Wonderful first time Cruise experience

Item: Serenade of the Seas
Rating: 5
Author: michryer

Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

michryer

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Alaska (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 31, 2022

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

Cabin number: 2020

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

It was a wonderful experience - well beyond my expectation for our first cruise. I would highly recommend to those that have been hoovering on the fence about going on one. I normally travel to MX resorts but from my experience on the ship it's very similar with out the worries about stay out late!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

there was such a great variety of food and drinks

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

I was amazed at how much activities were available for all ages.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

great evening entertainment in the theatre and we enjoyed the trivia games and family fun challenges offered.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

the level of services was outstanding (ie: room attentant; casino staff; the coffee shop on deck 5 and the main dining room) the staff were all so helpful and friendly.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

it was small for the three of us but otherwise we were well taking care of

Ship tip

its like a MX resort on the water full of activities for everyone

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Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5

cute town - attended the Bear sanctuary & the Bird rectory - very educational

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Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Enjoyed lunch at the Timberland - enjoyed the tram ride to and from the restaurant followed with a tour to the Mendenhall Glacier

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Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

encouraged a tour of the area and learned a lot about the area - lots of beautiful pictures taken. Enjoyed a beverage and food at the Red Onion Saloon

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Haines, Alaska

5 out of 5

no excursion - beautiful scenery

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Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska Did not visit port

apparently it was not safe but we did hear comments of those that have travel this passage were very disappointed

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