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IMO: 9228344

Serenade of the Seas

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Serenade of the Seas — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Radiance-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
90,090
Length (FT / M)
962 / 293.2
Beam (FT / M)
106 / 32.2
Decks (Passenger / Total)
12 / 13
Shipyard
Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Whoopi Goldberg
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$350,000,000
Class Sisters: Brilliance of the SeasJewel of the SeasRadiance of the Seas

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2003
Major Refurbishments
2012 2022 2025
Significant Changes
  • 2012: A multi-week revitalization added the Izumi Japanese restaurant, Giovanni's Table Italian trattoria, Park Cafe, Rita's Cantina and Chef's Table, plus the R-Bar martini bar and aerial-performance space in the Centrum, a poolside outdoor movie screen, flat-panel televisions and shipwide Wi-Fi, a digital wayfinding system, and a refreshed Concierge and Diamond lounge and nursery.
  • 2022: A scheduled dry dock refreshed dining venues and stateroom soft goods, renewed outdoor sun and pool decks, recarpeted indoor public areas, and completed hull, mechanical and safety maintenance.
  • 2025: A March dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard delivered routine technical and safety maintenance, hull cleaning and repainting, and minor public-area updates.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9228344
MMSI
311492000
Call Sign
C6FV8
Classification Society
DNV
Hull / Yard Number
657
Maiden Voyage
1 August 2003
Maximum Draft
8.5 m (27.9 ft)
Maximum Beam
39.8 m (130.6 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,143
Maximum Capacity
2,490
Total Crew
891
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.41:1
Space Ratio
42.04

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
3
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
3
Bars & Lounges
14
Complimentary Dining Venues
3
Specialty Dining Venues
3
À la Carte Dining
2
Elevators
9

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Gas turbine electric (twin pods)
Fuel Type
Marine gas oil
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
50.5 MW (67,722 hp)
Propulsion Power
40 MW (53,641 hp)
Maximum Speed
25 Knots
Engine Configuration
Combined gas-and-steam-turbine (COGES) turbo-electric machinery - 2 gas turbines plus a steam turbine driving the generators - with 2 x ABB Azipod propulsion pods (Radiance-class drive system).

Logistics

Cruising Speed
25 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 2
Elevator Banks
Centrum (Midship)
Decks 2-11
Forward
Decks 2-10
Aft
Decks 2-12
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino Royale designated section
    casino
    Location: Deck 6
    Smoking permitted in a designated section of the casino while gaming; a non-smoking section is maintained.
  • Designated outdoor deck area
    outdoor
    Location: Open deck, one side
    Smoking permitted only in the designated outdoor area on one side of an open deck, per the fleetwide policy.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,073
Solo Configured: 3
ADA Compliant: 19
Suites
61
Balcony
517
Oceanview
246
Inside
249
The Apex Suite
Royal Suite
1,000 SQ FT

The flagship one-bedroom Royal Suite spans roughly 1,000 square feet plus a private balcony with a whirlpool, featuring two bedrooms, a separate room with bunk beds, a baby grand piano, a media center with surround sound, and a spacious living area with a wet bar and dining space.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Royal Suite (1-Bedroom)1
  • Owner's Suite (1-Bedroom)5
  • Grand Suite (2-Bedroom, Owner's)3
  • Grand Suite (1-Bedroom)15
  • Junior Suite36
  • Ocean View Suite (2-Bedroom, No Balcony)1
Balcony
  • Ocean View Balcony332
  • Spacious Ocean View Balcony185
Oceanview
  • Ocean View (Ultra Spacious / Family)6
  • Spacious Ocean View8
  • Ocean View232
Inside
  • Interior246
  • Studio Interior (Single)3

Cabin details & Prodigy Picks on the ship overview →

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Nursery
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Observation Lounge

Thrills & Active

  • Climbing Wall

Staterooms & Service

  • Open Seating Dining

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

Acres of glass with sweeping ocean views
unique
Adults-only Solarium with a retractable glass roof
unique
Sailed Royal Caribbean's first Ultimate World Cruise
only
Rock Climbing Wall
top-deck attraction
Fairways of Serenade 9-hole mini-golf
top-deck attraction
Sports Court / pickleball
top-deck attraction
Outdoor Movie Screen / Jumbotron
top-deck attraction
Vortex Nightclub in the Viking Crown Lounge
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center — a two-level wellness retreat with a thermal area, salon and ocean-view gym
  • Adventure Ocean — Royal Caribbean's award-winning youth program with age-grouped clubs
  • Viking Crown Lounge — the class's signature glass-walled observation lounge and nightclub high above the sea
  • Solarium — an adults-only indoor/outdoor retreat with a retractable glass roof over the pool
  • Rock Climbing Wall — a signature 40-foot climbing wall overlooking the ocean

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Reflections (Main Dining Room)
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 4-5, Aft
    Two-level complimentary main dining room with open and fixed seating; serves breakfast, lunch and multi-course dinners.
  • Windjammer Cafe
    buffet
    Location: Deck 11
    Casual complimentary lido buffet with global stations, a carving station and complimentary dinner sushi.
  • Park Cafe
    deli
    Location: Deck 11, Solarium
    $ extras
    Complimentary deli for salads, pressed paninis and the signature Royal Kummelweck roast beef sandwich.
Specialty Dining
  • Chops Grille
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 6
    Signature American steakhouse with hand-cut steaks, seafood and family-style sides; surcharge.
  • Giovanni's Table
    italian
    Location: Deck 6
    Family-style Italian trattoria (formerly Portofino) with rustic Tuscan dishes; surcharge.
  • Izumi Japanese Cuisine
    japanese
    Location: Deck 6
    Japanese sushi, sashimi and ishi-yaki hot-rock dishes; surcharge.
  • Chef's Table
    chefs_table
    Location: Deck 6
    Intimate multi-course wine-paired dinner hosted by the ship's chef; premium surcharge, by reservation.
À la Carte Dining
  • Rita's Cantina
    counter_service
    Location: Deck 11, Aft
    Casual Tex-Mex counter with tacos, nachos and margaritas attached to the Windjammer; small surcharge.
  • Cafe Latte-tudes
    coffee_bar
    Location: Centrum
    Specialty coffee and pastry counter open morning to night; surcharge for specialty drinks.
Bars & Nightlife
  • R-Bar
    cocktail_bar
    Location: Deck 4, Centrum
    Retro-styled martini and cocktail bar at the heart of the Centrum atrium with a resident mixologist.
  • Schooner Bar
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Nautically themed piano bar with live music, sing-alongs and trivia.
  • Vintages
    wine_bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Wine and Champagne bar with a tapas menu and daily wine-tasting events.
  • Crown and Castle Pub
    pub
    Location: Deck 6
    Traditional English/Irish gastropub that doubles as a sports bar with draught beers, darts and live acoustic music.
  • Casino Bar
    casino_bar
    Location: Deck 6, Casino Royale
    Full-service bar serving the Casino Royale gaming floor.
  • The Safari Club
    show_lounge
    Location: Deck 6, Aft
    Second main show lounge with a dance floor and full-service bar hosting game shows, karaoke and parties.
  • The Congo Bar
    cocktail_bar
    Location: Deck 6, Aft
    Aft cocktail lounge stretching across the stern with floor-to-ceiling windows.
  • Zanzibar Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 6
    Quiet lounge with a full-service bar, board games and bridge tournaments.
  • Solarium Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 11, Solarium
    Full-service bar in the adults-only Solarium retreat.
  • Pool Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Outdoor bar serving the main pool deck.
  • Sky Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 12, Sports Deck
    Outdoor bar above the main pool serving the sports deck.
  • Vortex Nightclub (Viking Crown Lounge)
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 13
    5,595 SQ FT
    Glass-walled nightclub and observation lounge perched high on the ship with panoramic views and late-night dancing.
  • Diamond Club
    loyalty_lounge
    Location: Deck 13
    Exclusive lounge and bar for Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club members.
  • Concierge Club
    suite_lounge
    Location: Deck 13
    Exclusive lounge with a complimentary bar for Grand Suite guests and above.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Main Pool
    outdoor_pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Freshwater main pool with a bandstand stage, two whirlpools and an expansive sun deck.
  • Solarium
    adults_only_pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Adults-only retreat with a retractable glass-roof pool, cascading waterfalls and one whirlpool.
Active Recreation
  • The Game Reserves
    billiards
    Location: Deck 6
    Billiards club with two self-leveling gyroscopic pool tables and console gaming.
  • Rock Climbing Wall
    climbing_wall
    Location: Deck 13, Aft
    Signature 40-foot rock climbing wall overlooking the sea.
  • Fairways of Serenade
    mini_golf
    Location: Deck 13
    Nine-hole miniature golf course.
  • Sports Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 12
    Multi-use sports court for basketball and pickleball.
Entertainment Venues
  • Tropical Theater
    main_theater
    Location: Decks 4-6, Forward
    19,253 SQ FT
    Three-level main theater for original musical and acrobatic production shows; ~915 seats.
  • Cinema
    movie_theater
    Location: Deck 6
    888 SQ FT
    Indoor movie theater with tiered seating used for films, presentations and services.
Casino
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 6
    Vegas-style casino with ~195 slot machines, 11 gaming tables and a VIP poker room.
Spa & Fitness
  • Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center
    spa_fitness
    Location: Decks 11-12
    Two-level wellness complex with a gym, aerobics studio and full-service spa with treatment rooms and a thermal area.
Youth & Teen
  • Adventure Ocean
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 12
    Award-winning youth program with age-grouped activity spaces.
  • Fuel Teen Disco
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 12
    Dedicated teen disco and hangout.
  • Royal Babies & Tots Nursery
    nursery
    Location: Deck 12
    Nursery for infants and toddlers with fee-based babysitting.
Retail & Shopping
  • Vintages Art Gallery
    art_gallery
    Location: Decks 5 & 11
    Onboard art gallery displaying works for sale and hosting art auctions.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Centrum
    atrium
    Location: Decks 4-10, Midship
    Multi-deck glass atrium and social hub with panoramic glass elevators, aerial shows and live music.
  • Card Room
    card_room
    Location: Deck 4
    24-hour card and board-game room hosting bridge tournaments.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-22