All things Independence of the Seas

[jms2362]

For anyone sailing on this ship I was just checking pricing from Charlotte, NC to Gatwick and the price is $1,053.00 plus taxes for two round trip. That is a great price as they have been around $1,200 roundtrip per person.

[jms2362]

The sand is for the party of Independence of The Seas Caribbean party. Just saw it on the web for Royal Caribbean

[jms2362]

I can hardly wait, 64 days to go. Can hardly wait to get to England, it is our favorite place to visit.

[jms2362]

I think that is a balcony cabin, not suite, very similar to one I was in last year.

[jms2362]

How di I find the webcam?

[jms2362]

Thanks for the great picture!

[Brian131489]

How di I find the webcam?

 

go to this thread and there is a link to a webcam: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=763121

[technogogo]

Photos of IOS in Southampton for first time.

 

Available for viewing on my Flickr photosteam

[Elizanessie]

I got a text message today from a contact on the ship...it said....Onboard WOW. Yes to kettles :D :D

 

Personally there is no way I will be making my own tea in my cabin when cruising...geez I do that all the time at home...but hey each to their own.

 

I prefer to use Room Service :D

[I LOVE SUITES]

Photos of IOS in Southampton for first time.

 

Available for viewing on my Flickr photosteam

 

 

technogogo thanks for your amazing pictures.:cool:

[Hope2havefun]

Thanks for all your lovely pictures everyone!

 

Just a quick question if you dont mind about setting up on board credit account. Just wondered (probably a question for the Brits!) whether its best to let RCI convert the dollars into sterling or your credit card company. Which is the most cost effective. Does anyone know???

 

Thanks

 

(sailing 21st May!!!!!!!!!!!)

[barbarah33]

Thank you to everyone who has posted pictures.

 

Please keep them coming!

[james_19742000]

Probably a dumb question, but I presume she is staying put in Southampton now until the 30th when she does her VIP 2 night trip, as I am planning on visiting Southampton tomorrow to see her and dont want a wasted journey :-)

 

Thanks James.

[Elizanessie]

Probably a dumb question, but I presume she is staying put in Southampton now until the 30th when she does her VIP 2 night trip, as I am planning on visiting Southampton tomorrow to see her and dont want a wasted journey :-)

 

Thanks James.

 

She stays in Southampton until 28th..she does a 2nighter then....and then the 2nighter on 30th.

[Bild Em Bigger]

Probably a dumb question, but I presume she is staying put in Southampton now until the 30th when she does her VIP 2 night trip, as I am planning on visiting Southampton tomorrow to see her and dont want a wasted journey :-)

 

Thanks James.

 

Be sure to post your pictures:D

[RJL58]

Just a note, Indy was on BBC ONE-SHOW with:eek: Carol Thatcher this eve and she looks FAB:cool: , I am wishin now I had time to do the Cork trip on her Maiden Voyage:) ................ Rich

[RJL58]

Thanks for all your lovely pictures everyone!

 

Just a quick question if you dont mind about setting up on board credit account. Just wondered (probably a question for the Brits!) whether its best to let RCI convert the dollars into sterling or your credit card company. Which is the most cost effective. Does anyone know???

 

Thanks

 

(sailing 21st May!!!!!!!!!!!)

 

I always tick the credit card box but when my bill comes the ships conversion has kicked in:mad: .... they may make commission on it:eek: ... Rich

 

p.s I think (maybe wrong) but get a better exchange us U.K's doing it through C Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PAFC]

Just a note, Indy was on BBC ONE-SHOW with:eek: Carol Thatcher this eve and she looks FAB:cool: , I am wishin now I had time to do the Cork trip on her Maiden Voyage:) ................ Rich

 

Here's the link

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/page/item/b00b1nzy.shtml

Nice one Carol shame about the travel agent.

Looks fantastic.

[cruzobsessed]

well this stinx.....because i'm not in the u.k. i can't watch that video:mad:

[Bild Em Bigger]

I always tick the credit card box but when my bill comes the ships conversion has kicked in:mad: .... they may make commission on it:eek: ... Rich

 

p.s I think (maybe wrong) but get a better exchange us U.K's doing it through C Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I let the ship do it, the rate is so good who care about a few wxtra pounds :D

[Bild Em Bigger]

Dont go much on the host, but the ship looks fantastic :D

[nerysj]

Any UK passenger would save some money if they have a Nationwide Credit Card or a Post Office credit card, as both of these DO NOT charge an exchange rate conversion fee on foreign transactions. I only use these cards when abroad, and if you total everything on every trip - it is quite a saving! So I will be ticking (I already have on line) the box that states 'I do not require RCI to make the currency conversion fee.'

 

Every little helps!:p

[warringtonian]

Did anyone else see Carol Thatcher broadcasting from Independance of the Seas on The One Show last night? The item was a bit short but at least you got a glimpse of the ship.

[spirite]

It would have been nice to have seen more of the ship than the poor interview.

 

Anyone going down to Southampton today/tomorrow for the launch party?

[sddsddean]

...and how many mistakes did you spot?! Implying she was the only ship with rockwall, flowrider, skating rink, biggest ship (then adding 'plus her 2 sister ships'), almost a passing mention of 'Genesis'. I know CT was only saying what she was told, but surely someone should have done a bit of research.

 

Simon