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7 tips I learned from sailing on an old Royal Caribbean ship

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👁️ 36K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 11:32
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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · 5 nightsFrom TampaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was sailing solo on this one going on seren the Seas for a five night Western cing cruise out of Tampa Florida

the second lesson from sailing on serenade of the Seas is not all the cabins got upgrades from the world Cruise

the third lesson from my seren the Seas cruise is that the smoke factor from the casino can be problematic at times

something though I absolutely love about serenade the Seas is the salarium and that leads me to my fourth lesson

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pre-book parking at Tampa port to avoid availability issues
Bring a natural light alarm clock for inside cabins
Spend time in the solarium on Radiance-class ships
Visit the helipad at the front of the ship for great views
Use the outdoor seating in the Wind Jammer for uncrowded dining with views

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Inside cabins lack natural lightBring a natural light alarm clock to help with time perception
Casino smoke may be bothersomeBe aware that smoke can travel to adjacent areas like the pub

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key tips for sailing on an old Royal Caribbean ship?
QHow does the experience differ on a smaller, older ship like Serenade of the Seas?
QWhat should first-timers know about cabins, smoke, and adult areas?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program3½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconCabin Interior1 Sad BaconEntertainment Casino1½ Sad BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife3½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Costa Maya3½ Happy Bacon
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Cozumel1½ Happy Bacon
Tampa1 Happy Bacon
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Old and small cruise ships come with their own strategy for a great cruise. After trying Serenade of the Seas, here are the important lessons I learned! How the casino program works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjm9T-Ewfnw [Subscribe for more Royal Caribbean videos!] https://is.gd/p6dgx0 [Listen to our Podcast] https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast Get news, information and advice at http://RoyalCaribbean.Blog [Social Links] https://www.facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog http://twitter.com/therclblog http://instagram.com/royalcaribbeanblog