Excitement was at an all time level as our party of 14 got ready to embark on the 4th voyage of The Independence of the Seas on June 28, 2008.

We arrived at the terminal at 11:15 eager to start our adventure as early as possible. After reading on the cruise critic boards that you were able to embark early and just wait until your cabin was ready. We were walking onto the ship at 11:30 eager to start to learn where everything was. The process was the easiest I have ever experienced on my cruising history. We were informed our cabins would be ready at 1 PM.

We took a walk around deck 11 which is where the pools are as well as the Windjammer and specialty restaurants. We then proceeded to go for lunch at the Windjammer. Read more