Live from the Independence of the Seas

[lorrdean]

hi,can you just walk of the ship? or did you have to take transfers?

how far was the centre of Vigo to walk?

:D

[msw1023]

Just a few steps right into town. Lots to see and look at right there.

 

 

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[Lisa63]

Fabulous report... looking forward to more! Thanks for taking the time to share your adventures with us.

[sky0000547]

hi,can you just walk of the ship? or did you have to take transfers?

how far was the centre of Vigo to walk?

:D

 

Vigo is a small town on a bit of a hill and these can all be done by walking. The ship docks right next to downtown and 10 mins walk and you are there. There is a shopping mall right next to the dock.

[msw1023]

Yesterday , we were in Lanzarote. Quite simply the strangest places I've ever been. A volcano in 1730 changed the island forever, and ever winter volcanic ash blows all around. They use it to grow grapes and watermelon, but little else grows there. And of course the best way to see it is on camel.

 

 

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[msw1023]

Today were in gran canaria. Rather than do an excursion, I decided to walk to the beach. Las palmas is a bustling city, very walkable, but there are also local buses which look very clean and affordable.

 

 

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[msw1023]

And how about a little food for thought...

 

 

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[msw1023]

Today we're I'm Tenerife. Very similar to Gram Canaria

 

 

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[harwellpkg]

Any idea what department he works in? If I run around he ship looking for 'Big Mac' they'll think I'm a crazy american looking for mcdonalds

 

 

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I guess you would say he is part of the entertainment staff. Exact title I'm not sure of but I think it's assistant cruise director.

[debt]

Does the IOS have the freestyle coke machine?

[Clarea]

Does the IOS have the freestyle coke machine?

No.

[msw1023]

Does the IOS have the freestyle coke machine?

 

Have not seen them. But they are still doing some renovations of the promenade. Maybe they will go there shortly.

 

 

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[Luvscruising44]

Hello Again! Looks like you're having a great time. How was the camel ride? I guess you are getting close to Madeira now. You should be docking in about 4 hours. Have fun! Lyn

[msw1023]

Hello Again! Looks like you're having a great time. How was the camel ride? I guess you are getting close to Madeira now. You should be docking in about 4 hours. Have fun! Lyn

 

We're in Madeira. I walked into this beautiful church just as they were signing Ava Maria

 

 

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[msw1023]

Had a coffee and a custard pastry at a little sidewalk cafe

 

 

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[Lisa63]

We're in Madeira. I walked into this beautiful church just as they were signing Ava Maria

 

Wow... that must have been amazing! Loving your photos and reports!

[kjacruiser]

be sailing in Dec. just wanted to know if you can post the bar tenders names at the pool bar...just want to see if they are the same from last year...have a great time and keep the photo's coming

 

[Cruzbear24]

Hi there. My first post. We are on Indy in 3 weeks on TA. Does she have kettles in the cabin ? :)

[Clarea]

Hi there. My first post. We are on Indy in 3 weeks on TA. Does she have kettles in the cabin ? :)

Indy normally has kettles in all staterooms when sailing out of the UK. They take them out of all staterooms except for Junior Suites or higher when sailing out of the US. So, if you are in a JS or better, then you should have a kettle. If you're not in a JS or better, then the answer is maybe, because I don't know exactly when the kettles are removed when Indy is on her way to the US.

 

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[Folk Singer]

Enjoy your time onboard Marsha.... Will be traveling with you in spirit!

 

we are booked on her for a TA next year.

[Folk Singer]

Great live report, thanks for bringing us along with you.

 

 

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enjoying this so far thank you.

[Folk Singer]

And how about a little food for thought...

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nice pics:):)

[Folk Singer]

have a good weekend and thanksgiving in Canada.:)

[msw1023]

be sailing in Dec. just wanted to know if you can post the bar tenders names at the pool bar...just want to see if they are the same from last year...have a great time and keep the photo's coming

 

 

Royal usually rotates the bartenders very two cruises, so the one you had them could be in any lounge on the ship

 

 

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[msw1023]

I'm finally back home . Had some trouble syncing my phone and iPad and tap a talk wasn't very responsive. Here are some shots of the ship. Will post more on the ports later.

Champagne bar

Boleros

 

 

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