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Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
Independence of the Seas

4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 08, 2022

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6246

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Just wonderful. Our first cruise experience was Disney Fantasy, so expectations were high — and exceeded. We’ve booked two more we were that impressed.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Excellent — the only hitch was slow service at the initial Key club lunch.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Fantastic. Never crowded, wonderful selection.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We did almost everything — we’re a family of six, including four kids ages 13-20. Lots of laughs.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Excellent. A highlight was Grease on the last night.

Children's Programs

Kids are a bit older and chose to do other things.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Fantastic.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
We were absolutely amazed that the ship never felt crowded. There were only a few times we encountered lines anywhere. We could tell the ship was recently upgraded (2018 I believe).

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Next time I’d go for a slightly larger room, but the room was clean and well maintained.

Ship tip

Take time before departure to orient yourself — there’s lots to do.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

3 out of 5
Not a great facility, particularly the parking lots. Serviceable, but not a stand-out.

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5
We love the Bahamas — unfortunately Nassau is hardly the best part. Fun but there are better places!

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

5 out of 5
Impeccable. Something for everyone. A standout.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
The investment in the Key club was worth it for this alone. Great breakfast, easy departure.
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