We just returned from a New England/Canada 7 day Cruise with Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas. On a scale of 1-10 I would give this cruise an overall rating of 10.
The ship was clean and well kept.
Our cabin was clean. Upon arrival we request a bucket of ice. Our ice bucket was kept filled, several times a day, throughout the cruise.
Our cabin was very clean. Your standard interior stateroom. We usually stay in an interior stateroom as we are not in our room much. We had more than enough closet and drawer space. There were also enough hangers.
We did not book an excursion in Halifax. We walked the boardwalk on the river front. Excellent! Entertainment along the way. A lot of history represented by statues and narratives along the way. Many restaurants, shops and vendors to take in. I would definitely take this self guided tour again.
Beautiful city. Nice walking trail along the ocean which also gives you some of the history of the city. Restaurants and vendors available. A bit crowded on the water front. You are walking up hill so be sure you have your walking shoes on. Enjoyed this stop.