This was our first trip to Northern Europe, and we loved it. The Serenade is a very nice ship...although we missed the Promenade Deck that we enjoy so much on the Navigator/Explorer class. Crew and staff were absolutely wonderful. This ship has a great “personality”...reflected in the smiles on all the faces. Gotta start with the Captain...and it carries throughout the ship from there. We have 30+ cruises under our belts, including 6 Atlantic / Pacific crossings, and know what to expect. We are big fans of RCCL, as they always deliver a great cruising experience.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Super quick and easy. RCCL has really figured this out.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Excellent in all venues. Quality and service on Royal Caribbean is consistently good, but was noticeably improved on this cruise.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
Hard to rate, as we elected to not use the pool area that much. Good offerings of activities throughout the ship, though.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
All excellent, especially the classical guitarist.
Children's Programs
Didn’t use.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Excellent steward (Lukmon), Dining Room waiter (Vimi), Giovanni’s waiter (Noria), safari Club bar tender (Mersin).
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
The ship looked great...saw no signs of age, or need for improved maintenance.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
We had a standard balcony cabin, and it was exactly what we expected. About 160 sf, with a decent size balcony.
Ship tip
The Park Cafe, located in the Solarium is a great place to get a late night snack, sandwich, or dessert.
Took an excursion to Normandy...a can’t miss! Tremendous historical significance. Make sure you take one that includes Hoc’s Point...where American Rangers climbed the cliffs to take out the Nazi machine guns and artillery bunkers.
Awesome! We spent 4 days, staring at the Kong Arthur Hotel. Great location, with proximity to bus / train lines. Bought the city pass for canal boat/bus/subway/train. So much to see. Wonderful people. Has become one our top 3 cities, along with Barcelona and Brisbane.
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