Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas - FULL 4K HD SHIP TOUR!
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Жыл бұрынHi guys!
Today, I'm coming to you from Rhapsody of the Seas, which is one of the oldest cruise ships from Royal Caribbean. This ship was launched back in 1997, so she's VERY different to the experience I recently had on Symphony of the Seas.
You may think a ship this 'old' would be out of date, or a bit 'too old', but let me show you what this ship's got to offer.
It's worth noting that Rhapsody forms a part of the Vision-class family of cruise ships within the Royal Caribbean umbrella. These ships are the smallest in the Royal fleet, and tend to focus on more destination-intensive itineraries. For example, I was on this ship for 7-nights to visit the Greek Islands, which is a route that tends to be quite port-heavy.
You can either watch this whole video, or I've popped chapters down below to allow you to jump over to parts of the ship you'd be interested in.
If you're new to my channel, hello! I'm Fraser, and I'm living on cruise ships for all of 2023, so I've got a LOT to show you on my channel. If you enjoy, please remember to like and subscribe - thank you!
Video Chapters
Introduction: 00:01
Overall Stats: 00:44
Deck 4
Edelweiss Dining Room: 01:38
Centrum: 02:43
R Bar: 03:16
Next Cruise: 03:27
Royal Caribbean Online: 03:52
Deck 5
Shore Excursions & Guest Services: 04:12
Casino Royale: 04:39
Broadway Melodies Theatre: 05:34
Deck 6
Shall We Dance? Bar: 06:57
The Diamond Club: 07:53
Giovanni’s Table: 08:12
Chops Grille: 08:50
Schooner Bar: 09:36
Loyalty Ambassador Desk: 10:18
Photo Gallery: 10:30
Latte-Tudes: 10:49
Art Gallery: 11:02
Centrum Shops: 11:18
Deck 9
Vitality Spa and Fitness Centre: 11:57
Solarium (Indoor Pool): 13:17
Park Cafe: 13:59
Solarium Cafe: 14:52
Main Pool: 15:14
Pool Bar: 15:56
Windjammer: 16:18
Deck 10
Rock Climbing Wall: 17:12
Fitness Centre: 17:44
Top Deck: 18:35
Jogging & Walking Track: 19:12
Deck Games (Shuffleboard): 19:53
Adventure Ocean: 20:37
Teen Club: 20:57
Video Arcade: 21:28
Royal Babies & Tots: 21:52
Deck 11
Viking Crown Lounge: 22:04
Concierge Club: 22:51
Deck 12
Izumi: 23:04
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@FraserAtSea 9 ай бұрын
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@PeggysCorner 3 ай бұрын
I cruised rhapsody in 2008 out of Galveston Texas. Best vacation ever.
@FraserAtSea 3 ай бұрын
I do love this ship! Thanks for watching, Peggy!
@brantthompson199 11 ай бұрын
Just booked the ship for next summer on a southern Caribbean itinerary. Sometimes I like a smaller ship, and this one looks like it has been renovated nicely. We are very excited about it. Too many people sometimes can be too stressful.
@FraserAtSea 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, I’d agree re renovation - Rhapsody’s looking beautiful given her age! Stop back and let me know how it goes - I just loved this ship!
@ryanm4013 8 ай бұрын
It’s not about the number of people, it’s about the layout. I’ve been on ships with 6000 people and never felt crowded. I’ve been on 2500 passenger cruises and felt like I couldn’t go anywhere without lines and masses of people blocking walking routes around the ship
@Rip_Msn 5 ай бұрын
I am goingnon this ship.in August, so.exited
@spencer101 7 ай бұрын
I always loved this ship. Family went on this a ton when I was a kid and was always our favorite ship. Good memories made in it.
@FraserAtSea 7 ай бұрын
Ahh, that must be so nice. I was so impressed with her as an older ship!
@saratullas5509 3 ай бұрын
This was my first RC in the early 2000s. It was one of the biggest and most advanced back then
@FraserAtSea 3 ай бұрын
I can imagine. Thanks for commenting - I really did have a great time onboard Rhapspdy!
@arvid-ketilkorsnes4334 5 ай бұрын
I came aboard this beautiful ship 10th March 1998 as engineer. One week cruise , San Juan, Aruba, Curacao, St.Thomas, and St.Marteen. It was just incredible 3.5 months onboard Rhapsody of the Seas.
@FraserAtSea 5 ай бұрын
Oh wow - cool story! I really loved my time onboard - she’s so beautiful! Thanks for watching :)
@joanneyoung8571 Жыл бұрын
This tour brought back lovely memories of my holiday on that ship last summer. Thanks for a great tour
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Ah, hope you enjoyed a look round - thanks for watching!
@user-mz5op4vn7m Жыл бұрын
That looks a beautiful ship right up our street thank you for your vlogs they are really in depth and informative
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Hey Thomas, she’s a beauty for sure! Thanks very much for taking time out your day to watch - hugely appreciated!
@tammy_oh_nevermind Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour. Love this ship! Sometimes older is better! 🙂
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
After my week on here, I’d totally agree. Thanks for watching, Tammy!
@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын
Great video! Its remarkable how well maintained she is, Royal Caribbean seem to have done a sterling job! If you enjoyed Rhapsody, we’re pretty sure you’ll love Navigator! We’re looking at a cruise around the Holy Land on this class of ship for next year, so it was really helpful ☺️
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Ah, I loved this class - I forgot how much I liked this size from the Marella days! Watch this space for Navigator - the more I see, the more reassured I am that it’s going to be excellent. Vision class are awesome for their itineraries! Thanks for watching guys 😊
@CruiseLife22 Жыл бұрын
Great class of ship. I prefer this design to some of the larger newer ships.
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
I’d agree - I absolutely loved never being more than a few decks away from where I needed to be. I was a little worried this ship class would feel too small for me following from the big ones a few weeks before, but I was so wrong!
@nat9655 Жыл бұрын
Rhapsody was my first cruise ship in 2007 :)
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Ooh! Has she changed much since you were onboard?
@nat9655 Жыл бұрын
@@FraserAtSea I was on a transatlantic Honolulu-Sydney, 11 at the time. From what I can remember Izumi was basically another floor of the nightclub or something. I remember the Windjammer being crammed and seats heavy too haha. I either lived in the Windjammer (hot chocolate!!) or the Centrum.
@Rip_Msn 5 ай бұрын
Booked this ship for southern carebeean in august,samevlay out as Grandier,so exited
@FraserAtSea 5 ай бұрын
Ah, you’re in for a treat - I loved my time onboard! If you’d like to see more, I have a full vlog series from on here - under Royal Caribbean on my page!
@batshevanivylerner8582 Жыл бұрын
great video!! thanks! we were on her last summer and will be again in a few weeks....great little ship. I actually prefer this size. While the larger ships have more bells and whistles, they also have twice as many guests.
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
I completely agree - I’ve fallen in love with the smaller ship sizes - everything is just SO convenient on here, compared to the bigger ones! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!
@joannesbitt9201 6 ай бұрын
Was on this ship loved tour remembered some places
@FraserAtSea 6 ай бұрын
Ah, thanks for watching - I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
@supersuperwendy Жыл бұрын
Try the little Grandeur of the Seas, RCCLs oldest and smallest ship sailing, we sailed Grandeur in May and loved it!! It's nearly identical to Rhapsody :)
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I did see this while onboard - I’d be so tempted to go for another small RCCL ship - watch this space!
@hollandr71 Жыл бұрын
Looks a nice ship. Think we may be going smaller in future, (although would like to try Costa Smeralda/Toscana!) so seeing this definately gives ideas.
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Ah, sit tight for some Costa insights 😉 Agreed - was a really nice ship - I was impressed given the age!
@mavegno 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the informative video and I will be on the Nov 12, 2023 Transatlantic and have some feedback for you!
@FraserAtSea 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching - glad you enjoyed. That’ll be such a great cruise - remember to stop back and let me know if you enjoy!
@ColinOBear Жыл бұрын
That really is a lovely ship - I think I'd like a smaller and maybe slightly old fashioned cruise for my first time Thanks for sharing your impressions of everything. 😍
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Colin. Rhapsody’s a brilliant size for your first one - do you have anything booked?
@ColinOBear Жыл бұрын
@@FraserAtSea Nope! Nothing as yet - still dreaming and watching other people like yourself getting on with it. To be fair though the prices always seem SO expensive - I don't know how people manage it, especially alone. However, I'm still getting on with living my van life dream and so far this month I have been the length and breadth of Wales and now am in London. Hoping to get to Manchester, Hull and all points north from there. 😃❤
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
@@ColinOBear Your van life does sound absolutely fantastic - happy to entertain you as you progress!
@ColinOBear Жыл бұрын
@@FraserAtSea you do indeed! 😊
@wendingourway Жыл бұрын
It seems that many of the "older" ships have more deck room and views of the ocean than some of the "newer" ships. Maybe that really isn't true, but just seems that way in some tour that I have watched. Prefer to spend as much time on deck as possible. I think I'd be a happy cruiser on Rhapsody for sure. Bruce and Otis
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
I’d agree with you with some of the modern ships - I’ve found that some of my recent ships seem to have been designed to make it feel like you’re not on a ship, which is a concept I’ll never buy into for a cruise ship. Interesting that you guys have thought the same!
@humbertg.6435 11 ай бұрын
Great video- tour and thanks for sharing. Interesting! Curious if this will be the same cruise ship I am going to from Haifa-Cyprus- Greece "The Rhapsody of the Seas" this coming October but hopefully the same, it looks amazing!
@FraserAtSea 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, and thanks for watching!
@cruisingandsnoozing1479 Жыл бұрын
Great ship tour Fraser. I am really enjoying your content. Subscribed!
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks very much - welcome aboard!
@karyk.6354 Жыл бұрын
Great job 🎉
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@Moi-io7yi 11 ай бұрын
Great video. This was our first cruise experience. Nice staff. The food was great and the service was really good too. Love your accent Fraser. Where are you from? I guessed Manchester. My huzzy guessed Ireland 😊
@FraserAtSea 11 ай бұрын
Hey! So glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching and following along! You’re both so close - the other part of the U.K.! I’m from Scotland 😊 How about you guys?
@Moi-io7yi 11 ай бұрын
@@FraserAtSea you're welcome. Thank you for sharing. We're fascinated about your solo travels. New subby. Thank you for answering. We said Scotland then we both said, nahhh lol We're in Barbados 😊
@FraserAtSea 11 ай бұрын
Ah, thanks so much for subbing! Barbados - what a beautiful part of the world you call home! @@Moi-io7yi
@Moi-io7yi 11 ай бұрын
@@FraserAtSea you're welcome. My pleasure. You're living my dream life lol Thank you 😊
@natashalizaire80 Жыл бұрын
Love this video narration video quality and review of the venues on the ship! Thinking of doing this ship leaving out of San Juan Puerto Rico. Going to 5 Carribean Islands with essentially one sea day. Or Symphony of the seas leaving out of Bayonne New Jersey my home port bigger newer ship but same itinerary I’ll be going on with Oasis of the seas this October 2023 with my mom. Pre birthday cruise. The Rhapsody or Symphony both would be third week of June 2024, with my husband. Decisions decisions 🚢
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your message, Natasha! Both sound like excellent options, but SUCH different ships! I also have a ship tour on my channel for Symphony if you’re interested. You’re going to have a ball, whichever you choose!
@natashalizaire80 Жыл бұрын
@@FraserAtSea Thanks so much! I’ll watch the Symphony video also! ❤️
@user-ki3zz6rg8y 8 ай бұрын
Are you looking at next May? That's what we are looking at. Came to watch this video because of it. We were on Jewel this year and loved her and the smaller size.
@lepoldbuttersstotch 6 ай бұрын
Are you from Aberdeen? Your accent reminds me a lot of a friend of mine from that area. Ace review!
@FraserAtSea 6 ай бұрын
Believe it or not, I’m actually from Glasgow. I get this LOTS though, so you’re not the only one! Thanks so much for watching!
@susanwilson7300 Жыл бұрын
I think this is a sister ship to Marella discovery/Discovery 2 love the Attrium and inside pool 🥰
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
You’re totally right - some striking similarities, for sure. I found it so interesting how similar they were, but also how different! Have you cruised on the Marella ships?
@susanwilson7300 Жыл бұрын
@@FraserAtSea Yes both on Discovery and Explorer, but my favourite is Discovery for Attrium. 🥰
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
@@susanwilson7300 yeah, I just love all the natural daylight coming in from the top!
@user-gr3mm6sw3k 7 ай бұрын
Puedes hablar español para entenderte?
@4ndy123 Жыл бұрын
I worked on this ship in 2013 :).
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Awesome! What was your role onboard?
@stephenm8818 Жыл бұрын
15 years or so since being on Splendour and Legend sister ships to Rhapsody. She seems to be wearing her age well with tasteful comestic surgery 😂. Was on Marella Discovery last year, Splendour in a new frock and she is wearing that well too. 😊
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Hey Stephen! 👋🏼 You’re totally right - she’s wearing what she’s got SO well given her age - I was so impressed. I have cruised Marella Discovery 2 before, but that was before I fully caught the cruise bug, so I’ll need to get on there again for a proper look!
@stephenm8818 Жыл бұрын
@FraserAtSea Thanks Fraser, Legend/Disco 2 was a lovely ship. Of course, as I said before we had great family cruises on it/them so there may be a hint of 'rose tinted specs' involved 😉. Hope your break is going well and your Ryanair Spanish 'Costa Seaside' trad hol was a good one! 🌞
@ricks703 9 ай бұрын
What or how do you go on cruise so often?
@FraserAtSea 9 ай бұрын
Hey! I’ve saved hard 😊
@JevWD Жыл бұрын
Interesting. How did you get tot he port of Hafia?
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Hey! So I flew to Tel Aviv, then it’s about an hour and a half on a train up to Haifa - it’s a direct train from the airport - really easy!
@JevWD Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! I will look into it. Thank you@@FraserAtSea
@MrBrandysue44 8 ай бұрын
Where is the hot cocoa? I only see tea and coffee.
@FraserAtSea 8 ай бұрын
Hey! Don't worry - you can get hot chocolate up at the buffet where the tea is, or you can order from the coffee bars!
@robinwbarrett Жыл бұрын
Vision class, younger sister to Marella Discovery and Discovery 2
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Spot on! Have you cruised Vision class yet?
@robinwbarrett Жыл бұрын
Yes, 2017 Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cuba and Cozumel on Discovery 2 (Legend of the Seas) and spent 4 days on Discovery (Splendour of the seas) in 2022 in Bridgetown Barbados, we couldn't sail due to the entertainment's team coming down with Covid
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
@@robinwbarrett oh, beautiful itineraries!
@lynnfranklin5098 Жыл бұрын
Miss shuffle boards
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
Me too - I love finding ships that still have them!
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