Rhapsody of the Seas Review

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2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Nov 2011
Cabin: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

My husband and I flew into Sydney airport from Melbourne and how easy it was to jump on the train and head for Circular Quay Station, 20 minutes later and we were there. Getting off the train but while still on the station we were greeted by the wonderful sight of Rhapsody of the Seas sitting at her mooring in beautiful Sydney harbour emcompassed by the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. We decided to first walk to the opposite side of Sydney Cove and take pictures of ROTS as she looked so amazingly clean and sparkling white. There were workers in a dinghy giving the side her paint work a bit of a spruce and window cleaners suspended by ropes freshening up some of the glasswork. (I had wondered if RCI wouldn't put much effort into this cruise overall as it was only a 3 dayer, but I find this was totally unjustified.) We got some great photos, then it was on to embarkation.

Looking up the side of Rhapsody as we got up close and personal with her was just breathtaking.

Embarkation went pretty smoothly, it took approximately 1 hour from dropping off our bags at the luggage site to boarding the ship. This was a little longer than I expected but the time went quickly as staff directed passengers and held you in conversation while those in front were registered.

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Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin D2

Cabin 7032

We booked late and as there were only 2 balcony cabins left we were offered the Disabilities cabin. When I looked at the deck plan I saw that this cabin is about twice the size of the other balcony cabins, this meant the balcony was nearly twice the size and so was the ensuite. It also meant the windoes were wider and allowed more light into the room which is a plus, we sleep with the curtains open. I think because it is a larger room that there may also be more cupboard space. The room is a little tired and very basic but it was clean and nothing seemed to need repairs (I understand it is going in for a refit soon). There was soap and a container of liquid on the wall in the shower which I took to be shampoo but we used our own. Tissues are supplied and a hairdryer. You may need to take an adapter for wall plugs and there is only one in the cabin area near the desk for the hairdryer. The shower has a shower curtain but it was a large shower probably for the use of wheelchairs. I had read that the sofa can be uncomfortable but ours was just fine. The TV was an old style (who cares).

There is 3 chairs and a table on the balcony. The location was just around the corner from the elevators. The room was very quiet and we didn't hear ANY noise during the day or night. Just be aware that neighbours can hear every word you say when you are on your balconies. We enjoyed our room.

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