First time we cruised with Royal Caribbean. Overall, no real complaints, but feel Princess has the edge. Crew members were generally friendly. Ports and sights were fantastic.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
Embarking from Copenhagen presented no real problems.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
Food was generally good, but not what I would call exceptional. Soft drink package was overpriced for what you got, which was just fountain drinks. (Other lines included fruit juice and non-alcoholic cocktails for a lesser charge.) Main complaint was no food available after 11:00 p.m.; other lines generally have at least snack area available 24 hours.
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
First time I've seen a pool table on board any ship. Ship activities seem more like afterthoughts.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
Ship had a small dedicated movie theater which I liked. (I'm not a big fan of watching movies on the open decks.) Stage shows were entertaining, but generally cruise ship standard.
Service and Staff
4 out of 5
Staff was courteous throughout.
Ship Quality
3 out of 5
Serenade of the Seas is one of the older ships; wasn't impressed with general layout. No elevators in aft section; if you have a cabin near the stern, be prepared to do a lot of walking. Common areas were clean.
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
Closet space was somewhat small. Cabin had a couch, which was nice. Shower had plastic closing doors and a hand held shower head.
Ship tip
This is one ship where the desirable cabins are more forward.
Nothing much in Honningsvag itself, but you have to visit North Cape if for no other reason than to say you've been to the top of Europe. Probably the northern most place you'll ever visit.
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