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Best Holiday Ever
 
Reviewed By: Masters, Winchester on 20th Nov 2008
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Cruises Times cruised before: 0
Cruise Ship: Independence of the Seas Sailed: October, 2008
Destination: Canaries Age: 56-65
Cabin: Balcony Occasion: Family holiday
Having not been on a cruise before we were not sure what to expect, but our expectations could not be higher. From the moment we boarded the ship we were all well looked after. The food was very well presented in both The King Lear and the Windjammer. We were looked after so well by our waiters Julianna and assistant waiter Gerardo, they were both always pleased to see us and could not do enough to make our grandchildren happy, even bringing food that they chose and enjoyed. Our cabins were cleaned and tidied every day by Joseph who always had a cheary smile, and leaving the most unusual shaped towels. We enjoyed all the excursions as well, although we would have liked to spend a little longer in Maderia. My grandson who is twelve had the time of his life on the Flo-rider, and my youngest grandson who is seven enjoyed the rock climbing actually reaching the top and ringing the bell. Both the shows were first class to, although it did get quite busy, so had to go to our seats a half an hour earlier. Forgot to mention the gym on board which was enjoyed by our daughter every day. All I can say is we cant wait to go on another one next year.
Quality of Food5
The King Lear and the Windjammer
Entertainment5
Ice show
Shore Excursions5
Did not go on excursion
Staff5
All of them
Children's Facilities5
Flo rider and rock climbing
Onboard Activities5
Cabins4
Overall Rating5
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Comment by masters, bishops waltham (20 Nov 08 19:09) about this REVIEW
hi grandma great review although why have you given the cabins a 4* when they are definatly a 5*.
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Comment by carver, jersey ci (20 Nov 08 18:30) about this REVIEW
hi thinking of doing this cruise next sept, could you please tell me if the weather was good in the canaries, and what was the price of the drinks on board, can you buy a soda card. thanks
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Comment by Masters, Winchester (23 Nov 08 11:35) about a COMMENT by carver (20 Nov 08 18:30)
Yes I think you will find the weather will be fine, we only ever really wore tee shirts, even on rainy days it wasnt really cold and that was October
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Comment by Aldrich, newbury (20 Nov 08 19:06) about a COMMENT by carver (20 Nov 08 18:30)
The soda card is $6pppd adults and $4pppd children (plus 15% gratuity)
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