Rhapsody of the Seas

Yesterday I had the priviledge of doing a ship inspection of the RCI ship Rhapsody of the Seas, as it was berthed in Brisbane for the day.  I have cruise on this ship about 3 years ago, and was interested to see if my memories were the same now.  The main foyer is a spectuclar 4 level atrium with swirling stairs  and a nice flat glass waterfall.  At the base of the stairs a beautiful white Grand Piano stands, which is used during the nightly entertainment in the Champagne lounge prior to dinner.  On the next floor up is the cruise shopping mecca which has many thing to choose from.  I purchased a few rings last time I cruises.

The main pool deck had 4 outdoor spa pools and a 2 pools, one for children.  A bar services this area where people can relax on under the shade or in the sun.

Adults and children alike can participate in the Raock Wall climb, and for those who want to, a walking track is up the top to enjoy the view, while you walk of all the kilojoules from the great meals on board.

One of my favorite places in the Windjammer Buffet, where surrounded by 3/4 glass windows, you can dine on the most various buffet, with the menu changing daily.  In the morning there is a Omlete Bar, which is great.

The Main Dining room is a two storey affair, with set menus each night, which to you check out on the menu boards each day, so that you can choose where to eat.

If you are wanting a quiet place to sit and read or just wile away the hours, check out the 12 level.  Just fantastic.

For those in Australia, the Rhapsody of the Seas will return here in November, after doing the Alaska Run for the US season.