Super Serenade

[kmw350]

We just finished our cruise on Serenade, 26 Feb to 7 Mar, and it was absolutely fantastic.

I had been slightly concerned after reading some of the complaints about mediocre food and unfriendly staff, but I felt I should post here to say, in particular,

 

1) the food was superb -

excellent wide & varied choice in the Windjammer, and we always managed to find a seat, if not always in the immediate restaurant then in one of the adjoining areas;

Main dining room was very busy, we were MyTime dining, but after enjoying the first evening there, we managed to reserve the same table each night at 7.30pm, and again, the food was excellent.

 

2)The MDR staff, in particular Robet & Liliana, also the lady who was seating everyone, very sorry I do not remember her name, were so welcoming, courteous and efficient.

I mention those three in particular, but we were extremely well served by all staff in all parts of the ship.

 

We could not have been happier with our choice of ship, for us the Serenade is not too crowded, staff remember your face/name/choice of drink, & everywhere was clean & tidy.

 

My only complaints - no surprises -

a) internet way too expensive - it's time to break the mould & offer free wifi.

b) bingo is pointless - they now sell thirty or more cards on an ipad - you can go to sleep or to the toilet and still your cards are marked automatically - totally ruins the spirit of the game and is unfair on those who buy cards & marker pens to play the game as it should be played!

(I could add photos & drink packages are also too expensive but we all know that and it didn't stop us buying them).

 

Beautiful ship, and a most memorable cruise.

[chadbt]

Thanks for the post! 220 days out from our SOS adventure, and I'm grateful for your perspective. :)

[Lettyanto]

Thank You for your review looking forward to 10 days in the

CARIBBEAN Sunshine ☀️

[preschool teacher]

Thank you....ill be on. Her next week... Looking forward to a great trip....

[sellwingri]

Love your post! We're on her in 28 days and very excited. Her sister ship, Brilliance OTS, is our favorite so I assume we'll also love Serenade.

 

I used to LOVE to play bingo when they had the paper cards that you punched out your numbers. Ever since RCI started with the "machines", I'm saving several hundred every cruise since I refuse to play.

 

Glad you found almost everything to your liking. It's refreshing to hear the positives and not just the negatives. I'm loyal to RCI and am a happy cruiser.

[cruisingsince94]

Sailed on Serenade twice. Loved it. On her again in August for our cruise of the Norwegian Fjords.

[krillsister]

we were on the Serenade in January. It was one of the best Royal Cruises we were on.The staff went out of their way to make it great.

[mek]

Thanks for your post. I'll be on Serenade next month.

[Susie51]

Thank you for your review