Rhapsody of the Seas, Southern Caribbean

Rhapsody of the Seas

Royal Caribbean · Rhapsody of the Seas · Southern Caribbean

Typically 7 nights · Common departure: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Representative itinerary — dates and stops shown are illustrative, not one specific booked sailing.

Royal Caribbean's 7-night Southern Caribbean from San Juan on Rhapsody of the Seas — St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Maarten, St. Lucia and Barbados on a smaller, older ship than the Caribbean mega-ships.

Why choose this cruise

Best for

Adventure · Beaches · Ship Activities

Why it fits

  • ✓ Rock climbing wall and FlowRider surf simulator onboard
  • ✓ Four different island stops in one week
  • ✓ Good match for an active, older-kids family trip

Experience tags

AdventureBeaches & SnorkelingAmazing Ship Experiences

Typical route

Ports, order and duration can vary by sailing.

Food & Dining

Food Strength

VERY GOOD

One of this ship's strengths.

Strong overall reputation for food, though details vary by ship.

How we rate food ▾

Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.

This dining assessment reflects broader Royal Caribbean patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.

Ship Experience

A small, older Vision-class Royal Caribbean ship - far fewer onboard attractions than the Oasis and Icon classes, with the itinerary doing the work instead.

Best suited for

  • Island-hoppers
  • Value-focused travelers
  • Small-ship travelers

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Ports & Experiences

The main experiences this itinerary is built around.

Beaches & SnorkelingGreat Food & Dining

What's Included

This sailing doesn't have its own inclusions list yet — showing typical cruise inclusions. Confirm details at booking.

Included

  • ✓ Accommodation
  • ✓ Main dining room
  • ✓ Buffet
  • ✓ Standard entertainment

Usually extra

  • + Alcoholic drinks
  • + Specialty dining
  • + Shore excursions
  • + Wi-Fi
  • + Gratuities

Reviews & Traveler Perspective

First-hand experience

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What’s included

Recent fare benchmark

US$870 pp

Median of 1 comparable sailing

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San JuanCharlotte Amalie, St. Thomas (USVI)St. CroixPhilipsburg, St. MaartenCastries, St. LuciaBridgetown, Barbados
Itinerary order, not the vessel’s navigational route. Ports and order vary by sailing.

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