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Is Royal Caribbean Getting WORSE? Disappointing Experiences on Independence of the Seas Cruise Ship

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πŸ‘οΈ 10K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 15:30
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
πŸ‘¦ Best for Family (Teens)Caribbean Β· 4 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

the pool deck and the amplifications that Royal has added to the top deck of this ship are really great

the service on board has been absolutely topnotch

my sister has been having kind of a struggle finding gluten-free options especially in the buffet

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check the condition of recreational equipment before using
βœ“Inquire about gluten-free options in advance if you have dietary restrictions

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Expectations for a perfect first cruise β€” Understand that not everything will be perfect, but some issues like equipment maintenance are easy wins for the cruise line

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Royal Caribbean getting worse?
QWhat are the disappointing experiences on Independence of the Seas?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition3 Sad BaconDining Buffet2Β½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows1 Sad BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconKids Family1Β½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Labadee4 Happy Bacon
Top: Labadee stop
Miami
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Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description↓

Royal Caribbean is one of the most popular and well known cruise brands in the world. Maybe even more so than Disney, Carnival, or NCL. They also recently launched the newest largest cruise ship in the world, the Icon of the Seas. On our recent cruise on the Independence of the Seas, which was "amplified" back in 2018, it became evident to me that not all Royal ships are the same when it comes to quality and upkeep. Check out more details and let me know if you agree! #cruise #cruiseship #travel 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.