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Bit small but can see it :D

can we get back to the subject?

Here here :D

Seems a long way off, I am sure he will do a stint as captain somewhere between now and then

Why is it "odd"? Hernan is not one of ID´s Masters, but he was onboard yesterday (together with Bill Wright).

I thought he was one of the captains for ID.

So what will he do now, hes not involved with Genesis build so will he go back to Liberty :confused:

A nice VR-photo from Independence ots:

 

http://www.dagbladet.no/dinside/2008/04/22/533308.html

Thats cool, thanks for posting :D :D

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

Great ship to pick for your first RCCL cruise :D

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:

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

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

Have a great time next weekend, the view from the park should be great :D

She looks fantastic, she will be safe at her new home in less than a week :D

Opps did not mean to post again

pictures will come once she gets to Oslo :D

Latest info from ID says ETA OSL 00.30 April 21.

Thanks for the info :D

Thanks for the explanation :) So this will be your first FULL cruise on a Freedom class. Enjoy it and come back to tell all about it.

Will do :D

In January 2006 we had a little girl, so apart from the pre-inaugurals in Southampton we have not been able to cruise proper on a Freedom class ship due to the long flight. Our cruise this May will be our daughters 4th RCCL cruise but they have all been out of Southampton or Barcelona. As soon as I found out Independence was in Southampton we booked up and she immediately became my favourite & my daughter will love the H2O zone. :D

So there you have it, the story of how Independence Of The Seas became my favourite Freedom class ship. :D :D

We intend to make the trip to Florida next year for Genesis as my daughter will be nearly 4 and we will do the Disney thing while we are over there. :D

She is already my favourite of the 3 Freedom ships :D

Lots of chat going on about Genesis, what about the handover of Indy, its very sad how Genesis is getting all the headlines at a time when Indy shoud be the biggest news :mad:

She is due in Oslo Monday first thing, had a look at Oslo port on Google Earth and I am sure they can fit more than one ship :)

Well the day has nearly come for the Independence of the Seas to become ours...ok ok Royal Caribbean's :D

 

Tomorrow morning she will be handed over :D yipppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

According to AkerBuilder handover is today 1 day early and she will leave tomorrow 1 day early, not sure if thats correct but he does work at the Yard :confused:

Another video (picture slideshow) :D

http://youtube.com/watch?v=RtkJTcm-738

could someone explain the karaoke bar/studio place for me?

 

is it like the karaoke that occurs on other rc cruises?

Just like on the other RCCL cruises just in a dedicated lounge, its a nice little space on the way into studio B :D

Your welcome :D

I would love to hear about this tour when you get back!

 

We were in Madeira last November and WATCHED the "wicker baskets" slide down the narrow winding streets- complete with cars!!! It looked terrifying- but I bet it's alot of fun! My husband took one look' date=' and said "NO WAY!!!"

 

I know there are 2 or 3 tours that include this, but I'm not sure which ones.

I think the reason it says you "may", could be that it's optional- you can just watch if you prefer! I did get some video as they "whooshed" by, and that's wild- especially when the cars come out from blind corners![/quote']

 

This just makes me want to do it more :eek: :eek: :eek: