Disappointing

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
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Independence of the Seas

4 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 26, 2015

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2672

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Getting on and off the boat was absolutely horrible!!!  They ran out of parking (even though we were there 4 hours early) and had to go to off campus parking and take a shuttle.  Upon return there was no shuttle to get us back to this remote parking location- had to pay a taxi to take us there.  The food on the cruise was terrible and I am not a picky eater.  I really didn't have one good meal- thankfully the rolls and bread were decent:)  The crew really did not seem like they wanted to be there and thus you could tell by the poor service- although cabin attendant was very good.  The positives were the kids camp and the shows at night.  I definitely will not be going on Royal Caribbean again- did not get value for the amount of money I spent.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

1 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
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1 Comment

lowcountrygal    8 years ago

Just returned yesterday & I agree with your comments re: the food service in the main dining room! We have been on 16 cruises (half of those w/ Royal Caribbean) and this Independence cruise was easily last place for food presentation, taste, and dining room service! No problems for us with parking. I also agree that cabin steward & entertainment (production shows & comedians were excellent!

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