Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas Cruise Reviews

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Sunset at sea
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Dining at sunset on formal night. We dressed but many folks did not. We wished we didn't also (less clothes to pack!)
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Avoid The Independence of the Seas

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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Courageous
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

It's old. It's small. It's trying to copy the big ships but fails. And therefore it's so crowded everywhere that's popular! Deck 5 -Promenade- is at least 2/3 smaller than bug ships. I (I chose it because the big ships are just too hard for me to explore due to a recent disability) . But people congregate and it gets too crowded to move! Music however was great! The pools...a hard skip unless ...
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Sail Date: March 2024


worst cruise ever taken

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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worst cruise
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This is the first time I have ever had a miserable cruise on RCL and had to really complain about what happen this past week. We had issues with cabin and the casino. Day 1 Everything was awesome like every cruise I take on Rcl. I was in Junior Suite arrived about 130pm went directly to the room to put our luggage up then explore the ship. I was going on this cruise with my best friend whose ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Wonderful time with some tweaks needed.

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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KeshiaE
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

Overall I loved this ship and the stops. This was my first cruise so I have nothing to base it of but I'm mostly satisfied. The ship is absolutely beautiful and elegant throughout most of it, the rooms are a bit dated but still cozy and comfortable. The beds were alright , nothing to write home about but the pillows were good. I do wish they came with fans in each room it was bloody warm in ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Plenty of Space for Everyone to do their Own Thing

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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BrainDad
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We booked this sort of last minute on a Black Friday special and got a great deal. For a ship & itinerary selected primarily on departure date, we were both surprised and pleased how nice the experience was. This ship is large enough to have a variety of activities and amenities, but not so huge to be able to get around. It is a bit older, and shows in some spots but most areas look nice. Very ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


A bit disappointed

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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Robert777
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Ship was well kept for an older ship. Our balcony stateroom was clean and nice. The cabin attendant ( Virasami ) was the best we ever had. Hard working (even when not around our cabin ) attending to our every need, and anticipating our needs. Food in the main dining room was ok. Our waiter Saka was accommodating to our needs and wants. Our head waiter Hans, was a character. Nice but over ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Royal Caribbean Knows Its Target Audience

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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IowaDutch
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

TL;DR Our extended family of 13 (ages 2-77) took a five night cruise 12/28/23-1/2/24 on Independence of the Seas. Overall, we found the ship to be fun, the crew to be friendly and helpful, and dining to be adequate. Shows were good, (with one exception), and there always seemed to be something for most of us to do. Our biggest complaint would be issues with the release of information prior ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Independence of the Seas: New Year's Eve Cruise

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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PLProf
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

I chose this cruise because of Splashaway Bay for my 7 year old and because the ship was going to CoCo Cay. This review is about some very specific items and excursion options. 1. Soda package. Pros: The cups are nice and we'll be able to continue using them at home. Discovered Peach Fanta! Easily the best Fanta now. And many options available. Cons: In retrospect, not worth the $10 a day. We ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Traveled with children


Nice Family Vacation

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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simbadusty
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

After previously sailing on the Symphony of the Seas, I thought this was going to be a let down for the family but we were pleasantly surprised. Although smaller in size and less things to do, we still enjoyed ourselves. The service and friendliness of the staff throughout the entire ship was top notch. With a family of 5, we booked a junior suite and an interior room. Being an older ship, the ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


It was as expected for a bargain cruise

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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kangabit
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

Chose a balcony on this cruise date as it was dirt cheap and a last minute deal. Was all I wanted, a room with a balcony with bare minimum expectations and sounds of the ocean waves. At the price point it met my low expectations as a floating people of walmart /golden coral. The thing I wish I could unsee was extremely heavy bottom women wearing a thong and see through sheer skirt in the promenade ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Spacious Ocean View Balcony


First Time Cruisers - Read all of the fine print

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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Kari F
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

I have not taken a cruise for 20 years and so much has changed that I consider myself a first time cruiser. I went with my sister and while the staff was fantastic, I learned the hard way that you have to research everything you can think of before getting on board and you must read the fine print. On the first day we stopped by the drink package table and the line was fairly long. Since I ...
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Sail Date: November 2023


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