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Serenade of the Seas

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One of Royal Caribbean 's newer cruise ships, Serenade of the Seas combines speed, added comfort, greater space, sweeping ocean vistas and a personable staff. Among the ship's highlights are the nine-story glass-constructed Centrum, glass elevators facing the…

  • 2,110guests
  • 90,090gross tons
  • 41cruises now
  • $229fares from

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Serenade of the Seas sails the Caribbean. Itineraries include ports in St. Kitts, Martinique and Antigua.

At a glance

Serenade of the Seas is a large-size cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean, in service since 2015. It carries 2,110 guests and 891 crew (2.4 guests per crew member) at 90,090 gross tons. It is the 27th largest of 29 Royal Caribbean ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for spa & fitness (9/10) and lowest for dining, party and romantic (6/10). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 3.5 out of 5 by Berlitz and 4.5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 41 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $229 to $2,156. 34 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable
4 / 5
Berlitz
3.5 / 5
Cruise Critic
4.5 / 5
Guests
2,110
Crew
891
Gross tons
90,090
Decks
12
Length
965 ft
Beam
131 ft
Maiden voyage
2015
Launched
2003
Refurbished
2015
Space ratio
2.4
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.4
Speed (mph)
29
IMO
9228344

Bliss scores

What Serenade of the Seas is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 7.0
  2. Adventure and nature 7.0
  3. Cultural 6.5
  4. Dining 6.0
  5. Entertainment 7.4
  6. Family friendly 8.0
  7. Party 6.0
  8. Romantic 6.0
  9. Spa and fitness 9.0
  10. Staterooms 8.0

Our review

Serenade of the Seas: Options for both active & laid-back cruisers

Serenade of the Seas from Royal Caribbean combines speed, added comfort, greater space, sweeping ocean vistas and a personable crew. Among the ship's  highlights are the nine-story glass-constructed Centrum, glass elevators facing the sea and the highest percentage of outside cabins in the Royal Caribbean fleet. The views alone keep cruise passengers entertained, while an abundance of onboard activities such as the rock-climbing wall and Vitality Spa guarantee no one will be bored.

Who will like sailing on Serenade of the Seas

For those cruise passengers looking for some serious R&R, Serenade of the Seas features several onboard spas and pools for relaxing. However, adventure seekers will also find lots to choose from with the abundance of activities on board.

Where Serenade of the Seas sails

Serenade of the Seas offers 4- to 7-night sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas from fall to spring and trips to Alaska from spring to fall, plus voyages in between. 

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The Centrum lobby on Serenade of the Seas is an impressive introduction to your cruise experience.
The Centrum lobby on Serenade of the Seas is an impressive introduction to your cruise experience. 1996-2004 AccuSoft Co., All rights reserved / Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International

Top dining options

  • Main Dining Room: features complimentary, multi-course dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • More complimentary options include the Windjammer Cafe, Park Cafe and Seaview Cafe with sandwiches, soups and snacks
  • Specialty restaurants Chops Grille steakhouse and Portofino Italian restaurant only have one low cover charge, and then you can choose any items off the menu from appetizers to dessert
  • Cafe Latte-tudes: a specialty coffee house
  • Chef's Table: an intimate dining experience with a Royal Caribbean chef
  • Giovanni's Table: an Italian restaurant that serves family-style dishes
  • Izumi: Asian-fusion cuisine, featuring a la carte sushi selections
  • Room service: Late-night service charge applies to room service orders between midnight and 5:00 am

Rest & relaxation

  • Three pools including the Solarium, an adults-only retreat
  • Three whirlpools
  • Vitality Spa with 100-plus treatments
  • State-of-the-art fitness center, with classes including yoga and tai chi
  • Library and Card Room
  • Poolside, outdoor movie screen

Kids & families

  • Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
  • Royal Babies & Royal Tots programming featuring specially designed Fisher Price activities
  • Adventure Beach kids' pool with waterslide
  • Teen lounge areas and disco
  • Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures
  • Royal Babies & Tots Nursery
The Safari Club, on deck 6 of Serenade of the Seas, is a cluster of four intimate lounges with different themes.
The Safari Club, on deck 6 of Serenade of the Seas, is a cluster of four intimate lounges with different themes. 1996-2004 AccuSoft Co., All rights reserved / Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International

Entertainment & shopping

  • Complimentary Broadway-style entertainment in the three-story Main Theater
  • 6,459-square-foot Vegas-style Casino Royale with 195 slots and 12 tables
  • 16 bars, clubs and lounges such as The Colony Club, featuring self-leveling pool tables
  • Duty-free shops on board feature name-brand jewelry, perfumes, apparel and more
  • Centrum aerial entertainment, featuring daring acrobatic shows set against artful lighting and LED screens
  • R Bar features a sophisticated 1960s vibe, complete with iconic furnishing and signature cocktails created by a savvy mixologist
  • Vintages, Royal Caribbean's first-ever wine bar at sea

Action & adventure

  • Rock-climbing wall
  • Mini-golf course
  • Basketball court
  • Jogging track
  • Video game arcade

Your take

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On board highlights

Dining

Where to eat on Serenade of the Seas

  • Main Dining Room
    Main Dining Room Continental · Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    No additional cost
  • Giovanni's Table
    Giovanni's Table Italian · Lunch & dinner
    Additional cost
  • Chops Grille
    Chops Grille Steakhouse · Dinner
    Additional cost

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Inside and out

Destinations 12

  • Water sports, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and parasailing are all part of the action at Labadee, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach resort on the north coast of Haiti.
    Water sports, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and parasailing are all part of the action at Labadee, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach resort on the north coast of Haiti.
  • Daughter and dad take a rollercoaster ride in Labadee, Royal Caribbean's private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
    Daughter and dad take a rollercoaster ride in Labadee, Royal Caribbean's private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
  • Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas in St. Maarten.
    Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas in St. Maarten.
  • You can rent out a private cabana on the beach during your day trip to CocoCay in the Bahamas
    You can rent out a private cabana on the beach during your day trip to CocoCay in the Bahamas
  • Take a jetski out for a spin when your Royal Caribbean sailing takes you to Labadee, its 260-acre private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
    Take a jetski out for a spin when your Royal Caribbean sailing takes you to Labadee, its 260-acre private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
  • Cavort in the surf when your Royal Caribbean cruise takes you to Labadee, its 260-acre private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
    Cavort in the surf when your Royal Caribbean cruise takes you to Labadee, its 260-acre private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
  • Walk along the white beaches and turquoise lagoons of CocoCay in the Bahamas. The east end of the private island is where the recreational activities take place, with beaches facing a coral basin where you can see rays, tropical fish and occasional manatees.
    Walk along the white beaches and turquoise lagoons of CocoCay in the Bahamas. The east end of the private island is where the recreational activities take place, with beaches facing a coral basin where you can see rays, tropical fish and occasional manatees.
  • CocoCay in the Bahamas is less than than a mile wide and less than 200 yards from north to south. The 140-acre tropical retreat was awarded a Gold-Level Eco-Certification by Sustainable Travel International for its environmentally friendly activities and tours.
    CocoCay in the Bahamas is less than than a mile wide and less than 200 yards from north to south. The 140-acre tropical retreat was awarded a Gold-Level Eco-Certification by Sustainable Travel International for its environmentally friendly activities and tours.
  • Explore new aquatic facilities, nature trails and places where you can just kick back, relax and enjoy a tropical drink at CocoCay.
    Explore new aquatic facilities, nature trails and places where you can just kick back, relax and enjoy a tropical drink at CocoCay.
  • Take a jetski out for your own private tour of CocoCay in the Bahamas.
    Take a jetski out for your own private tour of CocoCay in the Bahamas.
  • Relax on a floating mat with your sweetie during a day trip to CocoCay in the Bahamas.
    Relax on a floating mat with your sweetie during a day trip to CocoCay in the Bahamas.
  • Grab your snorkeling gear and head out to the pristine waters off CocoCay in the Bahamas on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
    Grab your snorkeling gear and head out to the pristine waters off CocoCay in the Bahamas on a Royal Caribbean cruise.

Dining 12

  • A chocolate-covered strawberry dessert at Chops Grille aboard your Royal Caribbean sailing.
    A chocolate-covered strawberry dessert at Chops Grille aboard your Royal Caribbean sailing.
  • Colorful, cool chilled soup provides a refreshing lift-me-up during a Royal Caribbean cruise.
    Colorful, cool chilled soup provides a refreshing lift-me-up during a Royal Caribbean cruise.
  • Pan Seared Sea Scallops and Chorizo, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
    Pan Seared Sea Scallops and Chorizo, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
  • Sky High Lemon Meringue Pie, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
    Sky High Lemon Meringue Pie, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
  • Potato Leek and Spinach Tower, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
    Potato Leek and Spinach Tower, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
  • Fish and Tomato Chowder, a popular soup on Royal Caribbean voyages.
    Fish and Tomato Chowder, a popular soup on Royal Caribbean voyages.
  • Caramel apple pie à la mode, a worthy dessert to top off your day on a Royal Caribbean sailing.
    Caramel apple pie à la mode, a worthy dessert to top off your day on a Royal Caribbean sailing.
  • Capesante al Forno (Baked Scallops in the Shell), prepared for guests on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
    Capesante al Forno (Baked Scallops in the Shell), prepared for guests on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
  • In Royal Caribbean cruises, a favorite desert is apple parcels, made with puff pasty, apples, cinnamon, sugar and almond paste, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
    In Royal Caribbean cruises, a favorite desert is apple parcels, made with puff pasty, apples, cinnamon, sugar and almond paste, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
  • The staff in the dining rooms on Royal Caribbean cruises are charged with making sure that all dishes meet exacting standards.
    The staff in the dining rooms on Royal Caribbean cruises are charged with making sure that all dishes meet exacting standards.
  • Begin your meals with the vibrant flavors of land and sea during your Royal Caribbean cruise.
    Begin your meals with the vibrant flavors of land and sea during your Royal Caribbean cruise.
  • Royal Caribbean menu options include free-range chicken as well as gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian dishes.
    Royal Caribbean menu options include free-range chicken as well as gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian dishes.

On board 2

  • Royal Caribbean's fleetwide Adventure Ocean Youth Program and its trained staff offer age-appropriate entertainment and activities for cruisers ages 3 to 17.
    Royal Caribbean's fleetwide Adventure Ocean Youth Program and its trained staff offer age-appropriate entertainment and activities for cruisers ages 3 to 17.
  • Relax at poolside and let your cares slip away during your Royal Caribbean sailing.
    Relax at poolside and let your cares slip away during your Royal Caribbean sailing.

More photos 12

  • Serenade of the Seas sails the Caribbean. Itineraries include ports in St. Kitts, Martinique and Antigua.
    Serenade of the Seas sails the Caribbean. Itineraries include ports in St. Kitts, Martinique and Antigua.
  • Water sports, snorkeling, kayaking and parasailing are all part of the action at Labadee, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach resort on the north coast of Haiti.
    Water sports, snorkeling, kayaking and parasailing are all part of the action at Labadee, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach resort on the north coast of Haiti.
  • You can explore CocoCay, an eco-certified private destination in the Bahamas, through eco-tours, guided nature walks, leisurely kayaking and snorkeling. The secluded island has no restaurants or shops — but lots of shady hammocks.
    You can explore CocoCay, an eco-certified private destination in the Bahamas, through eco-tours, guided nature walks, leisurely kayaking and snorkeling. The secluded island has no restaurants or shops — but lots of shady hammocks.
  • Top off your meal with a decadent chocolate dessert at Chops Grille on your Royal Caribbean cruise.
    Top off your meal with a decadent chocolate dessert at Chops Grille on your Royal Caribbean cruise.
  • An aerial view of Labadee, Haiti, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach playground on Haiti's north coast.
    An aerial view of Labadee, Haiti, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach playground on Haiti's north coast.
  • Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas in St. Maarten.
    Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas in St. Maarten.
  • The upscale steakhouse Chops Grille is one of the most popular restaurants on Serenade of the Seas. Early reservations are recommended.
    The upscale steakhouse Chops Grille is one of the most popular restaurants on Serenade of the Seas. Early reservations are recommended.
  • Serenade of the Seas has three pool areas, including the adults-only Solarium.
    Serenade of the Seas has three pool areas, including the adults-only Solarium.
  • A herb-crusted jumbo shrimp entrée at Chops Grille aboard your Royal Caribbean cruise.
    A herb-crusted jumbo shrimp entrée at Chops Grille aboard your Royal Caribbean cruise.
  • Grab a mat and splash your way to some fun on a Royal Caribbean trip to the tropical island of CocoCay in the Bahamas.
    Grab a mat and splash your way to some fun on a Royal Caribbean trip to the tropical island of CocoCay in the Bahamas.
  • Serenade of the Seas cruising past the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.
    Serenade of the Seas cruising past the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.
  • A bird's-eye view of Serenade of the Seas' beautiful Centrum, a multi-story atrium.
    A bird's-eye view of Serenade of the Seas' beautiful Centrum, a multi-story atrium.

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