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Unbiased & Honest Review of Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas Cruise 2024 Pros & Cons #cruise

Magical Mom Laura
Magical Mom Laura
Casual
👁️ 51K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 15:18
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewCasual Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · FallFrom MiamiOccasional Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

the cost for this was incredible compared to Disney Cruises

the kids club the food and the bed so we'll jump into these three

the service across the ship the bartenders everyone was fantastic

the food it's awful I couldn't believe how bad it was

Creator's Tips & Advice

Ask for a mattress pad if the bed is uncomfortable
Consider a suite for better dining options and bed comfort
Be aware that the kids club has limited hours and may not meet expectations

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Kids club experienceManage expectations; it may not be as impressive as Disney's
Bed comfortRequest a mattress pad or consider a suite
Food qualityBe prepared for potentially disappointing meals

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas?
QIs the ship suitable for families with young kids?
QHow does the experience compare to Disney cruises?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconKids Family4 Sad BaconDining Main4½ Sad BaconDining Buffet2½ Sad BaconDining Specialty3½ Sad BaconDining Room Service4 Sad BaconCabin Balcony2½ Sad BaconPool Deck1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Miami2½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

My Honest Opinion of Independence of the Seas! Landon's new channel: https://youtube.com/@Landonloves?si=FqLbOVIQomSyX7tk SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/LauraLaws18 CONNECT WITH ME! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/disneymomlaura EMAIL: lauralaws18@gmail.com CHECK OUT MY OTHER VIDEOS: Royal Caribbean Independence Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWGoxeAxnTBtyOKllp-qeKIZ0NXgVxur9 Travel Day Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWGoxeAxnTBuqDdizc9F1_riWHMRe6csM Travel Car Seat Video: https://youtu.be/J69D1uJZazA Landon's 1st Cruise: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWGoxeAxnTBvznE8po_djRaI-95tiojMq Landon's 11th Trip: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWGoxeAxnTBsFjkxsWOuV7Qq6bwmpHNeU Landon's 10th Trip: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWGoxeAxnTBv2_BgfGEjUgNgLsJMFZUMH Landon's 9th Trip: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWGoxeAxnTBuMc7RcrpxA4WFJqtTKUnPi Landon's 8th Trip: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWGoxeAxnTBtpi5fIbqQ_mjOztmxBSsQn Landon's 7th Trip: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWGoxeAxnTBt6JcjDPqeCGl2foPktYu0B Landon's 6th Trip: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWGoxeAxnTBu94Lcb_QXnyYW0yZSj3ieX Thanks for checking out my channel! My name is Laura and here I share being a first time, stay at home mom to my daughter Landon. My husband Phil and I have been going to Disney World since 2004 and before that I went a lot with my mom and sisters. It's our happy place. You can check out the playlist section of my channel for more Disney vlogs and some What's in my Stroller videos and other fun Disney info! Some links are affiliate links where I may make a small commission & it helps me to be a stay at home mom and supports my channel!