Totally relaxing

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

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review

JoBOP

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 8

Helpful Votes: 118

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

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5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 20, 2021

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 7502

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

A 5 night cruise down to Mexico, first time back since the pandemic. Very relaxing and the crew were fantastic. Would not let me review ports, but highly recommend Maya Chan beach club in Costa Maya.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Walked straight on without any waiting at all.

Ship experiences

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The production of Grease was excellent, well worth going to. We also enjoyed the pianist in the Schooner Bar as well, despite a few people talking overly loudly at the bar, oblivious to the fact they were disturbing the show.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone was really happy to have passengers back on board. We were all very spoiled.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Staff were always cleaning, tables were socially distanced and hand sanitizer stations were readily available.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Spacious with a great view over the helipad and the front of the ship, but we always seemed to find ourselves at the wrong end of the ship when we wanted to eat or see a show!

Ship tip

The helipad is a great spot for sail away.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

The facial recognition system at Galveston was fantastic. Off the ship and in our car in ten minutes.

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7 Comments

crumcrushers 3 years ago

I love Independance its a great ship Its been amended and haa great features like the broadway show

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jameeh 3 years ago

First rate cruise all around, glad you enjoyed.

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izrgreen 3 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to write a review

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javawoody 3 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise, thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience

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AuntPinkie 3 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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Curt34 3 years ago

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

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Other reviews of this sailing

Wonderful cruise experience overall, but many shore excursions excluded cut off at 70 years old.