First Cruise

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

copplestone

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 44

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

14 Night Mediterranean Explorer (Southampton Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 01, 2017

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9370

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

My favourite part was walking around the outside decks and chilling looking out to sea, can't beat it. Entertainment was fabulous.

Improvement: Clientele was an eye opener to the extent of sharing everything no matter what you paid. Only the gold badge holders had a space/bar of there own.

Yes l would recommend the cruise to others, the ship and it's staff are a credit to Royal Caribbean.

Wouldn't working for them myself.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Shame the Windjammer was a little battle ground on some occasions and some people not respecting staff.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Plenty to keep us occupied if required.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Shows we saw were excellent.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

N/A for us, but it did look like the children could have plenty of fun.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Can't fault, friendly and helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

For a ten year old ship that is none stop with it's trips and turnarounds we couldn't fault.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Rumour has it the ship is due a refit. Cabin soft furnishings a little to fussy, perhaps l should say to Americanised (hope l'm not being to harsh, to British).