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What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom VancouverVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

A total nightmare the worst I've had in 13 cruises

very nice I wasn't sure because of the age and everything I know there was a little bit of a dry dock but uh here at the carpets look new everything's clean there was no rust anywhere

Creator's Tips & Advice

Have proof of vaccination ready even if you've pre-submitted it via app
Consider skipping Wi-Fi purchase due to slow speeds
Be prepared for potential embarkation chaos at Canada Place

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Embarkation processBe prepared for potential chaos and long waits; consider using luggage service at Pan Pacific
Ship size and amenitiesSerenade is a smaller, classic ship without modern features like zip lines or robot screens; manage expectations for families with teens

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like sailing on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas to Southeast Alaska?
QHow was the embarkation process in Vancouver?
QWhat are the dining and entertainment options on board?
QWhat are the ports of call and highlights of the itinerary?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Sad BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconDining Specialty2 Happy BaconDining Buffet2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Hubbard Glacier4½ Happy Bacon
Juno4 Happy Bacon
Top: Bus to Mendenhall Glacier (five bucks)
Ketchikan2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale Watching Charter
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YouTube Video Description

A review of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas to Southeast Alaska that sailed from Vancouver, British Columbia. Richard Simms has cruise news: Carnival raises gratuities and internet prices Norwegian Cruise Line cuts back on turndown service and eliminates cabin stewards Ship goes to dry dock mid-cruise Norwegian restarts testing for select guests Dan from TripInsurance.com drops by to answer listener questions on navigating their way around airline cancellations and delays.