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| Royal Caribbean's Alaska Ship - Serenade of the Seas | |||||||||||||||||||
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Serenade
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enormous atrium ("Centrum") rising nine decks its glass
elevators facing either the sea or the Centrum, and each passenger
deck above has railings and balconies that permit you always to keep
tabs on the action below. The Serenade provides all the spa, fitness and other amenities one can expect. There is a diverse atmosphere of lounges and clubs, ranging from an ultra-modern champagne bar overlooking the sea to the very clubby, aristocratic Colony Club, offering the first pool tables at sea. The entertainment ranges from country/western to lavish Las Vegas-style floor shows. There is more to do than there is time in a one-week cruise. There are extensive separate facilities for kids and teens. Cabins are superbly designed, including such thoughtful touches as beds with rounded corners and lighted vanity tables with mirrored cabinets. Storage is excellent, especially for a ship that essentially goes nowhere. Standard features in all cabins include interactive TV, telephone, computer jack, hair dryer, refrigerator/mini-bar, large closet and plenty of storage space. In standard and most balcony cabins, bathrooms have a shower and one large medicine cabinet. Of the 1,050 staterooms, 813 have ocean view and a whopping 577 have private verandas; there are 14 wheelchair-accessible staterooms. Inside cabins do measure a teensy 160 sq. ft.; but outside cabins range from 180 to 265 sq. ft. and suites from 610 to 1,188 sq. ft. |
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| Recommended
For:
Passsengers who want a more sophisticated ship offering a higher passenger/space
ratio, alternative dining; many balcony cabins, fitness/sports/spa
activities Not Recommended For: Passengers who are looking for a luxurious cruise experience with high levels of food, quiet and sedate or sumptuous surroundings; large inside/outside standard cabins; gourmet cuisine; a highly polished level of service; single, open seating |
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