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Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 58

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
Serenade of the Seas

12 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 21, 2018

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

I have said all I needed to say, requiring me to complete this box is annoying.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
No real issues. I came to FLL and stayed at a hotel close by that had shuttle service.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
The food in the main dining room was OK. I especially enjoyed the Chef’s Table and Chop’s Grill.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
I participated in a flash mob event. We practiced on sea days and performed on the last sea day of the cruise. The crew member in charge was really great in teaching us the dance steps. I also attended the solo traveler lunch and it was nice getting to know the other solo cruisers.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Nothing to get excited over.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
I think one of the best parts were my table mates at the 8pm seating. I was at a table for 8 and when you are a solo cruiser, it is so nice to be at a big table with fun people. Our wait staff was awesome both Katrina and Ronoldo worked well together.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
I wish it had a promenade, but the layout wasn’t bad. I think there places I never went to.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
I was at the back of the ship in a cabin the had a full view. My balcony was elongated such that I had both 2 lounge chairs and 2 upright chairs and a nice table.

Ship tip

You should have a great time.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida Did not visit port

I didn’t do anything but embark at the beginning of the cruise and disembark at the end.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

4 out of 5

St. John's, Antigua Did not visit port

I simply didn’t get off the ship.

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5

Willemstad, Curacao Did not visit port

I didn’t get off the ship

Kralendijk, Bonaire Did not visit port

I didn’t get off the ship

Disembarkation

2 out of 5
The ship could have done a better job letting folks who paid for valet luggage service and airport transportation know where to go. They didn’t give us regular cruise luggage tags so you didn’t know when to get off the ship when you had the combination. It was annoying trying to explain it to staff, who kept insisting that we should have had a cruise luggage tag, when none was provided.
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