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My Royal Caribbean Cruise was MIXED - the FULL Experience on Independence of the Seas

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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πŸ‘οΈ 25K viewsπŸ“… 11 months ago⏱️ 1:11:55
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · 2 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

This is definitely up there with one of the worst buffet experiences I've ever had on a cruise ship.

The food in the main dining room I thought was very good, as was the food I had in Giovani.

One of the biggest assets of this ship, definitely the crew. They've been so friendly, so welcoming.

I think it's extortionate. When I looked at this cruise months ago, it was coming out at Β£900 for just me for two nights.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the Royal Caribbean app to navigate the ship and book dining.
βœ“Consider staying on board during port days for a less crowded experience.
βœ“Be prepared for potential delays and chaotic boarding processes.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overcrowding and long lines β€” Stay on board during port days for a less crowded experience.
High cost of drinks packages β€” Calculate your expected consumption; a package may not be worth it for short cruises.
Navigating the ship β€” Use the Royal Caribbean app for maps and daily schedules.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the full experience like on a short two-night Royal Caribbean cruise?
QIs the cruise worth the price for a solo passenger?
QWhat are the dining options and quality on board?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3Β½ Sad BaconDrink Package2Β½ Sad BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Sad BaconDisembarkation1Β½ Sad BaconDining Buffet4 Sad BaconDining Main3 Happy BaconDining Specialty2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Southampton1 Happy Bacon
Zeebrugge
Top: Bruges on your own (Β£20 for a return)
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Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description↓

My 2 night cruise on Royal Caribbean Cruise - the FULL Experience on Independence of the Seas. Come with me in this episode to experience a 2 night cruise from Southampton, U.K. to Zeebrugge, Belgium, and back again. I’ll show you everything from start to finish; check-in, embarkation, muster, my ocean view cabin, all venues on board, bars, restaurants and menus / costs, all food reviewed (buffet, main doing room, Giovanni’s Italian, promenade cafΓ© etc) entertainment (including Grease and an ice-skating spectacle, pools, adult only solarium, excursions on offer, drinks packages available, daily programmes, disembarkation process and much more! But why am I NOT loyal to royal?! Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe and turn on notifications for bi-weekly cruise and travel vlogs! Let’s follow each other on Facebook (jamiewrobins), X, Threads, Instagram and Blue Sky @travelblogjamie. You can become an exclusive member of my Patreon page with behind the scenes vlogs, Patron-only LIVES, shout-outs, monthly post cards, personalised video messages etc at Patreon.com/travelblogjamie, have personalised videos made for you at Cameo.com/travelblogjamie (currently in the top 13% of requests worldwide) and find my webpage at beacons.ai/travelblogjamie. #travelblogjamie #cruiseship #cruise #royalcaribbean #independenceoftheseas #travel