Independence of the Seas Review

4.5 / 5.0
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Could Have Been Better

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Independence of the Seas
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2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

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Sail Date: Jan 2017
Cabin: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony

Overall, this is a nice ship. Public areas are kept clean, staff constantly working on sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning up the messes people leave on pool deck, etc. However, there is room for improvement, particularly with the food.

Entertainment/Sports: Tons of onboard activities. Comedy, ice skating, Grease - the actors and athletes are truly talented. The sports deck offers mini golf, basketball, the Flow Rider, the rock climbing wall and a bar if you just want to be a spectator. The cruise compass offers tons of options - karaoke, dancing, trivia, selfie challenge games, belly flop contest, bands, dj, the list could go on and on. Movies shown in the theater or outside on big screen by pool. If you are bored on this ship it's your own fault.

Pools: There are 3 main pools - kids, solarium (adults only) and main pool. Main pool hosts all the contests and has live music often. It's the busiest. Didn't visit the kids pool. Solarium is nice but it's too small. If you want a chair directly by the pool you need to get up early. They ask you not to save chairs or leave you towel to mark your place for a long time but people do it anyway. There is a ton of deck space and lounge chairs on different levels - accessible by stairs - if you don't mind sitting away from pool.

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Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony

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