Serenade of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Reviews

Smaller than expected, lacked a promenade

We scheduled our trip on the Serenade of the Seas about 1 year in advance, and we chose the Southern Caribbean for our 25th wedding anniversary. What a great choice, the ports were absolutely breathtaking. We loved the layout of the ship, everything was pretty easy to find. And If you did get stuck there were ship maps outside every elevator or on the elevator by floors. We really enjoyed the Fitness Center there was so much to choose from including classes similar to our workouts at home. The Spa was so relaxing, if you have never had a massage well now would be the time to try it. They offer specials onboard that you can't resist. Our outside stateroom was well equipped with plenty of storage and room under the beds for your empty luggage. The bathrooms were cozy with lots of lighting and a really nice adjustable shower head ( I am short my hubbby is tall). Our staterooom was always clean everytime we left and came back. The food was fabulous and so many choices, Breakfast was so delicious I loved their Bran muffins and the made to order omelets were sooo good. There was a huge selection of every kind of breakfast food from hot to cold that it made it hard to decide what to eat. The five ports of call were so breathtaking and beautiful I really didn't want to leave any of them. I was so happy to feel comfortable getting back on the ship with their state of the art security checks. We really enjoyed the group seating and met some really nice people from all over the world. Every night there was a show in the Theatre from comedy to broadway shows we looked forward to it and had some great laughs with the cruise director. There is so much to do on this ship you could never get bored, literally every hour there is something going on somewhere on the ship. Oh and the rock wall was so fun you need to try that on the day at sea it was super fun and a great challenge. We would definately sale this itinerary again!

The ship was great. Had everything we needed or wanted, lots to do. I didn't review the ports, as the weather was not on our side and we didnt explore as much as we would've liked. The only thing I will say is this, there does seem to be a lot of pushing to shop shop shop. And although I love to shop, I realize that this is not my thing when cruising. Next time, I will book excursions or get tips on where/how to explore on my own, just relax on the beach, etc.

The captain was very skilled. He maneuvered the ship into amzing spaces for amazing views of Sawyer Glacier. The ship itself was nice but needed better maintenance. Several of the elevator call buttons did not work. There was only one hot small tub in the adults swim area and it was lukewarm, not hot.

The 7 day voyage to Alaska from Vancouver was fabulous from a scenic point of view, but the ship, well, we wouldn't return on this Royal Caribbean vessel. Our two girls (ages 11 and 15) had a grand time. The teenager found several friends and we rarely saw her thanks to the ships teen center. This was far superior to the Disney Cruise we did last year.

Our first cruise as a family (wife, and boys 20, 17 and 14), and the first for my wife and me since 1986 (Does anyone remember Commodore Cruise Lines and the Caribe 1?), was an Alaska Inside Passage itinerary. The trip was a complete success. The boys quickly mastered the layout of the ship and the location of key food and beverage options. My wife and I found our "spots" and mastered the art of finding free champagne, various raffles etc. Weather was cloudy and cool, but "we didn't book the Caribbean, dear." The ship activities on the last day at sea before returning to Vancouver were a little thin. Overall, a great vacation.

Beautiful ship. We had a wonderful time.

The ease in taking care of our needs was clearly evident by all on board with one exception, the nurse on duty was not helpfull when I needed help for my husband who came down with a bad cold. He is fine but no thanks to her. Other than her, the cruise was beyond our expections. Thanks Royal Caribbean!

Everything was greate. No complain.

We boarded from Vancouver to see the city, stayed at a very nice "gold suite" staff were nice too, service was excellent, very friendly staff as always. But when we boarded the ship, OMG,from now on,Whenever possible and this ship (or will consider same cruise line)is available Definitely going on a cruise than in a hotel. 2 nights hotel stay in vancouver was equivalent to 1 person fee (balcony)for a cruise. Loved it, my family including my sister's family was so sad on the last day. We are looking forward to our next cruise. Destination: eastern carribean: Ship- Serenade of the seas.

The Serenade of the Seas is a beautiful ship with so many options. The crew was very friendly. Have no complains about our 7 days there, except the prices on the ship stores were a somehow high... no duty-free whatsoever... but food was great, varied, good taste... Rooms with balcony were very comfortable and the views you get to see while there are amazing!!! I recommend booking w/balcony when planning going Alaska. It was an excellent choice of cabin for this trip. The shows were more or less entertaining... not compared with those offered at the bigger ships.. but nevertheless.. they tried their best. The check-in and check-out last day were organized and more or less quickly done. My family and I had an excellent time there and I will recommend it to anyone. Take the tour from Royal Caribbean called Whale Watching and Wildlife Quest... It was EXCELLENT!....

i think the view we had of the glacier was excellent. the cruise director made it a pleasant time. i just relaxed and had an excellant time.

I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise and was very happy with my decision to take this cruise.

Ship was well maintained(except for an odd smell around the Atrium Bar) The food service in dining room and specialty restaurants was excellent. Music and entertainment also very good...we especially like the group "Mirage". Our biggest complaint was the disoganization of the safety drill and getting off and on the ship..took way tooooo long!

The ship is beutiful, servives is outstanding, We loved it!

We had a ball on the excursions and came back each night to sit on the balcony to relax away from the crowds. Saw so many lovely things and had a wonderful trip!

The Serenade of the Seas was great. I will never go on a cruise without a balcony. That was definately my favorite part.

The ships decor was really neat especially the woodwork. The food and service was excellent. Our waiter had all our names memorized. The windjammer had a wide range of food, an excellent omlet bar and a taco bar. Our stateroom attendant was great.

Very low key, felt like you were on your own most of the time, felt sorry for 1st time cruisers who obviously needed direction and help on what was available on a cruise!

Everything was wonderful, efficient, clean and pleasant, from the time we arrived to check in all the way through the time we exited the ship. This is our second time sailing with Royal Caribbean, and we thoroughly love traveling with them!