Enjoyable weekend

Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: joann47376191

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

joann47376191

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 28, 2023

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7693

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This was my second time on the ship. Last year same time it was half full and I loved it. This time full and it was too many people and not enough staff to serve them. Had to wait in so many lines! Also tons of kids because of spring break and I think they sailed free. They took over some of the adult activities. I still think it is a great value and might do again but not during spring break.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

They do the best they can with so many people on the ship. But it is not gourmet dining. The specialty restaurants are much better.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

I was disappointed in the lack of things to do if you stayed on the boat and didn't go to coco cay

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Loved the ice skating, Grease and the comedian. Was disappointed that there was no jazz on the ship (it says there is at Olive and Twist but there is not)

Children's Programs

We had no kids and I thought there were too many on the ship taking over.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

the dining room captain let us down - the first night we had separate tables after numerous conversations and promises

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Well it was small but very efficient in space design and storage

Ship tip

Its a big ship - if you don't like kids stay away from Spring break time!

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Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

We did a walking tour on our own that was very good.

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Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

5 Comments

byhisgrace 1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. It seems that Spring Break is longer than before. Glad you enjoyed your cruise in spite of the hiccups.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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