Rhapsody Refurb

 Royal Caribbean has revealed Oasis-style refurbishment plans for the Rhapsody of the Seas, scheduled to go under the knife in March.

The Rhapsody is a Vision class ship and will be having an ‘Oasis’ Class makeover.

The 15-year-old Vision-class ship will head into dry dock in Singapore for the multimillion dollar overhaul. The refurb is part of Royal Caribbean’s $300 million, three-year Royal Advantage initiative, which calls for the addition of many of the popular features found on the 5,400-passenger Oasis and Allure of the Seas.

A number of Oasis-class dining options will be added to Rhapsody, effectively doubling the choices. New venues include Izumi (Asian, $3 cover, then a la carte); Giovanni’s Table, an Italian restaurant serving family-style dishes ($10 per person for lunch, $15 for dinner); and the Park Cafe deli, a casual bistro concept borrowed from Oasis and Allure — minus the setting in an actual park (no added cost). The ribbon will also be cut on a new Chops Grille, Royal Caribbean’s signature option for grilled meats and seafood ($30 per person) which i have personally tried and if yopu like your fillet minion then it is a must, and the Chef’s Table, a $95 wine-paired dinner hosted by the executive chef and sommelier.

The cabins will aquire flat screen TV’s and Wifi and an out door movie screen will be added by the pool area.  The cabins will also have Ipads so you can access your on board accounts.

Rhapsody’s 60-foot-high, seven-deck Centrum will get a makeover just like on sister ship Splendour of the Seas. The massive hanging sculpture will be removed to make way for cirque-style aerial performances, which can be witnessed by up to 1,400 passengers at once. The Centrum’s Champagne Bar will be transformed into the R Bar, featuring a 1960’s vibe, complete with iconic furnishing and signature cocktails.

A Royal Babies and Tots Nursery will be added to Rhapsody. The space provides childcare and activities for children from 6 to 36 months old ($8 per hour, per child).