As part of Royal Caribbean Blog's Group Cruise on Independence of the Seas, we're holding a number of events exclusively for our blog readers because enjoying this cruise is not just about being onboard but sharing in the event together!
Pre-Cruise Meet
We are going to meet up and put faces to names!
Meet location: TBD
Date: June 20, 2025
Time: 4:00pm
Welcome onboard party
Join us for our first "official" drink of the cruise! You may have already had a few drinks earlier in the day, but this will be our official first drink together.
Kevin Philip will perform for our group during this event, so don't miss it!
Meet location: Olive or Twist
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 2:30pm
Private water slide session
We've rented out the water slides just for our group, so come enjoy them without any lines! This event is exclusively for those that booked with MEI Travel.
Meet location: Perfect Storm slides
Date: June 22, 2025
Time: 8:00am
Kids: Kids Lunch
Grab lunch with the other kids!
Meet location: Windjammer
Date: June 22, 2025
Time: 11:30am
Bar crawl
Join us as we go from bar to bar and check out the signature drinks there, as well as meet everyone in the group!
Meet location: Schooner Bar
Date: June 22, 2025
Time: 12:30pm
EXCLUSIVE Event: Kevin sings the hits
Join us for a private musical event featuring Kevin Philip. This event is exclusively for those that booked with MEI Travel.
Meet location: Star Lounge
Date: June 22, 2025
Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm
YouTube Live Watch Party
Matt will be live streaming YouTube Live on Monday, and you can watch!
Meet location: Photo Gallery
Date: June 23, 2025
Time: 8:00pm
Private ice skating session
What's better than ice skating on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship? When we rent out the ice skating rink so that we're the only people attempting to ice skate! Join us for a private ice skating session. This event is exclusively for those that booked with MEI Travel.
In order to participate in this event, you need long pants and socks.
Meet location: Studio B
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 11:00am
Kids: Milkshake Madness
Time to spend your parents money and get milkshakes
Meet location: Johnny Rockets
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 1:00pm
EXCLUSIVE Event: Kevin sings the hits
Join us for a private musical event featuring Kevin Philip. This event is exclusively for those that booked with MEI Travel.
Meet location: Star Lounge
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Live podcast recording staring YOU!
It's only natural for Matt to record an episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog while onboard Independence of the Seas and we're inviting YOU to join us not just for the recording but to be a part of the podcast, LIVE! Matt will record the episode and feature Royal Caribbean Blog readers to talk about our collective experiences onboard and review this magnificent ship for everyone at home.
Meet location: St Thomas Conference Room
Date: June 28, 2025
Time: 10:00am
EXCLUSIVE Event: Kevin sings the hits
Join us for a private musical event featuring Kevin Philip. This event is exclusively for those that booked with MEI Travel.
Meet location: Star Lounge
Date: June 28, 2025
Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm