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Serenade of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
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Serenade of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 04, 2023

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 4038

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Overall it was great experience. We have another scheduled for November. Other than Royal Caribbeans dining room policy change we were comfortable and relaxed which was our goal. Donna Balaban once again came through with all of our needs

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Checking in and Getting on-board was easy. (The UBER dropped us at the wrong terminal but thats on him)

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
I was disappointed in the service in the main dining room. RC changed its policy regarding accommodating their guests. If it is not on the menu, you don't get it. i.e.: I wanted anchovies on my caesar salad but was informed it was not allowed because Anchovies were not on the menu. They could not even bring them down from the windjammer where they were on the salad bar. I started to bring my own from the windjammer.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Did not use.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Very good performances

Children's Programs

No Kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our stateroom attendant Duvall was the absolute best attendant we have ever had. The other staff were top notch.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
No issues other than it lacked a balcony.

Ship tip

If you are unable to get a balcony staying on the forth deck is optimal. Everything is easily accessable from this deck.

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

4 out of 5
Difficult to get in and out of. But in fairness there is a lot of construction going on.

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5
We did an all inclusive in Cozumel. It was allegedly a 5 star resort according to it.s advertising. It was not. The beverages were all made from the well while the people that were not paying the "all inclusive" fee were served top shelf. The food was drab and lacked flair and flavor. They had several activities; Kayaks, water bikes etc. but you could only use them in a small area. The beach was clean but the water was covered with seaweed which could have been gathered easily prior to our arrival but wasn't.

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

3 out of 5
We did not have an excursion but wish we had. If you go beyond the port the town is not someplace I would go to again.

Belize City, Belize

5 out of 5
Had a wonderful experience in Belize. We tubed the caves through an excursion and were not disappointed.

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5
Had a great time at the beach. Would go again.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
we got off the ship and were on our way in no time.
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3 Comments

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback. Was the Cozumel all inclusive a ship sponsored place? Glad you mostly enjoyed your cruise.

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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