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Love the posts! Can't wait for my cruise on Indy in only 2 weeks! Feeling a little concerned about disembarking. I have a 10:25am flight so I will be one of the ones at the gangway at 6:30 to take a taxi to the airport. Hope it all goes smoothly!

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Thank you again! :)

 

 

 

Did you make reservations before you sailed for Chops? If you could share a menu from tonight I would appreciate it. And the cost please

 

 

 

The day we board will be my son's birthday. I was thinking it might be a nice first dinner of the vacation :)

 

 

Sorry, forgot to answer your questions!

We made reservations today as we were walking in to windjammer for lunch.

I get a BOGO offer as part of the D+ benefits, I think the charge is $25? I may be wrong, but something close to it.

 

 

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Love the posts! Can't wait for my cruise on Indy in only 2 weeks! Feeling a little concerned about disembarking. I have a 10:25am flight so I will be one of the ones at the gangway at 6:30 to take a taxi to the airport. Hope it all goes smoothly!

 

 

Oh dear [emoji15][emoji15] I'm not trying to freak you out, but if you can change that time to later, you definitely should.

As for your cruise, you are in for a fantastic time on a great ship! [emoji106]

 

 

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As long as you don't have a ton of heavy luggage! Disembarkation is on deck 1, and you cannot take the elevator down if you are walking off apparently. My best friend disembarked this morning, she walked off so maybe she will pop in here and share her experience, right shar27? [emoji41]

 

 

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We didn't dock until 7:22 am. I'm not sure how long custom clearance took. I was surprised to see us still moving at 7:00 am.

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As long as you don't have a ton of heavy luggage! Disembarkation is on deck 1, and you cannot take the elevator down if you are walking off apparently. My best friend disembarked this morning, she walked off so maybe she will pop in here and share her experience, right shar27? [emoji41]

 

 

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Love the posts! Can't wait for my cruise on Indy in only 2 weeks! Feeling a little concerned about disembarking. I have a 10:25am flight so I will be one of the ones at the gangway at 6:30 to take a taxi to the airport. Hope it all goes smoothly!

 

Self assist was supposed to start at 7:30, but announcements started around 7:00 saying that it would be late. If you need disembarking assistance, this option is not available to you.

 

Forward passengers were to meet in the theatre, deck four. Aft passengers met in studio B, deck 3. I went down to deck 3 and there was quite the line up. We started disembarking around 8. We all had to carry/bounce our suitcases down to deck 1. We all stood in line outside for a while, but once we started moving, the line moved quite fast. I was in a cab to the airport by 8:35.

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Thanks for the information. I think I will keep the 10:25 am flight and hope for the best! The airport is not far from the terminal. Can't wait to experience the Independence. It will be our first time on her.:)

 

Robyn is doing great job with the review-- you'll have an awesome time!

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Thanks for the information. I think I will keep the 10:25 am flight and hope for the best! The airport is not far from the terminal. Can't wait to experience the Independence. It will be our first time on her.:)

 

Just make sure you do your airline check in on-line from the ship as you usually have to be checked in 60-90 minutes before your flight. Doing it ahead of time will give you a lot more time to get to the airport and to your flight.

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Robyn,

 

My sincere thanks for the several pics you took of 6321. I've got a solid idea of location now.

 

Did you ever resolve the noise problem from Boleros? Also, do you know, offhand, if the Luggage Valet is available thru Ft. Lauderdale airport on Delta?

 

I won't bother you again!!! Enjoy Part Deux !!!

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Self assist was supposed to start at 7:30, but announcements started around 7:00 saying that it would be late. If you need disembarking assistance, this option is not available to you.

 

Forward passengers were to meet in the theatre, deck four. Aft passengers met in studio B, deck 3. I went down to deck 3 and there was quite the line up. We started disembarking around 8. We all had to carry/bounce our suitcases down to deck 1. We all stood in line outside for a while, but once we started moving, the line moved quite fast. I was in a cab to the airport by 8:35.

 

This doesn't sound like to much service on the line's end.

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Robyn,

 

 

 

My sincere thanks for the several pics you took of 6321. I've got a solid idea of location now.

 

 

 

Did you ever resolve the noise problem from Boleros? Also, do you know, offhand, if the Luggage Valet is available thru Ft. Lauderdale airport on Delta?

 

 

 

I won't bother you again!!! Enjoy Part Deux !!!

 

 

You are not bothering me!!!

Boleros stops the loud music at 12:30pm. Don't get me wrong, I love salsa music [emoji1] I don't usually go to bed before then anyways.

I'll let you know about Delta, I got a sheet of info today, it's in the cabin.

 

 

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Robyn,

 

 

 

My sincere thanks for the several pics you took of 6321. I've got a solid idea of location now.

 

 

 

Did you ever resolve the noise problem from Boleros? Also, do you know, offhand, if the Luggage Valet is available thru Ft. Lauderdale airport on Delta?

 

 

 

I won't bother you again!!! Enjoy Part Deux !!!

 

 

We have used luggage valet thru Delta many times from Ft. Lauderdale. The flight had to be after 11:30Am.

 

 

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Dinner at Chops.....Amazing!

Guy 3 tables over having a total meltdown because they don't serve ribeye steak.......Priceless!

He even ranted that he's D+ and has 175 nights at sea. Can someone please tell me how on earth that statement is going to help a ribeye magically appear???? [emoji57]

 

 

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The Internet has been spotty tonight [emoji16] I'm now in the theatre waiting for the late night comedian. It's been a pretty relaxing day today. Tomorrow we are at sea.....the weather report says sunny with cloudy periods and about 80... I'll take it [emoji106]

 

 

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Dinner at Chops.....Amazing!

Guy 3 tables over having a total meltdown because they don't serve ribeye steak.......Priceless!

He even ranted that he's D+ and has 175 nights at sea. Can someone please tell me how on earth that statement is going to help a ribeye magically appear???? [emoji57]

 

 

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These are priceless moments when an iPhone would lead to Youtube infamy. So wish this had been taped. Of course, he would have demanded the iPhone be turned over as no one has the right to record him.....

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Good morning from the Indy on turn around day! Not gonna lie, feeling pretty smug right now [emoji18] I slept in until after 8am, and right now I am enjoying a nice latte while sitting in the Champagne Bar watching the suitcases go by.....

The consecutive cruisers will be meeting in the Pyramid Lounge at 10am to be escorted off, through customs and of course back onboard for another fabulous 5 nights! [emoji106]

Last night's Quest was hilarious, lots of new "quests" and Studio B was standing room only.

Today is a mix of sun and cloud in Fort Lauderdale, which is awesome considering we thought it was going to be really overcast and rainy. I'm pretty sure we will be on deck for sailaway this cruise!

I hope you enjoyed the first 5 nights of my cruise, it's been a blast reporting LIVE. Let's get the part started for round 2!!!!! We will be visiting Cozumel and Belize [emoji4]. More updates later, thanks for cruising with me!

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Hey Robyn!

 

That must be the BEST feeling not having to pack up and go back to reality... instead you get to do it all over again! Totally loving this review. We head on Indy Jan. 16th and then Adventure of the Seas May 21st!I see you have been on that ship as well!

 

This upcoming cruise you are heading on is the same itinerary as us, Cozumel and Belize. If it isn't too much to ask, any way you can post each cruise compass and MDR dinner menus? It would be greatly appreciated!

 

Enjoy round 2 of your cruise, and have a chocolate martini for me!! :) :)

 

Thanks,

Vicki

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Hey Robyn!

 

 

 

That must be the BEST feeling not having to pack up and go back to reality... instead you get to do it all over again! Totally loving this review. We head on Indy Jan. 16th and then Adventure of the Seas May 21st!I see you have been on that ship as well!

 

 

 

This upcoming cruise you are heading on is the same itinerary as us, Cozumel and Belize. If it isn't too much to ask, any way you can post each cruise compass and MDR dinner menus? It would be greatly appreciated!

 

 

 

Enjoy round 2 of your cruise, and have a chocolate martini for me!! :) :)

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

Vicki

 

 

Hi there [emoji4]

I can certainly post the compass, but probably not the MDR menu as I don't think I'll be in there most nights this cruise.....

I'm definitely up for trying that martini!

 

 

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That's so funny!

I'll be headed to B15 again in about 2 hours [emoji15] Let's hope it won't be a long muster like last time.....

 

 

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They make you go back to muster on a B2B when you stay in the same cabin? :confused:

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Dinner at Chops.....Amazing!

Guy 3 tables over having a total meltdown because they don't serve ribeye steak.......Priceless!

He even ranted that he's D+ and has 175 nights at sea. Can someone please tell me how on earth that statement is going to help a ribeye magically appear???? [emoji57]

 

 

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I hate to see people act like this!

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