April 24 Rhapsody

[gsmom54]

My husband and I are planning on booking our first ever vacation away from kids (!) to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Can anyone give me any advice as far as booking a room? We want a balcony room and about all they have open is the very front and the very back on deck 7. Has anyone stayed in these?

[Folgy]

My very first cruise was on the Rhapsody. WE had a JS mid ship deck 8 I remember . We love cruising ever since. I have sailed on the Rhapsody twice and enjoyed emensley both cruises.

[brn2crz]

We have stayed in 7024,twice.It is foward,port.We love this location.Very quite,good shot of the flying bridge,close to elevators.No noise or vibration.It is a connecting room,but have not had a problem with noise.

[brn2crz]

I would grab 7516..Those that are available in the back,are toooooo far from the elevators,and too far aft (without actually being aft) to suit me.

[springtxbill]

Just got back today and were in 7530 and as other poster said was very quite and no vibrations from the engines. There was a very noticeable vibration in the dining room and based on that I would stay away from a stern room. :)

[ernie16]

I would agree with most take one of the cabins up front. Shouldn't be a problem as long as the seas aren't rough or choppy. From what I have read and researched that is usually not the case in the Western waters. If you book the 24th sailing please check out our thread and register for the Meet/Mingle Party which is already confirmed, so you can meet all of us on board. I infact noticed they dropped the prices for the balcony last week, I plan to call my T/A and see about a shipboard credit or refund of the difference.

[richard1s]

Everyone will have a different opinion and having sailed on the Rhapsody I will give you mine. I had a stern cabin and the balcony was very large. The only downside is you will occasionally feel a slight vibration. Another positive is that there is virtually no hall traffic. The ship is full of friendly Texans: happy anniversary.