Wonderful Alaskan Cruise

Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 5
Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
Serenade of the Seas

7 Night Alaska (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 03, 2022

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7514

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Our first cruise to Alaska had great weather. We packed for rain and cold but had no rain and it was rather warm. We were very lucky as Alaska is usually very cold and wet. The views were amazing. The staff on the ship were excellent. We had heard others complain about staff shortage and slow service but we found everything satisfactory.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
It was a little frantic and disorganized but we were on the ship within 30 minutes. We were lucky that we took a Lyft to the port because they took us right to the baggage drop area.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We loved the MDR, consistent with other larger ships. We only did sushi at Izzumi and it was good. The Windjammer was ok with a variety of foods for breakfast and lunch. We only did Windjammer when the MDR wasn't opened for lunch.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
There was a lot to do. We did most shows and some trivia and tried to hit every bar on the ship.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Good shows and entertainment in general.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Wait staff in the MDR was excellent. Cabin person was great. Everyone on board was very happy and welcoming.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Older ship but it was fine.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Nice but smaller than other ships. But we are usually on the balcony unless dressing or sleeping.

Ports of call

Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

5 out of 5
Wonderful views from balcony, helipad and upper decks.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
City tour and white pass summit on a bus. We had more stops than taking the train. Excellent tour.

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5
We went to the totem pole park, city tour and the raptor center. It was a great experience. We ended our day with a native cultural dance.

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Haines, Alaska

3 out of 5
Just went into town for the library WiFi!

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

4 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
City tour, went to see the glacier and whale watching cruise. Excellent day.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Very fast process
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6 Comments

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

GabeNSteph    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your Alaskan cruise!

natelorip    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing. Glad you had a great Alaska cruise.

willwork4cruz    2 years ago

Glad to hear the cruise lines are getting up to speed with staff and service

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