The amenities and ship were great, being nickel and dimed, not so great.
Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas
4 Night Perfect Day & Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)
Sail date: July 10, 2023
Ship: Independence of the Seas
Cabin type: Inside
Cabin number: 2357
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 10 months ago
Review summary
Because there is no service in the middle of the ocean, we paid $100+ for 1 phone to have internet service during the cruise. I feel this is a ridiculous fee and they are taking advantage of their customers. We iron our clothes, however, you CAN'T bring a iron or clothes steamer on the ship. But you can pay them to iron your clothes. Again, taking advantage of their customers. We had booked and paid for a 7 day cruise after we booked this one. However, the two items above, along with the alcohol package scam, left me not wanting to go on a second cruise, which we cancelled the first day of this cruise. I really have an issue with being put in a position that I don't have a reasonable option other than put money in someone's pocket that in any other situation in my life, I wouldn't have to. If I want ironed clothes, I need to pay you to do it. Thats ridiculous. If I want to use my phone, which I already pay for, I have to pay you a third of what I pay for a month to you to use it!! That is taking advantage of a situation and of your customers. I will stick to my timeshare and vacationing at resorts and avoid all of these unnecessary fees and issues!!Embarkation
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Ship tip
Check your bill. They add random gratuity charges that are not explained, but EVERYTHING you buy has gratuity automatically added.
Ports of call
Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas Did not visit port