Introduction

 

Serenade of the Seas in Vancouver, BC

Serenade of the Seas in Vancouver, BC

Serenade of the Seas Vital Statistics

Guest Capacity : 2,100
Crew : 859
Gross Tonnage : 90,090
Length : 961 ft.
Width : 105 ft.
Draft : 26.7 ft.
Originally Built : 2003
Maximum Speed : 24 knots
Serenade of the Seas Left : This customary ship's name plaque concept was first started with Royal Caribbean's original Song of Norway and has been installed on most all RCI ships since.
Serenade of the Seas in Vancouver, BC Top Right Photo : Radiance-class sister ship Radiance of the Seas while sailing the Pacific Northwest by night.
Left : A dedication memento indicates Serenade of  the Seas' originating shipyard of Meyer-Werft in Papenburg, Germany and inauguration date of August 1st, 2003.

Right : Stand-alone ship maps in lift corridors help guide guests to find their way around.
Left : Tranquil Garden I by American Debbie Cartagro.

Right : Windrose by Dutch artist Barbara Nanning, 1957.  Nanning sailed around the World in 1984 in search of ideas for her work and her pieces reflect the natural beauty found in her travels.

Right : Iris Trilogy I, II, and III by American artist Nancy Kaestner, oil on canvas.  Her work is influenced by 17th through 19th century botanical painters.

 

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