First cruise pretty good overall

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Independence of the Seas

5 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 06, 2017

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9201

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This was my first cruise.  I found the time to be very relaxing overall. The food was very good and plenty of it. Lots to do.  Only complaints was we found out we were on a spring break cruise. They pretty much took over the pool areas for the first few days.  And all the bars were crowded and took long times to get waited on. We also lost the chance to stop for shore excursions in Haiti due to weather and that the ship had to return a sick passenger to Miami overnight as he had a stroke.  Aside from all that it was enjoyable.  Might do one again in future 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Cabin was small but very nice. It was kept up great by staff and porters. Only thing is next time I'd get one with a window.

Ship tip

I would say to embark get there early or late to board. And better to get a room with window.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

2 out of 5

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

1 out of 5
Never got there. Due to weather and sick passenger

Falmouth, Jamaica

1 out of 5
Although we didn't do excursions here so can't comment about that. The Falmouth area and port all touristy and nothing to write home about
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