Dancing Girls

Kacey, Kate and Megan were captured several times during the cruise dancing their hearts out. They were often being lead by Anna Bass, the cruise director, but other times they didn't need any "instructor"!  This video represents only a few of those moments.



Video: Elane Beaudoin

Renovated Rhapsody Cruise Ship

The Royal Caribbean Cruise webpage is now listing the upgrades/renovations to our ship.  Thanks Kelly for pointing this out.  The webpage states these will be completed in Spring, 2012 so we should have some nice new features on the ship.

You can view the list of upgrades by clicking here and then scroll down the page.

Some highlights include:

Rest and Relaxation:

• Vitality^SM Spa with extensive treatment menu
• State-of-the-art Fitness Center, with classes ranging from aerobics to kickboxing to yoga
• 2 pools including the Solarium, an adults only retreat
• 6 whirlpools
• COMING SOON
    Stateroom amenities such as flat screen televisions, new bathrooms and completely remodeled interiors, including new linens and furniture
• COMING SOON
    iPads in every stateroom that will allow guests to access the daily Cruise Compass of events and activities; personal daily itineraries, including shore excursions; monitor their onboard account; order room service; view restaurant menus; access the Internet; and watch movies
• COMING SOON
    Poolside, outdoor movie screen
• COMING SOON
    Concierge Club and Diamond Lounge*

*Concierge Club reserved for Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Crown & Anchor Society members, and select suite guests. Diamond Lounge available for Diamond and above tier level members.

Action and Adventure:

• Rock-climbing wall
• Upper-deck jogging track
• Video game arcade

Dining Options:

Main Dining Room with complimentary, multi-course dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner

• More complimentary options including the Windjammer Café, Solarium Café, and room service*
• Frozen treats at Ben & Jerry's® Ice Cream*
• Café Latté-tudes, serving Seattle's Best Coffee®*
• COMING SOON
    A la carte menu at the new Viking Crown Lounge featuring bite-sized portions of classic dishes
• COMING SOON
    Complimentary Park Café
• COMING SOON
    Chef's Table intimate dining experience
• COMING SOON
    Chops Grille, Royal Caribbean's signature steakhouse
• COMING SOON
    Izumi Asian-fusion cuisine, featuring a la carte sushi selections

*Late night service charge applies to room service orders between midnight and 5:00 a.m. Additional charges apply for specialty dining venues. Specialty beverages, beer, wine and soda are charged separately and are offered at current bar menu prices.  Elaine's Note: The dinner options that don't say "complimentary," usually have a small fixed price attached, often $10.00 per person.  I'll see if I can find out more about them.


Kids and Family:

• Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program
• Royal Babies® and Royal Tots® programming featuring specially designed Fisher Price activities
• Expanded teen-only hangout areas
• Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures
• COMING SOON
    Royal Babies & Tots^SM Nursery

Entertainment:

Complimentary Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater

• 6,276 square foot Vegas-style Casino Royale® with 162 slots and 11 tables
• 8 bars and lounges that never have a cover, including Shall We Dance Lounge and the Champagne Bar
• Duty-free Shops Onboard featuring name brand jewelry, perfumes, apparel and more
• COMING SOON
    R Bar, featuring a sophisticated 1960s vibe, complete with iconic furnishing and signature cocktails created by a savvy and personable mixologist

We should be able to find something to keep us occupied on the ship!!!!