Nice 1 port suite cruise.

Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 4.1
Author: jerr52

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

jerr52

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 161

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

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5 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 26, 2018

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 1650

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Other than slow room service and a suite with a Way too small shower stall, and room temperature you couldn't really control, a great cruise and ship.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Don't have kids, but this ship is certainly focused towards them.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Really helps to have a suite with concierge.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Owner's suite is a little larger, but the shower stall is way too small.

Ship tip

Stay away from the casino unless you're a smoker.

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Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

3 out of 5

Not much has changed in the last 10 years, but to Royal Caribbean's credit, they are in the process of doing something about it.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Personal escort off ship and to customs checkpoint for Suites guests.

2 Comments

wgammon1 4 years ago

Nothing but complaints.

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naso 5 years ago

How was the temperature in the room?

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