First cruise was wonderful

Item: Independence of the Seas
Rating: 4.9
Author: Janet1958

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Janet1958

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 02, 2023

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9604

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise. It far exceeded our expectations and we are looking forward to our next one.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Easy no issues at all

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The buffets were excellent a good selection of food to choose from. Chops was excellent the staff was very attentive the food was delicious.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

The weather wasn’t the greatest so we didn’t use the pool. We enjoyed the casino in the evening even won a little

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Grease & the magician were fabulous. We weren’t impressed with the comedian.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Maggie our room steward was awesome very attentive to our needs. Always smiling greeting us whenever she saw us. We spent our evenings at the schooner bar, Eder, Julius, Rhap & Amol were the best bartenders. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the ship & provided us with great information regarding Coco Cay & the Bahama’s.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ship was easy to maneuver very clean no complaints

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Other than the shower being small & minimal outlets the room was fabulous. The bed was very comfortable. Being able to sit on the balcony in the morning & evenings was a plus.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Do the weather being cloudy with showers we didn’t spend as much time as planned on the island. The time we did spend was fine.The trolley around the island was a plus

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Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

We did the rum pub tour. The driver Tamar Poitier was excellent. He gave us a tour of the island in between pub stops. Very knowledgeable about Bahamian history. Highlight of our day.

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