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Northern Europe Mini Cruise Trip Report Part 2 (Rotterdam to Southampton Mini Cruise)

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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · FallFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It was actually one of the better renditions of the show and big raps must be given to the cast as they were all excellent.

Thankfully, the street party lived up to the hype and it was just some good fun with people of all ages and nationalities just having a good time together.

It was a great holiday. I enjoyed just about every aspect of it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get up to the top deck to watch the sailaway from Rotterdam for great views.
βœ“Try the chips with peanut sauce at the Palm Food stall in Rotterdam.
βœ“Walk through the cube houses central walkway for a unique experience.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to do on a sea day β€” Take advantage of activities like table tennis, mini golf, and people watching, and attend shows like Greece.
How to make the most of a short port visit β€” Focus on key highlights like the cube houses, market hall, and harbor area, and use public transport if time allows.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on a sea day on Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas?
QWhat can you explore in the port of Rotterdam on a short visit?
QIs the Independence of the Seas a good ship to sail on?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Shows4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Rotterdam4 Happy Bacon
Southampton3Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Hello and welcome to the 2nd part of our Northern European mini cruise trip report onboard the Independence of the Seas cruise ship. In this part, we focus on our second day at sea on Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas and our day exploring the cruise port of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. Rotterdam is a great mix of the new and the old and really stands out when compared to other Dutch cities. We sailed on-board Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas in October 2025 and arrived at the Cruise Terminal Rotterdam in Rotterdam, which is in walking distance of the city’s main attractions before departing at the City Cruise Terminal in Southampton For more details about our trip, please visit https://cruisehols.co.uk/our-northern-european-mini-cruise-onboard-independence-of-the-seas-trip-report/ #Southampton #Rotterdam #RoyalCaribbean #IndependenceoftheSeas #Netherlands #Holland #TripReport #Cruise