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Rhapsody of the Seas
11 Night Tropical Queensland Cruise
Sydney Return
PACKAGE DEAL

Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
Cruise Date:  7 December 2012
Duration: 11 Nights
Ports: Sydney, Australia, Newcastle AU, Cairns, Willis Islands, Airlie Beach, Brisbane, Sydney, Australia
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Sydney
Airport gateway (Departure) : Sydney

Itinerary

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

Package Deal Pricing

Number of Passengers

Package Includes:
• 1 night pre-cruise accommodation at the Mercure Hotel Sydney including breakfast
• 11 night cruise from Sydney return aboard Rhapsody of the Seas
• Port charges, government fees & taxes and Gratuities on board


* All prices quoted are PER PERSON in Australian Dollars and include Port Charges.

Hotel Stay Included Before Cruise
Hotel Mercure Sydney Hotel
Location Sydney
Checkin Date 6 December 2012
Checkout Date 7 December 2012

Mercure Sydney Hotel is conveniently located right in the heart of Sydney city's modern retail district. There are various public transport options that are all less than 5 minutes walk from the hotel including Sydney Railway Central Station and Sydney Railway Square.
Recently refubished, Accor's Central Sydney hotel - Mercure Sydney offers Sydney city accommodation located only a short walking distance to Sydney's major local attractions - Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay Wharf, Central Railway Station, Chinatown, Sydney's Entertainment precincts including the Capitol Theatre and Sydney Entertainment and Convention Centre.
* Purchase of additional accommodation may be required, depending on flight schedules.

Cruise - Rhapsody of the Seas

CabinPackage
Category N - Inside Stateroom$1217
Category I - Large Oceanview Stateroom$1676
Category D2 - Superior Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony$2584
Category D1 - Superior Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony$2615

 

Ports

Sydney, Australia

Sydney is Australia's largest city, which is the number one tourist destination in the country. It offers a multitude of sights such as the famous Opera House and distinctive Harbour Bridge of course. You can travel back in time with a visit to Sydney’s oldest centre – The Rocks. Take a city tour to take in Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour and Chinatown. Bask on Bondi Beach for a dose of sun, sea and sand. Or travel a little further afield for a glimpse of the Aussie wildlife and views of the Blue Mountains.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, Bondi Beach

Cairns

The picturesque town of Yorkey's, dominated by its dramatic headland, is your gateway to Cairns, one of Australia's hottest vacation destinations, which basks in tropical sunshine with balmy breezes that waft in from Trinity Bay.

The city's graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. Cairns boasts three of Australia's great natural wonders: the Great Barrier Reef and 16 miles of superb beaches that stretch to the north of the city to the famed Marlin Coast. Inland lies the immense Daintree National Park. Discover the rainbow of sea life, marvel at the rain forest or relax along the long stretch of sunny coastline.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 17kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Kuranda

Brisbane

Once considered the "country cousin" of Australia's cities, Brisbane is today the nation's third largest metropolis. Lying on the banks of the Brisbane River, this cosmopolitan city boasts elegant 19th century sandstone buildings, a lively cultural scene and superb parklands. Brisbane is also the gateway to adventures with a uniquely Australian flavour, whether it is to a wildlife park, the rain-forested Mount Tamborine plateau, or the dazzling beaches of Queensland's fabled Gold Coast.

Country- Australia
Distance from port to City - 10kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Gold Coast, Australia Zoo

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Cruise line info

Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean International, the cruise line that delivers the "Wow!" and the one that put rock-climbing walls and ice-skating rinks on cruise ships. Whether you've sailed with us before or have just seen our commercials on TV, you may have the sense that we're not your average cruise line.

With more than 120 destinations worldwide and an amazing array of exciting shore excursions and cruisetour options, we're reaching out to vacationers eager to try something new – whether it's glacier-trekking in Alaska, swimming with stingrays in the Caribbean or strolling the Champs Élysées in Paris.

Royal Caribbean International has updated their smoking policy to stand in line with the Royal Caribbean Vitality wellness program. This introduces smoke free zones in all staterooms and suites, most public areas except for designated bars and lounges. For more details click here.

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Ship info

Rhapsody of the Seas

From the snow-capped mountain coasts of Alaska to skyline views of Sydney, Australia, Rhapsody of the Seas® delivers an unforgettable cruise experience, no matter the hemisphere. This is a ship built for adventure too, with rock climbing, the Casino Royale® and entertainment including shows, live music, plus bars and lounges that never charge.
 
With dramatic walls of glass and retractable canopy, Rhapsody of the Seas has already embarked on the course other cruise ships will someday follow. When you're not enjoying the magnificent ocean views, you'll be relaxing in the soothing ShipShape® Day Spa, swimming in one of the two pools, taking a much-needed whirlpool or catching up with friends over your favorite drink in one of our eight lounges.


Dining

  • Edelweiss Dining Room
  • Windjammer Cafe
  • Giovanni's Table
  • Izumi Asian Cuisine
  • Park Cafe
  • Chop's Grille steakhouse
  • Chef's Table

Entertainment

  • Shall We Dance Lounge
  • Casino Royale
  • Moonlight Bay Lounge
  • Schooner Bar
  • Broadway Melodies Theatre
  • R Bar
  • Explorer's Club

Onboard Activities

  • Crown & Anchor Study
  • Rhapsody Day Spa & Fitness Centre
  • Beauty Salon
  • Art & Photo Gallery
  • Solarium
  • Jacuzzis
  • Indoor/Outdoor Pool
  • Jogging Track
  • FantaSeas Teen Centre
  • Outdoor Movie Screen
  • Video Arcade
  • Adventure Ocean
  • Rock Climbing Wall
  • Online Internet Centre

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage 78,491 Tonnes
Star Rating 4 Star
Size/Style of Ship Large/Resort
Entered Service May 1997
Refurbished March 2012
Registry Bahamas
Former Name N/A
Length 279 metres
Beam 32.2 metres
Draft 7.6 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers diesel-electric (50,400kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots) 22
Passenger Capacity (twin) 1,998
Passenger Capacity (total) 2,416
Crew 765
Nationality of Officers International
Nationality of Crew International
Total Cabins 1,020
Total Inside cabins 407
Total Outside cabins 613
Cabin/Suites with Balcony 233
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins 14
Passenger Decks 11
Cabin Electricity 110v and 220v
Elevators 9
Self-Service Laundry No
Onboard Currency (subject to change) US Dollar

 

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