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Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 4.6
Author: terrigreene5

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

terrigreene5

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 35

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

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5 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 06, 2019

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin number: 3608

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We enjoyed the food and entertainment, but felt that there were too many things that cost extra. We were constantly bombarded with more ways to spend money such as the spa services, artwork to buy, expensive stores on the ship, drink packages, restaurants on the ship that cost extra and an additional price for each activity on Labadee.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

SImple and efficient

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The food in the main dining room was very good as was the service. The buffet in the Windjammer was great because there was a variety of food. The pizza in Sorrento's was just average, nothing special.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

The water slide was fun and there were plenty of chaise lounges to relax in. The Skypad was not in operation for our entire cruise which was disappointing.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

We very much enjoyed all of the shows with the exception of one show that featured a not so funny comedian.

Children's Programs

No children in our group

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The waiters and room stewards were outstanding. The individuals in the stores were not as professional. Especially in the jewelry store.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

If you visit Labadee, you don't have to pay to use the beach charis. You can set up as many as you like, however there are locals on the beach who try to set them up for you and expect to be paid.

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Ports of call

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

4 out of 5

The optional activities such as the zipline were too expensive for us to participate in. We already paid enough for the cruise, it didn't feel right to be charged so much for activities on a RC owned area.

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Falmouth, Jamaica

4 out of 5

We took an excursion to explore the area and Montego Bay Beach. The tour was good, but the beach was so crowded, it wasn't much fun.

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