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Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Independence of the Seas

5 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 23, 2017

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8530

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

My favorite part of the cruise were the shows.  Royal Caribbean has some of the best shows (ice skating performance was spectacular).   The food of course was wonderful and the staff that serves the food were great.   That being said, I was very disappointed in the process of obtaining a glass of water.   if you asked for water at the bars , you got a little bit of an attitude and if you want ice, you got the eye roll (like when your kids were teenagers).    I would suggest setting up convenient sites to obtain water, coffee and tea , not just at the Windjammer or at the bars.   

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 just fine, bathroom a little small but acceptable. Our cabin concierge was wonderful (Bryon). He went out of his way to make our cabin homey and clean ! !

Ship tip

Be aware of the schedule of events , there is so much to do that your day could be really full.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

3 out of 5
Eat lunch ! !

Falmouth, Jamaica

5 out of 5
Take the local tour, the tour agent (speaker) was very informative and entertaining.
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5 Comments

ChrisDale    7 years ago

Never had problems getting ice or a glass of water at bars. During the day there are water dispensers at the Sky bar and Poolside bar which is iced. During the evening there is cold water at the Promenade Cafe and Sorento's.

Paul81    7 years ago

thank you...theres water available everywhere on the ship

canalview    7 years ago

It may have said Independence, BUT THE INFORMATION IS NOT FACTUAL ! ! ! ! !

cece1951    7 years ago

It said Independence at the top.

canalview    7 years ago

No cruise listed ?.Water was available in Sorento's and Promenade Cafe,open 24 hours,tea and coffee also available,and also in the Staterooms.What cruise were you on ?.

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