MY FIRST GREEK ISLAND OF THE CRUISE: RHODES

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Welcome back to my series from onboard Rhapsody of the Seas, one of the smallest and oldest cruise ships from Royal Caribbean. I'm onboard this cruise ship for a 7-night cruise from Israel, and around the Greek Islands.
In this video, we've docked in Rhodes, and it's time to get off of the ship and explore! The plan for today is to check out the Rhodes Medieval City, the Marina, the Windmills and also the Beach - it's going to be a BUSY day!
This was my first ever time visiting the Greek Islands, so I found every single day of this itinerary SO exciting - thanks for watching and coming along on the adventure with me!
I have previously cruised with Royal Caribbean onboard Symphony of the Seas, so it's really interesting to see how the older ships compare (they're SO different!) - I'll be showing you more on this topic as my videos progress!
If you do enjoy this video and would like to see more from this ship, you might also enjoy my full ship tour of Rhapsody:
Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas - FULL 4K HD SHIP TOUR! • Royal Caribbean Rhapso...
If you've just found my channel, then be sure to check out episodes 1 and 2 from this series - links below!
Boarding my smallest (and oldest) cruise ship yet in ISRAEL! • Boarding my smallest (...
DIFFERENT... Cruising the Greek Islands onboard Rhapsody of the Seas - Ep 2 • DIFFERENT... Cruising ...
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Thanks so much for watching and following along!

[@FraserAtSea]

Thanks so much for watching this video! If you enjoyed, it would be amazing if you'd consider supporting my channel, it would be amazing if you'd click 'subscribe', and also give the video a 'thumbs up' underneath. Thanks so much!

[@tammy_oh_nevermind]

I'm always fascinated by the old walled cities. What an amazing place! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@FraserAtSea]

Oh, me too - they’re so stunning! My absolute pleasure - thanks so much for coming!

[@mariavano9616]

whoohoo found your Greece trip! I lived in Rodos on Rhodes for a year and a half :-) When it was really super-hot and people walked the same way you're walking from the ship, they'd just jump into that water there! Watching to see if you get close to where I lived......ahhh so many memories! Thank you for taking me down memory lane!

[@FraserAtSea]

Hey Maria - what a beautiful place you got to call home for a while! Thanks so much for continuing to watch - hope you’re enjoying!!

[@MrStoppingallstation]

Always enjoy your Vlogs Fraser.Rhodes looks amazing.

[@FraserAtSea]

Hey Paul, thanks so much for following along!

[@JohnnyHereYT]

Rhodes looks lovely! And how nice to just get off the ship and have everything you want to see in walking distance. I was curious to hear about the solo meet-up but oh well. That was such a big fail on the ship's staff who planned it! There are certainly enough venues on the ship that if they were having 2 events going on simultaneously, they could have put them in different locations. I've read that some of the newer ships have actually put in single cabins which is a definite plus for those of us traveling solo. Looking forward to the next port. Safe travels!

[@FraserAtSea]

Hey, thanks for watching! Rhodes was beautiful - I was just so impressed - wait until you see my next episode in Santorini - it was STUNNING! I always hate when a line doesn’t execute the solo stuff well - it’s such easy points to get! The solo cabins are great, especially when you’re near other solo’s so can easily meet each other. Thanks for watching!

[@lynnfranklin5098]

Haven’t been to Rhodes since 1973. Have to go back . PS I got there on MSC they were a sleeper ferry back then max 20 guest no single cabins just 4some cabins. Like camp if you didn’t book with friends you got roommates. MSC you’ve come a long way baby

[@FraserAtSea]

Oh wow - I didn’t know MSC were like this - I think I prefer their new setup, ha!

[@paulwilson1492]

We will be going in April, so thank you for the very valuable information.

[@FraserAtSea]

Thanks for watching! I had a ball here - just remember your sun screen - April will be lovely!

[@stephenm8818]

A great port, makes you realise how beautiful and historic Greece is. Imagine you finding a Yacht Marina ! ! 😂There is some great small boat cruises around the Western Isles/ the Hebrides that I hope to try one day......

[@FraserAtSea]

Totally agree Stephen - wait until you see the next episode from Santorini - it was one of my favourite ports EVER! I’m not sure the Western Isles could deliver such a strong tan, haha!

[@stephenm8818]

@FraserAtSea Aye, but catch the Western Isles on the right day..... However, I bet you were glad of your shades, hat, and factor 50 for that port. My mother would have described you as "Skel-pit" in a obviously concerned tone ! 🤣

[@joanneyoung8571]

Loved your video…. I went to Rhodes for the first time on a cruise last year and absolutely loved it. Right up my street with a mix of history and Beach. I would love to go for longer and see more if the island. I agree that the best thing to do is just go for a walk rather than an excursion. Can’t wait to see what you think of Santorini’s and mykanos

[@FraserAtSea]

I hadn’t really thought too much about Rhodes, but then one of my friends went just before I did on the cruise and seemed to love it - now I understand why! I’m excited to get Santorini out on KZbin - it was such a dream day for me! Thanks so much for watching - always so great seeing your name pop up!

[@sodiumlights]

3rd day of going to Rondo today for a bottle of white & sushi. Besos to you dude!

[@FraserAtSea]

Ahh, enjoy, and thank you!!

[@iandurnall202]

Nice content, going on my first cruise this week!! As a solo, flying to Miami on Tuesday then in to unknown on the Ncl Joy on Thursday.. not sure what to expect, heard so many different stories and experiences 🙄

[@FraserAtSea]

Oh my goodness - I’m so excited for you! Miami was my first cruise, and I obviously had an absolute ball! I was actually docked beside NCL Joy in Boston a few months ago - she’s a BEAUTY! My advice - go into it with an open mindset and go along to the solo meet ups. Please let me know how you get on!

[@johnkean6852]

It said: "Only 3 windmills left," but you could see 2 opposite the promenade deck! Perhaps they meant 3 _working windmills_ those 2 seemed to have no rotors/blades.

[@FraserAtSea]

Ah, I must’ve meant that - apologies John!

[@johnkean6852]

@@FraserAtSea ...not you - you just read it somewhere l think. (Just an observation not a complaint.)

[@johnkean6852]

🎼🎶We're on a road to nowhere🎶🎼

[@johnkean6852]

Was the ghost of Cecil around? Cecil Rhodes PM Sth Africa. Actually wondering what his family's connection was to the place?

[@carolr9301]

Rhodes is a lovely island. We stayed there for a holiday. It’s great to be able just to get off the ship and walk around.

[@FraserAtSea]

I totally agree - I could barely believe how accessible the old town was to the ship and port area!

[@tamiw1903]

Sitting here in central PA in USA with fresh snow coming down... that nice weather is looking really nice just now... I've heard from other vloggers Celebrity has thrown around penalizing we solo cruisers with higher rates than the doubles pay... good thing I'm not even remotely looking at Celebrity at all...

[@FraserAtSea]

Ha, I know the feeling - I’m currently in an icy cold England, wishing I could feel that warmth again - one day…!! I’m also not weighing up celebrity currently - some of their solo pricing for the U.K. this year is, quite frankly, abhorrent! Thanks so much for being here, as always!

[@johnkean6852]

Rhodes is just NorWest of us here in NorCyprus btw.

[@FraserAtSea]

You’re absolutely right!

[@johnkean6852]

Apart from the island itself which is, like Cyprus, a jewel in the med, any sign of De Beers diamonds around the place? (Cecil Rhodes founded the diamond mining corp in S Africa years ago.)

[@FraserAtSea]

Ah, I didn’t know De Beers was linked to here at all - will need to go back and investigate, haha!

[@johnkean6852]

@@FraserAtSea ...researching myself too...

[@johnkean6852]

Rhodes is one of the 12 Dodecanese islands

[@johnkean6852]

Looks like there were roads to many places in that walled City.

[@FraserAtSea]

Such a gorgeous little part of the town!

[@FraserAtSea]

Such a gorgeous little part of the town!

[@johnkean6852]

@@FraserAtSea its fabulous

[@johnkean6852]

Named after Rhodos a nynph who married Helios.

[@johnkean6852]

Rhodos hibiscus a pink shrub native to island

[@johnkean6852]

Did you try the fish n chips? Any good? For entertainment / educational purposes only!

[@FraserAtSea]

Fish and chips on the ship?

[@johnkean6852]

@@FraserAtSea In the vid you said they were serving fish n chips on British night. I was waiting to see you tucking in. Maybe l missed it?

[@johnkean6852]

Apart from you, were there any scholars around?

[@FraserAtSea]

What a compliment, haha!

[@johnkean6852]

@@FraserAtSea _Rhodes Scholars_ geddit? : )