Beautiful Alaska

Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 7
Helpful Votes: 135

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
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Serenade of the Seas

7 Night Alaska Glacier Experience (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 15, 2022

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

Cabin number: 9614

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Love being back to Alaska. So sad to see that the Mildenhall Glacier has receded as much that it had.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Simple and straight forward.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
The main dinning room was nice. The food and service is showing signs of lack of staff. The buffet had the usual different choices but it seemed that it didn't change from day to day. It seemed that that same food was there at dinner every day except for the carving table.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
The trivia is always a challenge. The weather didn't allow for to many outdoor activities. Again, lack of experienced staff was evident.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
The musicians were excellent. The shows were extravagant. Didn't care much for the band "Goddess".

Children's Programs

No children.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
The staff saved this category. The service was a bit lacking as lack of experienced staff was evident and some language issues.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Love the Serenade. They clearly fixed up the common areas. Rooms need attention.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Enough room for 2 and the attendant bent over backwards to make us comfortible.

Ship tip

Enjoy the time on the ship.

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

3 out of 5
Beautiful but due to too many icebergs did not get close enough to see the glacier.

Ketchikan, Alaska

4 out of 5

Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

3 out of 5
Same issue as above in the inside passage.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Haines, Alaska

5 out of 5
Very small town.

Sitka, Alaska

4 out of 5
Did not get a chance to see the town properly. Excursions left from the port which was a 15 min. bus transport to the town.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Got to choose when to get off. Not stressful at all.
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4 Comments

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Thanks for sharing your experience.

byhisgrace    2 years ago

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Gwbigdog    2 years ago

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javawoody    2 years ago

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