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What Sea Days Are Really Like on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas! Fun! Food! Shows! More!

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πŸ‘οΈ 139 viewsπŸ“… 4 months ago⏱️ 29:43
What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Fall · 17 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We're heading to Bruge, Belgium. And that'll be our fourth new country to put a pin in the map.

Overall, the backstage tour was pretty lame. I would recommend passing on this one.

So, very sad. But not to worry, we have another trip coming up uh in uh about 8 months from now.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Ask for your eggs exactly how you want them, as the staff will accommodate.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to expect on sea days β€” Enjoy eating, relaxing, and shopping; there are many activities like shows and pool areas.
How to handle seasickness in rough waters β€” The Bay of Biscay can be rough; prepare for choppy conditions and enjoy the ship's amenities.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are sea days like on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas?
QWhat activities and food are available on a sea day?
QWhat is the backstage tour experience like?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Bruge, Belgium3Β½ Happy Bacon
Diz2Β½ Happy Bacon
Southampton2Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Roberta (Bert) and Greg continue living the dream as the fun-loving and energetic retired couple travel the United States and the world! Greg and Bert never tire discovering new territory, repeated favorites or each other as they jump into a car and hit the road to destinations known and unknown! Certainly their passion is cruising on Royal Caribbean ships (so far)! Check out their previous videos from their "Traveling and Cruising" playlist and the upcoming videos on three cruises already scheduled for 2026! Greg and Bert are wrapping up a host of videos from their back-to-back cruises sailing out of Southampton, England in August and September of 2025, and look forward to bringing more videos of the Mexican Riviera from Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas in February of 2026! Today, Greg and Bert take you through three different days at sea on the Independence of the Seas! Make sure to like and subscribe