So I've been on 8 cruises - 7 with P&O and just got back from my 1st Royal Carribean, Rhapsody of the Seas. I was told that once I had been on a R/C, I would never go with P&O again. Also told that P&O = 2 stars and R/C = 5. I don't agree with either of those opinions. In summary, both lines have pros and cons, I will try to detail below. Basically will consider either, but price will be a ...
10 nights on Rhapsody - the ship is 'doing' her last season in Australian waters this year, then off to Brazil for future cruising, Explorer of the Seas apparently is replacing her. She is starting to show her age here and there, crew doing a fantastic job keeping her maintained but struggling at times.
I am disabled and was treated respectfully and given as much help as I needed by all RCCI ...
Getting on the ship was quick and easy we had lunch in Windjammer and had alook round the ship then our cabin was ready .Cabins very small and no FRIDGE why have a mini bar when nowhere to cool the drinks ,also beds not very comfortable.Alvin our cabin steward was excellent also our waiters Sydney and Rosemarie .The Solarium and the theatre were the best areas of the ship,there was not enough ...
This was a very disappointing cruise in many ways. I slept on a lounge then finally slept in a real bed on the 8th night. My booked room was deck 8 external and my new room was deck 2 internal. What a HUGE disappointment. The configuration of the room booked wasn't what we got, so once moved I wasn't with my family. The stench of raw sewerage as you leave the Edelweiss on levels 4 and 5 was ...
I cruised on the December 7, 2014 Pacific Cruise out of Sydney - first cruise with RCL , Previously we've done a 17 night Pacific many years back although more recent cruises have been in the Mediterranean and in Asia. All in all the Rhapsody cruise was fun and made even better because it was a holiday we took with good friends. The best thing about the Rhapsody is not the ship, it's the ...
This was our first RC cruise. We have previously sailed with P&O on several occasions but have been told that RC were superior to them. I had read some negative reviews about this ship but went with an open mind. Our honest opinion is this:
We found that the ship was a lot nicer than the P&O fleet.
The food in the main dining room in the evening was dry, overcooked & not very good at all. The ...
Kids club: For our daughter who is 11 she enjoyed kids club, she found it a little boring at times BUT in general it got the thumbs up. As for our 12 year old well he struggled a bit at the start, as his age group 12-14 and they share the same room as the up to 17 year olds which of course meant he was mixing in with the much older teenagers WHICH we did have a few issues with early on in the ...
Third time aboard Rhapsody, and first since it was refurb'd and the speciality rest'ts added. Loved Giovanni's again, but it would be good to see the menu varied a little.
We loved Rhapsody, and after also sailing on Radiance, we were looking forward to this cruise, and this time a Grand Suite, but we found we'd made a mistake with this selection. Noisy! Not what you'd expect for a premium priced ...
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 12 night cruise to Fiji, Vanuatu, Isle of Pines and Noumea on the Rhapsody of the Seas.
Staff were very attentive, particularly in the main dining room.
Food was excellent. Several bars to choose from.
Entertainment was very good. Cruise Director Graham Seymour is fabulous.
Our Junior Suite was very comfortable with good storage and a Balcony. ...
Dinning room service and Room service were Fantastic and a pleasure to deal with.
I have a few gripes with the ship, itinerary and the horrible entertainment with respects to the following:
* Activities are purely dedicated to the Oldies (late 40s and 100). There is absolutely no consideration for the teens and ppl in their 30s. Making this cruise beyond boring for people like me and especially ...