Boarding Rhapsody of the Seas is a little rushed and cramped, and goes all too fast for a first time cruiser with no idea of what to do. Along with RCI's boarding policy, we only got an hour or so before the security muster. Everything seemed so rushed and dis-organised.

By the end of the next day, I felt like I was getting into the swing of things, but cruising is in many ways a personal experience. Do you make friends with other people on the cruse, do you go to the night clubs, go drinking, lounge around the pool, sit in the theatre, oh so many choices, and Rhapsody really is not a large vessel by current standards. Still more than enough to keep a first timer quite confused about where they should be and when.

I got exceptional service from my stateroom attendant. I only ate in the dining room once on the whole cruise, my two kids just preferred the selection and simplicity of the buffet. Read more