Hurricane Nicole Cruise to Nowhere

Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: dieseldave63

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

dieseldave63

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 07, 2022

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8553

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Due to the threat of hurricane Nicole, the ships captain decided to cancel both the private island and Nassau. But on the fourth day of the cruise decided to stop at Nassau for only about five hours with no time to do any excursions. Felt that a stop at the private Island would’ve been a better choice.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Typical long lines but efficient and friendly service

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Food and variety was plentiful and tasty

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Onboard activities was adequate and sufficient if you chose to participate

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Entertainment was satisfying

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Great service from Room Stewards, waiters, bartenders and everyone in between

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ship design and renovations of the common areas made the ship feels newer than it is but the cabins feel dated

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Overall the cabin was comfortable but felt dated and the mattress needed replacement

Ship tip

Expect to spend some money on the beverages whether you pay as you go or utilize the beverage package

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

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Nassau, Bahamas

2 out of 5

Did not do excursion due to short time in port because of hurricane Nicole

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Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas Did not visit port

Did not visit this port because of the threat of hurricane Nicole

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Decent with carry your own luggage off the ship but a long zig zag walk off the ship

4 Comments

javawoody 2 years ago

Thanks

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Sorry the hurricane disrupted your cruise. Appreciate your feedback.

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byhisgrace 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. One of the jous of cruising during hurricane season

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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