Pros and Cons. (mostly cons)

Item: Serenade of the Seas
Rating: 3.4
Author: jodiblackburn

Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

jodiblackburn

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

3.4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Alaska Glacier Experience (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 04, 2022

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

Cabin number: 7572

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Very average cruise experience. I'm critical though, having been on 5 different cruiselines, and many many cruises. If this is your 1st one, you're going to love it. Food average. Service great. Entertainment meh. Excursions fabulous. Hope whoever is reading has a great experiece!

Embarkation

1 out of 5

I've been on many cruises and many embarkation processes and this was by far the WORST!! I can't believe how many lines you have to stand in, and for how long. I'm talking 3 hours in line to get through security, health checks, etc. It was unbelievable!!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Average. Not fabulous. Not horrible. A buffet is a buffet. Chops specialty dining was fabulous. The italian one, not as good.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

The games were very cheesy, and not entertaining. Sorry.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

The live music was great. Shows - very typical and again, not so entertaining. sorry again

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Good service. Room was kept up nicely. Service in the dining rooms was fabulous.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

It was fine.

Ship tip

My main piece of advice would be to NOT PURCHASE THE WIFI service. It is a WASTER of your money to do so. The internet connection is SO bad on this ship. I couldnt connect to get checked in to my flights coming home. Couldn't even use the Royal Carribean app. I was continually frustrated with how HORRIBLE the internet service was. I've been on other ships and purchased internet that was much much better.

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