We choose the Rhapsody because we wanted to go on an Alaskan cruise for our 25th Anniversary. The itinerary seemed a perfect blend of port and transit days making for a well-paced trip.
Embarkation: Very smooth and fast. We arrived between 11 and 11:30 and had our bags checked and Sea Passes in hand within 10 minutes. Once aboard, we explored the ship and were very impressed. The Centrum was a masterpiece and the public facilities awesome. The Windjammer Cafe had lunch available if you were hungry.
The cabins were ready at 1 PM and when they were, the bags were in front of the room. After unpacking, it was nice to see the lines from the ship instead of being in them. After the muster drill, we were underway on a beautiful Seattle afternoon.
The cabin was forward which allowed us to know when docekd - different kind of alarm clock. It also had a small perch between bed and porthole large enough for two people to recline which made for a nice, enclosed balcony.