Pemcorgimum Posted November 5, 2008 #1301 Share Posted November 5, 2008 He He- anyway remember both for the Jewel cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iadom Posted November 5, 2008 #1302 Share Posted November 5, 2008 THESE multi way adaptors are great. I always throw a couple in my case. Re the food on Indy. I found the portions adequate, but then I did want room for my sweet. The waiters would always bring extra helpings of anything. There were two rather large Germans on the table next to ours, they always had two different starters and often two or three sweets.:eek::) Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Rose Posted November 5, 2008 #1303 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Thanks for the replies. Very helpful. Adaptors will be packed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredawacs Posted November 9, 2008 #1304 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Does the Independence offer laundry service? If so, how much is it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 9, 2008 #1305 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Hi, There is no self service laundry. I don't have the price for individual items however they do feature a bagful for $20 at intervals throughout the cruise. You can put in underwear, pyjamas, socks, t-shirts. The items come back folded not ironed. Excellent facility imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetravellers Posted November 9, 2008 #1306 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Hi, There is no self service laundry. I don't have the price for individual items however they do feature a bagful for $20 at intervals throughout the cruise. You can put in underwear, pyjamas, socks, t-shirts. The items come back folded not ironed. Excellent facility imho. What about the ironing? Will they press individual items or can we take our travel iron? I think the travel iron is a no no. Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 9, 2008 #1307 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Irons are not allowed on board I'm afraid. You can send items away for pressing but careful packing should reduce the need for that. I have read of people bringing travel steamers..... (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iadom Posted November 9, 2008 #1308 Share Posted November 9, 2008 The laundry service is completely free, at least it is when the waiter spills red wine all over your wifes pure white trousers.:) :eek: Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 9, 2008 #1309 Share Posted November 9, 2008 :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredawacs Posted November 9, 2008 #1310 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Thanks for all the great infor. I am going to check into the travel steamer, and see if they are permitted on board. A friend of mine told me about Carnival cruises doing a bag of laundry for $20.00 per bag but I wasn't sure if RCL offered that or not. Again, thanks Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 9, 2008 #1311 Share Posted November 9, 2008 The list of prohibited items is here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetravellers Posted November 9, 2008 #1312 Share Posted November 9, 2008 The list of prohibited items is here Oh no! I wanted to take my hockey stick!!!! Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizanessie Posted December 5, 2008 Author #1313 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Now that the Indy has gone across the pond perhaps cruisers who have sailed her in the Caribbean could give us updates on her and let us know if they have found anything different on her that cruisers on this side of the pond experienced? :D Are the pools still heated ? Are the kettles still in the cabins? How about the food? Is it different from what has been posted previously when she sailed on the Med? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted December 5, 2008 #1314 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Now that the Indy has gone across the pond perhaps cruisers who have sailed her in the Caribbean could give us updates on her and let us know if they have found anything different on her that cruisers on this side of the pond experienced? :D Are the pools still heated ? Are the kettles still in the cabins? How about the food? Is it different from what has been posted previously when she sailed on the Med? I'm guessing they don't have the aged UK comics we had!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted December 5, 2008 #1315 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Are the pools still heated ? Are the kettles still in the cabins? How about the food? Is it different from what has been posted previously when she sailed on the Med? Pools are still heated. Tea pots are still in the cabins. Food - don't know yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted December 5, 2008 #1316 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'm guessing they don't have the aged UK comics we had!!! I enjoyed the UK comics--although I understand a lot of US citizens did not get most of the jokes. Guess you have to be an Anglophile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKLE10 Posted December 5, 2008 #1317 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Hi: We were on the IOS this past September for their "14 night Italian Med Cruise" and we will be boarding the IOS on the 13th of this month, for a 8 day Eastern Caribbean cruise. It will be interesting to see what changes they have made from our last cruise to this one. I was hoping the pools would still be heated. We're not tea drinkers, so the kettles in the room didn't make any difference to us. The one big difference I know we'll be talking about is: for our Med cruise we had a wonderful Junior Suite on deck 9 midship; and this cruise, we have a balcony, deck 9. I think I will be walking past our JS and thinking it should still be ours. We always get a balcony but for the very first time ever.....and we're Diamond members with having about 20 cruise with RCCL; anyway, for the first time ever, we were upgraded to a JS for our med cruise and it was wonderful. My DH told me not to get used to it.:( One big disappointment I think we will be experiencing with this cruise in a week.....I was reading about very recent cruisers not being able to stop at Labadee. We've been going there for over 20 years now, and it's always been one of my favorite ports of call. I understand the labor problems there and certainly don't want to stop if they are still having problems, but it will be a disappointment. And, I was really looking forward to the Labadoozies...yum.:D Last time we were there was a year ago, when we cruised on the Jewel of the Seas for their New Years Eve cruise and we had a great time. I thought they had the labor problems resolved, but I guess it isn't. Oh well, it won't be the first time we've missed a port of call we were supposed to stop at; and I'm sure it won't be the last. We'll have a great time nonetheless. We're celebrating our 43rd wedding anniversary onboard on the 20th of December.:p I remember when we would get a anniversary cake (no charge) and they would sing to us. Lately, they haven't even sang to us....no big deal, but I just compare things to how they used to be. And yes, they did know we were celebrating our anniversary last year on the Jewel of the Seas, but nothing was done. We'll be on the Oasis for the Inaugural Sailing exactly a year from now and we'll see if that big pier they're building on Labadee is worth all of these problems...:rolleyes: I'm really looking forward to the Diamond Lounge again. We really had a good time there in September. Some Diamond Lounges are better than others, and this one is really great.:D Happy cruising.....Sparkle 10 (Anita) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeywell Posted December 5, 2008 #1318 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Just a bit of updated info.... the previous link of prohibited items posted by NN is outdated - here is a current link that lists clothes steamers as prohibited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom1961 Posted January 7, 2009 #1319 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I know this group is growing slowly but steadily, however I am still surprised to find that there are relatively few of us so excited about this ship... Do new ships take some time to build trust before folks will book her, or do you think some shy away because they are often a higher priced cruise than older ships?We are booked during a busy school break week (here in the US), but we are the only family on the roll call with kids. I know not everyone who cruises is a CC member, lol, but it seems like most of the roll calls are really slow. Or maybe it's because our trip is just under a year away, idk... Any thoughts? Hi Sue - I'm from Mass and am sailing 1/15/09 also.....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timespliters Posted January 7, 2009 #1320 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I was on IoS in June and loved her so hope to book again but got 2 booked now so mjust look after the £/$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzobsessed Posted January 8, 2009 #1321 Share Posted January 8, 2009 i just got off indy's 1st new years cruise. the ship is stunningly beautiful and this was the best cruise we've ever been on:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjldvlks Posted January 8, 2009 #1322 Share Posted January 8, 2009 We will be on the Indy for the T.A. 4-12-09. If anyone on this thread was on the last TA - would appreciate any information you want to share. In particular, if anyone saved any Compasses I would appreciate seeing any of those to help us plan group activities. Sounds like a wonderful ship - we can hardly wait!! Great information on this thread - thanks for sharing. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isdoo Posted January 8, 2009 #1323 Share Posted January 8, 2009 We have also just booked the same cruise for our honeymon :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted January 8, 2009 #1324 Share Posted January 8, 2009 We were on the Indy transatlantic and it was a most enjoyable cruise. Actually, I was prepared NOT to like this ship because of size but it is just like Mariner on steroids and did not seem crowded (except for elevators). There were plenty of activities for all those sea days (altho I did not participate in many--read, instead). Will be happy to answer any specific questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decemberroses Posted January 13, 2009 #1325 Share Posted January 13, 2009 We will be on the Indy for the T.A. 4-12-09. If anyone on this thread was on the last TA - would appreciate any information you want to share. In particular, if anyone saved any Compasses I would appreciate seeing any of those to help us plan group activities. Sounds like a wonderful ship - we can hardly wait!! Great information on this thread - thanks for sharing. Mary We'll be on the same cruise and I would also love to see any Compasses. How many formal nights are there? What was the entertainment like? Thanks! Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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