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

Travel Blog Jamie
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 24K views๐Ÿ“… 10 months agoโฑ๏ธ 1:11:55
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review๐ŸฅˆExpert Creator
๐Ÿง Best for SoloNorthern_europe ยท 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.

I think it's fair to say today has been quite mixed and I've got more to tell you on that tomorrow.

One of the biggest assets of this ship, definitely the crew. They've been so friendly, so welcoming, and I appreciate all their hard work.

For me, this was a very mediocre cruise with a very high price tag.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Use the Royal Caribbean app to navigate the ship and book dining.
โœ“Be prepared for potential delays in boarding and disembarkation.
โœ“Consider the cost of drinks packages versus actual consumption.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overcrowding and long lines โ€” Be patient and use the app to plan activities; consider longer cruises for a less crowded experience.
Cost of drinks and dining โ€” Evaluate if a drinks package is worth it based on your consumption; specialty dining is recommended but comes at a cost.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the full experience like on a short two-night cruise on Independence of the Seas?
QIs the cruise worth the price for a solo passenger?
QHow does the food and entertainment compare on a short cruise?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing4 Sad BaconDrink Package3ยฝ Sad BaconService Crew3ยฝ Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Sad BaconDisembarkation1ยฝ Sad BaconShip Condition1ยฝ Sad BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Southampton1 Happy Bacon
Zeebrugge
Top: Bruges on your own (ยฃ20 for a return shuttle)
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Meh โ€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0โ€“5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = โ€œmehโ€, 5 = โ€œbacon blissโ€. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

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. Iโ€™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, Giovanniโ€™s Italian, promenade cafรฉ 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?! Donโ€™t forget to like this video, subscribe and turn on notifications for bi-weekly cruise and travel vlogs! Letโ€™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