Rhapsody of the Seas - December 24, 2023 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Rhapsody of the Seas
Cartagena, Colomb
Kralendijk, Bonai
Willemstad, Curac

Rhapsody of the Seas - December 24, 2023

The December 24, 2023 cruise on the Rhapsody of the Seas departs from Cartagena, Colombia. On this 7 Night Southern Caribbean (Cartagena Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Rhapsody of the Seas sets sail on Sunday, Dec 24th and returns on Sunday, Dec 31st.

7nights

December 24, 2023

Dec 24th - Dec 31st

Rhapsody of the Seas

Rhapsody of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Rhapsody of the Seas - December 24, 2023

7 Night Southern Caribbean

from Cartagena, Colombia

Rhapsody of the Seas Size Infographic

Rhapsody of the Seas

79 k
tonnage
915 ft
length
1997
year built
1,020
cabins
2,040
passengers
765
crew

RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Rhapsody of the Seas has a construction date of 1997 and a total size of 78,491 gross tons. The ship measures 915 feet (279 meters) in length. Rhapsody of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Vision Class. At full capacity, the Rhapsody of the Seas holds 2,805 passengers. That includes 2,040 cruise vacationers and 765 staff members. The Rhapsody of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,020.

Rhapsody of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:78,491 GT
  • Length:915 ft (279 m)
  • Beam:105 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:28 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:1997
  • Years Served:1997 - Present
  • Capacity:2,040
  • Crew Members:765
  • Total on Board:2,805
  • Total Staterooms:1,020
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:275 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Rhapsody of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Rhapsody of the Seas Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Rhapsody of the Seas - December 24, 2023 - 7 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 23rdCartagena, Colombia
2Dec 24thAt Sea
3Dec 26thKralendijk, Bonaire
4Dec 27thWillemstad, Curacao
5Dec 28thOranjestad, Aruba
6Dec 28thAt Sea
7Dec 30thColon, Panama
8Dec 31stCartagena, Colombia

Cruise Itinerary

The Rhapsody of the Seas sails on December 24, 2023 for a 7 Night Southern Caribbean (Cartagena Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Cartagena, Colombia at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Cartagena, Colombia on Dec 31st at 8:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Rhapsody of the Seas will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 242023
D:5:00 PM

Once the port where the wealth of the New World flowed back to the Old, Cartagena also served as a notorious base for privateers and pirates. Today, you can stroll the tree-lined Spanish colonial artistry of old in the streets and see the works of the Gold Museum. The port is also a great place to find bargains on emeralds.

Day2
DEC 252023
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
DEC 262023
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Kralendijk is the chief town of Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles. Tourism is the economic mainstay, though salt mining is also a significant industry. The island is known for its fine beaches, skin diving, and pink flamingos.

Day4
DEC 272023
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Hospitable and always sunny, Curacao bids you a warm welcome. The friendly inhabitants, first class hotels, wonderful climate, crystal clear seawater, fascinating architecture, floating market, pontoon bridge, secluded bays, rich fauna and flora, and the many possibilities for excursions and entertainment make Curacao the tourist's paradise.

Day5
DEC 282023
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.

Day6
DEC 292023
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
DEC 302023
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Colon is one of Latin America's busiest commercial centers. Since 1953, it has had a free trade zone, where merchants can import and export goods without paying duties. The main streets of Colon are often crowded with sailors, traders, and tourists. The city has many bars, nightclubs, and gambling establishments. Colon also has duty-free shops, which sell many products at low prices.

Day8
DEC 312023
A:8:00 AM

Once the port where the wealth of the New World flowed back to the Old, Cartagena also served as a notorious base for privateers and pirates. Today, you can stroll the tree-lined Spanish colonial artistry of old in the streets and see the works of the Gold Museum. The port is also a great place to find bargains on emeralds.