Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas

Category Scores

General / Balanced Young Family Luxury Traveler Mature Couple / Retired Solo Traveler Active / Adventure Adult Couples

Space & Comfort

51Beats 28% of ships

Dining

53Beats 18% of ships

Entertainment

77Top 30% of ships

Activities & Thrills

72Top 36% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

53Beats 14% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Entertainment — scores 77/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineRoyal Caribbean

Ship NameSerenade of the Seas

Total Guest Rooms1,073

Ocean View Rooms246

Balconies517

Suites61

Maiden voyage1 August 2003

Physical

Year Built2003

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2017

BuilderMeyer Werft

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

90,090 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

293.2 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

39.8 m

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks12

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

25 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew859

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.5

Total Cabins1,074

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins19

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,501

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

36.022

Amenities

RestaurantsMain Dining Room (Reflections), Windjammer Marketplace (buffet), Chops Grille, Giovanni's Table, Izumi, Chef's Table, Park Cafe, Cafe Latte-tudes, Rita's Cantina (select sailings)

Restaurants - Paid4

Restaurants - Included2

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools2

- Pools - General Access1

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive0

Outdoor Pools1

Indoor Pools1

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs3

- Hot Tubs - General Access2

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only1

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges10

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreYes

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallYes

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded

Special AmenitiesClimbing Wall

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Soda Price$3.50

Domestic Beer Price$7.49

Drink Package Price (From..)$60.00

Tipping Expected?Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants9

Restaurants Price: Included3

Restaurants Price: Premium6

Restaurants Price: Exclusive0

Restaurants Type: Sit down5

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve4

Restaurants Type: Buffet0

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

C6FV8

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9228344

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

311492000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Nassau, Bahamas