Independence - Winter 2010???

[mzk90]

I have always cruised during the Summer, generally around the Med, so the weather is not much of an issue, bar a couple of rough patches across the Bay of Biscay.

 

Thinking of taking family and friends away on Indie in the winter of 2010/11, but a bit concerned that if the weather on the way to the Canaries or the Med is naff, how will we get on when the ship is very much based around the outside decks and the activities.

 

What sort of things do you think Royal Caribbean will organise if the guests all have to move inside?

What sort of things do they not do, that you think they should?

 

Are the activities a little bit too 'North American' (No offence please as none intended, after all they are an American company!) and not quite as appealing to the Brits, when they sail from a UK home port?

 

I guess sailings across Xmas and NYE will be fun, but what about the rest of Jan, Feb and March?

 

Any thoughts?

 

Z

[SingingPixie]

Unless I'm misreading your question, Indy will be in the Caribbean during that time- which means fewer weather concerns (I'm sure that's why they move her west for the winter), but a slightly different cruise than you're expecting.

[mzk90]

Indie is staying in Southampton from her arrival late Spring 2010, all the way through the Summer and the Autumn and Winter of late 2010 early 2011.

[boulders]

I'm booked on the Xmas/NYE cruise next year. I'm considering it to be an adventure! I usually prefer the inside activities on RCCL's ships to their outdoor activities anyway. I burn in the sun, so I don't sit out in the sun. You can usually find my kids at Adventure Ocean or the arcade. You can find me at bingo, in the casino, in the spa, in the stores or online. They have dance lessons, art auctions, ice skating, live music etc etc. I've never wanted for things to do.

 

The itinerary has 2 full days at sea at the beginning and 3 full days at the end. We chose this cruise BECAUSE we like the sea days.

[bravostar]

Indie is staying in Southampton from her arrival late Spring 2010, all the way through the Summer and the Autumn and Winter of late 2010 early 2011.

 

We are booked on the Independence of the Seas Feb 6 2010.

From Ft Lauderdale FL to the Caribbean

[Elizanessie]

We are booked on the Independence of the Seas Feb 6 2010.

From Ft Lauderdale FL to the Caribbean

 

Your cruise is before Indy comes back across the pond in the Spring of 2010.

[Ashland]

March 20, 2010 Indy will still be in the Caribbean. Hope so cause we are booked. If not someone has some splaining to do !!!! LOVE the Indy !!!!

[Elizanessie]

March 20, 2010 Indy will still be in the Caribbean. Hope so cause we are booked. If not someone has some splaining to do !!!! LOVE the Indy !!!!

 

Indy doesnt come over the pond until April 2010 so dont worry. :)

[mzk90]

Just to clarify as it seems that this is causing some members to get confused, I am talking about the Autumn, Winter and Spring of 2010/2011.

[boulders]

It's too bad you haven't received better responses to your question. As a North American myself, I can't help with the activities that might appeal to a Brit. There are a large number of Brits on my Dec. 21/10 sailing. Why don't you pop over to the Meet and Mingle to see what they plan to do on the ship?

[drarill]

I have always cruised during the Summer, generally around the Med, so the weather is not much of an issue, bar a couple of rough patches across the Bay of Biscay.

 

Thinking of taking family and friends away on Indie in the winter of 2010/11, but a bit concerned that if the weather on the way to the Canaries or the Med is naff, how will we get on when the ship is very much based around the outside decks and the activities.

 

What sort of things do you think Royal Caribbean will organise if the guests all have to move inside?

What sort of things do they not do, that you think they should?

 

Are the activities a little bit too 'North American' (No offence please as none intended, after all they are an American company!) and not quite as appealing to the Brits, when they sail from a UK home port?

 

I guess sailings across Xmas and NYE will be fun, but what about the rest of Jan, Feb and March?

 

Any thoughts?

 

Z

We were on the IOS a couple of months ago and the activities were more british than american. The CD & comedians were also british.

[mzk90]

I am sure that it seems very British to non-Brits, but it does not always appear that way to us, i.e. Dick Van Dyke singing in the 'pub' of an evening! :)

 

I think my aim was more to see what other Brits think is maybe missing in their opinion, so I know what to tell people to expect, or to guage what it is that works on the ship and what doesn't.

 

The issue is that the ship is staying in the same region, but it's the weather that is changing, so interested to see what people think they will do to keep us 'entertained' if we are forced indoors for large chunks due to inclement weather.

[livylotte]

If it's cold outside - be prepared for crowds inside. But you won't be short of things to do on a rainy day.

 

RCI does try to gear it's UK bases cruises towards the UK market but you still know you are are not on a British cruise - I found the customer service to be slightly over the top sometimes but you might like that!

 

RCI does try to keep the Brits happy, ie mushy peas in the Windjammer! The shows in the theatre are good ie we had an English comedian one night but then on the other hand ... Americans doing panto was plain wrong! The quiz in the Schooner Bar had questions UK cruisers would know. Most things they get right but not all.

 

Enjoy your cruise!

[Elizanessie]

so interested to see what people think they will do to keep us 'entertained' if we are forced indoors for large chunks due to inclement weather.

 

 

You have cruised with RCCL before so you know what they currently offer...dont expect it to be really any different on the Indy when the weather is bad. :( They might have more 'sales' on the royal promenade to occupy you :rolleyes: