Great Experience for our 1st time on a cruise

Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: kecoonrod

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

kecoonrod

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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5 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 08, 2016

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 1270

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

We had a wonderful time on the Independence of the Seas. The highlights were the balcony room, the entertainment on board, and the overall activities available. The weather was not accommodating for our shore excursions due to rain, but did not dampen our experience. Departing the ship was also slow due to Customs, probably something that more experienced travelers are already aware. We are looking forward to the next time that we have the opportunity for a cruise, most likely would not choose Haiti or Jamaica again.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was wonderful, particularly enjoyed the opportunity to walk out and spend some time, even when looking at just water.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

3 out of 5

Falmouth, Jamaica

3 out of 5

9 Comments

beckyfromohio 8 years ago

Rained through both ports and some of the time at sea.

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rccobb 8 years ago

Did you do excursions through real tours?

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dlyles 8 years ago

thanks

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brigitb 8 years ago

Dunns is overcrowded....I wouldn't go there. Research "real tours Jamaica" they give great alternative tours...blue falls for example...avoid the masses of people.

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dlyles 8 years ago

I wanted to do Dunn's Falls. Is it better to pay there?

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brigitb 8 years ago

Haiti and Jamaica were both beautiful....we just got back....save money and don't do excursions through RC!

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rccobb 8 years ago

Me too!! Going in November

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dlyles 8 years ago

That's where I'm going, I'm leaving on 3/7.

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rccobb 8 years ago

Why not Haiti or Jamaica? Did you not like those ports?

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