Nigel D Posted September 16, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Just off the independence today and loved it but she is starting to look a little tired and is having a refit does anyone have any idea what will be changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbear1973 Posted September 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Supposed to be getting trampoline park, Escape room, and waterslides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 16, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Just off the independence today and loved it but she is starting to look a little tired and is having a refit does anyone have any idea what will be changed Most likely like Liberty. More staterooms, less public space, more restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 16, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Most likely like Liberty. More staterooms, less public space, more restaurants. RC have made a promotional video detailing some of the refit improvements. They also have a few surprises up there sleeves too. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmeed Posted September 16, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 16, 2017 If it's a surprise, how do you know? And do share... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 16, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 16, 2017 If it's a surprise, how do you know? And do share... :) My TA told me it was a secret after she met RC. I posted a couple of months ago that Royal promenade balconies were a possibility and was ridiculed so lets wait and see. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted September 16, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Most likely like Liberty. More staterooms, less public space, more restaurants. "Like Liberty" in that you mean a real Concierge/Suite lounge, and not the small, dark closet-like space Indy currently has?? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 16, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 16, 2017 "Like Liberty" in that you mean a real Concierge/Suite lounge, and not the small, dark closet-like space Indy currently has?? :D Most likely a Suite Lounge for GS and better, plus Pinnacle. Also the extra staterooms on deck 12 forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted September 16, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Most likely a Suite Lounge for GS and better, plus Pinnacle. Also the extra staterooms on deck 12 forward. Huzzah!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGinBoy Posted December 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I’m sailing on her a couple of days after she comes out of refit. I think we’re her second cruise post refit. 17th May 2018. Looking forward to seeing what’s theyfe achieved with it. Hoping they FINALLY refurbish all the staterooms - replacing that tired teal & teracotta look with the white & navy style. I was on Freedom this June and it looked so outdated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosby99 Posted December 16, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 16, 2017 does anyone know where the trampoline park is going? I am struggling to picture this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 16, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 16, 2017 does anyone know where the trampoline park is going? I am struggling to picture this one I'm thinking it might be the Sky Pad on deck 13: https://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/assets/pdf/our-ships/independence-of-the-seas/Independence_2018_April.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosby99 Posted December 16, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 16, 2017 I'm thinking it might be the Sky Pad on deck 13: https://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/assets/pdf/our-ships/independence-of-the-seas/Independence_2018_April.pdf Yes I can see that. What is there now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 16, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Yes I can see that. What is there now? I believe that would be the golf simulator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted December 16, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 16, 2017 With every ship going into dry dock Royal finds a way to squeeze in even more additional cabins, unbelievable! This time with Independence not only the ugly hat of cabins on deck 12 but also more cabins instead of Spa space on deck 11. The Spa is already crowded enough but who cares! Another nice Royal ship I will not book anymore. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted December 16, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Independence post drydock deck plans are now up! Some interesting Changes! 1) Wedding Chapel gone - Replaced by Escape Room! 2) Photo Gallery Moved - Replaced by Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade 3) Concierge Lounge Gone - Replaced by Suite Lounge on Deck 14. 4 Staterooms where Current Concierge Lounge is. 4) Sports Bar on deck 3 Gone - Replaced by photo gallery and staterooms. 5) Disco on Deck 3/4 Gone - Replaced by Staterooms on Deck 3 and Izumi on Deck 4. 6) Cigar Lounge Gone - Replaced by Library and RCI Online 7) Staterooms where the Library and Computer Lab used to be. 8) Presidential Family Suite Gone - Now 2 Vila Suites 9) Business Services on Deck 6 Gone - Now Staterooms. 10) Aerobics/Spinning stuido gone - Replaced by Staterooms. 11) "Squeeze" on the pool deck gone - replaced by Fish and Ships. 12) new JS on deck 11 with floor to ceiling windows 13) running track shortened to make room for more cabins Info taken from another site Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted December 16, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Independence post drydock deck plans are now up! Some interesting Changes!1) Wedding Chapel gone - Replaced by Escape Room! 2) Photo Gallery Moved - Replaced by Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade 3) Concierge Lounge Gone - Replaced by Suite Lounge on Deck 14. 4 Staterooms where Current Concierge Lounge is. 4) Sports Bar on deck 3 Gone - Replaced by photo gallery and staterooms. 5) Disco on Deck 3/4 Gone - Replaced by Staterooms on Deck 3 and Izumi on Deck 4. 6) Cigar Lounge Gone - Replaced by Library and RCI Online 7) Staterooms where the Library and Computer Lab used to be. 8) Presidential Family Suite Gone - Now 2 Vila Suites 9) Business Services on Deck 6 Gone - Now Staterooms. 10) Aerobics/Spinning stuido gone - Replaced by Staterooms. 11) "Squeeze" on the pool deck gone - replaced by Fish and Ships. 12) new JS on deck 11 with floor to ceiling windows 13) running track shortened to make room for more cabins Info taken from another site Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The result of 90% of this changes is more staterooms... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 16, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Independence post drydock deck plans are now up! Some interesting Changes!1) Wedding Chapel gone - Replaced by Escape Room! 2) Photo Gallery Moved - Replaced by Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade 3) Concierge Lounge Gone - Replaced by Suite Lounge on Deck 14. 4 Staterooms where Current Concierge Lounge is. 4) Sports Bar on deck 3 Gone - Replaced by photo gallery and staterooms. 5) Disco on Deck 3/4 Gone - Replaced by Staterooms on Deck 3 and Izumi on Deck 4. 6) Cigar Lounge Gone - Replaced by Library and RCI Online 7) Staterooms where the Library and Computer Lab used to be. 8) Presidential Family Suite Gone - Now 2 Vila Suites 9) Business Services on Deck 6 Gone - Now Staterooms. 10) Aerobics/Spinning stuido gone - Replaced by Staterooms. 11) "Squeeze" on the pool deck gone - replaced by Fish and Ships. 12) new JS on deck 11 with floor to ceiling windows 13) running track shortened to make room for more cabins Info taken from another site Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 16, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 16, 2017 The result of 90% of this changes is more staterooms... Sent from my iPad using Forums More passengers to generate more income. We are on Independence shortly after her refit so will see how the changes are affecting us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 16, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Independence post drydock deck plans are now up! Some interesting Changes! ... Thnaks for putting this all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted December 16, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 16, 2017 The result of 90% of this changes is more staterooms... Sent from my iPad using Forums More staterooms, more people, less public space. Perfect.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted December 16, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 16, 2017 More passengers to generate more income.We are on Independence shortly after her refit so will see how the changes are affecting us. Royal is the only cruise line who continuously adds a significant number of cabins to all ships. E.g. NCL, Princess, P&O or even Costa have never done it, Carnival only a few cabins on some ships. And they make money as well. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted December 16, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Hoping they FINALLY refurbish all the staterooms - replacing that tired teal & teracotta look with the white & navy style. I was on Freedom this June and it looked so outdated. Why would you think they are going to remodel staterooms? There is no reason to do that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted December 16, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 16, 2017 From another site deck by deck: Deck 3 Alhambra Theatre name changed to Royal Theater. The Raven nightclub replaced with 19 new staterooms. On Air Club replaced with 6 new staterooms. Photo Gallery moved to Deck 3. Art Gallery area reduced, with 4 more staterooms added. Romeo & Juliet Dining Room renamed to Dining Room. Deck 4 Alhambra Theatre name changed to Royal Theater. The Raven nightclub replaced with Izumi. Photo Gallery replaced with Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade. Macbeth Dining Room renamed to Dining Room. Deck 5 Pyramid Lounge becomes Star Lounge. Connoisseur Club becomes Library and RC Online. Dog & Badger Pub becomes Ale & Anchor. Cupcake Cupboard replaced with Sugar Beach. King Lear Dining Room renamed to Dining Room. Deck 6 Stateroom 6137 added to forward deck. Business Center and Loyalty desk replaced by 4 staterooms. Four Bedroom Family Suite replaced by two Villa Suite - 4 Bedroom. Deck 7 Stateroom 7139 added to forward deck. Library replaced with 4 staterooms Deck 8 Staterooms 8127, 8129, 8131, 8133, 8315, 8237 added to forward deck. RC Online replaced by 4 staterooms. Deck 9 Stateroom 9237 added to forward deck. Deck 10 Concierge Lounge replaced by 4 staterooms Deck 11 6 s taterooms added to forward deck, replacing part of Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center. Main pool renamed to Resort Pool. H2O Zone replaced by Splashaway Bay. Squeeze Bar replaced by Fish & Ships. Seatrek Dive Shop renamed to PADI. Deck 12 45 (!!!!!) Staterooms added to forward deck, around Spa & Fitness Center. Deck 13 Sky Pad added. Independence Dunes replaced by The Perfect Storm water slides. Deck 14 Cloud Nine and Seven of Hearts replaced by Suite Lounge Deck 15 Skylight Chapel replaced by Escape Room. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted December 16, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Wow 4 staterooms replacing the CL they are going to be tiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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