Serenade of the Seas
Where is Serenade of the Seas today?
In Mazatlan, Mexico
In port 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time, on day 5 of a 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise from San Diego (Nov 8 to 15).
Next: San Diego, California, Sun Nov 15 arriving 7:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Royal Caribbean International's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sun Nov 15: 7 nights from $420
Upcoming Serenade of the Seas cruises from $191 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
7-night Mexican Riviera cruise, San Diego round trip
Nov 8 to 15, 2026 · Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan.
Where Serenade of the Seas sails, month by month
Serenade of the Seas sails from San Diego from December 2026 to May 2027 and in October 2027, Vancouver from May to September 2027 and Tampa from October to November 2027 on 3-, 4- and 7-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Ensenada (33 calls), Juneau (20) and Sitka (19). It also has longer sailings of 8, 9 and 15 nights from October to November 2027.
- Dec 2026San Diego · 6 sailings3, 4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027San Diego · 7 sailings3, 4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027San Diego · 8 sailings3, 4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027San Diego · 7 sailings3, 4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027San Diego · 7 sailings3, 4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Vancouver · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Vancouver · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Tampa · 2 sailings7, 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Tampa · 4 sailings6, 7, 8 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Royal Caribbean International may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Serenade of the Seas sailings with prices.
Serenade of the Seas at a glance
Serenade of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship in the Radiance class. It entered service in 2003 (23 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 2,490 passengers and 891 crew, about 2.8 passengers per crew member. At 90,090 gross tons and 293 m (961 ft) long, it is a large ship with 12 decks and 1,074 cabins. It was built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
Serenade of the Seas is a Voyager-class ship that entered service in 2003 as part of Royal Caribbean International's contemporary cruise line fleet. Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, the ship carries 2,490 passengers and a crew of 891 across 12 decks.
As a mid-sized vessel in the mainstream category, Serenade balances accessibility with comfort for a broad range of cruisers. The ship operates under the Nassau, Bahamas registry and continues to serve the cruise market alongside its sister ships in the Voyager class.
Serenade of the Seas specs
- Class
- Radiance
- Built
- 2003
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 90,090 GT
- Length
- 293 m
- Passengers
- 2,490
- Cabins
- 1,074
- Crew
- 891
- Decks
- 12
- Builder
- Meyer Werft, Papenburg
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Age
- 23 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 36.2 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.8:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 24th largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Alaska
- Next Sailing
- Nov 15, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
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Serenade of the Seas FAQ
Where is Serenade of the Seas right now?
According to Royal Caribbean International's published itinerary, Serenade of the Seas is scheduled to be in Mazatlan, Mexico today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on day 5 of a 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise from San Diego. It returns to San Diego on November 15. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Serenade of the Seas sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Serenade of the Seas sails from San Diego, California from December 2026 to May 2027 and in October 2027, Vancouver, BC from May to September 2027 and Tampa, Florida from October to November 2027 on 3-, 4- and 7-night cruises.
What ports does Serenade of the Seas visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Serenade of the Seas calls most often at Ensenada, Mexico (33 calls), Juneau, Alaska (20), Sitka, Alaska (19), Ketchikan, Alaska (18) and Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska (16), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 32 ports in all.
How many passengers does Serenade of the Seas carry?
Serenade of the Seas carries 2,490 passengers in 1,074 cabins. It has 891 crew, about 2.8 passengers per crew member.
When was Serenade of the Seas built and how old is it?
Serenade of the Seas entered service in 2003, so it is 23 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Serenade of the Seas?
Serenade of the Seas is 90,090 gross tons and 293 m (961 ft) long, with 12 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Serenade of the Seas?
Serenade of the Seas has 891 crew.
What class of ship is Serenade of the Seas?
Serenade of the Seas belongs to the Radiance class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Serenade of the Seas?
Serenade of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International.
Where was Serenade of the Seas built?
Serenade of the Seas was built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg.
How much does a cruise on Serenade of the Seas cost?
The cheapest upcoming Serenade of the Seas cruise we track starts from $191. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Serenade of the Seas prices
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