Boarding Day & Sea Day on Independence of the Seas | Cruise Vlog | Part One
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We are back in Southampton today for another crew, Independence of the Seas.
First impression of this. This is a panoramic ocean view cabin. Quite a lot of room.
The service was great. We had a lady called Ruth from Zimbabwe was so friendly and really really good with our little.
Steak's good. Definitely better than the ones in the main dining room.
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Planning a cruise on Independence of the Seas? We spent a full week onboard to see what this Royal Caribbean ship is really like — from our panoramic ocean-view cabin to dining, nightlife, and sea days at sea. In this honest ship review, we share: * First impressions boarding in Southampton * A full look at our panoramic ocean-view cabin * Main Dining Room vs Chops Grille (is the upgrade worth it?) * Nightlife, entertainment, and sea-day atmosphere * What surprised us most — both good and bad This video is perfect if you’re deciding whether Independence of the Seas is worth booking and want a real, first-hand experience rather than just highlights. 👉 Part 2 covers Hamburg, a full sea day, and Rotterdam — coming soon. If you enjoy honest cruise reviews and travel experiences, consider subscribing to follow along with our future adventures. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvhF87ov6SdWfvy55ADHGTw?sub_confirmation=1 #IndependenceOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseVlog 00:00 - Southampton Cruise Port & Horizon Terminal 02:18 – Getting onboard - First Impressions Begin 04:08 – Our Cabin: Better Than Expected 07:12 – Full Cabin Tour – Panoramic Ocean View 10:50 – First Meal in the Main Dining Room 16:11 – Nightlife on Independence of the Seas (Night One) 17:10 – Sea Day Fun on Independence of the Seas 22:10 – Cruise Ducks 🦆 23:30 – Winner Winner! Casino Time on Independence of the Seas 🎰 27:50 – Chops Grille Review – Worth the Upgrade? 29:55 – Dinner on Night Two (Did It Improve?) 31:50 – Nightlife on Independence of the Seas (Night Two) Part 2 covers Hamburg, a full sea day, and Rotterdam.