Rhapsody of the Seas - December 26, 2026
The December 26, 2026 cruise on the Rhapsody of the Seas departs from Tampa, Florida. On this 7 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Tampa 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 Saturday, Dec 26th and returns on Saturday, Jan 2nd.
December 26, 2026
Dec 26th - Jan 2nd
Rhapsody of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
7 Night Western Caribbean Holiday
from Tampa, Florida
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship departing December 26, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,013 ($145 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,019 ($146 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 1%.
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Rhapsody of the Seas
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 26, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 25th | Tampa, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 26th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 28th | Costa Maya, Mexico |
| 4 | Dec 29th | Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras |
| 5 | Dec 30th | Belize City, Belize |
| 6 | Dec 31st | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 7 | Dec 31st | At Sea |
| 8 | Jan 2nd | Tampa, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Rhapsody of the Seas sails on December 26, 2026 for a 7 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Tampa Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Tampa, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Tampa, Florida on Jan 2nd at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Rhapsody of the Seas will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
The Tampa area features great attractions and theme parks, from Busch Gardens with it's African themed village and legendary roller coasters, to the calm serene waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Hand rolled cigars are made the old-fashioned way in the Latin Quarter. The atmosphere in Tampa is laid-back and slightly reserved, unlike the hustle bustle of Florida's east coast cities.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Costa Maya is located on the Mayan Riviera, so named because was the home of the Mayans. Lush jungle vegetation is juxtaposed with beautiful beaches that have recently become the destination for scuba divers and snorkelers wishing to explore the untouched coral reef. or take a drive through the jungle and see an amazing combination of birds and mammals, like the wild deer and jaguars, spider monkeys, monkeys, and even alligators.
Located approximately 35 miles north of Honduras in the Caribbean, Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands group. Plenty of great snorkeling and diving is found at the coral reefs off Roatan's coast.
Belize City is the country's chief seaport, so snorkeling and diving is big here...bring a suit! Travel to a city previously inhabited by the Mayan people at Altun Ha, ancient temple of the Sun God. Or visit the Belize Zoo or Baboon Sanctuary. Gales Point is a great place to view manatees!
Sitting just off the gorgeous Yucatan coast, Cozumel revels in its mythic white-sand beaches and world-class coral reefs. Yet Cozumel is also the last stronghold of the Mayas, who settled the island in 300 A.D. Residents still speak Maya, and sometimes wear traditional Mayan clothing. Nearby stand the great pyramids and temples of their ancestors.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
The Tampa area features great attractions and theme parks, from Busch Gardens with it's African themed village and legendary roller coasters, to the calm serene waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Hand rolled cigars are made the old-fashioned way in the Latin Quarter. The atmosphere in Tampa is laid-back and slightly reserved, unlike the hustle bustle of Florida's east coast cities.