Serenade Vs. Allure

[Wippi6]

Hello,

 

We are looking at booking another cruise over 2016 Xmas Holiday Season. We are looking at Serenade 10 night Southern or Allure 10 Eastern. My concern is that the Serenade will be too small as they are love love love the Allure and Oasis. The Serenade is small and doesn't seem to have as much to do but would love to visit the southern Caribbean this time. We have kids 17. 15. 7 & 5. Please let me know your opinions if you have sailed either one with kids.

 

Thanks!

[fishgod]

Hello,

 

We are looking at booking another cruise over 2016 Xmas Holiday Season. We are looking at Serenade 10 night Southern or Allure 10 Eastern. My concern is that the Serenade will be too small as they are love love love the Allure and Oasis. The Serenade is small and doesn't seem to have as much to do but would love to visit the southern Caribbean this time. We have kids 17. 15. 7 & 5. Please let me know your opinions if you have sailed either one with kids.

 

Thanks!

 

Hello,

 

We sailed on the Serenade in 2011 and Oasis in 2012. My son definitely prefers the Adventure Ocean programs on the Oasis vs the Serenade. We only did 7 nights on each ship and not 10 nights, my son, who was 9 years old at the time we sailed on the Serenade, does not want to go back to that ship. He loves the Oasis class ships, there are just so many things to do.

 

For my wife and I, we loved the service on the Serenade, it was the best service we had on all the RCCL ships we been on (Freedom, Independence, Oasis and Serenade). The service just seems so much more attentive on the smaller ships.

 

With 4 kids, I would suggest you go with the Allure, with so many activities available for your kids, you just may have some time for yourself over the 10 nights:)

 

Just my opinion

[cruisingsince94]

With kids it's an easy decision Allure.

[champagne123]

ABSOLUTELY no disrespect. You already asked this question and many people gave their opinion, so not sure why you are starting a poll. I think the majority of people are going to say the Allure, as in your other post.

My question to you is ...why do you want a bunch of strangers deciding your Christmas cruise with your family? You have already been on the Allure/Oasis, so you know what it is like and your kids love it. You want to go on the other ship for the itinerary. So the REAL question is.....who wins...you or your kids? :):):) I wish you all the luck and I am sure you will choose what is best for you and your family...NOT a bunch of us strangers.:):):)

[IceManCan]

ABSOLUTELY no disrespect. You already asked this question and many people gave their opinion, so not sure why you are starting a poll. I think the majority of people are going to say the Allure, as in your other post.

My question to you is ...why do you want a bunch of strangers deciding your Christmas cruise with your family? You have already been on the Allure/Oasis, so you know what it is like and your kids love it. You want to go on the other ship for the itinerary. So the REAL question is.....who wins...you or your kids? :):):) I wish you all the luck and I am sure you will choose what is best for you and your family...NOT a bunch of us strangers.:):):)

 

Kids always win. If they aren't happy for 10 days they will make your life hell. If they will have a better time on allure, ultimately you will too'