 |
An exceptional adventure by
Grace H from Buford, Georgia Sailing date: Oct 2009Pros: We liked the service, food, activities and excursions. Cons: the procedures for exiting the ship We were so pleased with this cruise. There was not a moment when we did not have something to do and we are seniors 70/75. We enjoyed the shows and the excursions. We also enjoyed doing absolutely nothing. We have been on 6 cruises and this ship and its staff have been the best of all Ship QualityThe ship was spotless and the staff willing and able to help you with anything that you needed. The two star singers for the shows were great and gave entertainment in the atrium of the ship. they seemed happy to sing to us. Dining/FoodFrom the decor to the service the dinning room was relaxing and the service was exceptional. The staff did everything possible to make our 50th Anniversary and my husbands 75th birthday a exciting time. Stateroom QualityLoved the state room attendant who saw that I had ice for my knee which had been through surgery. She was very pleasant and happy to help us Ship Staff QualityWell trained staff who knew the ship and had answers to any questions. Entertainment & ActivitiesOver the top with something for everyone. We even learned to play the Wii game of bowling, ship had everything, mini golf was one of our favorites  3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Did you find this review helpful?
  Enjoyed the cruise by
A Traveler from San Diego, CA Sailing date: Sep 2009Pros: How beautiful Alaska was. Cons: the food was fair to poor. The ship staff was very friendly and helpful. Our dinning room waitress Gloria was wonderful as well as her assistant Dennis. The food was not good, after reading the reviews it appears that this is an on going problem dating back to 2007. One would think that it would improve, just about every review mentioned the food. Ship QualityOur cabin was always clean and taken care of. Dining/FoodQualify of good was poor, the last three nights there was a little improvement. Stateroom QualityOur stateroom was always clean. Ship Staff QualityStaff was very friendly Entertainment & ActivitiesWe did attend every show but the ones we did were enjoyable. 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Did you find this review helpful?
RCI not our favorite, except for kids by
Gene R. from Minneapolis, MN Sailing date: Aug 2009Pros: kid programs Cons: dirty room and bad bed 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. Ship Quality
Dining/Food
Stateroom QualityEach day the room is straightened and surface cleaned but behind the bed we found much dust, even some old toothpicks. We think the drapes and carpeting could use a good cleaning which probably very rarely happens. Ship Staff Quality
Entertainment & Activities
Children's ProgramsMuch better than Disney! Our two girls were active with friends the whole time. Disney, on the other hand was a ship for real little kids. 
Collapse List of Ports
Icy Strait, AlaskaNo need to get off ship, just drink in the scenery and watch whales near ship.
Juneau, AlaskaA beautiful setting but mostly tourist joints owned by the ship lines. Walk way past that and go up the hill to the Capital...free tours regularly. Otherwise it's all tourist souvenier shops....boring!
Skagway, AlaskaWe did the Adventure Park/Zip Line and it was fabulous...scary....the train ride looked kind of daring, pearing down the side of cliffs.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Did you find this review helpful?
Wonderful Alaska by
AYME M from San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA Sailing date: May 2009Pros: The scenary Cons: Prices on board 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!.... Children's ProgramsThe Adventure Camp program was great!.. My boy didnt want to leave ever!!!
Collapse List of Ports
Icy Strait, AlaskaSmall port.. nothing much to see. Recommend to go out and walk it and breath fresh air and go back to the ship....
Juneau, AlaskaWhale watching here is amazing..>!! Must take tour and go watch some wildlife.. This place is full of it!!!
Don't Miss: Whale watching Skagway, AlaskaMUST TAKE A TOUR of the Yukon. Great place to see in detail. Those mountains, waterfalls, lakes... are expectacular!!!
Don't Miss: Yukon adventure 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Did you find this review helpful?
nice restful vacation by
russell j from carrollton oh Sailing date: May 2009Pros: the theater was excellent Cons: it was a little too cold to swim. 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. Ship Quality
Dining/Food
Stateroom Quality
Ship Staff Quality
Entertainment & Activities
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Did you find this review helpful?
Good Value by
Christopher P. from Santa Susana, California USA Sailing date: Mar 2009Pros: The cleanliness of the ship's public areas. Cons: Our cabin steward stopped caring as soon as he got his tip! Overall this ship is wonderful. This was our 3rd cruise and second RCL cruise and this was by far the best. Dining/FoodFood quality was good but our waiter was like a factory worker. Phony nice. Our assistant waiter was wonderful! Stateroom QualityVery nice and comfortable. Bathroom was nice size for a cruise ship. Ship Staff QualityExcellent. Only the cabin steward and our main waiter were less than good. Entertainment & ActivitiesEntertainment was mediocre. 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Did you find this review helpful?
A real Cruise! by
Mary Anna Greene from Janesville, WI Sailing date: Apr 2009Pros: Lots of sea days, the food, the music, the activities Cons: Very disorganized when dealing with large group activities..safety drill, getting off and on ship. 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! Ship Quality
Dining/FoodExcellent service in all restaurants! Stateroom Quality
Ship Staff Quality
Entertainment & Activities
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Did you find this review helpful?
A Great cruise by
Chris W from merced ca Sailing date: Mar 2009Pros: The service and the itenerary Cons: onboard shoping was a little crowded 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. Ship Quality
Dining/Food
Stateroom Quality
Ship Staff Quality
Entertainment & Activities
Collapse List of Ports
St. John's, AntiguaWe went swimming with the stingrays and had a blast.
Don't Miss: swimming with the stingrays. Bridgetown, BarbadosWe went scuba diving . This was my favorite port. My wife went to a orchid farm
that she really enjoyed
Don't Miss: scuba Castries, St. LuciaDeep sea fishing was a lot of fun.
Charlotte Amalie, St. ThomasGreat prices on watches and jewlry. I bought a Tag watch and saved a lot of money.
Don't Miss: shoping Philipsburg, St. Maartenbeautiful beaches
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
Did you find this review helpful?
A fabulous experience by
CathyK from Phoenix, Az Sailing date: Mar 2009Pros: We loved everything about the cruise. The food was amazing. The staff was so attentive and helpful and made us feel like we were VIPs. We loved sitting and listening to the bands play in the Centrum after dinner each night also. Cons: Booking excursions was definitely hard once on the ship and the excursion staff was not always helpful. This was a fabulouse experience and we can't wait to take another cruise. Everyone was so accommodating. The food was out of this world and such choices! Ship Quality
Dining/Food
Stateroom Quality
Ship Staff QualitySandra was our stateroom attendant and she kept out room perfect and always had a greeting when ever she saw us. Entertainment & Activities
Collapse List of Ports
St. John's, Antigua
Bridgetown, BarbadosHard to navigate cab drivers after being sent downtown. The long walk down the pier to enter the duty free area and find cabs was a bit much.
Don't Miss: Carlisle Bay Castries, St. LuciaDon't Miss: The Pitons and the volcano Charlotte Amalie, St. ThomasThe tram to Paradise Point is awesome and we got to see iguanas close up
Don't Miss: Paradise Point tram Philipsburg, St. MaartenDon't Miss: Riding sedgeways on the boardwalk was a blast! 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Did you find this review helpful?
A wonderful cruise! by
Cheri D from Falling Waters, WV Sailing date: Feb 2009Pros: Cleanliness of ship, friendliness of staff, BeatleMania, Judy (the Comedian), Lauren, the Shopping and Port of Call Guide Cons: none Fabulous on all counts! Ship Quality
Dining/Food
Stateroom Quality
Ship Staff Quality
Entertainment & Activities
Collapse List of Ports
St. John's, Antigua
Bridgetown, Barbados
Castries, St. Lucia
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Did you find this review helpful?
|
|
