This was our first cruise and we loved it! We chose to go on Rhapsody for the length of the cruise and the ports.
We arrived to Venice 2 nights before embarkation. We had a great romantic start on our honeymoon exploring Venice, having dinner by the cannals, seeing the Rialto bridge and St Marks church, gondola ride kissing under the Bridge of Sighs at dusk (pricey but worth it)
Embarkation was great, no lines, we walked straight on to the ship.
Cabin was clean and the size was good for 2 people. Nice big window. Furniture was old and looked out dated but in good condition.
There was no minifridge as advertised on RCI website.
The cabin is located far from elevators and stairs so there was a bit of a walk.
We found some kayaks for rent on our own, 10 euros per hour. ( 4 minute walk, When exited port, turn left and walk over 2 bridges, to the left is a parking lot and past that you can see the kayaks.)
We took a 3 hour paddle, all the way out the the "end" of the bay, around the ship. Pretty cool to paddle around the ship end get a 360 view.
We had brought lunch with us and stopped on a tiny beach to enjoy the view.
Fun note, the surface of water is warm as you swim but if you but your feet down it was ice cold,strange!