I traveled with a group of 12 friends and family. This was my second time on an RCI ship, the first being a 3 day turn around cruise. Overall, this was my 17th cruise and I consider myself cruise savy.

This trip was a 12 day eastern Med cruise with port calls in Barcelona, Cannes, Florence, Rome, Ephesus, Athens, Santorini and Naples. I picked the Serenade because of it's size, not liking the larger ships due to "over population"

Upon arrival at the port, embarking was outstanding. We were on the ship in less than 15 minutes. The next hour was used to walk around the ship and I was pleasantly surprised with how beautiful the ship was. Our cabin was 8th deck balcony, and it too was very nice. I will say that it was a bit smaller than I have had in the past, but it was very accomidating. Read more