Average trip wouldn’t do it again

Independence of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

bbraxton1994

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 2

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

4 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 18, 2024

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6284

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

Feel like the cruise would have been better if we went to the normal destination or a different destination that wasn’t coco cay. Cruise seemed more for the kids especially around the pool area. Should have had more games females could have participated in or were the main focus Food need some seasoning on it. Didn’t get that until the last night on the ship The day at port should have been in the middle of the cruise and not the beginning

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Should have been more fun and better announced

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Arlene at Giovanni‘s was great and attentive Erwin in the main dining room was great and remembered everyone by name Chef in the buffet checked on my table to see how we liked the food

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Should have had more women involved games like the male games played at the pool

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Never met our room steward so didn’t get that personal touch like other cruises

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Need more adult only pools/areas and with music in that area

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

Don’t do it unless you are coming with kids

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Activities such as zip line cost way too much for a short and slow ride. Had bigger better and faster for cheaper

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Went slow once outside

8 Comments

Gwbigdog 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 3 months ago

Appreciate your comments

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wbahoy 3 months ago

You chose this itinerary when you booked this cruise. Don't like itinerary book different cruise.

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CruzeFan 3 months ago

A cruise longer than 7 days or cruising when schools are in session will have less children. Celebrity, Princess, Holland America & Virgin are good options for less children.

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Lawnboy1956 3 months ago

Your expectations sound like to should not take summer short cruises. They will always be full of children. If you want adult only try Virgin. HA has very few children but avoid the summer, Christmas and march break. However the activities on HA are more suited to an older crowd.

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HeavySeas 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

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cruising2004 3 months ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

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robin27 3 months ago

Thank you for sharing

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Other reviews of this sailing

The best trip!

A Nice cruise to Cococay and no where else.