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Royal Caribbean Rhapsody Of The Seas: Boarding Day & First Day on an OLD Ship (VLOG)

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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 7 nightsFrom San JuanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We have to take care of some family stuff, but we are back at it. We are getting on the Raps City of the Seas from Puerto Rico.

I have to say we've been to so many cruise ports and this is one of the easiest ones we've ever experienced.

This is an older cabin. We knew that this was going to be an older ship.

I'm going to call that sailing party small but mighty.

Creator's Tips & Advice

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Bring your own makeup mirror if needed, as some cabins may not have one.
Use the muster station immediately upon boarding for a smooth process.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin size and amenitiesOlder ships have smaller cabins; bring extra charging adapters and be prepared for no refrigerator.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the boarding experience like at San Juan cruise terminal?
QWhat does the cabin look like on an older Royal Caribbean ship?
QWhat is the food like in the Windjammer on the first day?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

San Juan3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

It's Boarding Day on Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas! 🚢 We're setting sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and taking you along for the FULL first day experience on one of Royal Caribbean's oldest ships. No cruise line spin — just real, honest first impressions. From the San Juan cruise terminal to stepping aboard this classic ship for the first time, we're covering everything you need to know about your first day on a cruise ship: ▸ Boarding & check-in at the San Juan cruise terminal ▸ What to expect your first day on a cruise ship (tips that save you time & mucho dinero!) ▸ First impressions walking onto Rhapsody of the Seas ▸ Exploring the ship — public spaces, dining, pool deck & more ▸ Our honest take: Is this OLD ship still worth it in 2026? Whether you're a first-time cruiser wondering what to expect on embarkation day or a seasoned cruiser considering Rhapsody of the Seas, this vlog gives you the real boarding day experience — no sugarcoating. LETS ROCK 🚢JOIN OUR GROUP CRUISE SEPT 25th FROM LONG BEACH, CA: https://www.rockintheboat.club/groupcruises 🛫 JOIN OUR CRUISE CLUB TO WIN FREE PRIZES ON OUR VIDEOS: https://www.rockintheboat.club/ 👬 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockintheBoatTV/ 👕 TRY THE BEST MENS TRAVEL CLOTHES AROUND AND GET 10% OFF : https://intotheam.com/LETSROCK10 🌴 BOOK DISCOUNT SHORE EXCURSIONS AT ANY PORT: https://gyg.me/z1YcLvpv 🚢 GET CRUISE WIFI FOR 75% OFF SHIP PRICES! TRY FOR FREE! https://plans.gigsky.com/2C4RDC/2CTPL/ 👟 THE BEST WATER SHOES FOR EXCURSIONS! https://amzn.to/4cieMfd 👭 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@rockintheboattv 👬 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockintheboattv/ #rhapsodyoftheseas #embarkationday #cruisevlog #sanjuan