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Rhapsody of the Seas
Rhapsody of the Seas is a Vision Class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet that entered service in 1997. According to Royal Caribbean, it measures 78,878 gross tons, carries 2,040 guests (double occupancy) and has 772 crew. #29 in Biggest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data.
Rhapsody of the Seas key facts
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean
- Ship class
- Vision Class
- Status
- In service
- Entered service
- May 19, 1997 (maiden voyage)
- Last refurbishment
- Not published
- Gross tonnage
- 78,878
- Guests
- 2,040 (double occupancy)
- Crew
- 772
- Guests per crew member
- 2.64 (calculated from the two official figures above)
- Decks
- 12 total, 11 guest decks
- Staterooms
- 1,020
- Length
- 916 ft (279 m)
- Beam (width)
- 105 ft
- Shipyard
- Chantiers De L’Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France
Source: Rhapsody of the Seas fact sheet (PDF), Royal Caribbean Press Center (document dated 12.22.25), accessed Oct 26, 2026. 7 of 8 core figures are published by Royal Caribbean; the rest show "Not published".
Features listed on the official fact sheet
From the same Royal Caribbean fact sheet. A feature missing here is not listed on the sheet; it may still exist.
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Where Rhapsody of the Seas ranks
- 29 #29 in Biggest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data
- 30 #30 in Newest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data
- 29 #29 in Best Royal Caribbean ships for families · ranked by public data
- 29 #29 in Best Royal Caribbean ships for thrill seekers · ranked by public data
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FAQ
How big is Rhapsody of the Seas?
Rhapsody of the Seas measures 78,878 gross tons and is 916 ft (279 m) long, according to Royal Caribbean (checked Oct 26, 2026).
How many passengers does Rhapsody of the Seas hold?
Royal Caribbean lists 2,040 guests (double occupancy). It sails with 772 crew.
How old is Rhapsody of the Seas?
Rhapsody of the Seas's maiden voyage was on May 19, 1997, according to Royal Caribbean.
How many decks does Rhapsody of the Seas have?
12 decks in total, of which 11 are guest decks, per Royal Caribbean's fact sheet.
What are Rhapsody of the Seas's sister ships?
Other Vision Class ships: Enchantment of the Seas, Vision of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas.
How many crew does Rhapsody of the Seas have?
Royal Caribbean lists 772 crew alongside 2,040 guests (double occupancy), or 2.64 guests per crew member.
Where was Rhapsody of the Seas built?
Rhapsody of the Seas was built at Chantiers De L’Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France, according to Royal Caribbean.
Sources
- Rhapsody of the Seas fact sheet (PDF), Royal Caribbean Press Center, Royal Caribbean Group. Accessed Oct 26, 2026. Used for: ship class, maiden voyage, gross tonnage, guests, crew, decks total, guest decks, staterooms, length ft, length m, beam ft, shipyard.
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