Emi's Mom Posted May 1, 2008 #801 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hurry back and let us know how she is...we're not booked until 2/09! Be safe and have a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxswain Posted May 1, 2008 #802 Share Posted May 1, 2008 The first attempt to break the bottle of champagne during the naming ceremony of the world's largest cruise ship in Southampton ended in a splutter rather than a smash. LOL The role of ship's godmother is typically reserved for dignitaries or celebrities. But in a change Liz Hill, a 56-year-old farmer's wife from Derbyshire, was chosen to be godmother Liz's daughter Alicia, 13 yesterday, nominated her mum for having founded the Game Lea Countryside Training Trust, a charity for young people. Before the ceremony, which featured Scottish pipers and Irish dancers, mum-of-four Liz said: "It is such a great honour to name such a magnificent ship." As well as naming the ship, Liz - who has never been on a cruise - has been given VIP voyages for two for the next ten years. WOW VIP trips lovely lol jj... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I LOVE SUITES Posted May 1, 2008 #803 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hello Everyone, Pictures were taken at 11.45 today (1.5.57) Independence waiting for custom clearance off jerbourg point Guernsey. Sark is the background Island. Enjoy :) :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittymom65 Posted May 1, 2008 #804 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Great pics! Thanks for sharing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi's Mom Posted May 1, 2008 #805 Share Posted May 1, 2008 She is a BIG Beautiful girl isn't she??? Thanks for the photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulcimergirl Posted May 1, 2008 #806 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks for the photo's, I am avidly seeking reviews, photos, and any info on the Independence, and I can't wait to call her mine! DG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I LOVE SUITES Posted May 1, 2008 #807 Share Posted May 1, 2008 She is a BIG Beautiful girl isn't she??? Thanks for the photo! Your welcome.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I LOVE SUITES Posted May 1, 2008 #808 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks for the photo's, I am avidly seeking reviews, photos, and any info on the Independence, and I can't wait to call her mine! DG Your welcome. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmfan Posted May 1, 2008 #809 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks for the update. WOW! VIP voyages for two for the next ten years. Lucky lady. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie cruiser77 Posted May 1, 2008 #810 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Have a great time she is beautiful, we saw her last weekend and go on her in less than 3 weeks:D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbarah33 Posted May 1, 2008 #811 Share Posted May 1, 2008 That night shot is amazing - thank you for sharing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soblue Posted May 2, 2008 #812 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hi SoblueI tried to book today " Dec 2009 P&O Oceana (Xmas & New Years Cruise) Back to Back in the Caribbean (Just Booked):D Great Deal" and said SOLD OUT Who did you book with? james Sorry about my late reply busy working to pay for the cruises :) Thank you for your positive comments of the photos. Including all the other posters, cheers :D James. We booked the Oceana 2009 Xmas cruise with a company based in Cardiff and advertise in the weekend national papers (not allowed to mention the TA on the boards) Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Flying Pirate Posted May 2, 2008 #813 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Anyone else think it is ironic to have a US based company Commission a ship named "Independance" in England?? Old King George probably rolled over in his grave! She looks like a wonderful ship. Looking forward to her coming to the "Colonies" this winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timespliters Posted May 2, 2008 #814 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sorry about my late reply busy working to pay for the cruises :) Thank you for your positive comments of the photos. Including all the other posters, cheers :D James. We booked the Oceana 2009 Xmas cruise with a company based in Cardiff and advertise in the weekend national papers (not allowed to mention the TA on the boards) Andrew still no luck in booking ask them do they have any more cabins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timespliters Posted May 2, 2008 #815 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Anyone else think it is ironic to have a US based company Commission a ship named "Independance" in England?? Old King George probably rolled over in his grave! She looks like a wonderful ship. Looking forward to her coming to the "Colonies" this winter! something to think about hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Posted May 2, 2008 #816 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Pictures of the naming ceremony, the engine room, galley and bridge are at http://www.steve-read.co.uk/indynaming . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellas1000 Posted May 2, 2008 #817 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Pictures of the naming ceremony, the engine room, galley and bridge are at http://www.steve-read.co.uk/indynaming . Great photos thanks for showing us :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foody Posted May 2, 2008 #818 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Fantastic photo's thankyou once again.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timespliters Posted May 2, 2008 #819 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Fantastic photo's and I hope to be takeing some soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technogogo Posted May 2, 2008 #820 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Is the onboard currency Euros or US Dollars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timespliters Posted May 2, 2008 #821 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Is the onboard currency Euros or US Dollars? $ $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizanessie Posted May 2, 2008 Author #822 Share Posted May 2, 2008 The ship had no Champagne left onboard last night :eek: I hope they managed to get some for the Maiden Voyage today...as I was told the delivery wouldnt onboard till next week. She is a beautiful ship...really gorgeous.:D We couldnt get suite pics as they werent available for viewing due to celebs onboard. Oh on our sailing...no smoking indoors at all....portside decks 4,11 & 12 only...not in any of the bars etc at all...oh yea and it was flipping freezing the last few days and windy :( Will try to sort out pics etc over the weekend but sorry really too tired at the moment...heck cant even think straight just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted May 2, 2008 #823 Share Posted May 2, 2008 There has been a couple of changes to names on the Independence. The Dining Room names now are King Lear, Macbeth , Romeo & Juliet. The Disco is now The Labyrinth. I am so glad now I didnt finish my boarding outfit last week ;) Does this mean that someone must die if we eat in the dining room? :D ;) jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted May 2, 2008 #824 Share Posted May 2, 2008 It is only a 15 min walk to the cable car station from the ship :) once at the top of the cable car station the whicker sledges are right there :) and a lot less than the ships tour. Remember, the walk to the cable car is one walk and then the walk at the end of the toboggan is another. There are cabs for those who are not interested in a fairly long hike for the entire thing. We walked it, but a lot of folks won't be able to. It was a ton of fun though! jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxbrowns Posted May 2, 2008 #825 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I will be waiting here for reports during the IOS maiden voyage. I can't wait to hear about her as well as see photos. Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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