Canary Islands Independence of the Seas Canary Islands Cruise Reviews

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Sunset at sea
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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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Just OK

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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2ndhoney
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

I've sailed on other cruise lines and Royal was not my favorite, but they were going to a port that I really wanted to go to and not many other cruiselines went there. This was a family trip so that my dad and the rest of the family could visit the fishing town in Spain where my grandfather came from. Overall the ship was fine, but there were a few things that irked me. They closed the ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


Just a cruise -- not the best

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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TABG
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

Overall the cruise was a cruise, a time away from our everyday lives to relax in order to continue with the demands normal life lends our way. That said let me tell you we have been on over 25 cruises, on several different cruise lines, and this has to be one of the most unique and challenging thus far. Here are my pros and cons from this cruise: 1. The pros for entertainment was all good with ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Spacious Ocean View Balcony


Too many people

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

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Local wherever he goes
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

Just home after a cruise to the Portugal and the Canary islands departed from Southampton. Firstly, RCC never miss a trick to make money !! Always book a drinks package and a dining package - we did both and it was excellent value for money. Sea days = Hell days just too many people . The sundeck was just awful peop!e packed in like sardines roasting in the sun. No room between lounger and ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Spacious Ocean View Balcony


Average holiday for way above average cost

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kaz2y5
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

We were first time cruisers, family of 5 trip including Gran and daughters 22 & 3. The ship is lovely and cabins are clean and comfortable we were well looked after by our steward. Food in both dining room & buffet restaurant was very good with a good selection. The ports were all excellent with plenty of time in each. However as with most things on this ship Royal Caribbean only seemed ...
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Sail Date: June 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View

Traveled with children


Far too many people

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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Helen6785
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

This was our first cruise so we don’t really have anything to compare it to. We travelled in a party of 6, 5 adults and one teenager... Getting on the ship was stress free and so much easier than flying. The ship was very clean but this could have been due to a norovirus outbreak on the cruise before us it was continuously cleaned all the time we were on the ship. The ship is enormous, I was still ...
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Sail Date: June 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony

Traveled with children


Slightly disappointing first cruise

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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BobHD
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

This was our first cruise holiday so unable to give comparisons with other companies but will give what I regard as a fair review. The cabin overall was very good with Ricardo our attendant keeping it clean twice daily. The cabin with balcony was a good size for 2 people and comfortable. There were a couple of niggly points that prevented an excellent score but not really worth ...
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Sail Date: September 2018

Cabin Type: Spacious Ocean View Balcony


Sixth time with Royal Caribbean and for the first time I was disappointed.

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

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cossie1223
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

I though I’d add here of my experience of my recent cruise onboard the new renovated Independence of the Seas between the 2-16th June. I’ll start off by saying it was the sixth cruise with RCI, once onboard the Voyager and the fifth on the Indy. Each time I’ve been I’d recommend RCI to everyone, but not anymore the Independence I’m afraid, the refurbishment with the additional rooms which brings ...
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Sail Date: June 2018

Cabin Type: Interior Accessible

Traveled with children


Not good enough

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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Suttonwolf
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We booked this cruise after a great experience last year on Navigator - unfortunately, whilst not awful, this holiday failed to meet expectations. Boarding was painless, and the cabin, 7408 was at the stern and had a really spacious balcony. However, the overall feeling throughout the two weeks was one of being in an overcrowded environment - I understand the the recent refurbishment has ...
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Sail Date: June 2018

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony



Service very good. Menu and food in dining room very disappointing

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Independence of the Seas

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Pete4071
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

The good news: - Fast embarkation - Very attentive and excellent service of staff in dining room and cabin - Shows were mostly excellent, specially the performances on ice, theater and promenade - Very clean throughout the ship - Besides being a big ship, no feeling of overcrowding The bad news: - Menu and food in the main dining room was pretty well the same every day. We ...
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Sail Date: September 2017

Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom


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