Wonderful! Only issue was we had a panoramic stateroom deck 12, you could hear the guests in the next cabin. Needs more soundproofing!
couple
10+ cruises
8 Nov 2025
Loved the ship
A little dated in places
Biggie was jacuzzi surroundings
Entertainment was really good
Dining room waiters were amazing
Windjammer staff amazing
Cruising Susan a great head of games.
Big let down was that the bar staff were very slow on many of the bars
But won’t let that put me off
I’ll definitely cruise on this ship again
family
10+ cruises
2 Nov 2025
Really enjoyable 5 night cruise. The food was outstanding.
Windjammer buffet was amazing. Evening meals in the
dining room. Our waiters were wonderful, friendly and
helpful. Waiters Francisco and Rohan deserve special
mention. 10 out of 10 for their service at table. Will
certainly consider Royal Caribbean in the future.
family
1 cruise
27 Oct 2025
We certainly enjoyed our cruise at a very reasonable price. For a large ship there was plenty of seating and places to relax. We only used the buffet but it was fantastic - choice and quality and we have been on many cruises. Parking and reception was slick and excursions well organised with high quality guides. Staff everywhere on the ship lovely and helpful. Entertainment very good and varied. Cabin with balcony very comfortable but you are not in there long!
couple
10+ cruises
25 Oct 2025
Lovely cruise
couple
1 cruise
25 Oct 2025
Was disappointed with vegetarian vegan options in the restaurant, mainly used the windjammer with much better choice
group
10+ cruises
20 Oct 2025
Great but the no need for tips
couple
10+ cruises
20 Oct 2025
every part of trip on independance of the seas was excellent
family
2-5 cruises
19 Oct 2025
Great 1st taster cruise on Royal Caribbean cruise line. Older ship but still nice to sail on.
couple
6-10 cruises
18 Oct 2025
Our waiters kiran and Vijay in dining room 5 treated us like royalty. The were really fantastic and gave us 10 star treatment.
Marsala in the cafe (starbucks) was very friendly, helpful and was always smiling.
There were too many children on the ship who took over every area and there was no escaping screaming children, hence the 3 stars!! Needed more adult only spaces!!!