Second cruise, same class ship so we knew what to expect, didn’t disappoint!

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 104

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Independence of the Seas

5 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 28, 2017

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7397

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

This was a nice second cruise and much better without spring breakers going ham!

Embarkation

4 out of 5
It was okay, we were able to use the Gold line which meant we got into the terminal quickly but our line was not nearly as fast as the first time cruisers line, folks moved through faster than we did. We also sat in the chairs for quite awhile before being allowed on the ship, no real rhyme or reason for who was allowed on. Overall it wasn’t terrible but not as fast as our first cruise.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
No real complaints, bacon still the bomb! Mostly ate Windjammer and Main dining room. We did hit up Chops and Jonny Rockets.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We didn’t do many activities but on the first sea day, which was a bit rainy and rocky, they showed a movie in the Royal Theater. Walks on the jogging track we’re nice except for folks who would block the track with loungers, sigh. We enjoyed watching the sunsets from the hot tubs and the solarium was a nice chill place to relax. Quest was fun and the newly wed show was a good laugh!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
We enjoyed the reggae band quite a bit, very chill dudes.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Great as usual!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Great job consider how messy the guests can be. ;)

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Tried an inside stateroom this cruise. We really only slept here and it was fine (more economical of course!) But I still prefer a balcony. :p

Ship tip

Definitely explore around when you get on, not as big as other ships but still plenty to see!

Ports of call

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Redone for cruise a few years ago, nice area to walk around but still cruise porty.

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5
Nice to walk around and check out the views. A bit crowded at the pool but no need to hang out. Was crazy about the dolphin area, too small for them.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Another straight of the shop experience, nice and easy.
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4 Comments

Fiesta83    4 years ago

Outstanding

GigiPartyof4    4 years ago

My family and I just started cruising. We are shooting for 2 a year. Due to schedule conflicts one of our vacations has to be during Spring Break and the other is at the start of the year. I haven't heard the most ideal description of spring break cruises. We are on Indy in March. Any advice, such as avoid pool area or any venues that might be too wild for a 7y/o?

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed, being older we try to avoid school vacations.

trvljet    4 years ago

On a cruise, timing is is everything.

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