Rhapsody of the Seas
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The multilevel Centrum is the hub of this ship. It's an airy, light-filled atrium with gliding glass elevators, palm trees, panoramic windows, gleaming brass, and chairs and low tables placed in cozy groupings. Most passengers gather here for a pre-dinner cocktail as live music plays in the background. Other popular spots include the convivial Schooner Bar, the elegant Champagne Bar and the Solarium, a serene, glass-enclosed pool area with a retractable ceiling. The Viking Crown Lounge is a Royal Caribbean signature; floating 11 decks above the ocean, it's an observation point by day and a pulsating dance club at night. There's also a casino and show lounge. Go for a seaside jog on the top deck, spend a few pampering hours at the spa or work out with a view at the ShipShape Fitness Center. The Windjammer Café is a casual alternative to the formal, two-level Edelweiss Dining Room.
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| Ship Statistics |
| Year Built |
1997 |
| Refurbished |
2012 |
| Tonnage |
78,500 tons |
| Registry |
Bahamas |
| Length |
915 feet |
| Beam |
106 feet |
| Passenger Capacity |
2,435 |
| Crew Size |
765 |
| Total Inside Cabins |
407 |
| Total Outside Cabins |
593 |
| Cabins & Suites w/ verandas |
229 |
| Suites |
97 |
| Maximum Occupancy per room |
8 |
| Age Restrictions |
One person must be 21 or older
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| Dinner Seatings |
2 |
Seating Assignments
in Main Dining Room |
Assigned |
| Dining Hours |
6-6:30 p.m. & 8-8:30 p.m. |
| Dining Room Dress Code |
7-day cruise: 2 formal nights, 2 informal, others casual. No shorts, jeans or t-shirts at dinner. |
| Tipping Recommended? |
Yes |
| Tipping Guidelines |
Waiter, $3.75 per person/day. Asst. waiter, $2.15 per person/day. Maitre'D, $.75 per person/day. Housekeeping staff, $5 ($7.25 for suites) per person/day. Total, $11.65 ($13.90 for Suites) per person/day. 15% tip included on beverage orders. |
| Onboard Currency |
US Dollar |
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| Services & Amenities |
| Bars/Lounges |
8
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| Beauty Salon/Barber Shop |
Yes
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| Casino |
Yes
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| Note: The casino does not operate when sailing within the Hawaiian Islands. |
| Chapel |
Yes
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| Disco/Dancing |
Yes
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| Elevators |
3
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| Hot Tub |
6
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| Cell Phone Service |
Yes
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| Internet Center |
Yes
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| Wireless Internet Access |
Yes
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| Note: Available in certain areas |
| Laundry/Dry Cleaning |
Yes
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| Library |
Yes
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| Movie Theatre |
No
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| Outdoor Movie Screen |
Yes
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| Onboard Weddings |
Yes
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| Self Serve Laundromats |
No
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| Shops |
Yes
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| Showroom |
Yes
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| Spa |
Yes
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| Video Arcade |
Yes
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| Fitness & Sports Facilities |
| Basketball Court |
No
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| Fitness Center |
Yes
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| Golf Driving Net |
No
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| Golf Simulator |
No
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| Ice Skating Rink |
No
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| Jogging Track |
Yes
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| Mini-Golf Course |
No
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| Rock Climbing Wall |
Yes
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| Swimming Pool |
2
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| Note: 1 Heated |
| Tennis Court |
No
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| Water Sports Platform |
No
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| Cabin Features & Amenities |
| 24-Hour Room Service |
Yes
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| Hair Dryer |
Yes
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| Safe |
Yes
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| Telephone |
Yes
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| Television |
Yes
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| Kids Facilities |
| Babysitting |
Yes
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| Children's Playroom |
Yes
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| Kiddie Pool |
Yes
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| Supervised Youth Program |
Yes
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| Teen Center |
Yes
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| Special Needs & Requests |
Adjoining Cabins
(private connecting doors) |
Yes
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| Kosher Meals |
Yes
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| Single Occupancy Cabins |
No
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| Single Share Program |
No
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| Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins |
14
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Open Mon-Fri 5:30am to 1am, Sat 8am to 8pm, Sun 9am to 10pm, CST
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