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Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 4.9
Author: MindyLeveille

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

MindyLeveille

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 88

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 29, 2019

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6237

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

We had an amazing time. Unfortunately my husband and I were burnt on our first Port when we went to the beach! 70 SPF while swimming for 7 hours and not reapplying isn't smart! We suffered extreme burn, and blisters

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Perfect

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

We enjoyed everything, however we found the Windjammer was very repetitive

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We brought our family and did mostly all! We absolutely enjoyed everything! Kids really enjoyed ice skating!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Amazing shows and performance! I've show was fantastic

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Daughter absolutely loved kids zone

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Great

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Our cabin attendant was great

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Aside from being scared my 180 lb 13 year old was going to fall on my with his bunk above me, all was fine! I'd suggest not putting 4 to 1 inside cabin unless younger kids!

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

6 Comments

Fiesta83 4 years ago

Get well soon

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Bertfish 4 years ago

My wife and I pre tan before we go. Honestly I felt a bit odd the first year but at this point I don’t feel weird going to a tanning booth anymore. Even with a base tan we still need to be careful. Glad you had fun otherwise.

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Shh813 4 years ago

Sorry about your sunburn , That’s easy to do even when you are applying sunscreen all day. The sun is really hot on the islands. Glad everyone had a good time though. Cruising is the best vacation ever 🛳🏝

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RelleCruz 4 years ago

Thanks for a great review. Really helpful. Glad you had a good time (sorry about the sunburn!)

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cruisereckoning 4 years ago

Glad you a great time but so sorry about the sun burn.

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TheSnoMan 4 years ago

We always do some tanning bed time starting about a month before cruise and between that and spf 50 we have escaped getting burned.

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