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Cruise Vlog Day 1 - Boarding Independence of the Seas - Royal Caribbean Vlog 2022 - Accessible Room

Views and Queues
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👁️ 108K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 38:54
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable CreatorComped Sailing
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbeanFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is always the most exciting part of the entire crew they scanned my set sail pass i'm about to get on the little ramp thing

the cruise doesn't start until you get into the windjammer that's right okay this will be interesting to see if we can serve ourselves at the buffet

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do your safety briefing on the app before boarding to save time.
If you gamble a little on your cruise, you might receive free cruise offers.
Make sure to declare your Florida residency when booking to potentially save money.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Using self-serve buffet for the first timeIt's easy; just use the tongs and serve yourself.
Worried about taking an accessible roomThe room was not booked and likely wouldn't have been sold to someone who needs it, so it's okay to enjoy.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to board Independence of the Seas?
QWhat does an accessible junior suite look like on Royal Caribbean?
QHow does the Royal Up upgrade bidding process work?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program4½ Happy BaconBooking Process3½ Happy BaconSafety Medical3 Happy BaconEmbarkation4½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconCabin Suite4 Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay4 Happy Bacon
Top: Swimming with pigs
Port Canaveral4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Today we board Independence of the Seas! We tour the ship, check out the pool deck, and give a tour of our accessible room 1628, which is a junior suite. Join us for cruise vlogs aboard Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian and more. As cruise vloggers, we can't wait to share our cruise ship vlog and experiences with you, featuring excursions, room tours, private islands, specialty dining, and more. Links: For exclusive videos, join our YouTube Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWrPt9sIiGKvX1LBX58G9Q/join Our Etsy Shop: https://viewsandqueues.etsy.com Our online store: https://viewsandqueues.com Our favorite cruise food: https://www.cruisefoodhalloffame.com Our Amazon Store Front: https://www.amazon.com/shop/viewsandqueues (Full disclosure, these are affiliate links. It costs you nothing more, and we earn a small commission.) Views & Queues FAQs Where did you get that Royal Caribbean scratch off poster? We make it and sell it ourselves on Etsy! Here’s the link: https://viewsandqueues.etsy.com/listing/984490829/royal-caribbean-scratch-off-poster Do you two have jobs? Yes! We both have full time careers. Brian is a Software Engineer and Kerry is a Graphic Designer. Is this vlog a paid promotion with the cruise line? No, we have never worked with a cruise line before (I doubt they even know who we are 😂). If that ever changes, we will be sure to let you know in the video. What are those black pouches around your neck? We use the lanyards to carry some camera equipment, but many cruisers like to wear lanyards to hold their room key card. What camera do you use? We typically use the DJI Pocket II, however, when we are in the water we use the Go Pro Hero 9, and in Alaska we occasionally used the Nikon P1000 for wildlife shots. You can find these linked in our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/viewsandqueues (Full disclosure, these are affiliate links. It costs you nothing more, and we earn a small commission.) What is a GUSS? GUSS is our name for a Towel Animal! It is a childhood memory for Brian that has lived on for years. You can see the home video moment where GUSS was born in Adventure of the Seas Day 6 (We Made the News) and Allure of the Seas Day 3 (Sea Day). Is that one thing you said serious? Almost certainly not. If you’re new to the channel, we have really dry, sarcastic senses of humor. So if you’re questioning if it’s sarcasm - it probably is. How do I ask a dinner time question? Leave a comment on any video and let us know it’s supposed to be answered at dinner time. We’re always looking for new questions (even if the next cruise we can answer it on is a long long way out). Is it really pronounced CoCo “Key”? Royal Caribbean has said itself that it is pronounced “Key” in a FAQ of their own here: https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Perfect_Day/18062757_Trade_Perfect_Day_FAQs.pdf. To each their own on this pronunciation! When and how did you meet? We met in February of 2020 via a dating app. We answer this question in more detail in our Independence of the Seas Day 2 (Swimming with Pigs) video. Where did you get XYZ clothing item, Kerry? I do most of my shopping on Amazon and you can find those items linked in our storefront here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/viewsandqueues (Full disclosure, these are affiliate links. It costs you nothing more, and we earn a small commission.) My sunglasses are a mix of Knockarounds and Blenders. My luggage is Bric's by Ulisse. Those fun flowy pants are from Shein. Other than that, it’s usually TJ Maxx, Kohl’s, JCPenny or Old Navy. How can we support your channel? You can join our YouTube Membership! You pay $10/month and we upload video content that is exclusive for our members. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWrPt9sIiGKvX1LBX58G9Q/join Will Brian ever propose? He says he will, but 🤷🏻‍♀️