Just returned from an 11nights cruise on Independence of the seas. Last year we cruised on the Thomson Dream and loved it, so it was with some trepidation that we decided to try Independence. I read a lot of reviews some good, some bad so decided to go with an open mind after all a holiday is what you make it. All I can say is there was absolutely no need to worry as the ship is quite simply magnificent.

We were in stateroom 8607 which was a family room overlooking the promenade. It was extremely roomy we had a super king sized bed, 3 sofas, even a walk in wardrobe. The kids had bunk beds in an alcove around the corner from our bed so there was some privacy. I was concerned that it would be noisy as I am a light sleeper but I slept like a baby.

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