A wonderful first cruise experience!

Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 4.8
Author: DJQuin

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

DJQuin

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

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4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 25, 2023

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8297

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 months ago

Review summary

Overall, we had a fantastic experience on the Independence of the Seas and are already looking forward to our next cruise vacation.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Embarkation was fast and efficient. We were through check-in, on board, and at our stateroom in less than an hour.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The Main Dining Room and the buffet (Windjammers) were phenomenal. All of the food we had was fantastic. We did not attend any of the specialty restaurants.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We relaxed by and in the pools on board often, they were clean and well staffed.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We hit multiple stage shows and performances to include the comedian, a juggling act, figure skating, dancing, and the on board game shows. All of them were entertaining!

Children's Programs

We did not bring our kids on this trip.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our Stateroom Attendant and Main Dining Room Staff were fantastic, they took care of our every need on our cruise.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Our Interior Promenade View stateroom was exactly what we imagined it'd be. Space is obviously limited on a cruise ship, but we felt we had plenty of room and had a great place to relax between events, meals, and ports.

Ship tip

If you can find it, book room 6305, which is the "Ben & Jerry's Sweet" This room has an "Obstructed View" due to some cows outside your window from the Ben & Jerry's Below, however they "compensate" you for this by providing vouchers for free ice cream for each occupant, each night of the cruise. They also provide you with the Silver Sea Pass, which means you'll have access to the Suite Lounge, typically exclusive to Suite occupants.

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