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Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

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Reviews: 11
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Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
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Serenade of the Seas

13 Night Panama Canal Eastbound (Los Angeles To Tampa)

Sail date: October 02, 2022

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

Cabin number: 8070

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

This was our second Panama Canal cruise. Totally enjoyed. Weather not good but can’t wait to do it again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
So easy and quick

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Things weren’t quite up to par but feel most of that is just Royal trying to recoup from Covid/shutdown/just getting everything thing back up. Look forward to lots of future cruises!!

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Shows, movies, shopping, trivia, games We did enjoy most. So shows not up to par but good. Cruise directors…certainly not the best.

Entertainment

2 out of 5
Musicians….FABULOUS…outer wise, pretty much left way before show was over.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
MD waiter was very new and certainly not the best but was trying very hard and feel with a little time and/or training, he will do well. Room steward, Ms Dorothy!!! Absolutely fabulous!!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Very clean and maintained. Not perfect but we loved it

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Perfect! With a perfect steward.

Ship tip

It’s an older more laidback ship. But that is what we love about it.

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

4 out of 5
Port was absolutely the best! No excursions.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Did not visit port

Weather was bad and could not get off

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5
No excursions. Walked around…very nice and enjoyable

Huatulco, Mexico Did not visit port

Weather was not good at all.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica Did not visit port

Weather not good

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5
No excursions love love love going through the locks!!! Beautiful!!

Cartagena, Colombia

4 out of 5
No excursions…small rainforest sanctuary close, small shop, birds etc to roam with.

Tampa, Florida Did not visit port

We live here.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Fabulous
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4 Comments

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Sorry the weather wasn’t cooperating. Glad you enjoyed your trip in spite of it.

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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