As with most large ships, and the Independence is the largest we have cruised on, there are benefits and drawbacks.
Let us start with the positives:
The gym, steam room and saunas. solarium pool and Jacuzzis are wonderful, and probably the best we have used at sea.
9529 Inside Cabin - very difficult to get in and out of the bed, lots of sway on a windy night, but very quiet and well laid out. Enormous walk to get to the other side of the ship for the Windjammer etc. TV was nice but did not turn enough to allow you to watch TV from the bed. Shower in the bathroom was quite good.