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Worth It? Specialty Dining on Royal Caribbean - Giovanni's Table Review Independence of the Seas

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πŸ‘οΈ 13K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 14:27
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
πŸ‘¦ Best for Family (Teens)CaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm going to show you all the food we ordered talk about some of the highlights and low lights and share one service faw that I was kind of surprised happened at this upscale dining venue on Royal Caribbean

the food quality and variety and just allog together dining experience varies so much not only between different cruise lines but even with in a cruise line on different ships

we enjoyed all of that food but there was nothing about it that was so special that we thought if we had the opportunity that we would spend the money to eat there again

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Take advantage of last-minute discounts for specialty dining
βœ“Be aware that menu items and prices can vary by ship and sailing
βœ“Consider the atmosphere and intimacy of specialty restaurants for special occasions

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

High cost of specialty dining β€” Look for discounts and only go if there's a deep discount involved
Finding variety for dietary restrictions β€” Be prepared for limited options, especially for gluten-free diets

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Giovanni's Table on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas worth the extra cost?
QWhat is the food quality and service like at this specialty restaurant?

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Royal Caribbean offers many different dining venues onboard their fleet. Many are included in the price of the cruise, and some cost extra. Cruise Ship dining is something many people discuss. The food on your ship can make or break your vacation! On our recent cruise on the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas, we tried the up-charge specialty dining venue Giovanni's Table for dinner on the final night. Check out all the food we ordered and what we thought of it. #cruise #food #review 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.