Independence of the seas

Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 4.7
Author: maffy79

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review

maffy79

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

3 Night Royal Sampler (Southampton Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 30, 2019

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7665

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Loved it from the moment we got to Southampton to getting back home. Wanted to do a cruise for years. Very glad we did. Weather was perfect. Room was what we expected. Food was perfect. We had the best time ever

Embarkation

5 out of 5

So quick to get on board. Met at carpark and cases taken for us. We walked a few hindred meters to the ship. Was onboard in about 15 minutes

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Fantastic selection of meals. Something a bit different every night. Our pair of waiters were fantastic. Full of jokes and information.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We didnt do much on board except eat and drink. We did relax round the pool listening to live music and a film

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone was full of hello and goodbye. Good mornings and good evening

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Exact how it looked online. We got there prior to room being finished. We went to the bar and when we got back it was clean

Ports of call

Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium

5 out of 5

Stunning city. We did the tour with boat journey around. Our tour host was called Mia and she was very informative. On the boat we had a young gentleman. I forget his name but wore a black cap with green shirt. He was sooo funny. I chuckled all the way. The city is beautiful. Wish we could of had longer as we were one of the last coaches to leave and had a long wait for a boat but I will definately come back to see it all again

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Cherbourg, France

3 out of 5

Ok so we decided we didnt want to do beaches so we caught the shuttle bus into town. 5 minute bus ride to the city. Perfect. However, if you are planning on buying anything other than a postcard or want a meal then you will be disappointed. 99 per cent of all shops are closed on a sunday

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

I had a small card issue. But was sorted within minutes

1 Comment

GospelCruiser 5 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your first cruise!

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