Rhapsody of the Seas

Set across two tiers, Rhapsody of the Seas’ main dining room, Edelweiss, which offers a huge range of the finest and tastiest cuisine during breakfast, lunch and dinner. For something a little more casual, the ever-popular Windjammer Café offers up a world of buffet-style delights; anything from Chinese and Italian to Indian and American. The Park Café is perfect for anyone in search of a tasty convenient snack, with hot dogs, burgers, chips and pizza all on the menu. If you don’t fancy moving from your stateroom, then room service is always on hand, with food delivered straight to your door. There is also a choice of speciality restaurants including Giovanni’s Table, Chef’s Table, Chops Grille and Izumi.

Rhapsody of the Seas has just over 1,000 cabins, with Inside rooms, Ocean View, Balcony and Suite. Most of the rooms, aside from the Inside, can fit more than two guests inside which is perfect for families or groups.

There are four categories of suite available on-board Rhapsody of the Seas: Junior Suite, Grand Suite, Owner’s Suite and Royal Suite. Each of these offer priority embarkation, premium bathroom toiletries and dining upgrades as standard to Suite guests.

There are plenty of leisure activities to keep you busy on-board Rhapsody of the Seas. The Pool Deck offers swimming pools and whirlpools to relax in, with plenty of deck space to soak up the sun. For those who enjoy a challenge and a completely different kind of cruise ship experience, there’s the rock climbing wall, while the Fitness Centre is fully equipped with everything you need for a satisfying work-out. If a morning run is how you like to exercise, then you’ll be pleased to know that the ship offers a jogging track, plus there is a full-sized sports court available too. For those who love to buy and browse, there’s a shopping arcade on-board as well as art and photo galleries.

If you’ve brought your little ones on-board, then Royal Caribbean’s Adventure Ocean is also on Rhapsody of the Seas, with an area entirely dedicated to younger guests aged between three and 17.

Of course, you should always try to relax on holiday, so why not treat yourself to a therapeutic massage in the on-board spa, where you can lie back and take in the inspiring ocean views? The Spa also features a beauty salon, treatment rooms and pampering sessions, so it’s the perfect place to head if you want to enjoy dinner and a show on-board with a new look. If peace, quiet and a good book are more your things, then the ship’s library plenty offers plenty of books and a tranquil atmosphere with fresh coffee available, too.

When it comes to evening entertainment, the Broadway Melodies Theatre is the place to take in a West End-calibre show, with cabaret acts and comedians often on the bill, too. You could also head outside and catch a blockbuster movie or international sports event at the poolside movie screen.

The Shall We Dance Lounge offers passengers a classic ballroom experience, while the Viking Crown Lounge is the perfect place in which to unwind and witness the panoramic views. For casual drinks, the Schooner Bar, Pool Bar and Champagne Bar all offer a relaxing and refined atmosphere, while Casino Royale is perfect for anyone who enjoys a dance with chance offering slot machines, card tables, tournaments and more.