Cruise Ship Profiles
Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.
Weather Update
Aletta weakens to Tropical Depression - no threat to land.
Our Home Port is Venice, Florida, a city located on the southwest coast of Florida in Sarasota County.
Royal Caribbean Links
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RCCL Fleet
Adventure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas
Brilliance of the Seas
Enchantment of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas
Freedom of the Seas
Grandeur of the Seas
Independence of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas
Legend of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas
Majesty of the Seas
Mariner of the Seas
Monarch of the Seas
Navigator of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas
Radiance of the Seas
Rhapsody of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas
Splendour of the Seas
Vision of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas News
Itinerary
Various itineraries including Europe, Arab Emirates and the Caribbean. Visit the Royal Caribbean website for a full schedule
2013-2014 Winter Season
The Serenade of the Seas will operate alternating seven-night Bahamas and Western Caribbean itineraries from New Orleans during the 2013-2014 winter season. The Bahamas itinerary will visit Key West; Nassau, Bahamas; and CocoCay, Royal's private Bahamian island. The Caribbean cruise will go to Falmouth, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.
CDC Ratings
2008 Rating 98 (Nov)
2009 Rating 97 (May)
2010 Rating 98 (May)
2011 Rating 95 (Jun)
2011 Rating 96 (Oct)
2012 Rating 100 (Mar)
Deck Plan
Deck 13
Viking Crown Lounge, Rock Climbing Wall, Putting Green, Hollywood Odyssey, Vortex Nightclub
Deck 12
Spa and Fitness Center, Adventure Ocean, and Adventure Beach, Game Arcade, Golf and Sports Area, Sports Court, Sky Bar, Jogging Track, Crown & Anchor Lounge, Optix Teen Disco
Deck 11
Windjammer Cafe, Spa and Fitness Center, Solarium, Main Pool Deck
Deck 10
Passenger staterooms, Yacht Club, Concierge Club
Deck 9
Passenger staterooms, Library
Deck 8
Passenger staterooms, Explorer's Court
Deck 7
Passenger staterooms, business services
Deck 6
Chops Grille, The Colony Club, Portofino, Aurora Theater, Video Arcade, Schooner Bar, Champagne Bar, Casino
Deck 5
Reflections Dining Room, Latte-tudes, Boutiques, Tropical Theater, Conference Center
Deck 4
Tropical Theater, passenger staterooms, Reflections Dining Room, Mirage & Illusions (alcove areas)
Deck 3
Passenger staterooms
Deck 2
Passenger staterooms
Teen Program
Non-structured, participate when you want program for teens, ages 12-17 years old. Featuring Theme Nights, Improve Games, DJ Academy, Mocktail Competition, Dodgeball, Open Mic and Talent Show, BBQ, Movie and Pool Party, Teen Casino, Snowball Fight, Climbing Competition and more. Located on deck 12.
Serenade of the Seas
Among the ship's spectacular features are the ten-story glass-constructed Centrum, 12 passenger decks, serviced by 9 passenger elevators, 6 of which are glass and either look over the Centrum atrium or outside the ship through a glass wall.
The Serenade of the Seas will receive enhancements during a scheduled dry dock in the Spring of 2012. The ship will receive a variety of enhancements including a Samba Grill, Giovanni's Table, Park Café, Boardwalk Dog House, Izumi, and 15 new staterooms.
Specifications
Ship Class: Radiance
Launched: 2003
Refurbished: Spring 2012
Speed: 24 Knots
GRT:90,000
Length: 965
Draft: 26
Passengers: 2,112
Accommodations
All staterooms offer accommodations that convert to queen size bed with updated bedding, private bath, vanity area, flat-panel TV and phone, electric mini-bar, hair dryers and AC. The bedding program has been updated fleet-wide, with new bed frames, mattresses, sheets, pillows, duvets and flat-screen TV's in every stateroom.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 165 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 165-319 | Sq. Ft. |
| Balcony | 220-245 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Suite | 1216 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Dining Venues
Reflections Dining Room
Two-story main dining room.
Windjammer Cafe
Main buffet.
Seaside Café
Deli-style restaurant.
Chops Grill
Steak and Seafood in an elegant atmosphere. Surcharge
Portofino
Italian fare. Surcharge
Room Service
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, 24 hours a day (late night service charge applies).
Notable Rooms
Tropical Theater
Main showroom.
Colony Club
A customizable entertainment space with four different clubs: The Bombay Billiard Club, Jakarta Lounge, Singapore Sling's and the Calcutta Card Club.
Viking Crown Lounge
Observation area during the day with great views of the sea and the Vortex disco by night.
Casino Royale
Slots, cards, roulette and more.
Schooner Bar
Nautical themed bar.
Champagne Bar
Elegant lounge located on deck 6.
Hollywood Odyssey
Sports bar located on deck 13.
Scoreboard
Sports bar.
Outdoor Features
Sport Activities
Fitness Center, Adventure Beach, Game Arcade, Golf, Sports Court, Jogging Track, all located on deck 12. Rock Climbing Wall and Putting Green located on deck 13.
Main Pool Area
Located on deck 11 is one swimming pool and 2 whirlpools (amidships) and a Solarium pool and whirlpool (aft).
Adventure Ocean/Beach
Family play area located on deck 12.
Kid's Only
Royal Babies & Royal Tots
Interactive classes filled with enriching activities developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price® for kids 6-18 months. The Royal Tots Program offers 45-minute interactive playground sessions filled with age-appropriate activities and toys for kids ages 18-36 months. Both programs are hosted by trained youth staff. A parent or caregiver must accompany child during all activity sessions. Nursery program also available.
Adventure Ocean for Kids Ages 3-11
Aquanauts for kids ages 3-5 years old; Explorers for kids ages 6-8 years old; Voyagers for kids ages 9-11 years old. Royal Caribbean offers age appropriate parties, crafts, scavenger hunts, science experiments, theater games, excursions and more. Located on deck 12.
