Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas 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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Best first cruise!

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Rwilliams66
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

This cruise has me hungry for more! The staff was wonderful. Igede, Ramazan and Joko were stand outs! The entertainment was riveting! There were ice shows, kareoke, juggling acts, Broadway shows and much more! Honestly, something for everyone. The food was magnificent. The dining experience was truly divine. (Igede made it a much more pleasant dining experience) Ramazan was efficient and ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


Noise After Midnight Every Night

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ZebLD
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this Cruise as a last minute thing for some reasons related to an upcoming Medical procedure. Our only option with a guaranteed inside cabin. The cabin was okay as far as storage goes, the bed was a little too firm, and the switch to the bathroom is on the outside. Therefore every time someone into the bathroom at night it lit up the entire room. This was our third time on Royal ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


Great Time with Friends on Independence!

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Saturngrl
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Our group sailed for 4 nights on IOTS. Most of us had adjoining cabins, so we opened the partitions between our balconies for socializing in the morning and lounging together at sea. Highlights: Embarkation: We had The Key, which granted us priority boarding right behind the Suite and Pinnacle guests. Port Canaveral Terminal 1 is very nice and our wait to board was very short. We ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


Not what we were expecting

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steckenbrock
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

Our son had us try Royal Caribbean because we are avid Carnival Cruisers. We were not impressed with the food, or service on this cruise. Not only were wait staff not friendly most were very rude to us and we watched them be rude to others. Even tipping good did not change their demeanor. Everything is extra on this ship. Toddlers could not play with older siblings in the water park and ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Traveled with children


Poor - Overbooked/Weak attractions/Unsanitary. Save your money.

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gslide06
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

Such a waste of our savings. The greed of Royal Caribbean is pretty sickening. They should be ashamed. I doubt they would even blink. We felt very misled on their attractions and offerings. Example 1 - I went for an abs class/seminar. There was no actual abs seminar or workout, it was rather a ruse to attempt to sell me their health products. Waste of cruise time. Example 2 - Coco Bay - you have ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Connecting Promenade Interior

Traveled with children


Three Night Cruise is Perfect for a Special Occasion or a Getaway

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Goldie73
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

If you are looking for a fun cruise and you don't want to take a week off of work or a week away from your kids - I encourage you to check out 3 night weekend cruises. I took this cruise in March with my two sisters to celebrate my 50th birthday. It was a great mix of relaxation, great food and entertainment with a party atmosphere. Moms will understand how great it is for someone else to cook and ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Ocean View


Very good anniversary cruise. Kid's activities where the highlight.

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BabyStep7
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

This was a 50th anniversary cruise for one set of grandparents. Stops included Nassau and Coco Cay. Three generations of extended family on board. The ship was beautiful and the crew very friendly and helpful. The balcony rooms were very clean and comfortable. Doni, our stateroom attendant was wonderful. Yes, they only service the rooms once a day now, but the room for our kids and grandchildren ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Disappointing!!!

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djbb
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We had to use a COVID credit before it expired so we chose this 3-night cruise on Royal Caribbean to Coco Cay which we love. We got to the port just after 11:00 a.m. and the check-in was very quick and easy. There was no need to explore the ship since we are Diamond Club members and have been on many RCCL cruises before so we headed to the Windjammer Buffet. This was the beginning of the worst ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Not the Royal Carribean Cruise line we have cruised with multiple times. We are Diamond level

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rarondini
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this cruise ship because we cruised same ship in mid December. Then ship went into dry dock. It certainly did not make any improvements. If anything maintenance was lacking. Service in the Main dining room was very slow. Food brought luke warm. And they cut the menu in half. Asked for a paper cup to bring 2 coffees to our room and was told that I had to get them from bar on deck ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Yikes

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gators60
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My wife and I took a last minutes 4 day Cruise on the Independence primarily due to price and proximity. It was our 25th overall cruise and 10th on RCCL. There is an adage you get what you pay for and this sailing was a perfect example. It really represented the worst of cruising and was certainly the low point of our many awesome Cruises. In fact, other than the cabin/cabin attendant and day at ...
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Sail Date: November 2022


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