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Chops Grille Lunch, Exploring on a Sea Day. Independence of the Seas 5 nights Northern Europe 2025

Rich and Suz Cruise
Rich and Suz Cruise
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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Fall · 5 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We both agreed this was without a doubt the best tasting steak we've had on a cruise.

So, well done, Royal Caribbean. And it was cooked perfectly as well.

Overall, we were both really happy with our mail in chops and we definitely booked this again.

The Royal app had said the gym opens at 6:00, but it actually opened at 7:00.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book Chops Grille before your cruise for a reasonable price.
βœ“Try the salmon and cream cheese croissant at Cafe Prominard as a post-gym snack.
βœ“Check the gym opening times via the Royal app, but be prepared for possible discrepancies.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on a sea day on Independence of the Seas?
QHow is the dining experience at Chops Grille?
QWhat are the ship's amenities and facilities like?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconSpa Fitness3 Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities2Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconDining Buffet3 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bruges3 Happy Bacon
Hamburg3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

A full sea day en route to Hamburg. After a trip to the well equipped gym, I spend the early morning exploring the ship, then we have our best ever Fillet Steak for lunch in Chops Grille. Our 5 nights to Hamburg and Bruges Northern Europe Cruise, onboard Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas September/October 2025