Rhapsody of the Seas to Call at Port of Cairns, Australia

The Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal will welcome the Cruise Ship RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS on Thursday 22 November 2012 with 2826 passengers and crew on board. The ship is scheduled to dock in the Port of Cairns at 0800 and stay overnight in the Port departing Friday 23 November at 1700.

The cruise ship industry is vitally important to Cairns and Queensland contributing significant funds to the local economy and supporting employment. The Cairns Shipping Development Project aimed at improving access to the Port of Cairns will ensure Cairns is well positioned to capitalize on the booming global cruise industry and remains a premier cruise destination in Queensland.

Vessel Information

• Built: 1997
• Category: 4-stars
• GT: 78,491 tonnes
• Shipyard: Chatiers de l’Atlantique
• Length: 278.94 m
• Beam: 32.2 m
• Draught: 7.60 m
• Total output: 50400 kW
• Speed: 22 knots
• Stabilisers: Yes
• Passenger decks:11
• Passengers:2000
• Crew:1000
• Tender (150 seats):Yes
• Hospital: Yes
• Agent: Intercruise Ph: 02 95500047

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Ports North, November  20, 2012