Canary Islands Independence of the Seas Canary Islands Cruise Reviews

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Dining at sunset on formal night. We dressed but many folks did not. We wished we didn't also (less clothes to pack!)
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Handbags and the Gladrags

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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Icantthinkofone
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise mainly because we love Royal Caribbean and we never wish to fly again ! So with this cruise to the Canaries beginning and ending in Southampton , a wine package and free parking we were raring to go . Embarkation was real quick and we were on the ship in no time , we were upgraded to a promenade stateroom , which we did not really like but there were no other cabins ...
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Sail Date: May 2017

Cabin Type: Promenade Stateroom


RCI continues to slide

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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Loans1308
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We want on the Canaries Cruise out of Southampton for 12 nights. I am writing the blog whilst still on the ship as I cannot wait to get off and have some decent food. It usually always comes tepid in the main restaurant and on several occasions I have sent it back. Never did I get anybody from the Kitchen or the Manager coming to me apologising, just a reheated version of what I ordered. On the ...
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Sail Date: May 2017

Cabin Type: Grand Suite


A further deterioration in the overall offering on the Independence.

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Foinavon
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

This was our seventh cruise on the independence, our second this year, and having previously experienced and registered our many complaints about the deterioration in the standard of food in the main dining rooms, we were shocked to find nothing had been done to improve this. Other passengers were also very critical. We spoke to the Executive Chef in June and are very disappointed that nothing ...
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Sail Date: October 2016


Very good but could be better (Celebrity X has the edge)

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BestGuessed
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our fifteenth cruise. We have cruised with Royal Caribbean on five occasions and this was our third trip aboard this ship the others being Brilliance and Adventure of the Seas. We have also cruised with Cunard, Princess and Celebrity X. We very much enjoy life on board and although Independence of the Seas was visiting ports we have been to a few times before, we are happy just to ...
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Sail Date: October 2016

Cabin Type: Grand Suite


1st cruise...... WoW

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sglambert43l
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We were a little apprehensive as this was our first cruise and because my dad is paraplegic we were unsure how we would manage. From parking the car to getting on board was easier than an airport and the inside of the ship from our cabin to all communal areas were lovely and spotless clean. We were really looked after by our stateroom attendants Ayi and in accessible room nothing going was ...
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Sail Date: October 2016

Cabin Type: Oceanview Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Great from start to finish

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coyg
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

Cruised with RCI last year on Explorer and enjoyed it so much we booked to sail on the impressive Independence this year. Great food and plenty of it.AMAZING waiting staff in the Romeo and Juliet dining room. May we mention Pedro and Nicolae .First class service. Easy boarding and embarkation. Our cabin attendant kept our room spotlessly clean and tidy. Thoroughly enjoyed the shows . The Queen ...
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Sail Date: October 2016

Cabin Type: Oceanview Stateroom


Royal Caribbean v Cunard ......a direct comparison from 2016 cruises

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Wswilly3
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

As a way of explanation we are a retired couple and cruise about 3-4 times a year and our mantra is Cunard for ourselves and Royal Caribbean when we take the grandkids. In the last three months we have cruised twice by ourselves, once on a 10 day Cunard Round Britain cruise and once on a 10 day Canaries cruise with Royal Caribbean. This review I by means of a direct comparison. PRICE Very ...
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Sail Date: October 2016

Cabin Type: Junior Suite


Concierge haven

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Janda7
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We booked this cruise to enjoy some decent weather, for most of the cruise, as we had awful weather at home. Unfortunately we didn't realise that schools in some parts of the country, were on holiday....bad idea when sailing from Southampton ! Our Junior suite was very comfortable, plenty of storage space in the walk in wardrobe, & the shower, over the bath, was powerful & hot. Valerio, our ...
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Sail Date: October 2016

Cabin Type: Junior Suite


Pyramid Lounge creche or for adults?

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Kentfred
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Sailed on 10 night cruise including Madeira, main three Canary Islands and Vigo. Our slot for embarkation was 11.00 am to 12.00 am. Embarkation went very smoothly, very few queues at check in and we were onboard by 11.15. From parking car to getting on took no more than 20 minutes. Whether this was the same for later times I am unsure but certainly looking from our cabin around 2.00 pm there ...
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Sail Date: October 2016

Cabin Type: Grand Suite


First cruise with Royal Caribbean

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Carollucas
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise because we wanted to visit the Canary Islands. We liked the boat and our disabled cabin was excellent as was our cabin steward. The waiters also gave good service however we found the food disappointing. For example on one night there was salmon done three different ways with no salmon for the next few nights. Also a honey and orange glazed chicken was served with ordinary ...
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Sail Date: October 2016

Cabin Type: Promenade Stateroom


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