Belinda A M 8 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Hello, I am new and have booked a cruise to leave Southampton next year that goes to spain and france. Is this the correct forum or is it just for Caribbean cruises ? Xobertlab, OrionJus, MylesDots and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,813 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 You are in the right place! This is everything Royal Caribbean - Welcome! :) What ship did you book?! Belinda A M 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Belinda A M 8 Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 You are in the right place! This is everything Royal Caribbean - Welcome! :) What ship did you book?! Thank you. We are booked on the Independence for next August. We have been on this ship before but I didn't know about this website then. I will check it regularly. KLA 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,813 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Thank you. We are booked on the Independence for next August. We have been on this ship before but I didn't know about this website then. I will check it regularly. Awesome! Indy is a great ship... I sailed her in the Caribbean last February, but would love to sail again over in Europe. :) Belinda A M 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 10,457 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Welcome! Independence of the Seas is a great ship. Here's a recent post about 5 things to love about Independence of the Seas. Belinda A M 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jerel 358 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Also make sure to check out the podcasts, link at top of screen. Great for the drive to work, or if your too lazy to research online it's nice to have the option of just listening.I'm sure there is one about the Independence, if not there is many on the different aspects of cruising. Belinda A M 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monorailmedic 693 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Welcome Belinda! I'm actually sailing on Indy in 56 days (not that I'm counting). I'll be sure to sare my experiences here, as well as on Facebook and Perscope. If there are any specifics that you want to know, there are plenty of pros on this board, and I'll be glad to investigate while on board if we can't find the answer here. Belinda A M 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 10,983 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Welcome, Belinda. Glad you found us !!! Belinda A M 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,013 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Welcome, Belinda. I've done a couple of the Northern European cruises on Royal. One out of England and another out of Sweden, so feel free to ask questions. I had a back-to-back on the Independence booked for next summer, but opted for a British Isles cruise on the Vision instead. MikeK and Belinda A M 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobroo 451 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I like to think European cruises are where you take your training from going on Caribbean cruises and put it to good use. All your European cruising questions are welcome here. It would not be unusual to have many of them. Belinda A M and DocLC 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sailor_to_Cruiser 123 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 One thing I have noticed, having taken both Caribbean cruises and European cruises: A Caribbean cruise is a "Do Things" type of cruise, and an European cruise is a "See Things" type of cruise. If you are interested in seeing castles, palaces and history you will be in your glory. If you want to Scuba, Snorkel or just lounge on a beach, it is not for you. Belinda A M, MikeK, Sarah and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jticarruthers 825 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Bob, we just did our first European cruise over the summer and I definitely agree. We spent a ton of time walking and looking and walking and looking, options for snorkeling, scuba, etc. were definitely few and far between. That was our expectation though so by no means disappointed or complaining but I was in dire need of a few days of rest when we got back !! Belinda A M 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Belinda A M 8 Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Thank you everyone for all your good ideas. does anyone know if the UK cruises do the drinks cards ? we don't drink a lot but sometimes like the odd cocktail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sailor_to_Cruiser 123 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Thank you everyone for all your good ideas. does anyone know if the UK cruises do the drinks cards ? we don't drink a lot but sometimes like the odd cocktail. UK cruises, at least booked in the UK are giving free deluxe drink package included. No need for the cards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah 39 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I was on Indy last week! I love that ship. Check your booking re drinks package as it depends when you book/what offer if you get drinks included. I got a quote on the ship for next year and it didn't include a drinks package Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shocked 21 Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hello, I am new and have booked a cruise to leave Southampton next year that goes to spain and france. Is this the correct forum or is it just for Caribbean cruises ? Hi.I'm on Indy next August for 8 nights.Will be my 3rd time on Indy.Love the ship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sailor_to_Cruiser 123 Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 I was on Indy last week! I love that ship. Check your booking re drinks package as it depends when you book/what offer if you get drinks included. I got a quote on the ship for next year and it didn't include a drinks package European cruises booked in the UK are all including the Deluxe drink package as a norm. I guess its because the Brits would rather go to an all-inclusive resort in the Canary Islands or Spanish Costas than on a cruise. They want their alcohol included in the price. If booked from the US, I do not think they include the drink package. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah 39 Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 I'm from the UK and never have a drinks package included in my booking! Belinda A M 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sailor_to_Cruiser 123 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 I'm from the UK and never have a drinks package included in my booking! I'd check with my TA about that. Every cruise from UK to Europe of 7 days or more are listing free Deluxe drink package. This is something that seems to have just started this summer. The TransAtlantic cruises are not listing it, nor the 3/4 day quick trips from Southampton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Belinda A M 8 Posted October 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 i agree with Sarah, We haven't got free drinks on our cruise for next year. they have been offering discounts on the drinks packages, but this is only if you book now. If I cancel and rebook the cruise it would cost a lot more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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