Jo and Rob Posted April 20, 2010 #1 Share Posted April 20, 2010 What are the best and worst bits about this ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted April 20, 2010 #2 Share Posted April 20, 2010 We loved the balcony, the promenade, the WindJammer, Portofino's, the ice rink, the Flow Rider, playing Wii sports, the crew, eggs benedict for breakfast, room service drumettes. The decor is beautiful throughout. And having a port to be able to drive to helps too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted April 20, 2010 #3 Share Posted April 20, 2010 One of the worst areas is the entrance/exit from Windjammer to pool deck through the revolving doors. They were always breaking down when we were on last November and two members of staff were having to push them round:eek:. We loved everything else:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted April 20, 2010 #4 Share Posted April 20, 2010 There is no one best thing about Independence. She is a beautiful and magnificent ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted April 20, 2010 #5 Share Posted April 20, 2010 There is no one best thing about Independence. She is a beautiful and magnificent ship. Especially when she does the 8 night eastern caribbean out of FLL..Taking her away...RCI reconsider :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patseacruiser Posted April 20, 2010 #6 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I totally agree about those doors to the pool area. Who designed that? The kids were constantly playing and getting it to stop suddenly and people were banging against the door. It's slow and stops and it's crazy. Chops is great. The waiter William and his assistant Suzette are awesome. We ate there 4 out of the 6 nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhall85917 Posted April 20, 2010 #7 Share Posted April 20, 2010 We thought it was the most beautiful ship we've ever been on. The flowrider was fun to watch and we enjoyed the ice show (more because it was on a ship!). It is a great ship and we enjoyed everything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmutters Posted April 20, 2010 #8 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Worst part for us was luke warm food (Hopefully we caught then on a bad week) Best thing was getting an invite to the bridge and meeting the captain :) The really bad thing was being made to leave after 14 days how rude ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castawaymam Posted April 20, 2010 #9 Share Posted April 20, 2010 The ship was great not a bad thing to say about it. If I asked my kids what they considered the best it would be Sorrento's. But the whole ship was excellent. Enjoy your up coming cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo and Rob Posted April 21, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted April 21, 2010 My sister was on the Freedom in the Caribbean and missed things like afternoon tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted April 21, 2010 #11 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Worst part for us was luke warm food (Hopefully we caught then on a bad week) Best thing was getting an invite to the bridge and meeting the captain :) The really bad thing was being made to leave after 14 days how rude ;) Hey :D You got to meet the captain and see the bridge? Man oh man. Awesome :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy_Girl46 Posted April 21, 2010 #12 Share Posted April 21, 2010 There are only good things about the Independence - it is a fantastic ship. The worst part is getting off at the end of the cruise! I agree with the earlier post about the revolving doors - they are always getting stuck. One thing I love is going up to the Olive or Twist Bar, right at the top of the ship, before dinner and having a glass of wine looking out over the ocean. You can't beat it. That's what I'll be doing in 100 nights time - can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare printingchick Posted April 21, 2010 #13 Share Posted April 21, 2010 the parades on the promenade are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaz1970 Posted April 21, 2010 #14 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I can't give you an answer yet, but we're on it Sunday, so I will let you know when I return!!! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo and Rob Posted April 21, 2010 Author #15 Share Posted April 21, 2010 the parades on the promenade are great! Do they have parades everyday? We are on a 3 night cruise, will all the parades be different or do they repeat the same parade later in the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted April 21, 2010 #16 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Do they have parades everyday? We are on a 3 night cruise, will all the parades be different or do they repeat the same parade later in the day? On a 7/8 night cruise there is one on the first night and another toward the end of the week. They are not the same. I don't know what they do on a 3 night cruise aas I have never been on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDCruiser Posted April 23, 2010 #17 Share Posted April 23, 2010 The Mystery Dinner Theater is a hoot! Act 1 is in Olive or Twist with cocktails & hors d'oeuvres, then you move to Portofino for dinner & Act 2. Portofino is fabulous-well worth the upcharge. The Mystery Dinner sells out, so book ahead. The street parties on the Royal Promenade are a lot of fun. Service is uniformly excellent, but the food ranges from outstanding to average. Overall I'd give it a B to B+. Holland America this is not. The fries in Windjammer are the best I've ever had-truly. Eating outside at Johnny Rockets is well worth the $4.95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted April 23, 2010 #18 Share Posted April 23, 2010 The Mystery Dinner Theater is a hoot! Act 1 is in Olive or Twist with cocktails & hors d'oeuvres, then you move to Portofino for dinner & Act 2. Portofino is fabulous-well worth the upcharge. The Mystery Dinner sells out, so book ahead. The street parties on the Royal Promenade are a lot of fun. Service is uniformly excellent, but the food ranges from outstanding to average. Overall I'd give it a B to B+. Holland America this is not. The fries in Windjammer are the best I've ever had-truly. Eating outside at Johnny Rockets is well worth the $4.95. I'm not sure how you meant that but I, for one, am very glad it is not Holland America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojitoMrs Posted April 23, 2010 #19 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Just got off the IOS two weeks ago, sadly. The best thing about it... too many to pick just one.... The fruity drinks The adult pool The lasagna The whole experience! Worst thing about it... Did hate those revolving doors! Hard to find a spot for 10 in the Windjammer Didn't know about the afternoon snacks til the cruise was almost done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted April 23, 2010 #20 Share Posted April 23, 2010 worst: revolving doors, trying to find a seat in WJ for breakfast, smelly linens. best: food was generally good, ship well-maintained in most areas, crew very friendly and helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted April 23, 2010 #21 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Just got off the IOS two weeks ago, sadly. The best thing about it... too many to pick just one.... The fruity drinks The adult pool The lasagna The whole experience! Worst thing about it... Did hate those revolving doors! Hard to find a spot for 10 in the Windjammer Didn't know about the afternoon snacks til the cruise was almost done! But you know what they say.... better late than never.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Into the Sun Posted April 23, 2010 #22 Share Posted April 23, 2010 EVERYTHING....Would not hesitate to do it again, and agan, and again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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