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Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Review: 1
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Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Serenade of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 15, 2014

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7561

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 years ago

Review summary

As the headline states we couldnt have been happier with the ship or the crew except for cruise director staff.  The ship was always clean, our porter, waiter, assistant waiter and every single bartender(except 1 in the casino) were the best.  They went out their way to learn your name and your drink, fast & courteous from day 1 on.  The cruise director/activity staff did not thrill us, I didnt even see/hear from them until half way through day 2.  Amount and quality of activities including entertainment was fair at best and poor usually.

 

Don't get me wrong, excellent experience but after hearing from alot of people that "Royal is a step above", I just dont see compared to Princess, Holland America or even some of the Carnival I have been.  Overall food was mediocre.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Nothing you couldnt get anywhere else and no seasonings or flare.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Go with friends and enjoy the bar

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5

Falmouth, Jamaica

5 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

1 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5
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