MS River Rhapsody
Former name: MS Chubasco XFE
MS River Rhapsody current position
MS River Rhapsody current location is at North Sea (coordinates 51.27659 N / 4.33002 E) cruising en route to GENT. The AIS position was reported 7 minutes ago.
Current PositionSpecifications of MS River Rhapsody
| Year of build | 1999 / Age: 25 |
| Flag state | Malta |
| Builder | Shipyard De Hoop BV (Lobith, Holland) |
| Speed | 12 kn / 22 km/h / 14 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 110 m / 361 ft |
| Beam (width) | 12 m / 39 ft |
| Passengers | 140 |
| Crew | 34 |
| Decks | 4 |
| Cabins | 70 |
| Decks with cabins | 3 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2017 |
| Sister-ships | River Concerto (Vivienne), River Harmony, Viking Burgundy (Crucebelle), Viking Rhone (Crucestar) |
| Former names | MS Chubasco XFE |
| Owner | Grand Circle Corporation (via Grand Circle Travel) |
| Operator | Grand Circle Cruise Line GmbH |
MS River Rhapsody Review
Review of MS River Rhapsody
MS River Rhapsody cruise ship entered service in 1999 under the name "MS Chubasco XFE". The vessel (ENI number 07001722) joined the GCCL-Grand Circle Cruise Line fleet in 2007 when was renamed to "River Rhapsody". The shipowner is Grand Circle Corporation via its subsidiary company Grand Circle Travel USA (Boston MA-headquartered travel agency).
Sisterships are the same-designed Crucebelle (2000/Viking Burgundy), Crucestar (2000/Viking Rhone), River Harmony (1999), MS Vivienne (2001/River Concerto), MS Aurora (1999-built/2020-refitted, MMSI 244660956, ENI 02002173).
The vessel is Malta-flagged (MMSI 256894000, registered in Valletta), has passenger capacity 140 (plus 34 crew/staff), 4 decks (3 with cabins) and 70 staterooms (equally sized 15 m2 / 160 ft2). All cabins are outside, with double occupancy (2 twin beds), electronic safe box (in the closet), en-suite bathroom (with WC-shower, hairdryer), individual air-conditioning, direct-dial phone (intercom), HDTV (satellite reception).
The ship features a bar lounge (forward panoramic salon with floor-ceiling windows), Lobby hall with Reception Desk and Shop, Library, Dining Room Restaurant (with single open-seating). Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided in the reception area, library, bar, and lounge. On Sun Deck are located an indoor lounge and sundeck with Jacuzzi.
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