great ship - poor experience

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 8
Helpful Votes: 71

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Independence of the Seas

14 Night Mediterranean Treasures (Southampton Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 09, 2009

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

Ship is great embarcation great iceshows excellent evening dining a huge disappointmnt after 2 big complaints service becanme acceptable, food quality only accepatable windjammer cafeteria good food and service out of 5 shore ecursions booked 3 were canecelled at just 24 hours notice - stall surly at having to help with rebooking new excursions expect long waits for elevators

Ports of call

Gibraltar (U.K.)

3 out of 5

Barcelona, Spain

3 out of 5

Cagliari, Sardinia

3 out of 5

Cannes, France

3 out of 5

Malaga, Spain

1 out of 5

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

1 out of 5
have to pay for shuttle to city

Vigo, Spain

3 out of 5

Pros: ship design and construction

Cons: dining experience and shore excursions

Recommends Independence of the Seas? No.

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