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Ale & Anchor is a beloved English style pub on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas cruise ship.  Ale & Anchor Independence of the Seas Let's pop inside!  Inside Royal Caribbean's English Pub An English Pub is always a fun spot to visit irl or on a cruise. The English-style dark wood and decor lend to a cozy atmosphere in which to enjoy a brew with your mates. Ale & Anchor Menu with Prices - Independence of the SeasBeertini and Cocktails at Ale & Anchor cost 14 with proper pours of vodka, gin, cordials, cognacs, scotch & whiskies ranging from 9.99-39.99.  Ale & Anchor Menu with Prices If you're more of a beer person, you can enjoy ales and others from around the world, including three non alcoholic options ranging in price from 6.99-8.25 USD on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas.  Cost of Beers at Ale & Anchor Royal Caribbean Cruise monkey Shoulder Monkey Shoulder at Ale & Anchor on Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruise A pour of Monkey Shoulder will cost around 11.99 before the 18% automatic gratuity, making it $14.15. Most Popular Whisky on Indepencence of the SeasHere is the line up of the most poured onboard...  Monkey Shoulder at Ale & Anchor on Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruise But feel free to ask for anything you don't see. Maybe this is your chance to try Macallan Terra or Enigma from the Quest Collection ;) More Royal Caribbean Reviews
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Royal Caribbean visits to Labadee are paused until 2026, but here's what the experience is like to get you jazzed for when the cruise line's private resort destination on Haiti's northern coast reopens: Labadee, Haiti Royal Caribbean Cruise Review Labadee, Haiti - Royal Caribbean's Private Resort Destination What to do in labadee on A CruiseThere are plenty of free and paid activities for your day in Labadee.  Top Things To Do In Labadee Water Sports and Beach Bungalows | Haiti Excursions Beach Bungalows in Labadee | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review Arawak Water park | Haiti Excursions Arawak Floating Water Park Labadee | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review Trails | Free ACtivities in labadeeTrails unlock some exclusive vantage points around the island and introduce you to local flora. Beach Time | Free Activities in labadee, HaitiYou must spend some time on the beach and in the warm Caribbean waters.  Labadee Beach Pics | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review Beach chairs and umbrellas are free on Labadee! Souvenir Shopping in HaitiIf you are shopping for souvenirs you can shop with locals in a particular area or you can shop indoors in a less barter-y situation if you are more comfortabel with that.  Carved Animal Souvenirs | Labadee Cruise Port Photo Review --> See Also: Souvenir Shopping in Labadee with Prices <-- Beautiful Views | Labadee Haiti Cruise PortAt Labadee, you are of course only scratching the surface, but it's a hint at how much beauty there is on this island. Let your eyes take in as many views like this as you can. Our visit didn't have the best weather, but it allowed us to see such a variety of cloud formations and moody skies which was a delight. Beach Bar Menu with Prices | Labadee, Haiti Labadee Beach Bar Menu with Prices How much are drinks at Labadee?If you have a beverage package with your Royal Caribbean cruise, your drinks while on Labadee are included! Without a drink package, you are looking at around $14 per cocktail and $7-8 for a single beer. An 18% gratuity will be added automatically and you'll have the option to add an additional tip, should you wish. LabadoozieA frozen tropical cocktail seems like the right choice for your day relaxing on a Caribbean island.  Labadoozie | Labadee's Most Popular Cocktail The Labadoozie is a fruity rum-based cocktail. I was really excited to try this based on a lot of online buzz at "the one drink you must get on Labadee" but honestly I felt it was overrated and overpriced. What to eat in labadee
Even toward the end of the buffet hours, there were still plenty of fresh pineapple, canteloupe, and watermelon to go around. :)  Plenty of Covered Picnic Tables in Labadee There are plenty of covered tables near the buffet locations so you can enjoy your meal with shelter from the rain or sun. Labadee Cruise Stop ReviewWaking up to this view is hard to be mad about, isn't it?  View of Labadee Haiti Cruise Port From Our Balcony | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review We love when our Royal Caribbean Cruise stops at Labadee! You'll receive a colorful, cheery welcome from the art on the buildings to the performers playing music and dancing all over the island.  Colorful vibes welcome you to Labadee If you want a chill day relaxing at the beach you can do it totally for free since beach chairs and umbrellas are included or you can upgrade to a private bungalow.  Independence of the Seas in Port at Labadee, Haiti There is a splash pad for younger kids and thrill seekers can check out the zipline or coaster. The sip and paint excursion on Labadee is also a great option for anyone who wants a combination of activity and souvenir - we talked to some ladies on our cruise who had a great time on that excursion! Até Já, LabadeeIt breaks our hearts to hear about ongoing civil unrest in Haiti and the struggles the people there are facing. Although Labadee is a secured area from the rest of the island and quite a distance from the dangerous areas, under an abundance of caution Royal Caribbean has had to pause stops here for a time. We hope the situation improves soon and the residents of Haiti can have some peace on their beautiful island.  Haitian Sunset | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review So for now we say até já, Labadee. See you soon. :) More Royal Caribbean Cruise Reviews:Main Dining Room Breakfast on Independence of the SeasWe usually love to order room service for breakfast and have a hot pot of coffee, some pastries, fresh fruit, and yogurt delivered right to our cabin - for free on Royal Caribbean! But we also like to head down to the main dining room at least one day of the cruise.  Fried Eggs with Mushrooms Main Dining Room Breakfast | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas  Grits with brown sugar, butter, maple syrup - Main Dining Room Breakfast | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas main Dining Room Breakfast Menu | Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room Menu on Independence of the Seas Lunch on Independence of the Seas
Appetizers in the main dining room on Independence of the seas Caesar Salad and Butternut Squash Soup | Main Dining Room | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas  Tomato Soup | Main Dining Room | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas  Minestrone Soup | Main Dining Room | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas Dinner in the Main DIning Room on Independence of the Seas Vegetarian pesto pasta on Independence of the Seas
 Baked salmon on Independence of the Seas
 Roast beef with asparagus and mashed potatoes on Independence of the Seas Desserts in the main dining room on Independence of the seas Boston Creme Pie | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Carrot Cake | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Rainbow Fruit Bowl | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Chocolate Mousse Cake | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Peanut butter crisp square | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas  Chocolate chip cookies | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room Wine Menu
 White Wine, Rose, Sparkling Wine & Champagne Menu | Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room  Red Wine and 'Adventurous Sparkling Wine' Menu | Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room
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1897, ItalyTigers in the Jungle Glass mosaic tesserae The plaque reads: |  |
Barsanti Marble Bronze Mosaic
This mosaic is inspired by Henri Rosseau's paintings of jungle scenes. His inspiration came from jungle books and the botanical gardens in paris, as he never went abroad. Barsanti has transformed these paintings to images created in glass mosaic.
See if you can find it on your next Independence of the Seas cruise!
See if you can find it on your next Independence of the Seas cruise!
For the Theater Buff...
In the Royal Theater, you'll enjoy shows every night including an adaptation of the Broadway classic Grease!
The Welcome Aboard Show in the Royal Theater ❤︎ Independence of the Seas
Cruises really do give you a bit of everything - your accomodation, meals, activities and entertainment all wrapped into a neat little package!
Ice Capades in Studio B
Since Independence of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's ships with an ice rink, that means they also have ice shows ready for you!
Incredibly talented performers will glide effortless across the ice, doing all sorts of maneuvers ON ICE SKATES ON A MOVING SHIP! This never ceases to amaze me.
Please don't miss the ice shows.
The ice shows were an unexpected highlight for my 16 year old nephew which is saying a lot ;)
He was eager to see more ice shows on a Symphony of the Seas cruise.
Pro Tip: Bring a sweater or scarf. It's an ice rink after all - it's cold in there!
He was eager to see more ice shows on a Symphony of the Seas cruise.
Pro Tip: Bring a sweater or scarf. It's an ice rink after all - it's cold in there!
For the Sunset Lover...
Free every night of your Independence of the Seas cruise is a never repeated sunset - spectacular whether you're in the middle of the ocean or sailing away from port after a day of exploring.
Caribbean Sunsets from a Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
I would happily share a sunrise from a cruise ship picture if I had one, but let's be real. I'm on vacation. Little-to-no chance I am up for sunrise. lol
For the Optimist...
To be honest, the weather on our cruise was not spectacular, BUT that gave us an opportunity to see not just a rainbow, but a double rainbow at sea!
Which is pretty special we think... :)
Double Rainbow at Sea Spotted From Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas ❤︎
We barely scratched the surface here, but you'll always have something to do (if you want) when you're on Independence of the Seas.
Though we didn't get to try it personally, my brother highly recommended the laser tag, which you can also reserve on the app!
MORE FROM THIS 4 NIGHT CRUISE ON INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS:
- Everything We Ate on a 4-Night Royal Caribbean Cruise
- Connecting Balcony Photo Tour and Review | Independence of the Seas Cabin
- Fish & Ships Review: Was It Worth It?
- Perfect Day at CocoCay Review
A quick Recap:
You won't run out of fun (& free!) things do to on Independence of the Seas.
- Pools & Hot Tubs
- Flow Rider Surf Simulator
- Mini Golf
- Laser Tag
- Theater Shows
- Music and Comedy Shows
- Ice Shows
- Ice Skating
Just to name a few! :)
Fish & Ships Review | Independence of the Seas
Fish & Ships on Royal Caribbean is a complimentary dining option offering, well.. you guessed it fish and chips!
Fish & Ships on Embarkation Day ❤︎ Independence of the Seas Review
Is Fish & Ships open on Embarkation Day?
Yes. Fish & Ships was open on embarkation day during our 4-night cruise and I recommend grabbing a bite here on day one if you want to avoid a busy windjammer buffet.
Fish & Ships Menu | Independence of the Seas
In the past, Fish & Ships was a paid casual dining option, but for the last few years it has been free, aside from an up-charge for a Fried Lobster Tail basket & chips (fries) at $12.
I'd like to try the fried lobster tail basket next time and let you know if it's worth the splurge ;)
Fish and Ships menu on Independence of the Seas
What's on the menu at Fish & Ships?
For free, you can enjoy:
- Fish & Chips with tartar sauce
- Chicken Fingers & Chips with honey mustard
- Fried Shrimp & Chips with cocktail sauce
- Crispy Fish Sandwich - lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce
Fish & Ships Independence of the Seas Food Pics
We started with one order of fish & chips and chicken fingers without fries (gotta pace yourself on a cruise lol).
Fish and Chips + Chicken Fingers on Independence of the Seas ❤︎ Fish & Ships Review
Chicken Fingers (no chips)
We requested no chips with the chicken fingers. There is a classic, thick batter on these chicken fingers.
Chicken Fingers ❤︎ Royal Caribbean Food Pics
Fish & Chips
The British style fish and chips comes with thick cut chips (french fries) and battered white fish.
Fish and Chips ❤︎ Cruise Food Pics
The batter was light and delightfully crunchy after being freshly deep fried - this could be dangerous!
Please note: I saw a review online indicating that the fish is battered in chicken finger batter, which is clearly not British style fish, and I think that must have been an anomaly as we did not experience that at all during our cruise.
Please try Fish & Ships for yourself, the batter is delicious! :)
Poolside dining on Independence of the Seas at Fish & Ships
Royal Caribbean Fish & Ships Review Independence of the Seas - Is it Worth It?
Absolutely, it's worth it! It's free - how could it not be worth it?! ;p
No, but seriously, Fish & Ships is one of my favorite complimentary dining locations on Royal Caribbean cruise ships.
Of the chicken fingers, fish, and fried shrimp the fried fish is easily our favorite and the best thing on the Fish & Ships menu, in our opinion.
Fried shrimp take second place, followed by chicken fingers, but I bet all the kiddies love those unlimited chicken fingers and while they do, the parents can enjoy something a bit more "grown up" with the fish and shrimp!
No, but seriously, Fish & Ships is one of my favorite complimentary dining locations on Royal Caribbean cruise ships.
Of the chicken fingers, fish, and fried shrimp the fried fish is easily our favorite and the best thing on the Fish & Ships menu, in our opinion.
Fried shrimp take second place, followed by chicken fingers, but I bet all the kiddies love those unlimited chicken fingers and while they do, the parents can enjoy something a bit more "grown up" with the fish and shrimp!
Which Royal Caribbean Ships have Fish & Ships?
Fish & Ships is included in your cruise fare and is located on the pool deck of Independence of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas.
I wish more ships had this casual dining option!
No need to stop the poolside fun when you're hungry, just send a delegate over to Fish & Ships and have a taste of the UK on your cruise! ;)
MORE FROM THIS 4 NIGHT CRUISE ON INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS:
- Everything We Ate on a 4-Night Royal Caribbean Cruise
- Connecting Balcony Photo Tour and Review | Independence of the Seas Cabin
- Entertainment & Activities on Independence of the Seas
- Perfect Day at CocoCay Review
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Are you considering a connecting ocean view balcony on Royal Caribbean and wondering if it's worth it?
This stateroom photo review will help you decide. :)
This stateroom photo review will help you decide. :)
When Are Rooms Ready On a Cruise?
On Royal Caribbean, staterooms are usually ready by 1 pm on embarkation day, but the exact time can vary. Very often your room is ready even earlier!
Independence of the Seas Balcony Cabin
What is a Balcony Guarantee (GTY) Room?
On this 4-night Independence of the Seas cruise, we booked a balcony guarantee room.
That means the cruise line would choose our room and it could be located anywhere on the ship, but would definitely have a balcony.
In our case, we were assigned a connecting balcony with no obstructions. .
Connecting Balcony Cabin Tour and Photo Review
This is a view of an oceanview balcony room on Independence of the Seas as seen from the bathroom door.
Notice the door reflected in the mirror.
Notice the door reflected in the mirror.
Plenty of space to do work (I hope you don't have to!) or do your make-up before dinner :)
Here you can see the connecting balcony room from in front of the balcony doors looking toward the entrance.
The door seen in the previous picture is behind that curtain on the left.
Connecting Balcony Room on Independence of the Seas | Cabin Review
Lots of Mirrors for 'Fit CHecks
The room feels spacious with a huge floor-to-ceiling mirror on the left, and a very large mirror at the desk/vanity area.
Plenty of storage and full length mirror on Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review
The glass coffee table, while somewhat a brave choice, does make the room appear more spacious since it's almost invisible, you know?
Couch in Independence of the Seas Connecting Balcony Room
are there couches in the rooms on independence of the seas?
Yes. We had a couch in our connecting ocean view balcony stateroom on Independence of the Seas. This couch did not turn into a bed.
At first peek into the bathroom, you'll likely be happy to see a shower stall and no shower curtain. Not too many ships still have shower curtains these days, but there are some.
Inside the shower is an adjustable shower head, a complimentary combination body wash/shampoo, and a clothes line.
Pro Tip: Bring your own shampoo/conditioner as this soap can be a bit rough on hair imo.
See Also: How To Wash Clothes On A Cruise
Spacious bathroom on Independence of the Seas | Photo Review
The bathroom was plenty spacious with a tiled floor and another generously sized mirror.
Let's head back toward the balcony again!
Queen sized bed | Royal Caribbean Connecting Ocean View Balcony Photos
You can opt for two twin sized beds or have them made into a queen, which we did.
Independence of the Seas Balcony Sailing Out of Miami, Florida
Even on an overcast day, a balcony gives you beautiful natural light and the chance to breath in that fresh ocean air without leaving your stateroom!
Can you hear the people next door in a connecting balcony?
It depends. In nearly any room, on a ship or in a hotel, there is a chance you will hear your neighbors.
On this cruise we did hear our neighbors a bit from time to time, but more because it was a group of ladies excited to be on their long weekend cruise and less specifically because we had a connecting room.
Kicking back on the balcony for sail away | Independence of the Seas Review
It definitely didn't stop us from enjoying 4 night cruise out of Miami!
Is a connecting balcony worth it?
A connecting balcony is a wonderful option for families traveling together. The door between the rooms can be unlocked by the room steward and left open if you so choose, allowing your family to go back and forth between the two rooms as needed.
This can be a more affordable option than a suite for a family in many cases!
If you're not traveling with the stateroom you're connected to, don't worry, the door will remain locked the entire time.
Balconies are made for moments like these :)
For us, it was worth it to be able to enjoy moments like this!
As we booked a balcony guarantee, we had a discounted rate for giving up choosing the room location.
Obviously, you'd rather not have a connecting room if you don't need it. But at the same time, it doesn't really matter. We were happy to have a balcony without an obstruction! That was a big win! :)
Should you book a balcony guarantee cabin?
If you're looking to save some money, this can be a good option, but you need to consider a few things:
- if you will be greatly disappointed by an obstructed view or connecting room, don't do it.
- if you have accessibility needs, you may want to choose a room closest to elevators or places you intend to frequent
- if you are very concerned about having a cabin "midship" for movement concerns, pay extra to choose your room.
Ocean View Room Pictures | Symphony of the Seas
If the above apply to you, a guarantee cabin may not be the best option for you.
On the other hand, if you are willing to take the chance, you should go into it expecting to get the lowest possible option (obstructed in a less desirable location) and then be excited if you get randomly assigned anything above that.
If your expectations are set properly, you will be happy with a balcony gty. :)
On the other hand, if you are willing to take the chance, you should go into it expecting to get the lowest possible option (obstructed in a less desirable location) and then be excited if you get randomly assigned anything above that.
If your expectations are set properly, you will be happy with a balcony gty. :)
When Was Independence of the Seas Built?
Independence of the Seas was built in 2008 and was "amped" (refurbished) in 2018 under the Royal Amplified program.
More from this 4 night cruise on Independence of the Seas
- Everything We Ate on a 4-Night Royal Caribbean Cruise
- Fish & Ships Review: Was it Worth It?
- Entertainment & Activities on Independence of the Seas
- Perfect Day at CocoCay Review
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