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Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: nancyann1976

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review

nancyann1976

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

6 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 25, 2019

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7242

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

The cruise boat itself was nice. I did wish there was more soft serve ice cream stations, I’m obsessed with ice cream but could never get any because the kids there lined up for hours. I will never go back to any of these locations.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

This being our first cruise I didn’t know what to expect, the shower was a lot smaller than I had anticipated. The room was nice and the balcony was amazing to sit on and watch the waves.

Ship tip

Book any excursions early if you plan to partake in them. I drink a lot of water so next time I would bring a water bottle.

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Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5

We were very disappointed with the Bahamas. It was dirty, the people were rude. Two booth owners at the market got into a huge fight because one thought the other was trying to steal their business, all my husband wanted to do was buy a domino set. Everyone pressured you into trying to buy something. We didn’t stay off the boat long.

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Falmouth, Jamaica

1 out of 5

Jamaica was very boring. Prior to the stop Workers from the boat kept up selling the jewelry shop at port, so once we got there they took everyone to the jewelry shop and tried to get you with “spin for free diamond earrings” they wouldn’t take no for an answer. There was nothing to do except walk around the booths and be pressured to buy things.

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Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

2 out of 5

While the island itself was beautiful, it was dirty, and the people were rude. You couldn’t just walk around and enjoy yourself, someone was always in your face.

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Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

8 Comments

Itspeace4me 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing.

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MichaelW 1 year ago

I’m sorry you guys didn’t enjoy the ports. I feel like you would have enjoyed them more had you chosen to participate in excursions, especially in Jamaica. In regard to pushy people, it’s a matter of action, just say, thank you but no, and keep walking. I do it all the time. I hope your next cruise is better. Happy sails 🛳️🏝️

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tavo6 1 year ago

Thanks for your review

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shopaholic6 1 year ago

It’s a ship.

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Greengator 1 year ago

In the future please refrain from calling it a boat ⛵ it's a 🚢 hope your next cruise will be more to your liking but that's how they make their money just sa no and keep walking

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javawoody 1 year ago

Anything besides soft serve ice cream?

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your 2019 cruising experience.

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Carnivalfoodie 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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