Independence of the Seas Review

High and Lows! Canaries with a Hurricane.

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jclarkhall
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Oct 2010
Cabin: Superior Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony

Left Southampton on the Friday knowing bad weather on way . PO cruises Azure decided not to sail and I believe Fred Olsen ship left but turned back.Got worse during Sat and night into Sunday Hurricane level winds with 30 ft waves. Ship certainly thrown about and many first time cruisers [seemed to be a lot] were not too happy. Due to weather Captain had to slow ship down and go towards coast of Portugal. Stopping at Madeira was cancelled

My wife and I have not sailed with RCI for about 3 years as recent cruises have been with Celebrity. We are Diamond Level in Crown and Anchor Loyalty Programme [saved this cruise]. Went on this cruise due to dates. We were renewing our wedding vows [ Ruby] .

Will not repeat all about ship as really lovely clean ship.

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Superior Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin D2

Good sized balcony. No over hang. Flat screen tv, clean and tidy room. No spirits in mini fridge. Shower fine.

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