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BOARDING Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas! (Our First Cruise Back at FULL CAPACITY)

EECC Travels
EECC Travels
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πŸ‘οΈ 62K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 19:39

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experience boarding the Independence of the Seas, noting that it is their first cruise since the lifting of masking requirements. The video begins with a visit to Jetty Park to watch ships depart from Port Canaveral, where they discuss the benefits of using Goport for transportation and hotel packages. After parking their vehicle at a local facility, they proceed through the check-in process and board the ship. The creators explore various amenities, including the sports bar Playmakers, the Windjammer buffet, and the ship's pool deck and activity areas like the FlowRider and Sky Court. They provide a detailed tour of their promenade interior view room, highlighting the unique perspective of looking down at the ship's central promenade. The vlog also touches on the experience of cruising at full capacity and a moment where they lose a GoPro camera left on a railing. The trip serves a dual purpose, as the creators are attending a travel agency conference held on board the vessel.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Independence of the Seas
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Independence of the Seas
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've cruised out of port canaveral a couple of times but never come the night before to watch the ship sail away

the go port packages are well worth the money they're easy to use they're convenient

this is the first royal caribbean cruise since the d-masking that we've been on

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use GoPort for parking and transportation packages out of Port Canaveral
βœ“Have your passport, vaccine card, and boarding pass in hand before check-in
βœ“Book a promenade interior room for a unique view and social atmosphere

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding a spot on a crowded ship β€” Be prepared for crowds at full capacity; arrive early for pool deck seating
Navigating transportation/parking β€” Use GoPort packages for a stress-free experience compared to ride-shares

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhere to stay and park before a cruise out of Port Canaveral?
QWhat is the boarding process like post-masking?
QWhat is a promenade interior room like?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3 Happy BaconCabin Interior3 Happy BaconPool Deck2Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet2 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4Β½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconDrink Package1Β½ Sad BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cape Canaveral3Β½ Happy Bacon
Port Canaveral3 Happy Bacon
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