This was our second cruise and it was the first with Royal Caribbean. The Rhapsody of the Seas was celebrating its 20th anniversary and passenger guests shared the cake, too.

There were a variety of reasonably priced excursions, from which to choose, that provided a taste of the Western Caribbean. On board, there was great entertainment - both from the headliners and the ship's performers. The food in the dining room was both varied and delicious. The food on the buffet offered an even greater variety and was almost as that served in the dining room. Activities were plentiful and entertaining. But, it was the service personnel who made the cruise so enjoyable. They were top notch, very attentive, courteous, friendly, and went to great lengths to try to please everyone.

A special treat, which no cruise line can guarantee, was the great people we met. We made new friends and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them. Read more