8 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)
Rhapsody of the Seas
Rhapsody of the Seas
April 13, 2025
8 Night Southern Caribbean

Rhapsody of the Seas - 4/13/2025

The April 13, 2025 cruise on the Rhapsody of the Seas departs from San Juan, Puerto Rico. On this 8 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 7 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Rhapsody of the Seas sets sail on Sunday, Apr 13th and returns on Monday, Apr 21st.

Cruise Length
8
Night Cruise
Departure Port
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Port Stops
7
Sea Days
1

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship departing April 13, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,591 ($199 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,058 ($133 per night), this represents a recent increase of 50%.

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Inside Cabin
$1,591
50%
vs Avg $1,058

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Rhapsody of the Seas - April 13, 2025 - 8 Nights

DayDatePort
1Apr 13thSan Juan, Puerto Rico
2Apr 14thFrederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.
3Apr 15thCharlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
4Apr 16thPhilipsburg, St. Maarten
5Apr 17thBasseterre, St. Kitts
6Apr 18thBridgetown, Barbados
7Apr 19thRoseau, Dominica
8Apr 20thAt Sea
9Apr 21stSan Juan, Puerto Rico

The Rhapsody of the Seas sails on April 13, 2025 for a 8 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico at 8:00 PM and will return to the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico on Apr 21st at 6:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Rhapsody of the Seas will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

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.

Cruise Ports

Day1
APR 132025
D:8:00 PM

San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day2
APR 142025
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I., offers docking at Frederiksted Port. Travelers explore Fort Frederik and Rainbow Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Buck Island. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes fungi, a Virgin Islands favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Frederiksted’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic beaches, making Frederiksted an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day3
APR 152025
U. S. Virgin Islands
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, offers docking at Havensight Port. Travelers explore Blackbeard’s Castle and Magens Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at Coki Beach. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pirate history and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes fungi, a Virgin Islands favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Charlotte Amalie’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural landmarks, making St. Thomas an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day4
APR 162025
Netherlands Antilles
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, offers docking at Philipsburg Port. Travelers explore Front Street and Maho Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Cupecoy Bay. Local markets sell guavaberry liqueur. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures plane landings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Maarten favorite. Souvenirs, like Dutch crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Philipsburg’s vibrant charm offers a lively stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of bustling markets and scenic beaches, making Philipsburg an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day5
APR 172025
St Kitts And Nevis
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Basseterre, St. Kitts, offers docking at Port Zante. Travelers explore Brimstone Hill Fortress and Romney Manor. Excursions include snorkeling at Shitten Bay. Local markets sell johnnycakes. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes goat water, a St. Kitts favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Basseterre’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO fortresses and scenic beaches, making Basseterre an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day6
APR 182025
A:10:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Bridgetown, Barbados, offers docking at Bridgetown Port. Travelers explore Harrison’s Cave and Bathsheba Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Carlisle Bay. Local markets sell flying fish cutters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone caves and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cou-cou, a Bajan favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bajan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Bridgetown’s vibrant charm offers a lively Barbadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic beaches, making Bridgetown an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day7
APR 192025
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Roseau, Dominica, offers docking at Roseau Port. Travelers explore Trafalgar Falls and Morne Trois Pitons. Excursions include snorkeling at Champagne Reef. Local markets sell callaloo soup. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rainforests and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes mountain chicken, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like basket crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Roseau’s natural charm offers a vibrant Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of lush rainforests and marine adventures, making Roseau an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day8
APR 202025
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!

Day9
APR 212025
A:6:00 AM

San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination. (126 words)