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Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Independence of the Seas

5 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 11, 2020

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

The dining experience was not what I wanted. I ate alone every night because the matre o Dee could not find anyone to share a table. I eat alone at home and wish to share a table when I cruise. I was at a table of two alone against a wall or with people who did not speak English. I do not have that problem on Princess or Celebrity

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Great

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
O K

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Very nice

Entertainment

5 out of 5
5 Stars

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Excellent

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Too much tiles

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Great
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8 Comments

Fiesta83    4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise
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Zenetta    4 years ago

So sorry that you had to eat alone. This was my biggest fear when I booked my cruise. Luckily, my family offered to pay so they could go with me, as I’m still pretty young. I would be more than happy to join you on your next cruise, Miss Sylvie! Just say the word!
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cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Sorry you had to eat alone, we always pick the 5:30 seating so we have a table with the same people every night. It is nice to get to know them and hear about each other’s day.
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Bertfish    4 years ago

If you pick my time seating that’s a possibility. If you pick a set time they put you at a designated table with others. Our last cruise was on the Freedom, group of 4 and we sat at a table of 8 with the same two couples at every dinner. We enjoyed getting to know them a bit. Sorry you wound up eating alone but glad you enjoyed the cruise overall.
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portofrome    4 years ago

Thanks for your review
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Shh813    4 years ago

That’s hard to believe they couldn’t find a table to accommodate one more person. Every cruise we’ve been on we see many large tables that hold 10 or 12 people that don’t know each other. Do you have a friend who would like to go on a cruise? Maybe that would work. Happy cruising 🏝🛳
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CruzeFan    4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it the cruise in spite of the dining issue.
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bobduck1993    4 years ago

Glad that you enjoyed yourself!
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