Cwizzy

I did the repositioning cruise on Serenade last year. Izumi was great, we hsd dinner there on my birthday. The Safari Club towards the back is an awesome place to read with a great view of the ocean. Great crew and we really enjoyed the energy from the entertainment crew.

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Can anyone tell me if there is a retractable clothesline in the shower on the Serenade? Thank you

Was on the Serenade in October and there was.

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Anyone done a cruise in August or September? If so, are the seas rough due to hurricane season? Is it 'party' time for cruising?

 

We have a week cruise booked in March 2019 on Royal's newest ship with our kids who will be 13 and 9. We're looking at a mini vacation end of the summer between camp and start of school (we're Canadian so our kids start after labor day) and I noticed a 4 day cruise on Mariner of the Seas. It's apparently getting refurbished and think our kids would love this ship too . They have been on Allure.

 

We are also looking at the option of doing a land vacation with visiting Chicago for the similar number of days. The flight is cheaper for us to Chicago but when I price out the whole trip, the cruise will probably be less (or similar as its hard to say since Chicago would need food + tourist attractions ontop of it...but for a cruise, we would need a hotel for night before).

 

So this is the big debate. I'm voting for the cruise since we love cruising, but am concerned of the weather (heat is perfect for swimming and beach weather at the ports, but concerned of rough waters)...Also...since it's a 4 day cruise I'm concerned of a 'party' cruise with college kids. My husband is leaning towards Chicago since we have a cruise booked already plus we've never been to Chicago.

 

Any comments about cruising that time of year? Or votes either way? ;) As a note...I am happy with Chicago too, but am just looking at options.

I have cruised twice in August/ September. The first time to the Caribbean and we didn't make a stop in two of the island because of hurricanes. The second was to Bermuda from Boston and the weather was great. Weather can be unpredictable as I've cruised in December and the ship was very rocky because of the waves.

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I was on Serenade in October. It took me a few days to find. I saw it on the map of the ship. Found out I had to go on deck 5 and the a private stairs to reach. I don't think many people are aware of it's existence as my husband and I were sitting in that area for a good awhile and no one else came by. Also one of the crew told me it's sometimes blocked off depending on the time.

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Awesome

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Hey everyone,

 

I am getting ready to leave on my first cruise, and I am going to do my best to do a live review as we go along. I have really enjoyed reading other people's live reviews over the past six months or so I have been a member and want to pay it forward, such as it were.

 

This cruise was a 65th birthday gift to my mother, so I am traveling with both my parents, who are both 65, and who have never been on a cruise. We have all been to Europe, although never together, so this is a trip of firsts.

 

We head out on an overnight flight on Thursday for Copenhagen, transiting through Heathrow. We got an utterly amazing deal on the flights ($412 per person, round trip from Boston) on British Airways. Friday night and Saturday morning we will explore Copenhagen before heading to meet our ship. Other destinations include Stockholm, Tallinn, St. Petersburg, and Helsinki.

 

I hope to post lots of pictures, both of the destinations and of all the various goings on on Serenade. I will also my best to answer questions, post MDR menus, figure out drink prices, and whatever else I can think of on this journey.

 

Off to bed and then a crazy day at work - but then it's off on this grand adventure.

 

~Sarah

Hi Sarah

Enjoy your trip and looking forward to your review. I will be on the Serenade in October and I can hardly wait.

Bon Voyage

Collette

Thanks! I was wanted to confirm if balcony size is slightly larger, if any obstructions and noise level.

Hello

Anyone stayed in this cabin can share experience and/or pictures.

Thanks

Co

Marilyn

Ok. Will do. Thanks

Thanks so much for sharing all this. My friends and I will be enjoying the same ship and itinerary beginning Dec. 23 through Christmas and the New Year's celebration.

Seeing your photos and reading your posts have me excited about my upcoming cruise.

Hello Giggleshanks

I see you will be staying in cabin 3056 on Serenade which will also be my cabin when I'm on the Serenade year.

Can you post a picture and let me know how the cabin location is and how accessible it is to elevators., etc.

Thanks and Bon Voyage

Collette

I'm so jealous😀. Bon Voyage

I have a video tour of Serenade of the Seas with a 360° camera. It will require the latest You Tube Player in Chrome but you will be able to scan all around views as I walk about the ship.

 

Great video. Love the music as well.