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Average Ratings for Thomas Cook, Royal Rhapsody

  • Food - quality & variety4.8 stars
  • Entertainment on board3.7 stars
  • Value for Money4.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.8 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

21 Reviews For Thomas Cook, Royal Rhapsody

  • Guest 26th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    We have just returned from Egypt having had a 7 day cruise on this boat followed by 4 days in Luxor and 3 in Cairo. I have to say that the cruise was excellent, the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was great and the choice superb. After every days trip out it was interesting to see how our towels would be laid out next, one day it was a crocodile the next a swan etc. The Saturday evenings entertainment was great with everyone joining in. It was like a family party, staff and us joining all together. Our guide Yasser was excellent his information and humour was fantastic. Thanks to everyone. Will definitely come again.

  • TCT 21st Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I spent a week onboard Royal Rhapsody (Thomas Cook) and i was pleasently suprised by the crew and rooms and facilities!

  • Guest 30th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    wonderful nile cruise on the Thomas Cook Royal Rhapsody. Everyone so friendly and helpful. Boat not full so was like a big family and got to know everyone. Our guide knew absolutely everything about Egypt and was a mine of information on the trips. will definately go again in the future.
    Food v.good. nice touches like warm wet towels when arriving back on board and a drink waiting. Bedding and towels always being changed. Cannot fault this cruise at all.

  • Guest 30th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    We have just had a wonderful 7 nights cruise on Royal Rhapsody with Thomas Cook Signature. All the crew were so nice and friendly and couldnt do enough for us. Boat not full so made for knowing all other passengers great ,we were like a one big family. Saw everything that we were expecting to. Tour round the boat was excellent, as was the food. Beds and towels seemed to get changed even if we hadnt used them! The little things like warm towels when arriving back on boat after a trip, and going ...

  • R Stewart 17th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    We were on the Royal Rhapsody boat in November 2008 and would recommend this as an ideal time, it was never cold and it did not get too hot for the trips to temples and other sites. Crew could not have been more attentive or friendly. Relativly small boat on our cruise there were 39 passangers who were outnumbered by the very attentive crew. The cabin boys made animal shapes out of towels etc very interesting wondering what we would come back to. Food was good, plentiful and varied, the boat wa ...

  • angela3335 15th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This is an amazing holiday. The Royal Rhapsody was a lovely boat and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a junior suite, definitely was worth the extra money as not as noisy as standard cabins. The Prince Abbas was a lovely boat too. Our tour guide was brilliant, a very nice lady who really made the holiday special. A bit hectic especially with the early starts but you see all the main sights. Beware of the tipping, can add another £200 to cost of your holiday. Well ...

  • Guest 13th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Overall a very good experience but maybe not a 5* because it is in need of some updating. The crew were much more friendly than on the Prince Abbas which is where we spent the following 4 nights but the rooms were a lot nicer on the Prince Abbas.

  • Guest 9th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Just got home after a week on the Royal Rhapsody followed by another in Cairo/Petra/Sharm. The boat was excellent and the crew genuinely cared and did all they could to make our trip enjoyable. I'd echo the previous comments about the tour manager - she was a delightful lady who was really on the ball. If you're considering a trip on the RR, go for it. You'll have the time of your life.

  • lindyloo50 Rank: Lance Corporal 29th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The first week of The Golden Nile cruise is spent on The Royal Rhapsody or one of its sister boats, the second week was split into 4 nights on the Prince Abbas (Lake Nasser) and 3 nights in Cairo (Semiramis Intercontinental).
    Anyone staying on The Royal Rhapsody will be looked after to the highest standard. The food served at breakfast, lunch and dinner was excellent - I cannot praise the chefs enough. Choice was out of this world and the staff could not do enough for us. The food and staff ...

  • Guest 31st Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Didn't appreciate having to get up at 4.45am on several mornings to leave the boat at 6am. The description in the brochure "an early morning start" should have been made clear.Also the curtains in the cabins were FILTHY and the lampshades above the beds were dusty and yellow with age.This, to me, does not fulfill Thomas Cook's description of "Accommodation is of a very high standard" If you are going on "The Golden Nile" 15 day holiday, be prepared for lots of early starts and not much time for ...

  • binksy69 Rank: Lance Corporal 25th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    This was a small boat so you got to know every one including the staff, who I have to say were really friendly and helpful. Food was ok'ish they served us food most of the time as a set menu. It says that it is 5* unfortunately I have to disagree with them there, to me it was only a 3* certainly not as grand as some we saw there and walked through. Also there was no entertainment which was a bit of a let down, we had one night where we all dressed up and played silly games but that was it very d ...

  • KimEaton 21st Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    My Daughter and I went on a Thomas Cook Signature holiday, we went on the Nile Discovery cruise for 7 nights ( Royal Rhapsody) the boat's crew did all they could to be helpful and make the holiday special, the facilities, our guide and excursions were also excellent. We went onto Cairo and Sharm El Sheik which I would also highly recommend. This holiday really was an experience not to be missed and I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in Ancient Egypt.

  • chrispage 20th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Clean, comfortable cabin, good food, courteous & helpful crew, exceptional guide. A trip of a lifetime. I thoroughly recommend the Royal Rhapsody. No bad points.

  • lymahu Rank: Lance Corporal 11th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I'm often suspicious when something gets top ratings from everyone but this cruise deserves such praise. The boat was slightly smaller than I'd imagined but you quickly realise this is an advantage, fostering a cosy atmosphere and allowing you to get to know all the staff and other passengers. The food, (especially the pastries) was excellent, and this is coming from a fussy, semi-vegetarian. Trips onshore usually start very early in the morning but it's worth it to beat the crowds of tourists a ...

  • Alison Vaughan 25th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    My 2 friends and I did this trip in November 2002....absolutely fabulous. Our Egyptologist Sonia was fantastic and so were all the staff and crew. Our travelling shipmates were a diverse bunch of people and we all got on so well that we made good friends who we continue to meet up with even now. Would recommend this trip without reservation.

  • JimyB 6th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    excellent service crew bent over backwards to make sure we were comfortable

  • billyboybrad 25th Sep 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    We had a fabulous holiday. The Royal Rhapsody was very friendly boat where the staff could not do enough to make our stay very enjoyable.

  • littlesistoria 3rd May 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    We arrived at Luxor airport quite late, around 10pm, took a short coach ride to the boat expecting to be shown to our cabin and go to bed. When we arrived the crew were all on hand and had prepared dinner for us. It was lovely, all the food was of a high standard and remained so through the week. I especially enjoyed the fresh pastries! Early mornings, amazing trips nearly everyday if that's what you were after, smiling, friendly and amusing crew waiting for your return with hot towels and drink ...

  • Roy Lean 25th Oct 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The local Thomas Cook office organised every detail of our holiday. From Heathrow to Luxor it was plain sailing. We were met at Luxor airport, taken to the boat and met by a smiling helpful crew who could and would do anything to ensure your holiday was a lasting wonderful experience.

    Finally, I would without reservation, strongly recommend the Thomas Cook Royal Rhapsody Nile Discovery cruise to anyone wanting a care free trip of a lifetime. It was both restful and exciting on-board the wonde ...

  • PLeCompte 17th Apr 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Had a wonderful time on the Royal Rhapsody, the boat manager and staff could not do enough to make you feel welcome and comfortable. The food and service were first class, and nothing was too much trouble for those that did not want what was available. The boat was very comfortable and a nice size so easy to get to know everyone. Highly recommended.