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Our DIRTY Balcony Cabin on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas Cruise Ship - Disappointing!

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 9K views๐Ÿ“… 2 years agoโฑ๏ธ 10:45
What This Creator Said
Creator Warns AgainstFull Ship Review๐ŸฅˆExpert Creator
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I have to be honest and say I really think that looks pretty nasty

I'm disappointed that this is the cabin that I got from my sister's first cruise

the amplification of the Independence of the Seas they did not change anything in the cabins

there is no charging capacity next to either side of the bed or in the middle

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Check for charging ports near the bed before booking an older ship cabin
โœ“Consider balcony table size for room service or meals

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

Cabin cleanliness and modernity โ€” Don't expect updated cabins on amplified older ships

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the cabin condition on Royal Caribbean's amplified Independence of the Seas?
QIs the ship update worth the price for cleanliness and upkeep?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Royal Caribbean is not what anyone would consider to be a luxury cruise experience, but still, for the price they charge, I think cruisers should be able to expect a certain level of cleanliness and upkeep of their ships... even their older ships. I took my sister on her first cruise on the Independence of the Seas, which was "amplified" in 2018, but it seems they did nothing to update the cabins! Is this what you would expect from Royal Caribbean Cruise Line? #cruise #cruiseline #roomtour Get my NEW BOOK! "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09MV7KR5K Get exclusive videos and behind the scenes looks here: https://www.patreon.com/veryunofficial Amazon links to my gear, and other fun stuff I wish I had! https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Follow on: www.facebook.com/MorgansVeryunOfficialTravelGuides Instagram @MrMorganOBrien Twitter: @MrMorganOBrien Affiliate Links: I receive a small percentage from purchases made from affiliate links that may be contained in this description. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.