Rhapsody of the Seas - May 16, 2025 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Rhapsody of the Seas
San Juan, Puerto
Oranjestad, Aruba
Kralendijk, Bonai

Rhapsody of the Seas - May 16, 2025

The May 16, 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 6 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Rhapsody of the Seas sets sail on Friday, May 16th and returns on Saturday, May 24th.

8nights

May 16, 2025

May 16th - May 24th

Rhapsody of the Seas

Rhapsody of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Rhapsody of the Seas - May 16, 2025

8 Night Southern Caribbean

from San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship departing May 16, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $996 ($125 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $866 ($109 per night), this represents a recent increase of 15%.

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inside
$996
($124 / night)
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oceanview
$1,024
($128 / night)
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balcony
$1,839
($229 / night)
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suite
$2,178
($272 / night)
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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 - May 16, 2025 - 8 Nights

DayDatePort
1May 16thSan Juan, Puerto Rico
2May 17thAt Sea
3May 18thOranjestad, Aruba
4May 19thKralendijk, Bonaire
5May 20thWillemstad, Curacao
6May 21stAt Sea
7May 22ndRoseau, Dominica
8May 23rdBasseterre, St. Kitts
9May 24thSan Juan, Puerto Rico

Cruise Itinerary

The Rhapsody of the Seas sails on May 16, 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 May 24th at 7:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Rhapsody of the Seas will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Day1
MAY 162025
D:8:00 PM

The fortress of El Morro guards the harbor against long-gone Sir Francis Drake and his British privateers. The colorful streets of Old San Juan retain the Latin flavor of its seafaring past, when this was the heart of the Spanish Main. Sample the fiery rum made here, or indulge in an icy treat made from fresh tropical fruit and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere.

Day2
MAY 172025
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
MAY 182025
Netherlands Antilles
A:8:00 AMD:11:00 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.

Day4
MAY 192025
Netherlands Antilles
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 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.

Day5
MAY 202025
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:6:00 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.

Day6
MAY 212025
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
MAY 222025
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Tiny and charming, Roseau offers visitors an intimate look at the nation of Dominica. Stroll past the houses on Castle Street, marked by quaint tin roofs and gingerbread fretwork. Tour the Dominican Museum and the plentiful shops in Post Office Square. Pose for scenic nautical photos in front of the Bay Front Sea Wall. Enjoy the chattering antics of native parrots at the local bird sanctuary.

Day8
MAY 232025
St Kitts And Nevis
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

This fertile isle is a land of rain forests, tropical flowers, and abundant sugar cane. After a stroll around the charming colonial streets and shops of the capital, Basseterre, tour the island or visit Brimstone Hill Fort, an impressive construction that is one of the wonders of the Caribbean world.

Day9
MAY 242025
A:7:00 AM

The fortress of El Morro guards the harbor against long-gone Sir Francis Drake and his British privateers. The colorful streets of Old San Juan retain the Latin flavor of its seafaring past, when this was the heart of the Spanish Main. Sample the fiery rum made here, or indulge in an icy treat made from fresh tropical fruit and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere.