An Absolutely Awesome Time on the Serenade of the Seas

Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe

sharlenelow29

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

Ultimate Scandinavia & Russia

Sail date: June 14, 2017

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7654

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

All of the ports had exciting things to see except Klaipedia, Lithuania. In Rostock we took the train to Lubeck which was an excellent choice. I liked the sequence of the itinerary because each port got increasingly better, culminating with the king of all ports, St. Petersburg. The ship is clean, easy to maneuver, the food was very good, and the service was impeccable.

We were aware that some of the berths/terminals were not the usual ones so knowing & planning ahead of time ensured us a very pleasant, satisfying experience.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

It was spacious, clean, and well maintained.

Ship tip

Check ahead of time the berth/terminal location at each port so you can plan ahead whether to take an excursion, take the shuttle, train, bus, or walk to town.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Copenhagen, Denmark

5 out of 5

Fredericia, Denmark

5 out of 5

Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany

5 out of 5

Make your way to Lubeck, the Queen of the Hanseatic League. Take a taxi to the train station and buy MV ticket there. At the TI in Lubeck, rent the audio guide. You will LOVE Lubeck. No ship excursion there, but you can DIY, no problem.

Thumbs Up 1

Klaipeda, Lithuania

1 out of 5

Try to find an excursion to Vilnius if at all possible.

Thumbs Up 0

Riga, Latvia

5 out of 5

Truly a hidden gem. Must see the Art Noveau District. The market square has unique, hand-made crafts at excellent prices!

Thumbs Up 1

Tallinn, Estonia

5 out of 5

I would do an early morning walk. Then spend the rest of the day shopping. Lots of juniper wood items at excellent prices and the linens in the shop across MacDonalds look incredible on my dining table at home.

Thumbs Up 1

St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

5 out of 5

Helsinki, Finland

5 out of 5

Stockholm, Sweden

5 out of 5

Take the Hop On, Hop Off boat ride around the entire area first. Then visit the Vasa Museum and Skansen Island. Last, visit Gamla Stan.

Thumbs Up 2