Independence of the Seas: Olympus Rocks Parade

The Royal Promenade onboard Royal Caribbean ships act as a large central corridor to easily get from one end of the ship to the other. It also acts as the largest entertainment venue at sea with a full lighting and sound system designed to rival that of any theater. During a cruise each ship features a series of two parades and depending on the cruise director street parties may be held as well. During the November 22, 2012 Westbound Transatlantic sailing cruise director Joff Eaton held the Independence of the Seas traditional welcome aboard parade on the 1st night, November 22nd. This was following a delayed departure from Southampton during some rather rough sea conditions that really put a damper on the joy of the guests onboard. The Olympus Rocks parade is traditionally held at the start of every voyage as a way to introduce some of the crew from the various departments onboard to the newly arriving guests. Itinerary: --Video - Port Time-Lapse: http://youtu.be/q3hlrZZqMyo --Photos - All: http://picasaweb.google.com/DMPicone --Video - Captain Announcements: http://youtu.be/0DBjx2pEfoo Nov. 22: Southampton, England --Video - Day 1: http://youtu.be/3AGap9cUUFU --Video - Olympus Rocks Parade: http://youtu.be/FRoWryd0PgQ --Photos - Day 1: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821664932475883569 Nov. 23: At Sea --Video - Day 2: http://youtu.be/9D-kIAchHC0 --Photos - Day 2: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821667626578693537 Nov. 24: At Sea --Video - Day 3 - Morning Inside: http://youtu.be/3VVYBHi8cA8 --Video - Day 3 - Afternoon Outside: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW9MujvL_Qg --Photos - Day 3: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821668686259914721 Nov. 25: Lisbon, Portugal --Video - Day 4 - Arrival: http://youtu.be/MGgtyIAJfVQ --Video - Day 4 - Departure: http://youtu.be/3rTIg-9KG7s --Photos - Day 4: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821673936503657505 Nov. 26: At Sea --Video - Day 5: http://youtu.be/g7ve9ibo0wY --Photos - Day 5: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821677691029769889 Nov. 27: Ponta Delgada, Azures --Video - Day 6 - Arrival: http://youtu.be/h75r7KHK84Q --Video - Day 6 - Island & Departure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIeUKowQ1IM --Photos - Day 6: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821679824450676145 Nov. 28: At Sea --Video - Day 7: http://youtu.be/IPbX5Qcf_Gs --Video - Chef's Bake-A-Cake Challenge: http://youtu.be/gZ6Wiux3Unc --Video - Fourth Annual Interdepartmental Tug-O-War: http://youtu.be/DuzM0CZk4Kg --Photos - Day 7: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821692780819413569 Nov. 29: At Sea --Video - Day 8: http://youtu.be/L5I9C1QqszU --Photos - Day 8: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821699222138324897 Nov. 30: At Sea --Video - Day 9: http://youtu.be/hveWxvi5zLY --Video - Rock Britannia Party: http://youtu.be/s5MdBVedwbA --Photos - Day 9: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821703920974103185 Dec. 1: At Sea --Video - Day 10: http://youtu.be/lOx-7pUwXxU --Video - Mad Hatter's Ball Parade: http://youtu.be/UMewt7BiMaI --Photos - Day 10: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821707875088209745 Dec. 2: At Sea --Video - Day 11: http://youtu.be/h1L85nhtOtI --Photos - Day 11: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821710315268879569 Dec. 3: At Sea --Video - Day 12: http://youtu.be/Kzn50lS01Qw --Photos - Day 12: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821713254987065105 Dec. 4: Nassau, Bahamas --Video - Day 13: http://youtu.be/f_gcBTBFhx4 --Video - Lifeboat Testing: http://youtu.be/Cx7H84YDEIM --Video - Carnival Miracle Arrival: http://youtu.be/3Q_zDZo_-AU --Photos - Day 13: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821714642880577729 Dec. 5: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida --Video - Day 14: http://youtu.be/2mmtsDlZryc --Photos - Day 14: https://plus.google.com/photos/115365916503583655211/albums/5821722624663276177