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This is a firm 'no' to FOMO. Independence of the Seas® is giving the Caribbean an injection of new adventures on getaways. Hang ten on our Flowrider®* surf simulator. Go head to head in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag clash in Battle for Planet Z℠. Score an amazing time and game-changing grub at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. Come and Seek the Royal Caribbean®.
The freedom class continues to be our favorite fleet but the food quality on royal continues to decline. Ship is a little outdated but rooms and public areas are always clean. Crew is fantastic, cheerful and always helpful. We opted out of main dining room as the menu changes they recently made make it super repetitive if you cruise frequently and the dishes always lack flavor so we upgraded to the unlimited dining package. Chops was fantastic on this ship. We find chops is better on the smaller ships for sure but again if you cruise frequently the menu remains unchanged for about 10 years. Giovanni’s was decent. We had the chef go a little off menu and prepare other sauce options as the menu again is limited and repetitive. For Italian they lack some basic staple dishes and when ordering chicken parm - not on menu but they will make it- we got tiny chicken medallion pieces. Playmakers used to have more options like salads and other sandwiches which are all gone and the burger which used to be amazing is now the frozen patty used at Johnny rockets. For the price of the dining packages you expect steps above main dining room meals but the reality is they are simply a notch above. Would be nice if they had some different menus across the fleet class or even “chef specials” at the specialty restaurants. There is also inconsistency across the ships with meals which is rather odd as you would think they all have the same set of standards. We continue to cruise royal because the staff is always going out of their way to make sure you are happy but royal needs to look at their dining again as the quality just isn’t there.
This ship gets it right. Food, drinks, service, music, entertainment, activities, and crew. Ship was very full, but always found a calmer space. Crew everywhere to help with anything. Very few complaints...chicken parmesan barely warm, sent it back and next one was the same...and I was charged $50 for pool towels, the attendant who scanned my sea pass card assured me that the scanner worked. The towel system is unnecessary, no one wants to own a light blue towel that's been used 150 times! Why give your customers the aggravation of having the charged removed, after an otherwise positive experience? Just be prepared for the crowds....The Key was a good value for a single cruiser, it includes internet, dedicated theater seating, dedicated welcome lunch and farewell breakfast, and most importantly, skip-the line boarding and disembarkation. Cozumel is a literal tourist trap. On this sailing, people who took excursions which required a 45-minute ferry, 95% got very seasick.
We are cruisers and usually cruise Celebrity. We cruised RC for my 18 year-old son to have the water slides. If you have a good attitude, this is an amazing experience. I was worried about the comments about the food, so I booked specialty restaurants to ensure we had good food. After the first main dining room experience, I canceled all the specialty reservations. The food was great! My prime rib was delish! And frankly, I could use the smaller portions, if you know what I mean... Service was pretty good throughout. Oceanview balcony cabin was well-appointed. Yes the bed is really, really firm, so bring a mattress pad or something if you are worried about your back. The inside cabin facing the promenade was such fun for the kids. Facilities were clean, not worn. Activities were varied and fun. DO NOT, DO NOT, DO NOT book the spa. For anything. I can't be specific, because they ultimately credited me, just please save yourself... Overall, I'm not rating it less than 5 stars. It was a wonderful experience for sure!
AWARD-WINNING AWE-INSPIRING ACCOMMODATION
Redefining the cruising experience one room at a time. Our staterooms are an alluring escape from the non-stop action that our cruise ships are known for. From our spectacular views to our deluxe amenities, a stay with us is like nothing else at sea.
TASTE THE BOLD
Savour every bite of batter fried goodness poolside at the new Fish & Ships℠ seafood spot. Take your taste buds on a trip to the Far East at Izumi, where fresh Asian-inspired flavours are literally on a roll. Or indulge in prime cuts of meat and steakhouse classics at Chops Grille℠. Whatever you’re craving, you’ll find plenty of delicious ways to fuel up between adventures onboard.
FISH & SHIPS℠
Order up batter-fried favourites at Fish & Ships℠ – the new seafood spot that’s just within splashing distance of the pool.
IZUMI
Say “Konnichiwa” to a reimagined favourite. Sushi, sashimi and more, all made to order with intense flavours, the best ingredients and impeccable presentation. Now that's fresh.
CHOP'S GRILLE℠
For more than a decade, the chefs of Chops Grille℠ have proudly presented quality, hand-cut prime steaks at this hallmark Royal Caribbean restaurant.
GO ON A WINNING STREAK OR LOAD UP ON EPIC SWEETS
You’ll find endless new surprises onboard just waiting to thrill you – whatever your age. At Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade, both kids and adults will have a blast making their own legendary plays at the arcade – all while tucking in to match-day favourites like wings, popcorn shrimp and burgers. Just make sure to save room dessert at Sugar Beach℠, where over-the-top ice cream creations and sugar-coated surprises will make even the most seasoned sweet tooths feel like kids again.
PLAYMAKERS℠ SPORTS BAR & ARCADE
It’s always game on at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade, where you can catch your home team live on 50 screens or face off against your friends. With a menu of game day favourites and icy-cold draughts on tap, anything you order is a winner. Like the signature Playmakers Burger, the buffalo wings or the four-scoop Touchdown Sundae.
SUGAR BEACH℠
Treat your sweet tooth to every sweet under the sun – plus a few sugar-coated surprises. Sugar Beach℠ is stocked to maximum candy capacity with all your favourite confections.
Enrichment programs, or ‘Explorer Academy’ classes cover a wide range of topics.
Classes include:
MAXED OUT ON THRILLS
Forget everything you thought you knew about cruising and get ready for next level thrills at every turn. You can kick off your day with a high-flying virtual-reality experience in Sky Pad®, then race down The Perfect Storm℠ duelling waterslides while little ones have a heap of fun at Splashaway Bay℠ – and that’s just on one deck.
THE PERFECT STORM℠
Grab a buddy and plunge through three storeys of twisting, turning thrills to the bottom of the dual racer slides Typhoon℠ and Cyclone℠. The conditions are just right – for The Perfect Storm℠.
SKY PAD®
Strap in, put on your virtual reality headset and soar high into the sky for gravity-defying fun at Sky Pad®. Whether you’re smashing sweeties in a sugar-coated world or travelling light years into the future – this brand-new bungee trampoline experience opens up a whole new universe of possibility.
SPLASHAWAY BAY℠
The fun comes in gallons. This bigger, better kids' aqua park features slides, water cannons, waterfalls and more. And when the drench bucket gets full, everyone gets wet.
Treat yourself to some TLC onboard Independence of the Seas®, with an incredible selection of health and wellness options, from luxurious spa treatments to high energy workouts.
With a wealth of amazing features especially for kids and teens, plus fantastic entertainment and activities that families can enjoy together, it’s easy to see why Independence of the Seas® was voted the best cruise ship for families in the Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards in 2015.
