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This Might Be the Smallest Royal Caribbean Ship I’ve Ever Sailed… | Rhapsody of the Seas
San Juan PortBarbados CountryPuerto Rico CountrySaint Lucia CountryRoyal Caribbean Cruise LineSt Thomas (US Virgin Islands) PortRhapsody of the Seas Cruise Ship
Join Sean aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas for a seven-night Southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico, visiting St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Martin, St. Lucia, and Barbados. In this Season 3 episode of Royal Cruisers, our full-length Let’s Cruise show, a fan of mega-ships discovers what a smaller ship has to offer. Rhapsody is the smallest Royal Caribbean ship I’ve sailed on, and I board unsure whether I’ll enjoy it. The bright interiors, ocean views, and forward-facing Windjammer quickly make an impression. My ocean-view cabin surprises me too, with the bed beneath the window and more storage than I expected. In St. Thomas, my planned catamaran excursion is canceled, so I switch to Magens Bay and the Skyride to Paradise Point. St. Croix brings a resort day at Carambola, where the beach, pool, and secluded setting become highlights of the trip. In St. Martin, I try the small-group Flavors of St. Martin foodie tour, offered as one of Royal Caribbean’s signature excursions on this sailing. Afterward, I revisit a waterfront spot introduced to me on an earlier private tour, with beautifully clear water beneath the pier. St. Lucia takes me out on a catamaran for snorkeling and coastal sightseeing, including views of the Pitons. In Barbados, a scenic drive leads to Harrison’s Cave and a look at the island’s underground formations. Between five consecutive port days, I visit Giovanni’s Table, Chops Grille and Izumi. The final sea day gives me time to slow down and enjoy Sushi & Sake before returning to San Juan. By the end, Rhapsody has changed my expectations. The sunlight and places to sit looking out at the ocean make this smaller ship a surprisingly enjoyable home for a week of island exploring. ⚓ CRUISE DETAILS Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Sailing: Seven-night Southern Caribbean cruise Departure and return: San Juan, Puerto Rico Port stops: St. Thomas • St. Croix • St. Martin • St. Lucia • Barbados Sea day: Day 7 Cabin: Ocean-view stateroom Traveling: Sean, sailing solo Show: Royal Cruisers | Season 3 — 2026 sailings This episode: My complete Rhapsody of the Seas sailing, filmed in 4K 📍 VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Rhapsody of the Seas Cruise Introduction 00:36 San Juan Embarkation & First Impressions 01:59 Rhapsody of the Seas Ocean-View Cabin 02:19 Giovanni’s Table Dinner 04:12 St. Thomas Excursion Change 05:22 Magens Bay & Skyride to Paradise Point 08:04 Rhapsody of the Seas Chops Grille Dinner 08:58 St. Croix Carambola Resort Beach Day 13:01 Flavors of St. Martin Small-Group Foodie Tour 14:43 St. Martin Waterfront Views 16:12 St. Lucia Catamaran Cruise, Snorkeling & Pitons 18:44 Barbados Scenic Drive & Harrison’s Cave 21:58 Final Sea Day & Izumi Sushi and Sake 🛳️ EXPLORE MORE Watch more Royal Cruisers: Follow our Royal Caribbean adventures, with complete sailings organized by season and cruise year. https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLGdHP0yyduEQlwvdidVu42zBE8GdHUTyN?sbp=QAE%253D Explore our Royal Caribbean ship tours: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdHP0yyduETKFGP5mM1yu7fF4vfb3qKi Has a smaller cruise ship ever won you over? Tell us which ship—and what made the difference! ABOUT 3RD ORBIT TRAVELERS We’re Sean and Kat, sharing our Royal Caribbean adventures through Royal Cruisers, our full-length Let’s Cruise show, alongside ship tours, port visits, and restaurant experiences. Some sailings feature both of us, while others follow Sean traveling solo or with friends. Subscribe to travel with us and hear more about our sailings on the SeaLog Podcast. 🎵 MUSIC 3rd Orbit Travelers uses Epidemic Sound for much of the music in our videos. Explore Epidemic Sound and its current trial offer: https://share.epidemicsound.com/0o8qvf This is an affiliate link. If you sign up and purchase through it, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 🌬️ Remember, if you ever feel lost and don’t know where to go, simply follow the wind. #RhapsodyOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #SouthernCaribbeanCruise