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Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 17
Helpful Votes: 501

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
Independence of the Seas

14 Night Mediterranean Cities (Southampton Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 01, 2019

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9662

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We met on the Independence of the Seas 7 years ago. We just love it. Everyone is so friendly and it just feels like home! Absolutely gutted that she is leaving Southampton in November and being replaced by Anthem! We are going on her on the transatlantic journey then and looking forward to it!!

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Okay. However our diamond privileges have been reduced and we queue up with everyone else! Not a problem but we used to have priority!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We used the main dining room for 11 of our 14 nights. Rex and Semuel were excellent and we had a ball every night. Food was very good on the whole!!

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Not applicable

Entertainment

4 out of 5
What we saw were excellent. Ice shows and grease the musical were brilliant as usual.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Room steward was very efficient. Restaurant staff great and all the staff in the diamond lounge were very efficient and good fun!!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
After a great refit the ship is looking great and kept very clean and tidy!!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Good size. At the back of the ship so balcony a bit bigger.

Ship tip

Just enjoy every minute.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Gibraltar (U.K.)

5 out of 5
No excursion but we walked into town and loved it!
Thumbs Up

Cannes, France

3 out of 5
Sorry but we did not enjoy it very much! Tendered in and then really not much to see!
Thumbs Up

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5
Las Ramblas is great to see.
Thumbs Up

Valencia, Spain

4 out of 5
Just walked into the centre!
Thumbs Up

Malaga, Spain

5 out of 5
Our favourite port. A short transfer by bus. The centre is great with lots to see including bars and restaurants.
Thumbs Up

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Very good with no queues or immigration!
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Very good
Good cruise
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