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The Independence is the only Freedom Class ship to have heated pools. :D

 

I have to say I am a bittie sad at the lack of enthusiasm on CC by the launch of the Independence. I remember all the hype and excitement for Freedom and even last year for Liberty. It would be nice to see the Independence receive the same treatment.

 

Maybe because she is homeporting here in UK that is why she isnt getting so much CC attention. :(

Here Here, Trying to find pictures of her at the yard is near impossible, its a big ship and lots of people work on or around her, so why does no one post any pictures. If I lived near the yard I would take pictures and post them every week. I remember last year CC had their own report titled "The Next Big Thing" all about the Liberty launch, but nothing for Independence..... Why :mad:

George :D

 

Check out the ads on ITV tonight...like when Emmerdale or Corrie is on :D

The Add is also on the website that Liz posted the link for

Are the pools on RCL freshwater or sea water???

Freshwater on Freedom class but I think sea water for the other ships in the fleet? If this information is not correct I am sure that someone will correct me :rolleyes:

We got an invite for 27th April. Good chance to have a look around, as we're doing the May 21st sailing anyway.

Hey good for you, we were on the May 21st sailing but I moved it to the 6th May when they released the extra couple of sailings, price was the same and we got an extra port of call. :D

LOTS AND LOTS OF PICTURES PLEASE!!!!!:D

LIke Liz said I would imagine lots of people will have taken pictures before we get on her. She is in Oslo the week before she is in Southampton so you should start to see people posting pictures from around 20th April. :D

:D Thanks Liz

 

sounds like a fun day - for the launch...........

 

getting closer :cool:

 

Have a nice Easter break everyone - hope the weather improves in the UK - tipping it down here in Fleet (Hampshire) and getting rather cold Brrrrr

 

Lisa

Weather pants here also, glad I am working today..... what Bank Holiday:mad:

Oh wow thank you for that link...watched it 5 times in the last few minutes :D :D Great find :D

Here is the link to the entire BBC article it has other video including some on Genesis.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/hampshire/content/articles/2008/01/18/ships_biggest_clifton_feature.shtml

Hi Andy :D

 

Sorry I hope I didnt sound rude,it wasnt intentional. I just meant that if you like to know all the different lounge names etc before we get onboard I have put them in the first post of the thread.

 

See you in a few weeks :D

No Liz not at all, please do not worry. :D

Morning Andy :D

 

If you read the list at the start of the thread you can see all the names for lounges etc on there :D

 

Thanks for posting the seatrials date :D

 

6 weeks time and we will be awake and getting all excited to board the Independence of the Seas :D

Hi Liz,

We are at page 14 now, its a long time since I looked at the start of the thread and all the excitement makes me forget things:D

Latest update on Independence is she is scheduled for sea trials on 31st March.

The english pup is called 'The Dog & Badger'

My understanding is that Sir Steve Redgrave has a certain number of cabins which have been allocated for the charity to sell and obviously make money for said charity. By no means does the charity have the entire ship, Royal Caribbean has cabins they can allocate to VIP’s and dignitaries as they see fit. The sailing on the 30th April is the last pre-inaugural event before the ship enters service proper on the 2nd May. The 30th April sailing will include the official naming ceremony before she sails so should be a real treat for those of us lucky enough to be onboard.

I have been informed I will be on this sailing also, but like Liz I am trying to contain my excitement until I have the invitation in my hand.:)