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Rhapsody of the Seas
Rhapsody of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship of the Vision class, in service since 1997. She measures 78,878 gross tons and carries 2,040 guests with a crew of 772. She sails Mediterranean, Caribbean, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Rhapsody of the Seas
Rhapsody of the Seas is a Vision-class cruise ship built at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, and in service since May 1997, with room for about 2,040 guests at double occupancy. A US$54 million dry-dock refit in 2012 added cabins, a poolside movie screen, new dining spots and a nursery, and later yard periods in 2016 and 2019 were smaller. In the 2026-27 schedule she spends the winter on Southern Caribbean cruises from San Juan, Puerto Rico, crosses the Atlantic in spring and then sails Greek Isles, Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus itineraries from Piraeus through the summer.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Piraeus, Greece.
Flying in for your cruise?
Rhapsody of the Seas sails from Piraeus, Greece. The airport is Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), with 9 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Aegean Business Lounge (Non-Schengen)ATH Main Terminal3.8 ★
- Aegean Business Lounge (Schengen)ATH Main Terminal3.6 ★
- Goldair Handling Lounge x AIAATH Satellite Terminal3.3 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Rhapsody of the Seas?
Rhapsody of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International and belongs to its Vision class.
How big is Rhapsody of the Seas?
Rhapsody of the Seas measures 78,878 gross tons and 279 metres in length, with 12 decks.
How crowded does Rhapsody of the Seas feel?
Rhapsody of the Seas has a passenger space ratio of 38.7: 78,878 gross tons for 2,040 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Rhapsody of the Seas feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Rhapsody of the Seas carry?
Rhapsody of the Seas carries 2,040 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 772 (about 2.6 guests per crew member).
When did Rhapsody of the Seas enter service?
Rhapsody of the Seas entered service in 1997 and was last refurbished in 2012.
Where does Rhapsody of the Seas sail?
Rhapsody of the Seas sails Mediterranean, Caribbean and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Piraeus, Greece.
Which airport should I fly into for Rhapsody of the Seas?
Rhapsody of the Seas sails from Piraeus, Greece. Fly into Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), which has 9 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Rhapsody of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean International publishes the deck plans for Rhapsody of the Seas; this page links to Deck plans.
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