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Rhapsody of the Seas itinerary map for May 3, 2027 (11 nights)
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11 nights · 10 ports
Round-trip · Barcelona, Spain
Royal CaribbeanRhapsody of the Seas

Rhapsody of the Seas
May 3, 2027

11-Night Best Of Italy & Greece aboard Rhapsody of the Seas · Departing May 3, 2027 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 11-night cruise aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas departs from Barcelona, Spain on Monday, May 3, 2027 and returns on Friday, May 14th. May weather across this route averages 89°/49°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.2 out of 10, averaged across 10 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
7.2OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 72% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
11
night cruise
Mon → Fri
02
Barcelona
departure port
Spain
03
10
port stops
Italy
04
2
sea days
Day 2
// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS
01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

The Rhapsody of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, sets sail on Monday, May 3, 2027 from Barcelona, Spain for a 11-night Best Of Italy & Greece cruise. This itinerary includes 10 unique port stops and 2 days at sea. May weather across the route averages 89°F highs and 49°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 7.2 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Cabin fares start from $1,274, with daily price tracking available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this Rhapsody of the Seas sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 Price & Tracking

RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS·MAY 3, 2027

The graph below tracks historic price of the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship departing May 3, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,274 ($116 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,163 ($106 per night), this represents a recent increase of 10%.

Rhapsody of the Seas cruise departing May 3, 2027 — 11-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $1,274 ($116 per night). Average price: $1,163.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $1,163
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Rhapsody of the Seas · May 3, 2027
$1,274
$116 per night · 11 nights
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10% above average
Avg $1,163

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// 03 · ITINERARY

11 Night Best Of Italy & Greece (Barcelona To Athens) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapMAY 3, 2027
The Rhapsody of the Seas sails on May 3, 2027 for a 11 Night Best Of Italy & Greece (Barcelona To Athens) (Barcelona Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on May 14th at 5:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the Rhapsody of the Seas will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Rhapsody of the Seas
MAY 3, 2027
12 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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11 NIGHTS · 9 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · BARCELONA
// 04 · PORTS

11 Night Best Of Italy & Greece (Barcelona To Athens) Port List

Rhapsody of the Seas·May 3, 2027
Barcelona, Spain — Day 1 of Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
MONDAY·MAY 3

Barcelona

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
5:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

MAY FORECAST
64°F avg · Avg
La Spezia, Italy — Day 3 of Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
WEDNESDAY·MAY 5

La Spezia

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
7:00 PM

La Spezia, Italy, offers docking at La Spezia Port. Travelers explore Cinque Terre villages and Porto Venere. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful villages and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes pesto pasta, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ligurian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance village hikes. La Spezia’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO villages and scenic coasts, making La Spezia an engaging destination.

MAY FORECAST
62°F avg · Avg
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 4 of Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
THURSDAY·MAY 6

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
7:00 PM

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

MAY FORECAST
65°F avg · Avg
Salerno (naples), Italy — Day 5 of Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
FRIDAY·MAY 7

Salerno (naples)

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
6:00 PM

Salerno (Naples), Italy, offers docking at Salerno Port with excursions to Naples. Travelers explore Pompeii’s ruins and Amalfi Coast villages. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell limoncello. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes pizza margherita, a Neapolitan favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Salerno’s historic allure offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and coastal beauty, making Salerno an engaging gateway to Naples.

MAY FORECAST
66°F avg · Avg
Messina, Sicily — Day 6 of Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
SATURDAY·MAY 8

Messina

Sicily
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
6:00 PM

Messina, Sicily, offers docking at Messina Port. Travelers explore Messina Cathedral and Taormina’s Greek Theatre. Excursions visit Mount Etna. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes pasta alla norma, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Messina’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic volcanoes, making Messina an engaging destination for exploration.

MAY FORECAST
70°F avg · Avg
Mykonos, Greece — Day 8 of Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 cruise
DAY
8
PORT 7
MONDAY·MAY 10

Mykonos

Greece
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
6:00 PM

Mykonos, Greece, offers docking at Mykonos Port. Travelers explore Little Venice and Mykonos Windmills. Excursions include Delos Island ruins. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures whitewashed streets and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cycladic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance island walks. Mykonos’ picturesque charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ruins and scenic beaches, making Mykonos an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Cyclades.

MAY FORECAST
67°F avg · Avg
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey — Day 9 of Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 cruise
DAY
9
PORT 8
TUESDAY·MAY 11

Kusadasi (Ephesus)

Turkey
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
6:00 PM

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination.

MAY FORECAST
72°F avg · Avg
Rhodes, Greece — Day 10 of Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 cruise
DAY
10
PORT 9
WEDNESDAY·MAY 12

Rhodes

Greece
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
6:00 PM

Rhodes, Greece, offers docking at Rhodes Port. Travelers explore Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis. Excursions include snorkeling at Kallithea Springs. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Knights’ Street and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Rhodes’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic beaches, making Rhodes an engaging destination for exploration.

MAY FORECAST
78°F avg · Avg
Santorini, Greece — Day 11 of Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 cruise
DAY
11
PORT 10
THURSDAY·MAY 13

Santorini

Greece
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
8:00 PM

Santorini, Greece, offers docking at Fira Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore Oia’s blue-domed churches and Thera ruins. Excursions include sailing to Nea Kameni. Local markets sell fava beans. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures caldera views and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like volcanic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance cliff walks. Santorini’s iconic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning views and ancient ruins, making Santorini an engaging destination.

MAY FORECAST
70°F avg · Avg
Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Day 12 of Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 cruise
DAY
12
DISEMBARKATION
FRIDAY·MAY 14

Piraeus (Athens)

Greece
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
5:00 AM
—

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

MAY FORECAST
72°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

11 Night Best Of Italy & Greece (Barcelona To Athens) Weather Forecast

Rhapsody of the Seas·May 3, 2027
MAY FORECAST · BARCELONA
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
64°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
90°
AVG LOW
38°
AVG RAINFALL
1.9"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT BARCELONA
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
64°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Rhapsody of the Seas May 3, 2027 Excursions

Rhapsody of the Seas·May 3, 2027

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
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Browse shore excursions for each port on this Rhapsody of the Seas itinerary. Tours, activities, and transfers are provided by Viator.

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

11 Night Best Of Italy & Greece (Barcelona To Athens)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 72% of all cruises
7.2/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN10 PORTS
01

Barcelona 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

La Spezia 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

La Spezia is generally safe for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Civitavecchia (Rome) 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Salerno (naples) 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Travelers in Salerno should remain vigilant against petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and certain neighborhoods.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Messina 🇮🇹

Sicily · ItalyMODERATE

Travelers in Messina should stay vigilant against petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the port and markets.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Mykonos 🇬🇷

Greece · GreeceMODERATE

Travelers in Mykonos should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas during peak season.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
07

Kusadasi (Ephesus) 🇹🇷

Turkey · TurkeyMODERATE

Kusadasi is generally safe for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against petty crime and safeguard personal belongings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
08

Rhodes 🇬🇷

Greece · GreeceMODERATE

Rhodes is generally safe for travelers, but staying vigilant in crowded areas is advised to avoid pickpocketing and minor scams.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
09

Santorini 🇬🇷

Greece · GreeceSAFE

Santorini is safe for travelers, but they should stay vigilant in crowded areas for pickpocketing and be cautious of traffic hazards.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
10

Piraeus (Athens) 🇬🇷

Greece · GreeceMODERATE

Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Rhapsody of the Seas Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsROYAL CARIBBEAN
Rhapsody of the Seas
ROYAL CARIBBEAN · VISION
CHRISTENED
1997
STATEROOMS
1,020
TONNAGE
78,491GT
51.8% BELOW AVG· vs avg 162,993 GT
YEAR BUILT
1997
13 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2010
LENGTH
915ft
15.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,085 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
2,040cruisers
51.2% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,184 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

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 in length. Rhapsody of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Vision class. At full capacity, the Rhapsody of the Seas holds 2,040 passengers. That includes 1,268 cruise vacationers and 772 staff members. The Rhapsody of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,020.

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// 09 · MORE CRUISES

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