7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise

7 nights from £1,661pp departing Sunday 28th Jul 2024

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	28th28	JulJul	202424	San Juan (Puerto Rico), Puerto Rico, embark on the Rhapsody of the Seas		20:00
If you associate Puerto Rico's capital with the colonial streets of Old San Juan, then you know only part of the picture. San Juan is a major metropolis, radiating out from the bay on the Atlantic Ocean that was discovered by Juan Ponce de León. More than a third of the island's nearly 4 million citizens proudly call themselves sanjuaneros. The city may be rooted in the past, but it has its eye on the future. Locals go about their business surrounded by colonial architecture and towering modern structures.By 1508 the explorer Juan Ponce de León had established a colony in an area now known as Caparra, southeast of present-day San Juan. He later moved the settlement north to a more hospitable peninsular location. In 1521, after he became the first colonial governor, Ponce de León switched the name of the island—which was then called San Juan Bautista in honor of St. John the Baptist—with that of the settlement of Puerto Rico ("rich port").Defended by the imposing Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro) and Castillo San Cristóbal, Puerto Rico's administrative and population center remained firmly in Spain's hands until 1898, when it came under U.S. control after the Spanish-American War. Centuries of Spanish rule left an indelible imprint on the city, particularly in the walled area now known as Old San Juan. The area is filled with cobblestone streets and brightly painted, colonial-era structures, and its fortifications have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Old San Juan is a monument to the past, but most of the rest of the city is planted firmly in the 21st century and draws migrants island-wide and from farther afield to jobs in its businesses and industries. The city captivates residents and visitors alike with its vibrant lifestyle as well as its balmy beaches, pulsing nightclubs, globe-spanning restaurants, and world-class museums. Once you set foot in this city, you may never want to leave.
	29th29	JulJul	202424	Saint Croix Island, U.S. Virgin Islands	08:00	17:00
	30th30	JulJul	202424	Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands	08:00	17:00
	31st31	JulJul	202424	Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)	08:00	17:00
The capital of Dutch St. Maarten stretches about a mile (1½ km) along an isthmus between Great Bay and the Salt Pond and has five parallel streets. Most of the village's dozens of shops and restaurants are on Front Street, narrow and cobblestone, closest to Great Bay. It's generally congested when cruise ships are in port, because of its many duty-free shops and several casinos. Little lanes called steegjes connect Front Street with Back Street, which has fewer shops and considerably less congestion. Along the beach is a ½-mile-long (1-km-long) boardwalk with restaurants and several Wi-Fi hot spots.Wathey Square (pronounced watty) is in the heart of the village. Directly across from the square are the town hall and the courthouse, in a striking white building with cupola. The structure was built in 1793 and has served as the commander's home, a fire station, a jail, and a post office. The streets surrounding the square are lined with hotels, duty-free shops, restaurants, and cafés. The Captain Hodge Pier, just off the square, is a good spot to view Great Bay and the beach that stretches alongside.
	1st01	AugAug	202424	Castries, Saint Lucia	10:00	18:00
The typical image of a lush tropical paradise comes to life on the friendly island of St Lucia. Despite its small size – just 27 miles long and 14 miles wide – St Lucia is rich in natural splendour with dense emerald rainforest, banana plantations and orchards of coconut, mango and papaya trees. The twin peaks of Les Pitons, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site rise dramatically 2,000 feet into the sky and dominate the island. Look out for unusual birds with brilliant plumage such as the St Lucia parrot, see a surprising diversity of exotic flora and enjoy the warm hospitality of the islanders in the small villages and open-air markets. Please be aware that St Lucia is a small, mountainous island, with steep, winding and bumpy roads. Customers with back and neck problems should take this into consideration when booking an excursion.
	2nd02	AugAug	202424	Bridgetown, Barbados	08:00	17:00
Located beside the island’s only natural harbour, the capital of Barbados combines modern and colonial architecture with glorious palm tree-lined beaches and a number of historical attractions. Experience the relaxed culture of the city renowned for its British-style parliament buildings and vibrant beach life, and seek out the Anglican church and the 19th-century Barbados Garrison. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
	3rd03	AugAug	202424	At Sea
	4th04	AugAug	202424	San Juan (Puerto Rico), Puerto Rico, disembark the Rhapsody of the Seas	06:00
If you associate Puerto Rico's capital with the colonial streets of Old San Juan, then you know only part of the picture. San Juan is a major metropolis, radiating out from the bay on the Atlantic Ocean that was discovered by Juan Ponce de León. More than a third of the island's nearly 4 million citizens proudly call themselves sanjuaneros. The city may be rooted in the past, but it has its eye on the future. Locals go about their business surrounded by colonial architecture and towering modern structures.By 1508 the explorer Juan Ponce de León had established a colony in an area now known as Caparra, southeast of present-day San Juan. He later moved the settlement north to a more hospitable peninsular location. In 1521, after he became the first colonial governor, Ponce de León switched the name of the island—which was then called San Juan Bautista in honor of St. John the Baptist—with that of the settlement of Puerto Rico ("rich port").Defended by the imposing Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro) and Castillo San Cristóbal, Puerto Rico's administrative and population center remained firmly in Spain's hands until 1898, when it came under U.S. control after the Spanish-American War. Centuries of Spanish rule left an indelible imprint on the city, particularly in the walled area now known as Old San Juan. The area is filled with cobblestone streets and brightly painted, colonial-era structures, and its fortifications have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Old San Juan is a monument to the past, but most of the rest of the city is planted firmly in the 21st century and draws migrants island-wide and from farther afield to jobs in its businesses and industries. The city captivates residents and visitors alike with its vibrant lifestyle as well as its balmy beaches, pulsing nightclubs, globe-spanning restaurants, and world-class museums. Once you set foot in this city, you may never want to leave.

Rhapsody of the Seas

Launch Year

1997

Refit Year

2016

Tonnage

78,491

Capacity

2,416

Cabins

1,020

Accessible

Deck 2

Deck 3

Deck 4

Deck 5

Deck 6

Deck 7

Deck 8

Deck 9

Deck 10

Deck 11

Deck 12

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Cafe Latte-tudes

YES WAY CAFÉ

When you find yourself craving a steaming hot cuppa, Café Latte-tudes has just what you need. From a nice breakfast blend to get you going to an after-dinner cappuccino or macchiato, you’ll find all your favourite sweets and specialty coffee beverages at this cozy cafe.

ATTIRE

Casual

MENU INTRO

Café Latte-tudes serves up all sorts of delicious specialty coffee beverages and plenty of tantalising sweet treats to satisfy your cravings all day long. Come by any time and order something delicious off the menu.

PRO TIP

You don’t need a reservation to visit Café Latte-tudes — this casual spot welcomes walk-ins.

Chef's Table

AS VIP AND INTIMATE AS CAN BE

Welcome to Chef’s Table, the most exclusive and elevated dining experience on our fleet. Join an intimate group of fellow foodies on a private epicurean journey led by the ship’s Chef de Cuisine. You’ll sit down to a white tablecloth dinner spotlighting five exquisite courses that range from scallop carpaccio with yuzu vinaigrette, to grilled filet mignon served with truffle potato puree — each expertly paired with the perfect wine to highlight every flavour on the menu.

ATTIRE

Formal

NOTE

Available on select sailings.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

Start your meal with the Scallop carpaccio, served with yuzu vinaigrette and crispy quinoa. Then transition to the Smoked tomato soup, sprinkled with garlic focaccia croutons and parmesan. Seafood lovers rave about the Maine lobster salad, flavoured with pineapple, cilantro, and vanilla dressing, and the Roasted branzino paired with grilled vegetables and lemon confit. Blending peanut butter ganache, Valrhona chocolate mousse, and salted caramel gelato, our signature dessert, The world, is the ultimate sweet ending.

PRO TIP

Each dish is paired with a somm-selected glass of premium red or white wine.

Chop's Grille

CLASSIC AMERICAN STEAKHOUSE

For more than a decade, the chefs at Chops Grille have specialised in serving up quality, hand-cut meat. Dinner at this hallmark Royal Caribbean specialty restaurant goes far beyond the typical steakhouse experience, though, with reimagined classics like succulent Maine lobster, gruyere cheese tater tots, white truffle-scented mushroom soup, and of course, expertly prepared prime beef.

ATTIRE

Smart Casual

INSIDER TIP

Open for lunch on sea days only.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

The best way to begin a meal at Chops Grille is with the charred beef carpaccio, sliced thin and served rare with fresh arugula, Parmesan cheese, and truffle mustard dressing. If you’re a seafood lover, upgrade your menu with one of the restaurant’s chilled seafood towers — each comes with jumbo shrimp, green-lipped mussels, clams, Jonah crab claws, and Maine lobster. As far as entrees go, the tender filet is one of the most popular items on the menu. If nine ounces is a bit too much for you, opt for the smaller 6-ounce petite filet — it packs in just as much flavour as the standard cut. If you’re a traditionalist, complement your meal with an order of steaming Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, or change things up with Chops’ signature gruyere cheese tater tots and truffled French fries. And don’t forget to save room for a refreshing slice of tart key lime meringue pie or classic New York cheesecake, served with raspberries and lemon confit.

PRO TIP

The chefs at Chops Grille will hand cut, season, and grill each steak to your specifications. When in doubt, don’t be afraid to ask for the chef’s recommendation.

Giovanni's Table

EAT MORE ITALIAN

Every meal at Giovanni’s Table is a family-style celebration of rustic Italian flavour. You’ll find all your favourite Old-World classics on the menu here, like house focaccia served with marinated artichokes, olives and pesto, fluffy gnocchi tossed in a thyme-scented sauce of lamb and root vegetables, traditional risotto finished with porcini and truffle mushroom tapenade and veal osso buco paired with creamy cheese polenta, ripe tomatoes and sautéed green beans.

ATTIRE

Smart Casual

HOW TO PURCHASE

Cruise Planner or Onboard

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

First things first – ask for an order of the house focaccia, which comes with marinated artichokes, olives and pesto. And don’t miss the antipasti per due, an appetiser big enough for two that comes heaped with Italian salami, prosciutto, marinated anchovies, grilled artichokes, Cambozola cheese and more. There are plenty of tasty options to choose from if you’re a pasta lover, from parpadelle with pancetta in a rich radicchio cream, to taglierini tossed with cherry tomatoes, calamari, bay scallops and pesto. And if you’re craving a hearty Italian-style main course, try the polpette alla romana — tender veal meatballs in a rich tomato-herb sauce — or the costolette d’agnello alle erbe — grilled lamb chops served in a Merlot reduction with baby vegetable caponata and sautéed spinach.

PRO TIP

Giovanni’s Table is a great restaurant to dial up date night. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, just let the staff know ahead of time. They’ll help make it extra special!

Main Dining

GOURMET COURSES

In the Main Dining Room, you can experience flavours that take you from Jamaica to Jaipur, a rotating menu of delicious dishes always offering something unexpected. A multi-level restaurant that in the morning is the perfect spot to enjoy a hearty brunch paired with refreshing mimosas, at dinnertime transforms into a world class dining experience with a menu that invites you to taste your way around the world course by course.

ATTIRE

Smart Casual

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

Many of the dishes on the Main Dining Room’s menu rotate each night, which means you could go an entire week without ever repeating a course. Every meal here begins with something delicious from the starters section of the menu — like savoury duck terrine layered with apricot chutney on toasted sourdough bread, a flaky Vidalia onion tart baked with whipped eggs, cream, and smoked bacon, or spiced eggplant and Kalamata olive tartare prepared with red pepper hummus and served on crispy garlic bread. Then, choose from international entrees like Moroccan spiced ahi tuna served over mint couscous, sautéed spinach and tequila peppers with a cool yogurt vinaigrette. Or mojo-marinated bone-in pork loin paired with sweet potatoes, broccoli and a cumin-citrus reduction. Dessert is also worth getting excited about, with options like sweet cream-soaked tres leches, home-style carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, and a light and fluffy Grand Marnier soufflé.

NOTE

Food offerings may differ by ship and sailing.

PRO TIP

The food in the Main Dining Room is complimentary, and you can order as many courses as you like.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Centrum

Enjoy daytime activities, including classes, game shows and more. Visit at night for dazzling entertainment and jaw-dropping aerial spectacles. Even the glass elevators facing into the Centrum feature LED panels down their entire length, providing a backdrop of moving visuals five decks high.

R Bar

SHAKING UP THE CLASSICS

Swanky, sophisticated, and suffused with retro style, R Bar serves up classic cocktails garnished with vintage vibes. Whether your drink of choice is a dry gin martini, an expertly mixed old fashioned, or the perfect gin and tonic, you’ll find plenty to savour here.

AGE RESTRICTION

21+ on sailings from North America, 18+ on sailings from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

The vintage décor at R Bar creates the perfect atmosphere to order a classic old fashioned or gimlet, but you should definitely also try one of the signature cocktails on the menu. Those who prefer their drinks on the fruity side will love the Purple Haze, made with Bacardi 8 rum, blue curacao and Pernod, and shaken with pineapple juice, passion fruit puree and a splash of grenadine. For a cocktail that doubles as dessert, opt for the aptly-named Red Velvet Cake, a decadent infusion of limoncello, dark chocolate liqueur, crème de cacao white and strawberry puree. If you’re craving something smooth, but strong, there’s the Green Goddess. It’s a potent blend of Belvedere vodka, Hennessy, blue curacao and mango puree, topped off with a twist of lemon. And for fans of fizzy drinks, it doesn’t get better than the Let’s Get Fizzical, a refreshingly light combination of passion fruit puree, apple juice and St-Germain elderflower liquere topped with prosseco.

PRO TIP

The bartenders here are pros. Let them surprise you with something that’s not on the menu.

Viking Crown Lounge

SAVOUR THE SIPS & THE SIGHTS

Our fleet’s signature architectural wonder, the Viking Crown Lounge® is the ultimate spot to soak up panoramic views while you sip your favourite cocktails. Catch the sunset through its floor-to-ceiling windows, then linger as the space comes alive with strobe lights, live music, and plenty of action on the dance floor.

Theatre

This Broadway-style performance space offers contemporary and Broadway-inspired shows, headline musicals and live comedy.

Schooner Bar

LIVE MUSIC & MASTERFUL MIXING

Wrap up your night at Schooner Bar, where perfectly mixed cocktails and live entertainment come together in a warm-lit nautical-themed lounge. Cozy up in a seat under the mast, by the portholes, or right by the gleaming grand piano. The sing-along's about to being.

HOW TO PURCHASE

Beverage Package or A La Carte

AGE RESTRICTION

21+ on sailings from North America, 18+ on sailings from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

If you love a great old fashioned, you’ll find five versions of it on the menu at Schooner Bar, including a tropical twist that blends muddled cherries and pineapple with orange bitters and Malibu Coconut rum, and an innovative New Fashioned that brings in pink grapefruit, fresh raspberries, and a little bit of Southern Comfort. You can also dial up your night with a glamorous champagne cocktail, topped with Domaine Chandon and sweetened with an Angostura-doused sugar cube. Or sip your way across the Caribbean with a Zacapa rum-spiked daiquiri, shaken hard and double-strained, or a classic Papa Doble, prepared with Bacardi Superior rum, lychee and grapefruit juice. If you’re a fan of the Tom Collins, you’ll find that, too — plus four additional versions that each spotlight a different spirit.

PRO TIP

Up for something different? Let the bartender know what your favourite spirit is, and ask them to whip you up a surprise.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	7 nights aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Choice of traditional or anytime dining
	Drinks Packages available
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	24-hour room service
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,661pp
1M	Spacious Ocean View	£1,661pp
1K	Ultra Spacious Ocean View	£1,994pp

Balcony staterooms from		£2,206pp
1B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£2,341pp
2B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£2,349pp
3B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£2,333pp
4B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£2,206pp

Suite staterooms from		£2,166pp
GT	Grand Suite (2 Bedroom)	£3,723pp
J3	Junior Suite	£2,182pp
J4	Junior Suite	£2,166pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£3,391pp
1M	Spacious Ocean View	£3,391pp
1K	Ultra Spacious Ocean View	£3,724pp

Balcony staterooms from		£3,936pp
1B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£4,071pp
2B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£4,079pp
3B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£4,063pp
4B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£3,936pp

Suite staterooms from		£3,896pp
GT	Grand Suite (2 Bedroom)	£5,453pp
J3	Junior Suite	£3,912pp
J4	Junior Suite	£3,896pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£3,366pp
1M	Spacious Ocean View	£3,366pp
1K	Ultra Spacious Ocean View	£3,699pp

Balcony staterooms from		£3,911pp
1B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£4,046pp
2B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£4,054pp
3B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£4,038pp
4B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£3,911pp

Suite staterooms from		£3,871pp
GT	Grand Suite (2 Bedroom)	£5,428pp
J3	Junior Suite	£3,887pp
J4	Junior Suite	£3,871pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£3,249pp
1M	Spacious Ocean View	£3,249pp
1K	Ultra Spacious Ocean View	£3,582pp

Balcony staterooms from		£3,794pp
1B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£3,929pp
2B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£3,937pp
3B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£3,921pp
4B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£3,794pp

Suite staterooms from		£3,754pp
GT	Grand Suite (2 Bedroom)	£5,311pp
J3	Junior Suite	£3,770pp
J4	Junior Suite	£3,754pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£3,189pp
1M	Spacious Ocean View	£3,189pp
1K	Ultra Spacious Ocean View	£3,522pp

Balcony staterooms from		£3,734pp
1B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£3,869pp
2B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£3,877pp
3B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£3,861pp
4B	Spacious Ocean View Balcony	£3,734pp

Suite staterooms from		£3,694pp
GT	Grand Suite (2 Bedroom)	£5,251pp
J3	Junior Suite	£3,710pp
J4	Junior Suite	£3,694pp

	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sun 5th May 202405 May 24	Please call for availability
Sun 2nd Jun 202402 Jun 24	1,188	1,178	1,766	2,171
Sun 2nd Jun 202402 Jun 24	2,187	2,177	2,765	3,170
Sun 2nd Jun 202402 Jun 24	2,381	2,371	2,959	3,364
Sun 2nd Jun 202402 Jun 24	2,468	2,458	3,046	3,451
Sun 2nd Jun 202402 Jun 24	2,471	2,461	3,049	3,454
Sun 2nd Jun 202402 Jun 24	2,543	2,533	3,121	3,526
Sun 2nd Jun 202402 Jun 24	2,726	2,716	3,304	3,709
Sun 2nd Jun 202402 Jun 24	2,766	2,756	3,344	3,749
Sun 2nd Jun 202402 Jun 24	2,789	2,779	3,367	3,772
Sun 2nd Jun 202402 Jun 24	2,806	2,796	3,384	3,789
Sun 30th Jun 202430 Jun 24	1,152	1,295	1,580	1,754
Sun 30th Jun 202430 Jun 24	2,382	2,525	2,810	2,984
Sun 30th Jun 202430 Jun 24	2,587	2,730	3,015	3,189
Sun 30th Jun 202430 Jun 24	2,611	2,754	3,039	3,213
Sun 30th Jun 202430 Jun 24	2,694	2,837	3,122	3,296
Sun 30th Jun 202430 Jun 24	2,695	2,838	3,123	3,297
Sun 30th Jun 202430 Jun 24	3,094	3,237	3,522	3,696
Sun 25th Aug 202425 Aug 24	957	1,060	1,592	1,840
Sun 25th Aug 202425 Aug 24	2,032	2,135	2,667	2,915
Sun 25th Aug 202425 Aug 24	2,098	2,201	2,733	2,981
Sun 25th Aug 202425 Aug 24	2,253	2,356	2,888	3,136
Sun 25th Aug 202425 Aug 24	2,328	2,431	2,963	3,211
Sun 25th Aug 202425 Aug 24	2,405	2,508	3,040	3,288
Sun 25th Aug 202425 Aug 24	2,516	2,619	3,151	3,399
Sun 22nd Sep 202422 Sep 24	656	727	1,558	1,803
Sun 22nd Sep 202422 Sep 24	1,490	1,561	2,392	2,637
Sun 22nd Sep 202422 Sep 24	1,694	1,765	2,596	2,841
Sun 22nd Sep 202422 Sep 24	1,741	1,812	2,643	2,888
Sun 22nd Sep 202422 Sep 24	1,777	1,848	2,679	2,924
Sun 22nd Sep 202422 Sep 24	1,822	1,893	2,724	2,969
Sun 22nd Sep 202422 Sep 24	1,882	1,953	2,784	3,029
Sun 22nd Sep 202422 Sep 24	2,021	2,092	2,923	3,168
Sun 20th Oct 202420 Oct 24	673	686	1,647	2,054
Sun 20th Oct 202420 Oct 24	1,748	1,761	2,722	3,129
Sun 20th Oct 202420 Oct 24	1,778	1,791	2,752	3,159
Sun 20th Oct 202420 Oct 24	1,854	1,867	2,828	3,235
Sun 20th Oct 202420 Oct 24	1,980	1,993	2,954	3,361