Short Weekend Cruise

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

scottgreen916

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 66

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 25, 2022

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8636

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

A quick weekend get away after not being on a cruise for 2 years. Loved getting back out on a ship. Very disappointed after I bought the beverage package prior to leaving and only to find on board, there was a discount for the 2nd person, 50% off. Not doing COVID testing on board was disappointing as well. Otherwise great, just short.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth, quick and no issues

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food was great as always, sometimes the bars were busy but overall good.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Pools were same. The Cruise Director was great !

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Only did the evening shows. The comedian was great, the juggler was OK, but not the type of entertainment I expected on a cruise for night shows

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Great staff, very helpful. Heads and tails over Norwegian staff !!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

After Norwegian Epic, this is a dream. I love RCCL ships

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

The \normal, no issues

Ports of call

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Not enough bar service, long waits. Beach was good and food was good.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth, except that we had to get a COVID test and totally got gouged for a $105.00 Antingen test. Cruise line should be ashamed, total rip off !!

3 Comments

AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Short getaway is a wonderful thing’

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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blackholesun 2 years ago

Thanks for the review

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