Biker19 Posted May 14, 2018 #176 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Totally shocked by RC charging for this, surely main reason for a cruise is for the food and not having to.pay extra unless of course you are heading to one of the ultra fine dining restaurants. But fish & chips come on !!!.:) Switch roles with RCI for a minute - if you know some guests are willing to pay extra for some things, why would you give it away free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfrankland Posted May 14, 2018 #177 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Switch roles with RCI for a minute - if you know some guests are willing to pay extra for some things, why would you give it away free? I guess, but not for me, time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted May 16, 2018 #178 Share Posted May 16, 2018 It appears that the bridge webcam that was initiated for the recent refit is back up and working again showing Indy in Le Havre along with Costa Mediterranea. I wonder if it will stay operational and if the rest of the fleet will eventually get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 16, 2018 #179 Share Posted May 16, 2018 ^ the link for the webcam: https://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/our-ships/independence-of-the-seas/live-camera/#royal-caribbean-independence-of-the-seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted May 16, 2018 #180 Share Posted May 16, 2018 We got off the 2 night free cruise yesterday for C&A invited guests and media. The ship looks amazing . I was gobsmacked at how the Windjammer has changed, was not expecting a complete overhaul from top to bottom . The Players Sports Bar is situated where the casino tables were in the walk through from dining room to casino. I never liked walking past those tables . One thing though it is extremely noisy in there. Having seen the one on Symphony on the Boardwalk it did not seem to carry sound but once in the Players bar at night I had to walk out. Feel sorry for those in cabins on deck 3, that noise has got to have some impact . I loved where the mini golf is situated and the glass windbreaks with loungers. That was a go to area on both Navigator and Explorer for friends and myself. The Suite lounge is stunning with really fancy nibbles. We look forward to returning on 28th May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted May 16, 2018 #181 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grapau27 Posted May 16, 2018 #184 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Sent from my iPad using Forums Great photos, looking forward to getting back on her soon. Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrustMeIMaGator Posted May 16, 2018 #185 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I am most looking forward to the hammocks and playmakers. I have a feeling I may have to throw some elbows to get a hammock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted May 17, 2018 #186 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Was any of the hallway carpeting replaced? When I was on Indy in February it was really filthy...at least near our cabin and along that entire side (Deck 10 portside). By "filthy" I mean that you could see a darker "track mark" down the middle of the corridor, and then also "branches" going to each door in the corridor. I assumed it had gotten so nasty-looking because they were going to replace it during drydock anyway so why bother steam-cleaning it...so I'm hoping they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted May 17, 2018 #187 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Just looking at the new bridge cam showing Indy berthed at City terminal this morning and the picture quality is amazing, by far the best cruise ship webcam I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted May 17, 2018 #188 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Was any of the hallway carpeting replaced? When I was on Indy in February it was really filthy...at least near our cabin and along that entire side (Deck 10 portside). By "filthy" I mean that you could see a darker "track mark" down the middle of the corridor, and then also "branches" going to each door in the corridor. I assumed it had gotten so nasty-looking because they were going to replace it during drydock anyway so why bother steam-cleaning it...so I'm hoping they did. All the hallway carpetting is new. This is what is so bizarre. You walk down the corridors smelling lovely carpet, open your cabin door and it is the carpetting and curtains from years ago in the yellow, green and gold colour scheme. It would not be so bad if they changed the curtains to a solid colour or have the new style voiles with black outs behind. You cannot have everything , they still work ! The carpet was clean in our JS 1670 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield13 Posted May 17, 2018 #189 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Just found this on YouTube. It was live about half hour ago but you can rewind to see some parts of the ship. https://youtu.be/PFYWCPlAI8g Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted May 17, 2018 #190 Share Posted May 17, 2018 All the hallway carpetting is new. This is what is so bizarre. You walk down the corridors smelling lovely carpet, open your cabin door and it is the carpetting and curtains from years ago in the yellow and gold colour scheme. It would not be so bad if they changed the curtains to a solid colour or have the new style voiles with black outs behind. You cannot have everything , they still work ! The carpet was clean in our JS 1670 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted May 17, 2018 #191 Share Posted May 17, 2018 All the hallway carpetting is new. This is what is so bizarre. You walk down the corridors smelling lovely carpet, open your cabin door and it is the carpetting and curtains from years ago in the yellow, green and gold colour scheme. It would not be so bad if they changed the curtains to a solid colour or have the new style voiles with black outs behind. You cannot have everything , they still work ! The carpet was clean in our JS 1670 I'm glad they replaced the hallway carpeting. It was also horrible on Freedom in December. I'm just shocked they didn't update the cabins at all. That's a huge mistake in my opinion, they were looking very tired even last year. Some new upholstery or carpet in there would have made a world of difference, especially seeing how much better Adventure and Navigator look with theirs updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogi21 Posted May 17, 2018 #192 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Great photos Heather, especially the one with John looking at the football scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted May 18, 2018 #193 Share Posted May 18, 2018 All the hallway carpetting is new. This is what is so bizarre. You walk down the corridors smelling lovely carpet, open your cabin door and it is the carpetting and curtains from years ago in the yellow, green and gold colour scheme. It would not be so bad if they changed the curtains to a solid colour or have the new style voiles with black outs behind. You cannot have everything , they still work ! The carpet was clean in our JS 1670 Yeah, those cabin photos look....drearily familiar. Still, I'm glad they replaced the hallway carpeting. The "tire tracks" (caused by years of people's shoes marking the carpet) looked so bad I had to take a photo of the hallway; it's linked in my review but on FB, so alas it's inaccessible via CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted May 18, 2018 #194 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Great photos Heather, especially the one with John looking at the football scores. Cheeky, xx I am still poorly . Lungs inflamed due to the asthma. On steroids for a week so hopefully fixed by next Cruise . Happy celebrations to you for the 20th , xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 18, 2018 #195 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Cheeky, xx I am still poorly . Lungs inflamed due to the asthma. On steroids for a week so hopefully fixed by next Cruise . Happy celebrations to you for the 20th , xx Best wishes for your health and hopefully you will be fine in 10 days for your cruise Thanks for the photos we are looking forward to getting back on Independence and seeing the upgrades although miffed as D+ there will be no CL. Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted May 18, 2018 #196 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Best wishes for your health and hopefully you will be fine in 10 days for your cruise Thanks for the photos we are looking forward to getting back on Independence and seeing the upgrades although miffed as D+ there will be no CL. Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Forums mobile app Thank you for your good wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 18, 2018 #197 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Thank you for your good wishes.Your welcome hope you get well soon. Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tos1966 Posted May 18, 2018 #198 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Did they remove the sauna/steam rooms from the gym/spa? The deck plan looks like they removed them from the women's locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted May 18, 2018 #199 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Did they remove the sauna/steam rooms from the gym/spa? The deck plan looks like they removed them from the women's locker room. Cannot answer that for you. They did get rid of the ridiculous boxing ring and have a nice new exercise floor in same area. Where the excercise floor used to be is now a reception desk with wall behind where they installed cabins. Didn’t get to see those cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogi21 Posted May 18, 2018 #200 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Cheeky, xx I am still poorly . Lungs inflamed due to the asthma. On steroids for a week so hopefully fixed by next Cruise . Happy celebrations to you for the 20th , xx Oh dear. Hope you recover soon. Thanks for wishes for next week. See you soon. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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