all the latest classes, from Pilates to spinning to kickboxing and more.
Shopping
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Shopping
Who knew there was such great shopping in the middle of the ocean? In the Royal Promenade, you'll find everything from unique jewelry and souvenirs to any toiletries you may have forgotten. Plus, everything is available tax- and duty-free, with a savings of up to 25% off U.S. retail prices.
Pools
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Pool
With a swimming pool and two whirlpools on each side, relaxing under the sun will be as easy as 1-2-3.
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Solarium
Featuring an indoor/outdoor pool plus a lounge area, this quiet haven is an adult-only spot.
Health and Safety Protocols
Everything Royal Caribbean does, onboard and on land, is about safeguarding the guests and crew. Royal Caribbean ships provide a worry-free vacation! Here are some steps we are taking to ensure we keep you healthy. Royal Caribbeany has developed a comprehensive plan to respond to COVID-19 situations, just in case. Preparedness is key! If someone should fall ill or display symptoms while sailing, Royal Caribbean has rigorous protocols in place, including intensified cleaning, air filtration, and sanitizing procedures and medical isolation. Each ship has reviewed their inventory and are all well-equipped with supplies and personal protective equipment, such as masks and medicine.
REDUCED TRAVEL TO IMPACTED COUNTRIES
Along with a team of medical experts and guidance from health organizations, Royal Caribbean is monitoring the situation and either canceling or modifying itineraries to impacted areas.
ENHANCED BOARDING SCREENING
At the pier, all guests participate in mandatory screenings that include exclusion due to travel based on temporary restrictions and even a thermal scan to check everyone's temperature. Some guests may be subject to a secondary review. Dependent of screening results, some guests may be denied boarding to ensure Royal Caribbean is keep their ships healthy and safe.
HEIGHTENED SANITATION AT CRUISE TERMINALS
Before and after all sailings, the cruise terminal is thoroughly sanitized. And, boarding, each ship undergoes deep sanitation using industry-standard cleaners proven to combat bacteria & viruses.
ADDITIONAL SANITATION SAFEGUARDS ONBOARD SHIPS
With the guidance of the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control, all ships across the entire Royal Caribbean International fleet have elevated sanitation procedures. Key areas, which include public venues & restrooms, are sanitized approximately every 30 minutes.
HAND SANITIZERS EVERYWHERE
One of the best ways to stay healthy is to keep your hands clean. So, Royal Caribbean has increased the availability of hand sanitizer stations and continue to enforce hand cleansing at all food venues onboard. Hand sanitizers are effective against a broad number of pathogens, including Coronavirus COVID-19.
ENHANCED MEDICAL PROTOCOLS
Royal Caribbean has rigorous medical protocols in place to help those who aren’t feeling well, like complimentary medical consultations for guests with fever or flu-like symptoms, medical isolation when warranted, and intensified ship cleaning, air filtration, and sanitization procedures.
STATEROOM CLEANLINESS
Guest staterooms are thoroughly cleaned twice a day. During instances that guests display flu-like symptoms, their stateroom will receive an additional deep-cleaning.
DAILY HEALTH UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS
During each sailing, the Captain makes two announcements each day to remind guests to wash their hands often, use recommended coughing etiquette, and to report any high fever or flu-like illness symptoms immediately.
Kia did an awesome job for us - efficient, informative and a pleasure to deal with. Will use her again, for sure!
Older ship, staff was very friendly, ship clean, food was much better then my last Royal Caribbean Cruise on the anthem of the seas, very friendly cruisers and lots of excursions to choice from. Entertainment was NOT to my liking and the internet was pretty bad too. We sailed out of Tampa and it was so convenient to the airport.
Kasey was so helpful and nice through the whole process. He got us a good deal on the cruise we wanted and was patient through all the questions and clarifications I threw at him. I will ask for him again the next time we cruise!
The staterooms were bigger and nicer than I expected. The ship was well kept and beautifully decorated for Christmas. The food and service were great. We had a wonderful time.
Everything was to my Expectations