Weighing in at 78,491 gross tons and accommodating up to 2,435 guests, Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas debuted May 19, 1997 and is one of six Vision class cruise ships. Rhapsody of the Seas offers many of the popular Royal Caribbean signature features including a rock-climbing wall, full-service spa and fitness center, casino, Adventure Ocean® kids programs, and several themed bars and lounges. This Royal Caribbean cruise ship also comes equipped with a seven-deck open atrium that serves as the central hub and focal point of the ship full of shops, living plants, marble, glass elevators and windows. Rhapsody of the Seas also offers six whirlpools, an outdoor pool, Champagne Bar, Schooner Bar, The Viking Crown Lounge, and a casual dining alternative, the Windjammer Café. Royal Caribbean cruises aboard Rhapsody of the Seas include itineraries to Alaska, Australia and New Zealand, and a few sailings to Hawaii and the South Pacific.