Less than ideal

Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 3.5
Author: bschemer

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

bschemer

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 23

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 25, 2022

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2614

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

It was disappointing. One of the three shore days was cancelled. In addition, one of the nightly shows was also cancelled. Considering that it was only a 4 night cruise, it became even more expensive without the promised entertainment. If this had been our first cruise, I would probably not do it again.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Some personnel less than friendly as we waited in various checkpoint lines.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Some food items were great, but others horribly missed the mark.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Clean and well maintained.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Grease was good. A couple of entertainers were great, but one night's entertainment was cancelled and the other night was not something we attended.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Very friendly and helpful.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Carpet near stairs was stained.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Room was quite small. Couldn't get it cool enough at times. thermostat cover would fall off wall and was cracked. One of bunks was cracked on edge and showed obvious wear. Steward was lovely.