Serenade of the Seas - 12/28/2025
The December 28, 2025 cruise on the Serenade of the Seas departs from Cartagena, Colombia. On this 7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday (Cartagena Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Serenade of the Seas sets sail on Sunday, Dec 28th and returns on Sunday, Jan 4th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Serenade of the Seas cruise ship departing December 28, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,196 ($314 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,927 ($276 per night), this represents a recent increase of 14%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Serenade of the Seas - December 28, 2025 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 27th | Cartagena, Colombia |
| 2 | Dec 28th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 30th | Oranjestad, Aruba |
| 4 | Dec 31st | Kralendijk, Bonaire |
| 5 | Dec 31st | At Sea |
| 6 | Jan 1st | At Sea |
| 7 | Jan 3rd | Colon, Panama |
| 8 | Jan 4th | Cartagena, Colombia |
The Serenade of the Seas sails on December 28, 2025 for a 7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday (Cartagena Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Cartagena, Colombia at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Cartagena, Colombia on Jan 4th at 8:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Serenade of the Seas will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
Serenade of the Seas
SERENADE OF THE SEAS SIZE
The Serenade of the Seas has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 90,090 gross tons. The ship measures 962 feet (293 meters) in length. Serenade of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Radiance Class. At full capacity, the Serenade of the Seas holds 3,027 passengers. That includes 2,143 cruise vacationers and 884 staff members. The Serenade of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,073.
Serenade of the Seas Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:90,090 GT
- Length:962 ft (293 m)
- Beam:106 ft (32 m)
- Draft:29 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
- Year Built:2003
- Years Served:2003 - Present
- Capacity:2,143
- Crew Members:884
- Total on Board:3,027
- Total Staterooms:1,073
- Flagged Country:Bahamas
- Ship Cost:350 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Serenade of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Serenade of the Seas Deck Plans.
Cruise Ports
Cartagena, Colombia, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore San Felipe Castle and Old Town’s colorful streets. Excursions include Rosario Islands snorkeling. Local markets sell arepas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial walls and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Colombian favorite. Souvenirs, like emerald crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Spanish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Colombian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic islands, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Oranjestad, Aruba, offers docking at Oranjestad Port. Travelers explore Arikok National Park and California Lighthouse. Excursions include snorkeling at Baby Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cacti landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes funchi, an Aruban favorite. Souvenirs, like aloe crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Oranjestad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Aruban stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural parks and scenic beaches, making Oranjestad an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Kralendijk, Bonaire, offers docking at Kralendijk Port. Travelers explore Washington Slagbaai Park and Klein Bonaire. Excursions include snorkeling at Bari Reef. Local markets sell kadushi soup. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures flamingos and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes keshi yena, a Bonairean favorite. Souvenirs, like salt crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Kralendijk’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Bonairean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine biodiversity and scenic islands, making Kralendijk an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Colón, Panama, offers docking at Colón Port. Travelers explore Gatun Locks and Fort San Lorenzo. Excursions include Emberá village tours. Local markets sell sancocho. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canal locks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kuna history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle walks. Colón’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of canal engineering and indigenous heritage, making Colón an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Cartagena, Colombia, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore San Felipe Castle and Old Town’s colorful streets. Excursions include Rosario Islands snorkeling. Local markets sell arepas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial walls and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Colombian favorite. Souvenirs, like emerald crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Spanish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Colombian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic islands, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)