Rhapsody of the Seas Review
It wasn't that bad, but I was hoping for better.
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I read some of the reviews, but I went with an open mind. I had been in bigger ships so I was a little apprehensive about this one. Let's start: the embarkation process was horrendous, is amazing how the embarkation on the Oasis and Allure took less time that this one, we were online to check in for an HOUR. I'm surprise they didn't have special line for cruisers with diamond and above status. They have it when you are going to get your seapass, but not for the security check in, very disappointing on this. After and hour or so, we went to deck 5 , didn't receive any special greeting considering this was the last holiday cruise.
First, day proceed to the Windjammer the food was ok, looking for the "paella" always find that one on the bigger ships. The food was kind of bland, not too much taste. After that look around the ship and get reading to sail away on deck 10. Today was New year Eve and ready for the celebration. Two location deck 9 and 10 next to the swimming pool or centrum I opted for the centrum since there were going to release balloons and I like that. We waited, counted, saw balloons falling and that was it. They distributed some champagne, but I never saw it coming my way.
Dinning;
Cabin Review
Large Ocean View Stateroom
Cabin:
Went to check our room 3094, good location next to an elevator and a two decks down from the main dinner Edelweiss and on the same side from the Schooner Bar, since the ship is small it will be a short walk for the Windjammer since is in the opposite side of the ship on deck 9. But the negative point the bed was very hard and I thought I was able to manage that set back. I slept like that for 2 days until someone mentioned to me to request an extra comforter which it did make a little difference in the comfort of the bed. This cabin is oceanview a nice point, to see the starts at night time from your window. Luggage won't fit under the bed, average storage, not shelf in closet to place your shoes or other items, no fridge in room. I know you don't need that much room to take a shower, but the shower is kind of tiny with a curtain.
Port Reviews
Costa Maya
Walking around nice improvement since 2012 a lot of shopping to do and good food.
Grand Cayman (Georgetown)
Walking around the city. Margaritaville very expensive a sandwich and a soda $20.80 the dollars worth less than their money. Not a good thing.
Tampa
Good location to get your cruise