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Serenade of the Seas

Serenade of the Seas

activeBuilt 2002
Royal Caribbean InternationalRadianceActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
GRT
90 090
Guests
2148
Crew
859
Crew:Guest
1:2.5
Length
293m
Space Ratio
41.9
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History
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Serenade of the Seas is a Radiance-class cruise ship built at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, and operated by Royal Caribbean International. The vessel gained distinction as the first Royal Caribbean cruise ship to return to Alaska service from Seattle following a hiatus. Most notably, she sailed the Ultimate World Cruise, a 274-day itinerary spanning nine continents and 65 countries that Royal Caribbean announced as the longest cruise offered by any cruise line.

Vessel Timeline
26 Sept 2001
Keel Laid
Meyer Werft
2002
Launched
Meyer Werft
31 Dec 2002
Serenade of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
At a Glance
Maiden Voyage
August 1, 2003
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Built By
Meyer Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Class Society
DNV
⚡ Gas Turbine
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Identity
IMO Number9228344
MMSI311492000
Call SignC6FV8
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardMeyer Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Keel LaidSeptember 26, 2001
Float Out2002
DeliveredDecember 31, 2002
Yard Number657
ClassificationDNV
Maiden VoyageAugust 1, 2003
Est. price (CIN)$350M
Price per berth$162 942
Price per GT$3885
In 2026 dollars$634M
Per berth (2026$)$295 158
Per GT (2026$)$7037
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Dimensions
293m
Length
39m
Beam
8.5m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)90 090
Net Tonnage (NT)90 090
Deadweight (DWT)11 936
Length BP293.2 m
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Capacity
2148
Guests
859
Crew
1074
Cabins
Guests (max)2578
Space Ratio41.9
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.5
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Propulsion
25kts
Max Speed
44 000kW
Power
Engine TypeGeneral Electric Gas Turbines
Fuel TypeGas turbine
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Onboard
13
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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The ship accommodates 2,148 passengers on a lower berth basis across 1,074 cabins, supported by a crew of 859. She is arranged over 13 decks and is powered by General Electric gas turbines, giving a service speed of 25 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
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