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Serenade of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship of the Radiance class, in service since 2003. She measures 90,090 gross tons and carries 2,146 guests with a crew of 891. She sails Mexican Riviera, Alaska itineraries.
About Serenade of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas, completed in 2003, is the third of the four gas-turbine Radiance-class ships built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. She carries about 2,150 guests at double occupancy and was last renovated in 2012. In recent years she sailed the Caribbean from Tampa and the Baltic from Copenhagen and Stockholm. For 2026-27 she moves to the US West Coast, sailing Mexican Riviera cruises from San Diego in winter and Alaska Inside Passage trips from Vancouver in summer, before returning to Tampa in late 2027.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- Mexican RivieraPacific Mexico and Baja from Los Angeles and San Diego
- Alaskathe Inside Passage and glaciers from Seattle, Vancouver and Seward, May to September
Home port: San Diego, California.
Flying in for your cruise?
Serenade of the Seas sails from San Diego, California. The airport is San Diego International (SAN), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Chase Sapphire Lounge by The ClubSAN Terminal 24.6 ★
- United ClubSAN Terminal 24.5 ★
- Aspire LoungeSAN Terminal 24.2 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Serenade of the Seas?
Serenade of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International and belongs to its Radiance class.
How big is Serenade of the Seas?
Serenade of the Seas measures 90,090 gross tons and 293 metres in length, with 12 decks.
How crowded does Serenade of the Seas feel?
Serenade of the Seas has a passenger space ratio of 42.0: 90,090 gross tons for 2,146 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Serenade of the Seas feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Serenade of the Seas carry?
Serenade of the Seas carries 2,146 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 891 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Serenade of the Seas enter service?
Serenade of the Seas entered service in 2003 and was last refurbished in 2012.
Where does Serenade of the Seas sail?
Serenade of the Seas sails Mexican Riviera and Alaska itineraries. Her home port is San Diego, California.
Which airport should I fly into for Serenade of the Seas?
Serenade of the Seas sails from San Diego, California. Fly into San Diego International (SAN), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Serenade of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean International publishes the deck plans for Serenade of the Seas; this page links to Deck plans.
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