Great Panama Canal Cruise

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

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Serenade of the Seas

13 Night Panama Canal Eastbound (Los Angeles To Tampa)

Sail date: October 02, 2022

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 3558

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Great entertainment on this 13 day reposition. Staff was great. Ship is older but is kept very clean. Very few kids and less travelers on a 13-day repositioning.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very quick. Almost immediately from drop off to cruise ship.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
More variance of selections in the buffet during lunches would have been better. 13 days with most of the same things got tiresome.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Not the best ship for outdoor activities as it is limited, but you get everything that you expect when you book this ship.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Great entertainment each night of a 13day repositioning. Definitely brought in special guests for the crossing.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Great staff, and much better than earlier just after coming back from Covid. Back to what it used to be. Very outgoing and friendly.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Ship is showing its age, but was definitely always cleaned and the best condition it could be in. Has everything you need but not some of the over-the-top items as on newer ships.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Great view from the window during the Panama Canal crossing. Could really see the sea wall and locks and watch as the room came back to above ground and the light as the ship was raised. Plenty of storage for all that we brought for 13 days on ship.

Ports of call

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Did not visit port

Seas were too rough for tenders to be safe.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

4 out of 5

Huatulco, Mexico

4 out of 5

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

4 out of 5

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5

Cartagena, Colombia

4 out of 5
Vendors in old town were pushier than anywhere before. They would not leave you alone and follow you for blocks. Made the visit less enjoyable. Next time I would not visit old town because of this.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Took longer than normal but was still an easy experience.
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6 Comments

peppermintabc    2 years ago

Thanks for your review glad you had a good time I'm leaving on the same ship in 7 Days looking forward to it

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

WhippetMum    2 years ago

Thanks for your feedback

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your transit.

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