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Lets CRUISE! What It’s Like Cruising Now In 2022 | This Needs To Change On Royal Caribbean Ships..

Kyle Pallo
Kyle Pallo
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👁️ 107K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 28:38

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their return to cruising aboard the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas. The journey begins with the logistical challenges of COVID-19 testing at the port, where the creators express frustration over the high cost of testing services. After receiving negative results, they board the ship and navigate various amenities, including the Royal Promenade and an ice skating show at Studio B. The creators provide a tour of their balcony stateroom, noting that while the room is spacious, some elements feel dated. A significant portion of the video focuses on the challenges of a highly crowded ship during the summer season. The creators specifically warn viewers to avoid the any time dining option due to extreme wait times and misinformation from staff regarding seating. They conclude that while the ship offers great entertainment and food, the sheer volume of passengers creates a chaotic environment that requires careful planning, particularly regarding dining reservations.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · SummerFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

i'm ready to move on and you know yeah um i say if it's required that it should just be included with your cruise price

this cruise ship is uh packed i have not been on a more packed cruise than this

do not get my time dining this is actually horrible

expect exactly what we're going through right now it is insane it is literally insane

Creator's Tips & Advice

Avoid my time dining if the cruise is packed
Get a dining time reservation instead of any time dining
Bring a TESSAN charger for more outlets in the room

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

COVID testing requirements and costTesting should be included with cruise price; be prepared to pay if needed
Packed cruises and long wait timesExpect crowds in summer; make dining reservations in advance

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like cruising in 2022 on Royal Caribbean?
QWhat are the COVID testing procedures at the port?
QWhat are the challenges of a packed cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Cabin Balcony2 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy BaconShip Condition1 Sad BaconPort DestinationMehCrowd Capacity2½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconDining Main3 Sad BaconSafety Medical1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Port Canaveral
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