All things Independence of the Seas

[Shiver]

Webcam of the IOS on it's way in to Oslo

 

http://www.ohv.oslo.no/cgi-bin/ohv/imaker?id=15072&visdybde=2&aktiv=15072

[scotsman]

oslo

[coxswain]

The world's largest cruise ship RCCL's "Independence of the Seas" arrived in Oslo harbour directly from Aker Yards on Monday morning, to begin its maiden voyage.

 

 

The vessel is 339 metres long, 38.6 metres wide, and takes 4375 passengers and 1365 crew.

 

 

http://www.norwaypost.no/cgi-bin/norwaypost/imaker?id=144761

 

 

 

 

jj....

[FjordViking]

Some images from the arrival in Oslo this morning:

 

http://www.ohv.oslo.no/cgi-bin/ohv/imaker?id=44298

[I LOVE SUITES]

Cheryl ...I am happy to share if you are :D

 

 

Hello Liz,

 

Sorry to keep on, dont forget to take lots of pictures if you can, especially Deck 10 suites, the PICTURES OF THE INDEPENDENCE look absolutely fantastic, cant wait to get on in August, Enjoy yourselve on your trip.

thanks :) :) :)

 

PS can you please find out if there is going to be a jazz bar?

[Alan2504]

The world's largest cruise ship RCCL's "Independence of the Seas" arrived in Oslo harbour directly from Aker Yards on Monday morning, to begin its maiden voyage.

 

 

The vessel is 339 metres long, 38.6 metres wide, and takes 4375 passengers and 1365 crew.

 

 

http://www.norwaypost.no/cgi-bin/norwaypost/imaker?id=144761

 

 

 

 

jj....

 

Here's a picture from the Oslo harbour Web-cam

[coxswain]

Cheers Alan.

 

 

 

 

jj.....

[Pemcorgimum]

Wow !! Gorgeous. Cannot wait to sail on her. We are on the July 26th sailing...

 

If want to skip over to here

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=519060

 

you will find those of us who are travelling with you. Look forward to seeing you there.

 

I notice you have annoyed someone already on your other thread. Honestly some people!!!

[Pemcorgimum]

Thanks for posting the photos from Oslo. Fantastic!!!

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Now we need some pictures from someone who is on ID in Oslo :D

[English Rose]

Can anyone tell me exactly when the Indy comes into Southampton this week. I would love to be there when she arrives, but I think it maybe just after when the West Quay Centre opens along with the shops!!! Thanks.

[Alan2504]

Here's a link to a video clip of IOS arrival in Oslo

 

http://www.adressa.no/tv/index.jsp?id=5266

[barbarah33]

Thank you to everyone for the pictures and links!

[Albert Ross]

Can anyone tell me exactly when the Indy comes into Southampton this week. I would love to be there when she arrives, but I think it maybe just after when the West Quay Centre opens along with the shops!!! Thanks.

She gets in 25th around 9am. Will be berthed at Gate 10

There is a 2-day Caribbean festival in Mayflower Park at the weekend too!

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Here's a link to a video clip of IOS arrival in Oslo

 

http://www.adressa.no/tv/index.jsp?id=5266

 

 

Great video, thank you for posting :D

[dayrate]

FWIW - Indy comes out in May so Zini will be on until middle of June (maybe end of June). Then Capt Strazicic (Carol's Teo) takes over for a 10-14 wk rotation. That would put the next switch at around the end of Sept. So by the beginning of October, Capt Arnolf Remo should be onboard till close to the end of the year. They may switch again just before Christmas. So Capt Teo would be on at the beginning of 2009.

 

Captain Strazicic is in command now.

[English Rose]

Thank you for that. Sadly, I cannot get there for the weekend, but I will be there around 0930 on Friday. I will go to the top of the West Quay car park which is where I stood when the Freedom and the Liberty came in. Great place for pictures!

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When did capt Zini get off? and when is he back on again? he spent all that time getting her ready and then will not be there for her naming, that seems a little odd :mad:

[JennyMominRI]

HI all..I'm going to book my first RCI cruise on the Independence of the seas..I'm booking the Transatlantic to Southhampton. I'll then visit friens and the BBC in London. I took my first cruise in feb on Carnival with Doctor Who..All of the British people will know who he is..It was Sylvester McCoy and he actually gave me away at my wedding in Feb .

 

I'm really excited to learn more about this lovely ship

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Great ship to pick for your first RCCL cruise :D

[sunsetme]

you can see IOS on the oslo webcam at the port. look at kroooz cams or google oslo port webcam

[J10MCE]

Hi

 

We are in cabin 1702 on the 31/05/2008 out of Southampton going to Europe,this is our first Aft cabin

 

Have done alot of Cruises with Rc , Diamond but a virgin With aft cabins

 

Will send photos after cruise

 

Regards

 

John

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Most reports I see are positive about aft cabins, not tried one myself :D

[Elizanessie]

Thank you for that. Sadly, I cannot get there for the weekend, but I will be there around 0930 on Friday. I will go to the top of the West Quay car park which is where I stood when the Freedom and the Liberty came in. Great place for pictures!

 

Cheryl :D

 

If you find you cant sleep with excitement ...if you pop down the port around 5.30am...the Independence will be there :D

[scotsman]

John we are aft cabin junkies :D if we cant book an aft we dont sail on that cruise :eek: our all time favourite cabin is 1600 JS on a radiance class ship.

On the Indi 14th June we are in 1700 :D