Fantastic First Cruise
Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
5 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Sail date: March 05, 2018
Ship: Independence of the Seas
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 8398
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 6 years ago
Review summary
Great experience and want to do it again. Went too quickly.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Pub
The Connoisseurs Club aka the bourbon and cigar bar was our favorite place to relax. Serhee was the best host. Nice selection of drinks and smokes to enjoy on large leather couches.
Schooner Bar
Fun place to go and nice atmosphere. Always something going on.
Onboard Activities
Casino Royale
Ralph will take care of you. We asked for a nonlisted specialty drink , the Dirty Monkey. Not only did he know it but he made it better than anywhere we've ever had it in the world!
Entertainment
Alhambra Theater
The production of Grease was spectacular. Saw a really good Journey tribute band too. The comedian was ok. This theater is pretty big but not a bad seat in the house. Very comfortable chairs with drink holders allow you to enjoy the shows.
Studio B
Saw the ice show Freeze Frame. It was pretty good and Studio B was a nice venue.
Children's Programs
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Do it ! Get the balcony. Walk everywhere, check it out!! A fun ship with things going on constantly. Don't sit in your room all day, you do that at home.
Ports of call
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)