As I live in Southampton, I am always seeing the Independence of the seas sailing in and out and have always wanted to sail on it. I saw a great offer through a travel agent through which I will NOT be using again and thought I cant miss out.

I met my patents at City Cruise Terminal and checked in and walked on the ship in minutes. Not a queue in site. We were on board by 12 noon. We headed up to the Windjammer and got a bite to eat and had a drink by the pool. Got lost trying to find out cabin when the call came over the PA at 1.30pm. Once there, all our bags bar mine were there waiting and undamaged. We could not believe how quick this had happened. (Mine didn't turn up till 6.30pm!).

The cabin was a great size. Very well thought out, clean, tidy and enough space for all out things. The bathroom was a good size and the shower doors rather than curtains made such a difference. I loved the fact that it had an interactive TV in it and a dial for music to play in the cabin. Very fun. Read more