Viking Serenade




Royal Caribbean International 

Reviewed:  December 1996

Cruise Reports Value Index = 15.6
Cruise Reports Quality Rating = 8.5

 
Strengths: 
     
     Good value for price • Great weekend getaway • Food was fantastic • Great service/staff • Great comedy shows and 50s/60s party • Ship’s ambiance

 

Weaknesses:  
     
    Cramped cabins with little storage space • Pool was too crowded 

 

Other Observations
     
     Lifestyle on the ship is casual and very comfortable • Showroom needs better viewing • Try to book a cabin close to public areas because sometimes the hallways are very long • Entertainment needs improvement • Need more activities onboard • Appealing to people of all lifestyles, age and interests

 

Who Should Take This Cruise:   

     People 35-60 yrs. old • Seniors • Families • Singles • People 18-35 yrs. old

 

Who Should Not:
     
    Upscale • Well-traveled 

 

About The Ratings
Data:
GRT 40,132
Pax (Base 2) 1,500
Standard outside stateroom per diem $117
Passenger/Space Ratio 26.8
Passenger/Staff Ratio 2.5:1
Ratings:
Overall Condition 8.8
Outside Deck Areas 8.9
Inside Public Areas 8.7
Staterooms 8.3
Spa Facilities/Treatments 8.3
Exercise/Fitness Facilities 8.3
Entertainment & Activities 8.5
Port Calls 8.2
Shore Excursions 8.5
Cuisine 8.6
Service 9.4
Embarkation 8.2
Disembarkation 8.2
Editors Comments:

    
The Viking Serenade will soon make her exit from the U. S. waters. She is being transferred to a new European cruise joint venture between Royal Caribbean and First Choice of Great Britain.

Call your travel agent or Call your travel agent or 1-800-255-4374 or visit www.royalcaribbean.com

 

 


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