Independence of the Seas Review
Not so bad after all on the Indy to the Canaries
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Second time on Indy and better than expected.
On a very cold sunny day we arrived at SOU around 1215, joined lines for car park baggage drop. Less than 10 mins and parked. Joined queue of over 75 yds in freezing wind. After about 5 min wait terminal staff walked the queue to check for Crown & Anchor members. As Diamond we were then fast tracked to security, and then check in. This saved us I would guess at least an hour in two long snaking lines. Cabins available at 1pm.
Average age on this Feb cruise was 60+. 3 formal nights on sea days with the majority in dinner suits on this particular voyage. That is one benefit of sailing out of SOU as you can take as much luggage as you choose.
Cabin Review
Junior Suite
7714 - JS aft, centre, Freedom style vessels have large beams at aft enclosing the balcony areas. The view of the sea was fine but prefer ships where there is a direct drop into the sea with no obstruction. Large stateroom with walk in closet to right and bathroom to left. Bath with shower curtain but no shower cabinet. Bed to left, facing sideways, large sofa and chair with footstool. As per general cabin pictures on RCCL website. Large balcony with 2 chairs and 3 chairs with footstools and small table. Double sliding doors. Flat screen TV. Beware it is a long walk from the elevators and stairs to aft balcony cabins on this class of ship. Also beds are in dire need of updating and ours was reported to housekeeping for replacement, too late in my case as I departed ship with chronic back injury caused by this.