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Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas Cruise Reviews

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Glass and friendly staff everywhere.
"Our cabin steward and main dining room waiters were constantly using our names and it just makes you feel like home, which was lacking on the other cruise line.Thank goodness RCL still has live musicians who played for the main production shows – one with a rock feel, the other Broadway-with talented singers and some interesting set pieces for a smaller stage...."Read More
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Spring cruise with our family

Review for Serenade of the Seas to Bahamas

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genmasjoy
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We cruised on Serenade of the Seas out of Tampa, Florida, on a one week cruise where there were four destinations, all in the Bahamas: Grand Bahama Island, Coco Cay, Bimini and Nassau. The ship was fully booked as the cruise occurred during spreak break, so there were many families with children. We cruised with our son, daughter in law and three year old grandson. Our cabins were adjacent, ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Traveled with children


Very Disappointing Ship

Review for Serenade of the Seas to Caribbean - Western

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adventfunds
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

I chose this cruise because it was leaving from Tampa and because of itinerary. Serenade of the Seas needs to be dry docked and refurbished! The staterooms are OLD and worn out. No shampoo or bars of soap for shower. Only liquid soap dispenser marked Shampoo AND Body Wash No Wifi except for the Royal Caribbean app and even that was inconsistent. Internet was available for $24.99 a ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Room 8600

Review for Serenade of the Seas to Caribbean - Western

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b1wh2wq
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We would recommend you not book Room 8600 on the RC Serenade. Balcony is 1/2 normal size. Room is on a curve. Guest pays normal price but gets a balcony that is not usable for two adults. *Food- A+ We found the meals to be excellent especially the chef recomended each night. *Service- A+ Our dining staff were great. We did not have any problems with them. Buffet was great for lunch. ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Excellent cruise experience

Review for Serenade of the Seas to Bahamas

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FrequentCruiser21
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I chose this cruise because it was a unique itinerary going to Bimini and Grand Bahama and I love the Radiance Class and haven't sailed yet on Serenade. The crew were all very friendly and the ship had a new feel to it, very clean. Windjammer was better than expected, selection vast and prepared with tasty flavor. Dining room food and service were perfect, everything was served promptly and ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Studio Interior


Wonderful week about this beautiful ship!

Review for Serenade of the Seas to Bahamas

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Sailer Duane
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Great parking through 241 by Global Airport Parking right across the street from the cruise terminal. Short wait outside terminal, once inside we walked right on the ship within 10 minutes. The ship is well maintained throughout. The crew were phenomenal, motivated, friendly, helpful. I was very impressed with the food in all dining areas. Food seemed extra good for example the bran muffins were ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Ocean View


Correctable Flaws; RCCL Knows Better and Should Have Done Better

Review for Serenade of the Seas to Caribbean - Western

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pamtrick
2-5 Cruises • Age 20s

Our honeymoon cruise was chosen, most of all, for the fine reputation of RCCL. We were surprised to find that too many experiences were annoying, disappointing and most of all, could have been corrected in real time but were not corrected at all. While we believe that cruising is a viable type of cost-controlled vavationing, we cannot see ourselves returning to RCCL given the many fine choices ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Owner's Suite


Western Caribbean Adventure

Review for Serenade of the Seas to Caribbean - Western

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RickManley53
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

My sister and her hubby had chosen this cruise over a year ago and we thought it would be fun to join them for the 10 days. Our mom had passed in November and this was a way of celebrating her life. She loved cruising and margaritas so we signed up for the trip. We left our east coast Florida home on the 17th and spent the night in Ybor city about 3 miles from the cruise terminal. We chose ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


Be prepared to spend $$

Review for Serenade of the Seas to Caribbean - Western

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bercl
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s

we chose this cruise due to its price and the itinerary. the countries were beautiful and the excursions were very fun, however almost everything on the boat is an upcharge of a ridiculous amount. alcoholic drinks were near 20$, the internet was slow and just about 100$ for a week for only one device, t shirts are near 30$, 24 water bottles were 36$. ended up almost spent another 1000$ just for ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


30 something (with kids) perspective

Review for Serenade of the Seas to Caribbean - Western

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CScruzer
10+ Cruises • Age 30s

This cruise was chosen by my parents, a family holiday over Christmas, which SHOULD and COULD have suited all generations. Whilst we knew the age of the ship was older (it’s certainly over due a refurb) and therefore it doesn’t offer the bells and whistles of the newer/ bigger ships in RCs fleet, there is frankly no excuse for the way in which this ship has been maintained. Whilst I would say it ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Traveled with children


Great if you are a 14 year old teenager!

Review for Serenade of the Seas to Caribbean - Western

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gbcruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

I chose this cruise as we were on a family holiday in Florida and wanted to add on a Christmas sailing for all three generations.Us young at heart 70 year olds, daughter and son in law and their 2 children ,2yrs and 5 years. First of all there were noticeable signs of wear and tear, but none of that duly bothered me as I know a refurb is due. The cabins seem smaller than usual, and although ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Traveled with children


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