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Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 5
Author: evm3221

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

evm3221

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Reviews: 0

Helpful Votes: 33

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 28, 2015

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8688

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

This was my very first cruise and I could not have chosen a better ship, Independence of the Sea's on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Fantastic Trip! Excellent service! Excellent food! The room service when cleaning our room, was amazing! The person who took care of our room was quick and always concerned about us having everything we need. Our waiters at dinner, well let's just say, I wish I could have taken them both, Leo and Ricky, home with me. True gentleman and knows what great service is all about. I have no reservations about going on another cruise. It would be pretty hard to convince me to try another cruise line because I was treated so perfect!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Not just great! It was amazing!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

You have no reason to be board on this cruise ship. Plenty of activities and fun to be had.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Love the comedy show and also the ice skating production. I was so amazed at what those kids did on such a small rink.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Though I did not travel with children (but I will bring them in the future) there was plenty of fun and games for children. The water park was fantastic and the unlimited ice-cream out near the pools was a big hit for kids and also the big kids.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Excellent service! Leo and Ricky, our waiters for our evening meal, I could not have asked for better. Their magic tricks and musical entertainment was fabulous.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Clean, organized and well maintained!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was perfect. Though this was my first cruise, I could not imagine sailing and not having a window or balcony to look out of. The sea was beautiful and amazing to listen to.

Ship tip

If there are 2 ships in Labadee, go to lunch early and watch your step around the eating/serving areas. People are crowded to get in line, and it is easy to trip and step off the edge and hit the concrete flower beds. Needs to be a little safer here and reduce liability for RC.

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