This was a vacation that I took with family members all of whom are retired. The first leg of our cruise was the eight day Italy and Mediterranean cruise on the Rhapsody that began on October 24th, 2017. We decided to continue on the transatlantic crossing on the Rhapsody, back to the United States that ended in Tampa.
We found the Rhapsody of the Seas a very small and old ship. The ship itself seems very dated and in need of a return to dry dock for refurbishing. ( We heard rumors that the ship's days in service are numbered and that RCCL is on the verge of selling her)
Though we encountered many people who love the small ship experience, I personally love larger and more modern ships because they offer more variety in the entertainment and daily activities. Even the onboard shops on the Rhapsody offered very limited and unappealing merchandise.
Cabin was adequate for two people, though on larger royal caribbean ships, we have had a larger ocean view room.
Our stateroom attendant was excellent in keeping our cabin clean and orderly.