bigque Posted November 8, 2010 Author #101 Share Posted November 8, 2010 My friends and I are thinking of taking this cruise next fall with our children for fall break. I am concerned, though, that there doesn't appear to be any children on this cruise from your photos. Were there? There were some small kids, but not very many. The cruise began on October 10th, so it was doing a time when kids were in school, many who had just gone back to school in September. If you are looking for a time when there would be other kids for your kids to interact with, I would suggest a time when there are school breaks! There was plenty of kid venues on the ship. Happy Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted November 9, 2010 Author #102 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Thank you for the awesome review and pics!!! My Hubby and I are debating on taking the same cruise or a Western on Allure. Do you have any pics of the inside of your stateroom? After being on Freedom we are afraid we will be disappointed in the room. (i.e. no flat screens, updated decor, etc) If you have any pics to show of the interior that would be great. Thanks Yes I have a couple and will post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleoPat Posted November 9, 2010 #103 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Thanks for such a great review! My mom has been wanting to go on the Southern itinerary but have only looked at Adventure of the Seas. I had heard that all the announcements were in English and then Spanish and my mom didn't want to hear all that during the cruise. Is that true on the Serenade as well:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted November 9, 2010 Author #104 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Thanks for such a great review! My mom has been wanting to go on the Southern itinerary but have only looked at Adventure of the Seas. I had heard that all the announcements were in English and then Spanish and my mom didn't want to hear all that during the cruise. Is that true on the Serenade as well:confused: Yes, as the cruise departs from San Juan, you do hear all the announcements in both English and Spanish. Happy Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted November 15, 2010 Author #105 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Just a repost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emdia43 Posted November 15, 2010 #106 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Yes, as the cruise departs from San Juan, you do hear all the announcements in both English and Spanish. Happy Cruising! I'm learning Spanish so that will help me...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflyfish Posted November 15, 2010 #107 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Thanks for the review! I've been wanting to do a Southern Caribbean route for a couple of years now. Sounds like you had a great trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted November 16, 2010 Author #108 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks for the review! I've been wanting to do a Southern Caribbean route for a couple of years now. Sounds like you had a great trip. Definately go for it it is a good route! Busy itenerary, but it was a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinjudi Posted November 24, 2010 #109 Share Posted November 24, 2010 biggue did rccl do your door sign- that was really a nice one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted November 24, 2010 Author #110 Share Posted November 24, 2010 biggue did rccl do your door sign- that was really a nice one? Yes they did. I ordered the anniversary decorations through the web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxesden1 Posted November 28, 2010 #111 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Great report. Did you happen to take a pix of thevromance pig and room set up with decorations? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted November 29, 2010 Author #112 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Great report. Did you happen to take a pix of thevromance pig and room set up with decorations? Thanks Yes. I will post one of the pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianabrad Posted December 17, 2010 #113 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I just found this thread and very much enjoyed reading over your review and looking at your photos. We are cruising in July for our honeymoon on the Serenade and I really can't wait. I know we are going to have a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted December 20, 2010 Author #114 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I just found this thread and very much enjoyed reading over your review and looking at your photos. We are cruising in July for our honeymoon on the Serenade and I really can't wait. I know we are going to have a blast! Thanks! Caral2004 has a good one currently ongoing also. Another good one is the one by Faith413! You will have a great honeymoon on the Serenade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted June 29, 2011 Author #115 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Just a refresh of a review from last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseprotobe Posted June 30, 2011 #116 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Thanks Mike for the excellent write up. Makes it easier to know what to expect and what to do on board. We are heading out on this same cruise at the end of July. It is our first cruise and going with 5 other people. We are very excited and your most awesome review made it even more exciting for us:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie1 Posted June 30, 2011 #117 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Mike, just read your review again. Loved the ship and our B2B. Did see a picture of me at the M&M. Hope yall are doing great and hope to cruise with you again.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted June 30, 2011 Author #118 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Mike, just read your review again. Loved the ship and our B2B. Did see a picture of me at the M&M. Hope yall are doing great and hope to cruise with you again.!! Hey! Hope All has been well with you! We have booked our next cruise on the Freedom of The Seas in 2012. It will be our first since The Serenade! Good to hear from you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted September 12, 2011 Author #119 Share Posted September 12, 2011 For the Serenade fans and those about to cruise on her... A repost for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwoods72 Posted October 23, 2011 #120 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thanks Mike! My whole family (3 generations) is heading on the Serenade on Dec 24, 2011. Can't wait. My 3rd RC cruise, 4th cruise in total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted October 23, 2011 Author #121 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thanks Mike! My whole family (3 generations) is heading on the Serenade on Dec 24, 2011. Can't wait. My 3rd RC cruise, 4th cruise in total. A Chrismas chose. You all are going to have a blast enjoy enjoy enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtchr Posted October 23, 2011 #122 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thanks Mike! My whole family (3 generations) is heading on the Serenade on Dec 24, 2011. Can't wait. My 3rd RC cruise, 4th cruise in total. I love reading others' reviews, and Mike's is great, it really helped us when we were planning our Serenade cruise a year ago. I posted a review as well, if you are interested - it's linked in my signature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity Posted October 24, 2011 #123 Share Posted October 24, 2011 This is my review of Southern Caribbean Cruise (San Juan, Barbados, Sea Day, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maartin, St. Croix) aboard the Serenade Of The Seas 10/10/10. I always wanted to do one of these…Feel free to ask questions as I go along. I hope you all enjoy! I Arrived in San Juan at about 1:30pm the day before the cruise. After getting luggage went and got a taxi (There is an over abundance of taxi’s) to the hotel and arrived at the hotel at about 2:45pm. The taxi fair to the hotel Courtyard Marriot Miramar was $16.00. It took longer than usual to get to the hotel as the traffic was heavy due to recent heavy rains that had streets flooded, but our driver knew some great short cuts off the main roads to get us there quicker. The normal time with normal traffic would only be about 15 minutes. The Courtyard Marriot Miramar (3 star) has a lot of mixed reviews, so I did not know what to really expect when I booked it. I booked it for the price ($129.00 with no resort fees). The hotel turned out to be great! Friendly staff, easy check in, very clean inside and out. Our room on the 11th floor had plenty of room, very clean and a very good view. It was located in the convention district and within a two blocks there were 3 restaurants, A Japanese Sushi Bar, a fast food taco place (Like Taco Bell), a Subway, a Supermarket, Domino’s Pizza, 2 Pharmacy’s and a U.S. Post Office. Contrary to reviews that I have read, the area was very safe day and night, and only saw one vagrant on the streets (I saw more in old San Juan than I saw here). The restaurant in the Hotel was expensive so we never ate in there. Went down the street and ate in one of the restaurants to eat authentic Puerto Rican food and it was very good and very reasonably priced. We also ate breakfast there the morning of the cruise (Ham & Cheese Omelet with toast and coffee for $4.50). Bought some snacks at the supermarket and the prices there were comparable with the prices in mainland United States Supermarkets. This hotel is not hotel to be at however, if you want to be at the beach (Not within close walking distance) or if you are looking for a lot of entertainment (None at the hotel or in the vicinity). I was mainly looking for a hotel to rest my head overnight without spending a lot of money, that was close to the pier and close to Old San Juan. View From The Room We stayed there last year & I agree it was fine for one night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyPC Posted October 24, 2011 #124 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Hi- I just happened upon this review. Looks great - we are doing a similiar itinerary on Adventure of the Seas. The tip about the airport is much appreciated! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolcruise02 Posted October 24, 2011 #125 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Loved your review! Thanks for taking the time to share with us. We also loved Maho beach and watching all the planes. Sorry, to hear the beach is gone! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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