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Fantastic experience by
Sara A from Toronto, Canada Sailing date: Feb 2012Pros: The food was wonderful, the service was out of this world, staff were funny, friendly, and super accomodating. Cons: the show times needed to start later we missed a few because of our late dinner seating, not long enough on each island, the the ship was spotless at all times, everyone was fantastic, we had such a great time and as soon as we docked the last day, my husband and I were already planning our next trip. Ship Qualitythe ship was huge, so much to do decor was modern and apealing, restautants very elegand decor, and very very clean Dining/Foodomg, food was fantastic, you will gain weight at all the options and availablility/ Stateroom Qualityit was a nice set-up but i would have liked a bigger stateroom, we have an oceanview but i think next time i would like a suite. Ship Staff Qualityfantastic, everyone is so friendly and seem like they really care about you. Entertainment & Activities
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  Better then I had hoped by
valerie thornton from california Sailing date: Nov 2011Pros: the service for sure Cons: pushie people at some of the ports, and my stomach being to full from aqll the food. Nice ship, even better food, great service, what's not to like? Ship Quality
Dining/FoodGreat food, buffet was awesome, dinner at the sit down was even better, very personal wait staff. Stateroom QualityWent with my mother, twin beds, wish i could have taken one home. Ship Staff QualityThese people really know there job. AAA service at all times. Entertainment & ActivitiesGreat fun I had. My mom won $ 500.00 at bingo. Watched a super good magic show among others. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Living the Dream! by
A Traveler from New Jersey Sailing date: Apr 2011Pros: I liked NOT thinking of anything else but having a good time. This cruise helped me do that. Cons: There was nothing I didn't like. The people on the ship were professional, yet very friendly. In spite of all the people they take care of, they all remembered our names. We felt bad when we left and hope to see them all again. We also enjoyed the cleanliness of the ship, the beauty of the ship, and all the wonderful entertainment they provided. They were a CLASS act! Ship Quality
Dining/FoodEverything was delicious!! I enjoyed the variety they provided too! Stateroom Quality
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St. John's, AntiguaWe enjoyed a day at the beach in Antigua.
St. George's, GrenadaWe enjoyed this island, although we didn't do much but go to the beach and do a little shopping afterwards. Still, it was beautiful from what we saw. The people were lovely and very accomodating. It was a very nice day!
Don't Miss: Grand Anse Beach Castries, St. LuciaSeeing this island made us want to go back for a air/land visit. It was beautiful!! We took a boat ride to the pitons and got a chance to see the beautiful fishing villages and beaches on the way. They stopped at a black sand beach which was awesome, and let us take a swim. It was not to be missed!!
Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.We went horse back riding on this island. It was awesome! The people are very nice on this island too.
Don't Miss: Paul & Jill's Stables Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.The shopping was the best of all ports. It's a lovely island and has a ferry service to other islands if you'd like to explore more.
Don't Miss: The shopping 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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An awesome experience by
A Traveler from Mpls. MN Sailing date: Apr 2011Pros: Great people Great crew and accommodations. Starting with the captain all the way to the asst waiter, they took great care of us. Ship Quality
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Ship Staff QualityThey made it special for us. Entertainment & ActivitiesRicky our Cruise director is a special person.
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Bridgetown, Barbadoscatamaran snorkel was fantastic
Roseau, Dominica
Basseterre, St. Kitts
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
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A Very Relaxing Cruise by
Felix A. from Bayamon, PR Sailing date: Mar 2011Had a very relaxing and esciting trip, enjoyed all the activities. Food was exceptional . Will recommend ship to my family and all my friends. Ship Quality
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Bridgetown, Barbados
Roseau, Dominica
Basseterre, St. Kitts
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
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The entire cruise was great by
Elaine B from Chesnee, SC Sailing date: Nov 2010Pros: Service Cons: too long a wait to get off ship We had a wonderful time. The service was fantastic especial Faneli, our waiter. Dining/FoodThe food and the service were exceptional Stateroom QualityAlways clean Ship Staff QualityThey were the best Entertainment & ActivitiesSome of the comedians were not so good
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Oranjestad, ArubaOne of my favorite place
Don't Miss: beach Roseau, Dominicawould not go back
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.Plan to go back and stay a week at Megan's Bay
CuracaoGlad I went, but would not wan to go back
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Fantastic voyage by
Marie L from New Boston, Michigan Sailing date: Aug 2010Pros: The cleanliness of the ship Cons: None This is our 4th cruise, but our first with Royal Caribbean aboard the Serenade of the Seas. This was by far the most fun we ever had on a cruise ship. The entertainment was superb; we saw great shows and danced every night to different styles of music until early morning hours. The staff was courteous and friendly and the food was amazingly good. Ship Quality
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St. John's, Antigua
Bridgetown, Barbados
Castries, St. LuciaBeautiful place
Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
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Wonderful Cruise, Wonderful destinations by
Deborah N from charlton, ma Sailing date: Jun 2010Pros: I loved the staff!! They catered to us and made us feel special... Cons: too short of a vacation.... We had the best time ever!! Our waiters every evening in the dining room were most accomodating..they brought us everything we could imagine...and recommendations were on the money...I like the fact that you have so much to choose from....The champagne bar was so much fun...our bartender made us not want to leave....We also enjoyed the bartender in the sports bar...he was so much fun and always smiling and waved as we walked by...just like family!!! I would definitely go on this ship again!!! Ship Qualityit was beautiful!!! Dining/FoodOur staff was wonderful!!! Stateroom Qualityjust a little crowded for an oceanview.... Ship Staff Qualitystaff was so friendly Entertainment & Activitiesthe shows were great!!!
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St. John's, Antiguabeaches beautiful
Bridgetown, BarbadosThe beach was beautiful!!
Castries, St. Luciabeaches were beautiful
Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.beach was so much fun
Philipsburg, St. Maartenshopping here was great!!! love my pocketbooks....
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A Truly Memorable Trip by
Earl B. from Peoria, IL Sailing date: May 2010Pros: Ship size was perfect, no long lines, plenty of entertainment options The Serenade of the Seas was a perfect ship to take our first cruise. From the start, the crew's main goal was to provide the best experience for the passengers and, in my opinion, they exceeded that goal.
The ship had enough activities on board to provide ample entertainment when at sea. Whether it was trivia contests, musical entertainment, the casino (Casino Royale), the pools, the spa or numerous other activities, each was enjoyable. In addition to the plentiful activities, there was little to no waiting for what we wanted to do.
Ship QualityThe ship was easy to navigate, with plenty of markers to tell you where you were and where certain areas were located. Overall cleanliness of the ship was outstanding, with the staff constantly tidying the ship throughout each day of the cruise. Dining/FoodOne of the best parts about the cruise was the dining. There was something for everyone on the menu each night and, if you weren't into the dining areas, there were plenty of other food options throughout the ship. Stateroom QualityI was quite surprised by the size of the stateroom. While it was cozy, it was still sizeable enough for two people to enjoy the room. The beds were more than comfortable, with two pillows for each person (something you don't get in many hotels on dry land!). Overall the rooms are well taken care of and show no signs of wear. Ship Staff QualityFrom the start, it seemed the crew's main goal was to provide the best experience for the passengers and, in my opinion, they exceeded that goal.
Entertainment & ActivitiesThe ship had enough activities on board to provide ample entertainment when at sea. Whether it was trivia contests, musical entertainment, the casino (Casino Royale), the pools, the spa or numerous other activities, each was enjoyable. In addition to the plentiful activities, there was little to no waiting for what we wanted to do.
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Oranjestad, ArubaAruba was very beautiful, with plenty of activities off the ship. My wife and I went on a particularly enjoyable snorkel/sailing excursion, which demonstrated the beauty of the Caribbean waters and the ample fish life. We also snorkeled about the wreck of the Antilla, a German warship sunk during WWII.
After this day of snorkeling, we enjoyed a leisurely lunch and some sunbathing on one of Aruba's beautiful beaches before heading back to the ship.
Don't Miss: The snorkeling/sailing adventure. The beaches are also worth a stop. Roseau, DominicaDominica was probably the most diverse of the ports of call. You can go to the mountains, where their are rainforests and waterfalls, or go to the beaches, which are black (reflecting the volcanic nature of the creation of the island).
My wife took an enjoyable kayaking trip which went from the main river above Roseau to the Caribbean Sea. The trip wasn't difficult for her (although she is a pretty good kayaker) and she raved about how much she enjoyed it. I chose a hiking trip to one of the waterfalls and a stay on the beach. Both were well worth it.
Don't Miss: The kayaking from the river to the sea would probably be something great to do! Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.St. Thomas was extremely beuatiful, especially from Paradise Point, the highest point about Charlotte Amalie. From this location, you can get some fantastic shots of the surrounding city and the port. Especially good for getting a shot of the Serenade of the Seas from high above!
Don't Miss: Paradise Point CuracaoAlthough we didn't take any of the excursions that were a part of the Curacao stop, it was still enjoyable to walk around the city of Willemstad. We did also visit the Curacao liqueur plant, where the Blue Curacao liqueur is distilled, which was enjoyable.
Don't Miss: The liqueur plant. 4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Better than expected by
Thomas J. from Mississippi Sailing date: May 2010Pros: Everyone smiled. The service was excellent. The food was very good. Cons: No outstanding negatives. The ship was not old and the condition was excellent, very clean. All the staff was very friendly and helpful. Staff went out of their way to help in any way possible. This was our first Royal Caribbean cruise and was actually better than expected. Ship Quality
Dining/FoodThe quality was somewhere south of excellent but north of good. Stateroom QualityLots of little storage areas Ship Staff Quality
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