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Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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4.9 out of 5
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Independence of the Seas

5 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 29, 2024

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 2415

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

A wonderful cruise. No complaints really. All the crew I met were so friendly and so were the passengers!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth. No issues.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Had breakfast and some lunches in the Windjammer buffet. All food tasted good at those meals. Dinner was in the Main Dining Room on Deck 3, again good tasting food. Fish and Ships (not a specialty extra cost restaurant) by the main pool is a good place for a quick lunch of fish or chicken.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
I did the music trivia challenges and the Great Nations Scavenger Hunt. With the Scavenger Hunt you try to find a crew member from all the nations represented by the different crew members. So much fun meeting the awesome crew!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
I enjoyed the magic show and the production of the musical Grease.

Children's Programs

I was traveling solo.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All service I received from every crew member was excellent!

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Overall the ship was very clean. A couple of times the public men's rooms were a little untidy. Of course passengers should clean up after themselves. That would help. The ship shows its age in a few spots. Places like doorways and spots on the carpet.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The bathroom is a little tight but not bad. More or less typical of most cruise ship bathrooms.

Ship tip

I enjoyed this cruise and I think most others would too. The earlier you can go to breakfast at the buffet, the better.

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5
I walked to Junkanoo Beach. Stay close by others if you're traveling solo. Always a good idea. Or make new friends on the ship and go with them.
Thumbs Up

Falmouth, Jamaica

5 out of 5
I did Royal Caribbean's excursion to Dunn's River Falls and Bamboo Beach Club. I enjoyed both spots and the included lunch. The tour guide and bus driver were great!
Thumbs Up

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth. No issues.
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6 Comments

HeavySeas     9 months ago

Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise
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Ruby13     9 months ago

Thank you for sharing
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javawoody     9 months ago

Appreciate the write up
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BnCTcruising     9 months ago

We really enjoyed the Independence as well.
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Gwbigdog     9 months ago

Thanks for sharing
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karlgrgurich     9 months ago

Sounds great
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