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Dive into new discoveries as you sail onboard Serenade of the Seas®.No matter where in the world you’re sailing, Serenade of the Seas® keeps you close to all the natural splendor. Once onboard, panoramic views and acres of glass ensure you’ll never miss a moment of the surrounding scenery. In between adventures onshore, you can soak up the sun poolside, tee off on the mini golf green, and dig into world-class flavors that will take you from Tuscany to Tokyo.
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2003Year Refurbished
2017Year Entered Present Fleet
2003Country of Registry
BahamasTonnage (GRT)
90,090PAX (basis 2)
2,146Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
2,476Passenger Decks
12Number of Crew
884Officers' Nationality
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0Balcony
0Oceanview
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577Interior
249Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
1000Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom
Owner's Suite 2 Bedrooms
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Size approx: 952 sq. ft. Balcony: 106 sq. ft. Relish an extraordinary vacation in this luxurious suite. Up to 4 guests. One King bed. One double sofa bed. Private balcony. One bathroom with tub, double sink and bidet.
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Cruise reviews reflect the opinions of travel editors and cruisers/ readers and may not represent those of our company.
SUBMIT A REVIEWOCTOBER
The ship was clean and everyone we encountered was very friendly and a lot of fun. I appreciated that they were concious on making sure everyone was using hand sanitizer and loved the enthusiasm of those trying to make it fun. "happy, happy, washy, washy!" LOVED IT! Our waitstaff Julia and Agnes were great and Nancy, who cleaned our stateroom was awesome and I loved the towel animals! It was a bummer we had to skip Bar Harbor, but totally understand and appreciate that the captain made the right decision.
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AUGUST
A wonderful experience for our first time cruising So much more than we expected can't wait to do it again And the entertainment was fantastic
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AUGUST
I was a nice small ship the last time it was updated was in 2012 it is a Radiance-class and holds just under 2500 people but I did enjoy it the Specialty dining was better cause the rooms were smaller and you get a more personal touch. The ship did not fell cramped and the atrium is in the middle of the ship and at 10 pm they close the hallway doors to keep the sound from coming to the rooms which that different from the larger ships. Another neat feature of this ship was it was short enough to fit under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa,Fl it was a very cool site to see the ship just fit under the bridge. Overall I give this ship a thumbs UP.
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JULY
Short cruise on an older ship, cabins are small but comfortable. Bathrooms are ultra small with a shower that feels like a coffin. Staff was excellent and friendly. Food was good but not up to the old standard.
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JUNE
First family cruise for our family of 13. Lots of activities. Very good dinners
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MAY
Overall we had an amazing trip with our family. My parents turned 80 and my dad is end stage leukemia so it was bitter sweet. It was perfect for he could rest when needed and still able to sit through dinner or rest in the solarium. No rush just relax. Thank you for making this time perfect for our family. It was the first time in 45 years that all three of the siblings and spouses have all been together with our parents for a lengthy time. A time we will never forget.
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OCTOBER
Ports were great - as well as excursions. Missed Cabo because of winds and Huatulco because of tides but others were excellent. Ship was not full so not crowded.
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JULY
Serenade is showing its age in terms of room function, but is clean and well-kept. While we were on board, the hotel chief won second best in the fleet! Service and entertainment were excellent, and the food was as good as always on RCI. It doesn't have as many bells and whistles as the newer, bigger ships, but I like that it's not quite so huge.
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JANUARY
The ship itself was beautifully decorated for the holidays and the staff was equally cheery. It was a great itinerary and there was always something to do. The Solarium was great as was the Spa (which I tried for the first time). The only detraction is that there is evidence of wear and age in places but it was overall a clean ship with excellent service and I loved the specialty restaurants.
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NOVEMBER
We didn’t make it to Cozumel because they had a COVID breakout. We were diverted to Costa Maya, which was a bit of a tourist trap. It would have been nice to have been informed of that because I didn’t realize it was changed until I received my daily schedule of events. Still, I’m glad the ship management was keeping us safe. It was nice to have fewer people on the ship, but to cut the cruise company’s costs they cut a few favorites. Only one show at 9:30 each night. The buffet Windjammer was closed for dinner and the Captain’s party was eliminated. The lobster dinner (usually on the final night) was offered for $29.95 instead of a free choice of entree. Still, it was nice to be on a ship, but the masks were a hassle. All in all, I would do it again.
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SEPTEMBER
Our stateroom attend William was amazing. He was spot on with everything.
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AUGUST
Appreciate the helpful crew, cabin steward, beverage server, RC perks, delicious food, Entertainment and the excellent Covid-19 measures. We were so taken care of and you could feel the happiness of the crew being back to work.
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AUGUST
We were so disappointed with this cruise to Alaska this past week. The food was mediocre at best as was the service in the dining room.e.g. had to request lemon to accompany a fish dish.breakfast room service was an extra $7.95 if an egg was included. Coffee was weak, tasted watered down. No amenities in the room, no robes, no hair conditioner.no water, Ice upon request.
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JANUARY
We were very pleased with the amenities on the ship. Unfortunately the seas were very rough the first three days so the pool had big waves which made it very difficult to enter. Also, because of the rough seas, we were unable to visit one of the islands, St. Johns of Antigua. We realize that the weather was not the fault of Royal Caribbean and the Captain was keeping the passengers safe by not bringing the ship into St. Johns, Antigua. One suggestion we have is to give the passengers more detailed maps and information about each island for planning purposes.
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AUGUST
We sailed Serenade of the Seas last year on the Baltic cruise and found it to be fabulous! We couldn’t wait to cruise the same ship again this year for Norway. Though the ship is still great we found the activities (or lack thereof) this year to be a little disappointing. Last year there were back to back Trivia for hours in the Schooner Bar. This year we felt like there were only 3 trivia sessions per day. We even overheard comments from crew members saying how the activities crew had not planned anything for our week. Had we not sailed it the year before we probably wouldn’t have even noticed. But even at night there was nothing going on. Especially our last two nights on ship we were sure something would be going on and at 9pm after our dinner we walked to the centrum and not even music was happening. The final night one of our apps said that there was an 80s dance night supposed to happen in the safari club and again nothing. We booked a cruise for next summer and sure hope the activities team can amp it up a bit. We didn’t see our Cruise Director at all until like the 4th day as well as our activities director and honestly really only saw them at the flag ceremony and then once more on our departure. The saving grace to our activities crew was June! He was awesome!
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JULY
We were fortunate to have sailed in Voyager of the Seas for two of our earlier vacations - Mediterranean Ex Barcelona & Asia - Ex Singapore. If we compare the two equipments, Serenade of the Seas comes nowhere near even as it is supposed to be newer...we find it difficult to believe. The quality of fixtures in the Bathroom/Stateroom is totally dated, The main auditorium is a huge disappointment...appears something 1970ish. Would have, perhaps, loved it as much if had not done three other earlier cruises with Royal Caribbean and two with Celebrity. There was, however, nothing lacking comfort wise as far as overall experience is concerned.
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APRIL
Our first cruise was fantastic!! Everyone was fantastic, from our room attendant to our wait staff. We even had the best table in the place, in front of the staircase where the dining room shows were geared around. The food on Serenade was incredible. Had the opportunity to try many dishes I have never had before; escargot, calamari, lamb.... so yummy!!! The excursions were awesome; KonTiki Party Boat in St Thomas, Segway Tour in St John, and Safari Zip Lining on St Kitts... The only thing we feel could change is the cost of the internet.
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OCTOBER
Everything ran so smoothly (except for different instructions from several staff members on immigration and Bar Harbor tender day - that was a little confusing). The entire staff was so friendly and accommodating. We loved it! Thank you so much!!
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OCTOBER
Great ship and best food and service ever
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JUNE
Ship beautiful as was cabin. Crew great. Itinerary of Norway magnificent. Dining room and food average compared to previous Royal Carribean cruises.
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DECEMBER
We have sailed on the Serenade six times and have always enjoyed our cruise.
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OCTOBER
Dining room food was very good. We enjoyed the ports and three of the shore excursions. One shore excursion did not deliver what was promised, although Guest Relations did attempt to compensate us with what was within their control. Acadia National Park is a jewel and Bar Harbor was a great complement to it. St. John was fairly concentrated and easy to get to with a lot of history and interesting things to see and do. Halifax was a bit larger, but had some areas reachable by foot that were interesting. We especially enjoyed out bus trip to the Citadel, where we learned a lot about the Canadian military and Canadian military history.
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DECEMBER
I prefer the Freedom of the Seas in comparison to Serenade.
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DECEMBER
no comments
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NOVEMBER
Didn't care for not being able to go to my cabin until after 1 o clock. Didn't like having my carry on with me for two hours. Didn't care for last day being last trough customs. I know some one has to be last, but will have to remember not to go through customs on a holiday. The food was just okay. I have had better on RCL.
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NOVEMBER
A great cruise experience. Very interesting to learn more about this history of this area of the country. A week of so late to see the red in the fall foliage, but that cannot be predicted.
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OCTOBER
I had a great time on the Serenade of the Seas! The ship was clean, the staff was friendly and there was always something to do. The food onboard was good (the sit down restaurants and buffets). We wish the casino didn't steal all of our money!
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SEPTEMBER
One fjord had spectacular views, but the others were somewhat disappointing. While on the balcony you could hear rooms 3 or 4 away talking.
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SEPTEMBER
SAS lost our luggage temporarily but it did arrive 12 hours before the cruise departed from Copenhagen
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MAY
Wonderful ship; great crew; food was good especially in the dining room; windjammer not bad either; cabin adequate; nothing particularly negative that I /we can think of. Looking forward to another cruise in the future. Armin & Barbara
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APRIL
Not enough main events that was not at the dinner times- Centrum was small but the ship was beautiful and the islands very interesting! Wish we had beaches like those back home! They should upgrade the beds.
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MARCH
I really enjoyed this cruise. 2 days at sea at beginning and end was terrific. Food was excellent. Good job Royal Caribbean!! Boarding in Florida was the most efficient I've ever experienced.
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MARCH
My wife and I enjoyed the cruise very much. We think the entertainment was good but very standard and not memorable. The Bar drinks were a little higher than we expected. Most venues charge about 7 or 8 dollars per drink and you tip what you think the service was worth, however we understand that the guests are constantly moving from bar to bar and it would be a problem paying cash for each drink. The Beverage Pack is a quick and easy way to go as you don't have to sign each time. May be the tip charge could be at a reduced rate for Beverage Pack customers.
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MARCH
Next time we will be be sure the elevator near our room is actually for guests.
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MARCH
If you're looking for relaxation this is the ship. The food was excellent; staff was friendly and fun; all the shows were very good. Our only complaint was that the crowd was an older crowd (we are late 50's early 60's). There was no nightlife at all. Disco was empty at 11 pm. Alot of activities were done in the Centrum where you had to stand and sometimes look down for one of the higher floors. Crowd & Anchor note said we didnt have to do anything to get our rewards they were on our card only to find out we had to tell the bar tender that we got a freebie...that was a little misleading.
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FEBRUARY
Shopping on the ship was always something to look forward to every day. Royal Caribbean cruise lines went out of their way to make you feel special.
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JANUARY
PORTS WERE GOOD, CHOPS GRILL VERY GOOD, NICE STAFF
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JANUARY
Could not view any dockings as well as water below. We could only see straight out.
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DECEMBER
Prefer larger ship with more activities
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DECEMBER
Shore excursions on Monique poor
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DECEMBER
great
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DECEMBER
This cruise had a training program on board and several of the crew were so inexperienced that several people complained about the lack of service or inefficiency of the staff taking care of their needs. We should have been informed of this situation before we boarded.....what we could have done,,,I don't know. But when you vacation, you are in a "take care of me mode" and that lacked on this ship.....otherwise, I had a great time with my friends.
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DECEMBER
I found the food and service to be wonderful. Lots of things to do .Everything ran efficiently. We missed some of the shows on the nights when there was only 1 show- because it conflicted with our dinner time. I would like them to have 2 shows every night. On one of the nights they had no show. When we got off of the ship on the final day, the lines were very long. It took over 35 minutes to go through. When I got off, in the luggage area, I couldn't find a porter to help with the luggage.
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DECEMBER
Great cruise would have liked a little more late night entertainment
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DECEMBER
Everything in general was wonderful. but major negative was the smoke filled casino which we found disgusting and uncomfortable
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NOVEMBER
EL tours in Aruba was disappointing. Guide arrived half hour late. Then his information wasn't correct. Scenic Souffriere of St Lucia tour was long and the lunch was cheese bread. Very disappointing.
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OCTOBER
Lots of good stops on the tour. Entertainment was good. Food good. The captain steered around the Statue of Liberty just to give us a close look- nice. The timing of the cruise was great for the foliage and weather this year.
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OCTOBER
Thank you for a wonderful vacation! The staff was so helpful and personable.
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OCTOBER
Cruises like this justify the effort and cost necessary to achieve "diamond" level to qualify. They had a very active schedule of events especially for "diamond and above".
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SEPTEMBER
This is a fantastic trip. A must do for cruisers. Norway is a beautiful country and the Fjords are breathtaking. We selected 3 great shore excursions. We enjoyed the entertainment. Good shows.
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JUNE
<div>I loved the cruise, the music, the casino, the bingo games (won $200) of course I love it, I really can't remember anything about the cruise I didin't enjoy thoroughly.</div>
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MAY
I would love to make another cruise with Royal Caribbean ????????
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MAY
We enjoyed this trip more than any we have taken. Ship, crew, officers, and Guest staff were outstanding. Guest officers assisted me on several business contracts that had to be scanned,signed and emailed back to my attorney while I was on the trip. They could not have been more helpful.. Outstanding trip!
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MAY
Very nice ship with many things to do and great service
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MAY
I didn't like the dining room-too noisy and very crowded. (We had a table of 10 right at the door to the kitchen). The dining staff at the informal eating area were gracious and very attentive! The food was average...
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APRIL
Three guys from the crew in their overalls played in the centrum, one guy on drums, one on bass, one on guitar. Absolutely fantastic!
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MARCH
First trip on Royal Caribbean very nice, quieter group, less spring break partying. The ship was very clean and the staff was top notch.
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MARCH
Enjoyable trip, except for all the spring break children, teens and college kids. Would rather spend more time in Key West than in Nassau. Staff and food were very good.
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FEBRUARY
Everything else EXCELLENT
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APRIL
Trip was great. We had great excursions and some of the best crew we have seen on a cruise.Very friendly and helpful.
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APRIL
The stateroom and all the amenities were just wonderful! Our servers at dinner and our stateroom attendant were just wonderful! They really made our trip special!
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