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Serenade of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International®

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Based on 63 reviews

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Serenade of the Seas

September

Pros: Excellent food, great cruise director, super 70's night, good shore excursion

Cons: 65 age limit on several shore excursions very disappointing

Recommended: Yes

Enjoyable time on a lovely cruise ship. Good dining staff and food was excellent. The cruise director was one of the best we have every had on a RCI cruise.

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New England Cruise

October

Pros: Waitstaff, housekeeping staff and everyone else friendly and courtious

Cons: Excursions were not long enough to allow for shopping

Recommended: Yes

The ship was clean and everyone we encountered was very friendly and a lot of fun. I appreciated that they were concious on making sure everyone was using hand sanitizer and loved the enthusiasm of those trying to make it fun. "happy, happy, washy, washy!" LOVED IT! Our waitstaff Julia and Agnes were great and Nancy, who cleaned our stateroom was awesome and I loved the towel animals! It was a bummer we had to skip Bar Harbor, but totally understand and appreciate that the captain made the right decision.

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Our first cruise

August

Pros: Cleanliness friendliness Of entire staff

Cons: Is crowded swimming pool and then

Recommended: Yes

A wonderful experience for our first time cruising So much more than we expected can't wait to do it again And the entertainment was fantastic

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Serenade of the Seas 4 Night Western Caribbean

August

Pros: Staff gets to know you very well

Cons: Elevators were small

Recommended: No

I was a nice small ship the last time it was updated was in 2012 it is a Radiance-class and holds just under 2500 people but I did enjoy it the Specialty dining was better cause the rooms were smaller and you get a more personal touch. The ship did not fell cramped and the atrium is in the middle of the ship and at 10 pm they close the hallway doors to keep the sound from coming to the rooms which that different from the larger ships. Another neat feature of this ship was it was short enough to fit under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa,Fl it was a very cool site to see the ship just fit under the bridge. Overall I give this ship a thumbs UP.

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Short cruise

July

Pros: Wonderful staff

Cons: Older ship

Recommended: Yes

Short cruise on an older ship, cabins are small but comfortable. Bathrooms are ultra small with a shower that feels like a coffin. Staff was excellent and friendly. Food was good but not up to the old standard.

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Western Caribbean Cruise

June

Pros: Good family time

Cons: Expensive drinks, didn’t know about swimming restrictions for babies.

Recommended: Yes

First family cruise for our family of 13. Lots of activities. Very good dinners

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Great staff and nice getaway

April

Pros: evening dining great food and staff, clean and accommodating

Cons: could have more entertainment, only had comedy once early evening.

Recommended: Yes

Overall we had an amazing trip with our family. My parents turned 80 and my dad is end stage leukemia so it was bitter sweet. It was perfect for he could rest when needed and still able to sit through dinner or rest in the solarium. No rush just relax. Thank you for making this time perfect for our family. It was the first time in 45 years that all three of the siblings and spouses have all been together with our parents for a lengthy time. A time we will never forget.

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