NICE BUT OUT $1000. BECAUSE I GOT SCAMMED AND THEY DIDN'T GET CAUGHT BEFORE.

Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 4.5
Author: deniwein

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

deniwein

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 64

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

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4 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 13, 2020

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8302

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

RELAXING BUT THIS CRUISE HAD TOO MANY KIDS RUNNING AROUND..GUESS IT WAS A HOLIDAY VALENTINES AND PRESIDENTS DAY.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The dining room food was not very creative and some dishes were cold. Portions were very small. The Head Waiter named David was fabulous and attentive to our needs. The cabin steward for cabin 8302 was great.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Very Professional.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

David Head Waiter in Main Dining room and his assistant David were excellent and very professional/

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Yes..the Antibacterial hand wash was everywhere.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Cabin was fine...Pillows were quite hard.

Ship tip

The food in the Main Dining room is Mediocre.

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Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

This is my home town.

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Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Swam with the Dolphins VIP excursion with lunch and drinks. BEWARE: I GOT RIPPED OFF FOR $1000. IN A JEWELRY STORE. IT WAS A FAKE TANZANITE AND NOW THE BANK IS INVESTIGATING. DO NOT FALL PREY TO THESE SHOPS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

7 Comments

wgammon1 4 years ago

Glad you had a good cruise. Thanks for the great review.

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Sharic96 4 years ago

You mentioned small portions in the dining room. Were you aware you can order as many dishes that you want in the dining room? They make the portions smaller for this reason. We usually order 2 entrees or more at most dinners. Not to mention 2-3 apps as well. Never be afraid to ask for more on a cruise, it's their pleasure to indulge you.

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lkrazykayla 4 years ago

We were on the Majesty for new year's. There were kids rolling around on the dance floor in boleros and screaming in the cafe. I don't mind kids, but it's not just your vacation, it's everyone's. I wish some people would get control of their kids. I think the smaller ships usually have less kids. Must be because of the holiday week.

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Ricdalek 4 years ago

Can't wait to try Virgin Voyages and get away from the kids.

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Ricdalek 4 years ago

If it was a shop recommended by the cruise line and have a receipt, your agent can put in a claim for you.

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Cruiserike0322 4 years ago

Glad you still had fun

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cruisereckoning 4 years ago

Whenever you go over a holiday weekend you’re going to have more kids. We are very picky about picking dates of our cruises.

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