chodnett

Independence of the Seas - 4 Nights - Nassau, Perfect Day - 8/14/23-8/18/23
Hey all!
We’re just off our 4-night cruise on Independence of the Seas. Below are my Top 3 / Bottom 3, and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.
 
Top 3
1) Chops Grille remains undefeated. It continues to be my favorite meal at sea.
2) Adventure Ocean is such a fantastic benefit. My kids proactively ask to go each night.
3) Really love the pool strategy on Indy. Great main pool area, plenty of hot tubs, and Splashaway Bay with a large kids pool is such a win.
Bottom 3
1) Surprisingly, I would rate this as the “least friendly” cruise I’ve been on. Most crew just seemed to be getting by. Our Stateroom attendant barely spoke to us all week, even when passing him and trying to speak to him in the hall.
2) I had inconsistent experience with Diamond Drinks on CocoCay. Each time, I would ask the bartender to use my Diamond drink. Twice, I was still charged. Both times (different bartenders), they said I could just use my remaining drinks back onboard. Pretty frustrating.
3) The food in the Windjammer on this sailing was subpar. We normally love WJ food, and will eat nearly every breakfast and lunch there. But we found ourselves going to Sorrentos or Fish & Ships just so we weren’t subjected to the disappointment.

Great question! On Indy, Izumi is mostly hibachi. There’s a small area for sushi, too. But mostly hibachi.

I’m gong to be honest about Fish n Ships… they’d be better off putting El Loco Fresh in this spot. It’s nice having another free spot, but the chicken is on par with Windjammer chicken strips.
We did not go to Grease on this sailing. Sorry!

I tried "Show me cruises where I don't need a second mortgage to book one" and no results came up

UPDATE: My TA followed up with Royal Caribbean directly and discovered that not only do we not have to pay for the room change, Royal is actually allowing us to add in the infant to our existing stateroom! 
 
Thanks everyone for the responses.

UPDATE: My TA followed up with Royal Caribbean directly and discovered that not only do we not have to pay for the room change, Royal is actually allowing us to add in the infant to our existing stateroom! 
 
Thanks everyone for the responses.

UPDATE: My TA followed up with Royal Caribbean directly and discovered that not only do we not have to pay for the room change, Royal is actually allowing us to add in the infant to our existing stateroom! 
 
Thanks everyone for the responses.

UPDATE: My TA followed up with Royal Caribbean directly and discovered that not only do we not have to pay for the room change, Royal is actually allowing us to add in the infant to our existing stateroom! 
 
Thanks everyone for the responses.

UPDATE: My TA followed up with Royal Caribbean directly and discovered that not only do we not have to pay for the room change, Royal is actually allowing us to add in the infant to our existing stateroom! 
 
Thanks everyone for the responses.

UPDATE: My TA followed up with Royal Caribbean directly and discovered that not only do we not have to pay for the room change, Royal is actually allowing us to add in the infant to our existing stateroom! 
 
Thanks everyone for the responses.

UPDATE: My TA followed up with Royal Caribbean directly and discovered that not only do we not have to pay for the room change, Royal is actually allowing us to add in the infant to our existing stateroom! 
 
Thanks everyone for the responses.

UPDATE: My TA followed up with Royal Caribbean directly and discovered that not only do we not have to pay for the room change, Royal is actually allowing us to add in the infant to our existing stateroom! 
 
Thanks everyone for the responses.

UPDATE: My TA followed up with Royal Caribbean directly and discovered that not only do we not have to pay for the room change, Royal is actually allowing us to add in the infant to our existing stateroom! 
 
Thanks everyone for the responses.

UPDATE: My TA followed up with Royal Caribbean directly and discovered that not only do we not have to pay for the room change, Royal is actually allowing us to add in the infant to our existing stateroom! 
 
Thanks everyone for the responses.

UPDATE: My TA followed up with Royal Caribbean directly and discovered that not only do we not have to pay for the room change, Royal is actually allowing us to add in the infant to our existing stateroom! 
 
Thanks everyone for the responses.

Ashley!! Brilliant! Didn’t consider that brunch would be a totally separate option, but there it was.
I snagged one for our cruise!
Thank you!

Ashley!! Brilliant! Didn’t consider that brunch would be a totally separate option, but there it was.
I snagged one for our cruise!
Thank you!

Ashley!! Brilliant! Didn’t consider that brunch would be a totally separate option, but there it was.
I snagged one for our cruise!
Thank you!

Was able to snag a KSF offer for this one over Fall Break and couldn’t pass it up!

Ashley!! Brilliant! Didn’t consider that brunch would be a totally separate option, but there it was.
I snagged one for our cruise!
Thank you!

Ashley!! Brilliant! Didn’t consider that brunch would be a totally separate option, but there it was.
I snagged one for our cruise!
Thank you!

Here you go!
Source: https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/port-canaveral-port-42?tab=schedule&month=2022-07#schedule

Here you go!
Source: https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/port-canaveral-port-42?tab=schedule&month=2022-07#schedule

Here you go!
Source: https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/port-canaveral-port-42?tab=schedule&month=2022-07#schedule

Here you go!
Source: https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/port-canaveral-port-42?tab=schedule&month=2022-07#schedule