Independence of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Tips

Drink package is a must!

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No tips really except, the Wi-Fi is not the fastest, so don't expect to watch any videos and Skype can be a bit sketchy because the Wi-Fi isn't very speedy.

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ROOM SERVICE IS LIMITED, BUT BETTER THAN THE ROMEO AND JULIET DINING.

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The casino has old slot machines! They should be updated. The Spanish music was excellent but in too small of an area! The Sphinx lounge was hardly ever used and would have made for a much better time! People would stand in the hallway and even up the stairs but would leave when not comfortable.

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if you drink mostly mixed drinks or cheaper beers (bud, coors), or white zinfandel, shiraz and moscato, then get the drinks package. However, if you drink red wine and 'fancy' coffee, don't bother, because it won't be covered anyway. Drinks are best in the viking lounge on 14. So is the band.

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Wish they had $5 Blackjack tables but the casino really gets hopping after 10:00 PM. The shows on this ship are all great as well as the trivia contests...get involved!!

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The two (2) lead dancers on the ship offer private dance lessons....$50.00 for 45 minutes. They are truly spectacular dancers, and the young lady in the couple is extraordinary. Well worth the $50.00. I wish I could remember their names.

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Everything on this ship is perfect

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Just enjoy, however, being a non-smoker, having to walk through clouds of pollution in areas of the Casino and around the gaming tablesand on the lifeboat deck was NOT GOOD! The main reason we do not play any games.

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Loved the expanse of the Promenade. To shop or just stroll with places to catch a snack along the way (some complementary). Flowrider was fun and pool/hot-tubs were wonderful.

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Not good shopping (too $$); Cheap casino with unfriendly dealers; Windjammer buffet food subpar.

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Go to breakfast at least 20-30 minutes before they close. The workers stop putting out new dishes and start worrying about opening up lunch. Don't get me wrong, there were still many options to choose from and the omelet station was still open. Tons more options than just ordering room service

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In Belize you need to get a number to get onto the tender. My number was 19 & they were calling number 4 at that time. Get your number early & this was several hours after anchor dropped. All photos are $22.95. At times when I wanted pictures taken of my granddaughter there were no photographers.

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Be open to doing things at off times. Go to the pool early (9a-11a), go to afternoon shows, eat late (8pm) - and the full ship doesn't feel so full.

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Loved the ship. Easy to get around, plenty of staff to direct you. Down fall was first 2 days of constantly getting sales pitches about drink packages by about 5 different people. Room service was late twice had to keep calling them, and once they forgot to take my order, did not say sorry.

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MC of Trivia Games in the Schooner Lounge had a raging cold, spread his germs generously. The Shows were fantastic, Ice Show was an unexpected bonus.

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Two good options for breakfast. Windjammer, or Romeo and Juliet on 3rd floor.

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Avoid the Windjammer restaurant at peak times

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Use the Alhambra to better use by having movies there that appeal to a broad spectrum - Hallmark type. Minions and Perfect Pitch 2 were shown twice a day - for two days... Need to budget for MORE movies when you are at sea longer.

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Wonderful ship. We cruised this through the Fjords. Imagine surfing on the florider with the steep cliffs on either side of the ship. Breathtaking. Loved the 24 hr pizza and cookies. Ice skating shows were spectacular. Just a great ship.