Truly wonderful trip, typical of my experiences with Royal

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

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

brettgoguen

Contributor Level: Captain

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 9

Helpful Votes: 104

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 07, 2022

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 8714

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

I found the cruise to be very relaxing and everyone had an enjoyable time, did some of the trivia and watched the karaoke one night and played bingo each night, didn't win anything but had a great time.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Had a slight hiccup on boarding as the youngest one was two days short of the 14 day minimum vaccination necessary

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We only did two of the specialty restaurants; Johnny Rockets and Izumo Hibachi, both were high caliber and the chef at the Hibachi was excellent, got the kids involved and made them laugh

Izumi

5 out of 5

Was excellent, staff were very attentive and made the children feel comfortable

Windjammer Marketplace

5 out of 5

Ate almost every meal here, enjoyed the great selection of food and the way everything was served to each person, staff was attentive and was quick and efficient, supplying drinks as needed

Johnny Rockets

4 out of 5

Typical burger joint, burgers were excellent and staff was prompt; service was great

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

N/A

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The ice show was excellent and the Grease music presentation was entertaining

Children's Programs

Children didn't participate

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

I found all staff to be very attentive and looked after each person

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The suite was very comfortable and room for the 5 of us. Only complaint was being at the stern of the ship, everything I wanted to do seemed to be at the bow so made for a lot of walking lol