Just off Independence of Seas- happy to answer questions

[nklewis1991]

We just returned today from 5 night sailing. I am happy to try and answer any questions you might have.

 

 

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[easyboy]

Did you get a drinks package?

[nklewis1991]

Yes we had the deluxe drinks package. About 10 days before sailing they offered a 20-30% discount on the various drink pkgs. By the 2nd night in dining room the drink person had our drinks waiting on the table for us in dining room.

 

 

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[Tobleronebar]

Which ports did you go to?

[nklewis1991]

Labadee Haiti and Falmouth Jamaica

 

 

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[Tobleronebar]

Labadee Haiti and Falmouth Jamaica

 

 

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Love to know what you did in Falmouth!

[mcchane1]

Did you use the luggage valet service or do you know if it was offered?

[nklewis1991]

We actually rented a van for 3 hrs and had him take us around Falmouth and Montigo Bay to really see the island. And then walked around the local market. We have been there before and have done the falls. Which is a fun trip.

 

 

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[nklewis1991]

Did you use the luggage valet service or do you know if it was offered?

 

 

We did not do the luggage service as we had an early flight. We actually did the self embarkation and took our own luggage off ship. Ship docked at 7 am we lined up about 7:10 there were a lot of people ahead of us and were off the ship through customs and in a cab by 8:15.

 

 

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[BillOh]

We just returned today from 5 night sailing. I am happy to try and answer any questions you might have.

 

 

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Did you see 4000 Buckeye fans waiting to board?:D

[nklewis1991]

We were off the ship really early but heard a private charter was boarding next. I am a Spartan so the only time I route for OSU is when they play Michigan!

 

 

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[Love resorts and cruises]

Hi,

We were just on Indy in December and are sailing again on her 3/30. We obviously were satisfied enough to re-book. I just read a review from a dissatisfied customer who stated that they and their friends in other cabin on other decks all had bed bugs. Did you hear any complaints of bed bugs?

Thanks.

[royalcruz]

Did you use the luggage valet service or do you know if it was offered?

 

A luggage to airport service is offered.

[nklewis1991]

Hi,

We were just on Indy in December and are sailing again on her 3/30. We obviously were satisfied enough to re-book. I just read a review from a dissatisfied customer who stated that they and their friends in other cabin on other decks all had bed bugs. Did you hear any complaints of bed bugs?

Thanks.

 

 

No issues that I heard of. We had 3 rooms total and all were very clean.

 

 

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[Tobleronebar]

We actually rented a van for 3 hrs and had him take us around Falmouth and Montigo Bay to really see the island. And then walked around the local market. We have been there before and have done the falls. Which is a fun trip.

 

 

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Thank you!

[Twin Dad]

Did you use the luggage valet service or do you know if it was offered?

 

 

We used it on this sailing and it worked flawlessly. Bags were some of the first off when we hit baggage claim. No correlation but made it even better!

 

Dan

[easyboy]

Yes we had the deluxe drinks package. About 10 days before sailing they offered a 20-30% discount on the various drink pkgs. By the 2nd night in dining room the drink person had our drinks waiting on the table for us in dining room.

That was an attractive discount!

[CruisinCrow]

Hi,

I just read a review from a dissatisfied customer who stated that they and their friends in other cabin on other decks all had bed bugs. Did you hear any complaints of bed bugs?

Thanks.

 

I'm not the OP but we were on the Feb 16 sailing. Our bed was hard but did not have bugs. :D

[countrygirl6]

Hi there!

 

Just wondering if you had the dinner menus from your sailing? Will be on this cruise in April.

 

Thanks!

[Love resorts and cruises]

I'm not the OP but we were on the Feb 16 sailing. Our bed was hard but did not have bugs. :D

 

 

Thank you. That's a relief!

[Sdakota528]

What time did you get to the ship? What time did you board?

[nklewis1991]

We arrived at port about 11:45. Lines were long inside terminal. Once we checked in they had us in a staging area for about 10 minutes. They let groups of about 40 in at a time. We boarded the ship about 12:30ish. Our balcony room was on the 9th floor and signs stated they would not be ready until 1:00. We firmed up our dinner reservations for my time dining and walked around the ship a bit. Set sail was at 4:00. We saw a couple passengers about 3:50 running to get on the ship.

 

 

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[taalman5@sbcglobal.net]

Was it warm enough to lay out and swim on sea days. I'm sailing next week. Thanks!

[nklewis1991]

Was it warm enough to lay out and swim on sea days. I'm sailing next week. Thanks!

 

 

It was a bit windy on the decks at sea days. We had gorgeous weather on Labadee and Falmouth. Have you been to Labadee? Make sure you hit the beach towards the back of island on the inland right side. The beaches you come to first off the ship are very rocky. The other side is much more enjoyable. Shade or sun are available with beach chairs.

 

 

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[Grumpydev]

Did you use the internet package onboard?