Cruising to Hamburg & Rotterdam? Here’s What You Should Know
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I just don't get why they force you into paying $25 for a shuttle bus, which it takes basically 15 minutes difference to walk it. What's the point?
It's a human right to go for a wing. Why should I have to pay for it?
Independence is a great little ship. I think on balance, we'd probably prefer the Oasis ship that we went on, Harmony.
The main dining room was fantastic. Independent said they've won awards for the last eight weeks in a row for being the best culinary team and dining room in the fleet.
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This is a great cruise"—but what actually makes it great? We’re diving into part two of our Independence of the Seas series to show you the reality of cruising Europe. We ditched the organized tours to explore Hamburg and Rotterdam on foot, proving that you don't need a massive budget to see the best of these cities. Back on board, we’re testing out the full Royal Caribbean experience—from high-end dining at Izumi to the energy of the ship at night. Is this the reason European cruising has become so popular? Watch to find out. European Cruise Vlog | Royal Caribbean | Independence of the Seas Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvhF87ov6SdWfvy55ADHGTw?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 First Time in Hamburg on a Cruise 01:05 Walking from Hamburg Cruise Port 04:00 Elbe Tunnel to Hamburg City 06:02 Exploring Hamburg City Centre 13:58 Back Onboard Independence of the Seas 18:30 Cruise Ship Shows & Entertainmen 21:54 Dinner at Izumi 28:02 Casino fun 33:30 Main Dining Room Dining 39:01 Rotterdam Cruise Port 41:01 Rotterdam Markthal (Market Hall) 43:05 Rotterdam Cube Houses 45:29 Back on board for our Last Night 48:18 Final Thoughts on this Cruise, Hamburg & Rotterdam Hamburg cruise port Hamburg cruise excursion Independence of the Seas cruise vlog Royal Caribbean Europe cruise Hamburg cruise walking tour Rotterdam cruise port European cruise vlog from the UK