“Live” as Possible on the Independence of the Seas!!!! Thanksgiving 2017

Good morning. We are about to board the IOS for a 5 night cruise.

A little background, we have been on the IOS three times before and we love the ship. We have done a previous spring break and a Thanksgiving cruise. I did a live NCL Escape review last Spring Break.

For this one, my DW and I are bringing our children (DS 13, DD 13 and DS 12). Also tagging along are my nieces (DN 17,DN14) and my nephew (DNp13).

So yes if you are keeping count that is 6 kids between 12&17 and 2 adults. God save us!!!

I will be attempting to stay live and post as much as I can and yet enjoy the time. So I will probably be intermittent.

Please ask any questions and I’ll do my best to answer.

Last: Go Gators!!!! Bring on Chip Kelly!!!

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First stop for me? The airport to pick up my nephew at the airport! Oops, supposed to land at 9:45. Now 9:25. Book it Danno!!!

Not only did we have to “Pull an OJ” and sprint through the airport to get him, but we zoomed in valet parked, ran to the SW airlines desk, begged for a gate pass quick, slide down the bannister to security, and talk TSA into letting us bust the line. But we got to the gate just as the first passengers disembarked.

First stop for DW? An emergency orthodontist appointment for a broken bracket on my nieces braces.

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Next stop???? Our tradition of hitting the best breakfast place in Fort Lauderdale!!! Foxy Browns!!!!

S’mores waffles

Carrot cake pancakes

Chicken and Waffles!

Hands down an amazing place that we wait till cruise time to visit.

Be Nice!!!

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Following along!

What a great start!!!! Looking forward to this. :cool:

Great start! Can't wait to hear more.

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Go Gators!!!!! Tagging along for the adventures. I'll say a silent prayer for everyone that no one gets toss overboard with 6 kids all under 17 ;p

Wow! Checking in to Pier 29 sucks!!! No garage! Long line. Old school. Lol.

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Now this is how you start your cruise!!! The frozen mojito!!!

Bolero is always a favorite.

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Bolero's is our fav also!!!! Cocktails before dinner EVERY night!

We're on board the Indy as well. I think we might have seen you in Boleros

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I surprised my wife for our anniversary!!! The suite life.....

Ahhhhh

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Wanted to give a shout out to all the staff thus far. Great people! Felix the concierge is awesome!

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Following! Have a great time!

Hello all. We just did our own personal sail away party on our balcony. Great way to spend leaving from beautiful Fort Lauderdale.

Family Selfie

Fort Lauderdale at sunset

Awesome Balcony in the suite.

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The concierge club is great. Fantastic appetizers. Perfect way to start the evening.

We informed the kids no entry without an adult.

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Sorry for the delay. Internet has been awful.

Last night we enjoyed dinner at Giovanni’s. It was fantastic to actually converse with the kids. No internet for them rocks!!!

They served a ton of appetizers and then brought the entrees. As usual way too much food.

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This morning we enjoyed breakfast at Chops because staying in the suite. However we discovered that we can get the exact same thing in the room so we are doing that tomorrow morning.

The salmon omelet was good however the potatoes were very dry.

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Beautiful weather today. The seas are only running at 2-3 feet and super calm. Sunny and 79 degrees.

Pool area not too busy.

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Very nice photos! Following along.

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Nice! I will be boarding with my mom on November 23rd - really wondering if the ship will be decorated for Christmas.

Also saw somewhere that someone said no steel drums by the pool anymore?! If that's true, I'll be very sad! Have you noticed this?

Following. Have fun. Going on it next Thanksgiving. Can't wait to see pics and reviews. TY

wow 6 kids, cant wait to read more

Nice! I will be boarding with my mom on November 23rd - really wondering if the ship will be decorated for Christmas.

 

Also saw somewhere that someone said no steel drums by the pool anymore?! If that's true, I'll be very sad! Have you noticed this?

I haven't seen a steel drum on a ship in quite a while.

Sorry but no steel drums. I do love those. They had a mediocre reggae band playing.

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