It was OK for a quick getaway!

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 6
Helpful Votes: 49

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5
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Independence of the Seas

4 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 06, 2023

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8540

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Quick check in. The ship was in excellent condition and the layout made it EZ to get from one end to the other. We ate in the dining room for all dinners and the food was OK...nothing great...OK. Menu was varied and portions were small. If you are looking for quiet and relaxing...you won't find it...unless you went to the serenity (adults only) pool area. I booked this cruise thinking that all schools are in session and that there wouldn't be that many kids...WRONG! It's amazing that some parents take their kids out of school for a week.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
All went smooth and quick

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Dining room was OK and the food was non memorable.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Serenity pool area was the only place worthwhile...too noisy everywhere else (unless that is what you want)

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our dinner waiter & assistant were fantastic...

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Ship was very well maintained. EZ to get around...not a confusing layout.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Overall OK but room needs updating as it is tired looking. The skirt around the bedframe is not attached in all places and just hangs there!

Ports of call

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

4 out of 5
Jetski excursion was great!!! Columbus beach was the best.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
very fast as we had our luggage with us

Traveler Photos

view from columbus beach
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6 Comments

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

pjweth    1 year ago

Might want to try celebrity very few kids

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for the update concerning kids

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for your review.

shopaholic6    1 year ago

Agree about the kids. It seems every cruise is overrun with them now, term time or not 🙄

sunme    1 year ago

Thank you for your review

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