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Boarding Independence of the Seas!! // Northern City Escapes Cruise / Cruise Vlog Day 1

Travels and Tranquility - Videos
Travels and Tranquility - Videos
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👁️ 2K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 41:54
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Summer · 8 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This will be our longest cruise, too, right? Eight nights. We've only ever done seven nights.

This is a better layout than on the bigger ships we've been on to be perfectly honest.

Old is the word I would describe this... it feels older than that it's old.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring games for sea days and trivia.
Check the Cruise Mapper app for ship tracking and itineraries.
Book a midship cabin for a smoother ride.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the atmosphere like on the first day of a unique itinerary?
QHow does Independence of the Seas compare to newer Royal Caribbean ships?
QWhat can you expect from the food and entertainment on Day 1?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Activities3 Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Sad BaconLoyalty Program1 Happy BaconShip Condition2 Sad BaconCabin Balcony3 Happy BaconDining Buffet2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

London2½ Happy Bacon
Oslo4 Happy Bacon
Rotterdam4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Filmed: June 2025 Description: It’s finally boarding day! After spending the past few days exploring London, it’s finally time to board Independence of the Seas for our Northern City Escapes cruise. We explore the ship, enjoy a dinner at Playmakers, and catch a few shows in the evening. Stay tuned for more of our Northern City Escapes cruise on Independence of the Seas! We’ll be visiting Oslo, Norway, Copenhagen, Denmark, Hamburg, Germany, and Rotterdam, Netherlands! Join us for travel and cruise vlogs exploring the world for fun experiences, great eats, and local adventures. As travel vloggers, we can’t wait to share our tips and tricks for child free travel. As cruise vloggers (aboard Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise line), we can’t wait to share room tours, excursions, specialty dining and more as we cruise for the first time ever! Social Media Links: TikTok: @travels_and_tranquility Instagram: @travels_and_tranquility