Independence of the Seas Review
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We really enjoyed our cruise and would book this ship and itinerary again.
This was cruise #9 for my husband and me. We have done four on Royal Caribbean, four on Norwegian and one on Carnival. We like Royal Caribbean the best and this ship the most so far.
On departure day we arrived by cab and walked on with our luggage. I like to have access to everything I packed as soon as we can get into our cabin. There was no line for Gold Crown and Anchor members so we literally walked right up to the first available agent. We were on the ship within 20 mins of being dropped off by the cab. We waited five minutes until 1pm when the cabins were available. Dropped our luggage in the cabin and went to grab a chair by the pool.
Cabin Review
Oceanview Stateroom
Generally quite a quiet location midship on deck 3. No noise from cabins on either side or below us. Only knew we had neighbours because we saw luggage in the hall on the final night. The promenade is above this cabin and on two mornings we heard a bang around 5 am. Not much traffic at this end of the hall as there are no cabins opposite and you can't access cabins at the front of the ship from this hallway. The AC unit makes a noise like wind and rain if it is on the coldest setting. It didn't bother my husband who found it a rather pleasant white noise and my ear plugs completely eliminated it for me.
Our Steward was Wilson who does an excellent job. 10 out of 10!
We found the cabin to have plenty of room and a nice big round window. The bed was comfortable and as big as our king at home. The pillows were very flat and should be replaced.
The main dining room that is open for breakfast and lunch is on this deck and the Royal Promenade is only two decks up. Two decks down to exit and enter the ship on port days.
We would book this cabin again.