Independence of the Seas Review

4.5 / 5.0
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Exceeded expectations

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Independence of the Seas
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10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Mar 2018
Cabin: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony

We chose this cruise for a quick get away from winter and to relax. Getting on the ship was fine. We arrived around 11:30 AM and went on through. After that we had to wait about 20 minutes to actually get on the ship. Disembarkation could have been a little quicker and more organized. It was just the two of us and we had an enjoyable time. We were a little leery having been on a 4 night Royal Caribbean cruise once before several years ago where we were not impressed. We were pleasantly surprised on this one. The food in the main dining room was fine for both breakfast and dinner. The Windjammer Buffet was fine for lunch as well. The entertainment had to be the highlight of the trip with Grease, Ice Skating show and the other performances. The comedian (Dan Grueter) for the Adult Comedy show and David Curtis Mutter at the Schooner Bar were very funny. They both made for some great entertainment. The service and the rooms (we had a balcony) were fine. Reading some of the negative reviews prior to booking this cruise, we were glad to have gone ahead and booked it anyway. It was great! We tried Paradise Beach this time instead of Mr Sanchos since we are going to be going back there in May on Harmony anyway. We prefer Mr Sanchos because of the beach itself. Less rocky to get in out of the water. Other than that, Paradise Beach was fine with respect to the amenities, food, cleanliness and service. My only complaint were the Cappuccinos. Even though it was Illy coffee they were using, it just didn't taste right.

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Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin E3

It was fine and service was excellent

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