9 nights · Florida · Departs Tampa (USA) · Visiting Nassau, Samana, Labadee Haiti, Grand Turk Island · Aboard Royal Caribbean on the Serenade Of The Seas
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| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean |
|---|---|
| Ship | Serenade Of The Seas |
| Duration | 9 nights |
| Port calls | 5 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $1,092 per person |
| Year built | 2003 |
| Guests | 2578 |
| Cabins | 1074 |
| Crew | 859 |
| Length | 293 m |
| Beam | 39 m |
| Cruising speed | 25.0 kn |
Tampa puts a lively waterfront and a rich slice of Florida history within easy reach of its cruise port. Walk the Riverwalk past the Florida Aquarium and downtown museums. Then explore Ybor City, where brick streets and old cigar factories reflect Cuban, Spanish and Italian immigrant heritage. Before sailing, pause beside Tampa Bay, whose wide, sunlit waters frame the city.
Nassau pairs colonial landmarks with Caribbean water close to the cruise harbor. Walk Bay Street to Parliament Square, then climb the Queen’s Staircase to Fort Fincastle. From the hill, Nassau Harbour and the city open below. The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas offers a quieter look at local artists. Paradise Island adds beaches and resort attractions across the harbour. Allow extra time for road traffic if you venture farther afield.
Samaná sits on the Dominican Republic’s green northeast coast, where mountains descend toward a broad, sheltered bay. From January to March, humpback whales gather here to mate and calve, making boat trips a memorable reason to visit. On land, explore the waterfront town, ride horseback to El Limón waterfall, or cruise through Los Haitises National Park. Its limestone islets, mangroves and caves are best seen from the water.
Labadee is Royal Caribbean’s private cruise destination on Haiti’s northern coast, near the historic city of Cap-Haïtien. Its sheltered beaches, clear water and steep green hills make a striking arrival by sea. Spend the day swimming, kayaking or riding the Dragon’s Breath zip line above the bay. For a quieter pause, settle beneath the palms and watch ships anchor offshore.
Grand Turk rewards travelers who look beyond the cruise pier. Cockburn Town, the capital, pairs pastel Bermudian-style buildings with quiet streets shaped by the island’s salt industry. At the Turks and Caicos National Museum, discover the story of salt production and the 16th-century Molasses Reef shipwreck. Then swim turquoise shallows or dive the nearby reef wall, where the seabed plunges into deep blue.
Tampa puts a lively waterfront and a rich slice of Florida history within easy reach of its cruise port. Walk the Riverwalk past the Florida Aquarium and downtown museums. Then explore Ybor City, where brick streets and old cigar factories reflect Cuban, Spanish and Italian immigrant heritage. Before sailing, pause beside Tampa Bay, whose wide, sunlit waters frame the city.
Published September 26, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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