sherlynn Posted January 14, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2011 We are planning a cruise for Nov. '11 to celebrate our 15th Anniversary. Sailed the ECarr for our 10th on NOS. Trying to decide between AOS or Serenade for the SCarr this time. Help! Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomperaugrr Posted January 14, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I have cruised on both and would take the Serenade over the AOS for your celebration. I love both ships, but I am partial to the Radiance Class ships. The Serenade's crew is outstanding and has won two recent fleetwide gold anchor service awards. There are lots of quiet places to enjoy each others company too. I don't miss the Promenade or ice rink when I am onboard the beautiful Serenade. The outdoor seating area at the back of the Windjammer is awesome, especially for a quick breakfast or lunch. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bplazo Posted January 14, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 14, 2011 We have done both and I preferred the Serenade because of being less families. The deciding factor would be the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquil Waters Posted January 14, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I would DEFINITELY do Serenade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khank Posted January 14, 2011 #5 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I have cruised on both and would take the Serenade over the AOS for your celebration. I love both ships, but I am partial to the Radiance Class ships. The Serenade's crew is outstanding and has won two recent fleetwide gold anchor service awards. There are lots of quiet places to enjoy each others company too. I don't miss the Promenade or ice rink when I am onboard the beautiful Serenade. The outdoor seating area at the back of the Windjammer is awesome, especially for a quick breakfast or lunch. Eric I completely agree with Eric. I have sailed both ships and enjoyed both cruises immensely. That being said, I would choose the Serenade. The ship is absolutely beautiful - love all the glass windows throughout! The crew is amazing, beautiful artwork, enjoyed the outside seating at the Windjammer, crepes in the Solarium, reubens and onion rings at the Seaview Cafe... I could just go on and on. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Faith Posted January 14, 2011 #6 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I've sailed both and agree with everyone here. The Serenade is perfect, much more romantic for celebrating an anniversary :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy555 Posted January 15, 2011 #7 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I have been on Serenade once and will cruise for the third time on AOS next week. I love the Serenade and we were just thinking about booking the Serenade for next year. We love the ports that AOS does but i think the Serenade is a much nicer ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemylab Posted January 15, 2011 #8 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I've been on both, and prefer the Serenade. The ship has a lot of glass so you can see the ocean from almost anywhere onboard. The Serenade has the Seaview Cafe, a nicer solarium, a thermal suite in the spa, two specialty restaurants (Adventure only has Portofino) and outdoor seating at the Windjammer. The Adventure is bigger, has ice skating and the Royal Promenade. While I do enjoy the promenade, I find the extras on the Serenade make up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeB1 Posted January 15, 2011 #9 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Radiance Class ships are better for couples. Beautiful layout, one of the best cruise ever taken, Very close to HAL. Felt very pampered and better itineries. Just my preference. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamacat3 Posted January 15, 2011 #10 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Add another vote for Serenade!! As was said - Radiance class ships are beautiful and romantic and great for couples - enjoy your cruise. Also, crew and staff on Serenade is GREAT!!:):D:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDSue Posted January 15, 2011 #11 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I guess it's unanimous- I've sailed the Serendae twice- love her so much I haven't even considered the Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtchr Posted January 15, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 15, 2011 We have not cruised on Adventure, but we have on Explorer, and we did the Southern Caribbean route on Serenade last month. We loved both cruises and both ships, but I would agree with everyone else about choosing the Serenade for an anniversary cruise. Amazing! I have tons of photos of the ship and the ports we visited in the review linked in my signature, if you are interested. Have fun deciding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted January 15, 2011 #13 Share Posted January 15, 2011 We haven't sailed the Serenade yet but her sisters ships, the Brilliance and Radiance of the Seas, and would agree with going with the Serenade for your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherlynn Posted January 15, 2011 Author #14 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions......looks like the majority would go with the Serenade. I'm waiting to hear back from my TA about pricing but I'm now leaning towards the Serenade too! Looking forward to reading more about her in the coming months as we plan and anticipate our vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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