Just completed our 4th cruise with friends on the INDY. Having read other critics regarding this ship we went with open minds. this is the first time we have been on a big ship, previous ships have been Vision of the Seas, Splendor of the Seas, Oceana. we sailed from Southampton on the 22nd Sept. arriving at the Dock we were a little disappointed that we had to park our own car and trundle the suitcases across the huge car park, we were fortunate it was not raining, unlike P-O terminal, you arrive your cases are removed from your car, and your car is removed to its car park, all you have to do is walk undercover into the terminal, (wake up Royal Carrib) in mitigation our checking in once we arrived at the checking in area was well organised and we were on the ship within 20 minutes. What a site greeted us we all looked at each other and said this is going to be some holiday.

We made our way to the windjammer, it was busy, finding a table was no bother, as always the food selection was superb. anyone complaining that they cannot find food to their liking are complaining for the sake of it.

come three o clock we were told our cabins were ready for occupation, plenty of staff in attendance to show us were our cabins were. We had booked an outside cabin on the third deck Mid ship we chose not to have a balcony this time around as the last cruise (Oceana) we did not use one, we were never in there except for changing and sleeping. we chose this level and position as to alleviate any risk of being sea sick. cabin was spotless, plenty of space for our clothes, and the bathroom was OK. Read more