Great Cruise with mixed feelings

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 8
Helpful Votes: 128

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
Independence of the Seas

4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 14, 2023

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 3328

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

Ship is nice, staff is great, food quality left a lot to be desired, but all in all a good cruise

Embarkation

5 out of 5
They have that down to a science. Tons of people moving so quick. I wish they would do the same at airports

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Well, the MDR service was outstanding. Food quantity was good, you can order multiple appetizers and multiple entrees no problems. The food quality has changed. Food was ok, but the quality used to be much much better. There is NO lobster night anymore, it is available for $19.99 even the waiting staff is complaining about the changes that came to RCL. You will never go hungry though. Windjammer has definitely changed as well. Variety was cut in half, food quality was ok at best.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Pools are nice and crowded but everyone was so pleasant

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Ventriloquist and comedian were absolutely great. Ice show was very good, rest of shows left a lot to be desired.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
The staff is amazing. From room attendant, to wait staff, to cruise director were outstanding in their service. Everyone was very welcoming

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
The ship is dated but it is well maintained and very very clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Comfortable and roomy for an oceanview

Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5
Been there a million times, they did a great job with the new port but not too much to do there other than resort for a day pass

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

5 out of 5
It never disappoints. I wish they would cancel Nassau and do two or more days in cococay

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Just like embarkation, it was very very smooth.
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