A cruise is what you make it. Unfortunately, everyone cant be happy. Ill be sailing in May and will have a blast lol I am the party!!! Thank you for your reviews
@atlboo98 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Im booked for independence in a couple of months. Ive cruised with royal before and it is definitely much different than carnival when it comes to music and entertainment. Carnival is great for music and entertainment. The sail away party on Carnival is Excellent!!! Royal is much more laid back, but their food is much better than carnival. For me, the group you go with tends to make or break a Royal Cruise. You kind of have to entertain yourselves. Carnival knocks it out of the park when it comes to Entertainment. But Carnival also has many more kids running around at all times and all over the buffet. I used to love Carnival but now that im in my mid 40s I think Royal suits me best. Thanks for the review!!
@herme6937 Жыл бұрын
Same here! I'm all for RC now.
@jerrym5802Ай бұрын
The Park Cafe is open most of the day, so is certainly another food option.
@kmeeks92987 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience! When you referred to Drake’s music as “hood” is when I started side-eyeing
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
lol Thanks for watching
@yemisi5191 Жыл бұрын
The club on Mariner of the Seas was lit when I went. There wasn't really a sail away party. I don't think that's RC's thing. If you're expecting that then that's not the cruise to be on. We had a great time though.
@mrs.queenb7781 Жыл бұрын
I just went on my 1st Royal Caribbean ship last week ..Voyager of the Sea..great ship but it was turned down and I didn't like the Sail away party or lack thereof and the people on that cruise seemed to be a lot older than me, .im a young 44 and i was expecting it to be crackin like on Carnival and Margaritaville at Sea... .those ships are super fun, but Royal felt like a quiet old has been mall feel. The food was great..The décor was great ..the staff was very helpful but the vibe was very turned down..lots of old/older people. And my bed was rock hard even with what they said was mattress topper..my back still hurts from it. I had a ball tho in the ports of call. Overall it's a good cruise line of you wanna just turn down and chill...however I like to have the options of both turn up and chill on my vacations.
@SheniceSays21410 ай бұрын
What I think is missing from these cruise ships is the essence of the culture from the area that people are visiting. I’m saying don’t want to see food that I can cook at home constantly.
@MutantAvenger Жыл бұрын
El loco fresh,Johnny Rockets and the windjammer was open
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
Independence of the seas doesn't have El Loco fresh, Johnny rockets is an up charge and the Windjammer was closed from 3-6pm. I was referring to the time frame of 3-6 pm and free options.😊
@iluvcruising Жыл бұрын
Room service wasn’t available?
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
@Lillie West yes it was but it's still $8 plus 18% gratuities. I was referring to completely free food options.
@courtneygilmore8030 Жыл бұрын
I'm going on independence later this year. I know they perform grease on the ship so maybe that's why the dj played the songs? But that's still not a good reason to play them at the club😂 thank you for sharing!
@gillianthomas2299 Жыл бұрын
I'm goin on my first cruise next month and I'm friggin terrified.
@expectgreatcruises8297 Жыл бұрын
Great information! Try Freedom of the Sea and compare. I'm glad you had a great time overall. 😊
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
Yes, I will try Freedom of the seas! Thanks for watching ❤️
@erog70able Жыл бұрын
I agree try the Freedom of the Seas leaving out of Miami that's a better market and caters more to the younger crowd
@mannykirton72327 ай бұрын
Thank you. Saved me some time. Im on that ship in 2 weeks
@kemio2429 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching ❤️
@BruceWayneWorld Жыл бұрын
Awesome video !
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!🫶🏾
@jacegarza2666 Жыл бұрын
I went on independence of the seas in 2021 was the first cruise to sail out of Galveston after Covid-19 I had a great time the Costumer service was great the there was plenty of space for 4 people in my cabin the comedy show was funny you just got un lucky on who they got but I love royal Caribbean it just depends on what you like. Like if you like to party a lot royal caribbean might not be for you.
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
I had a great time overall, thanks for watching!
@jacegarza2666 Жыл бұрын
@@Travelwithtoi your welcome.
@sonyahodges6923 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience!
@GooLefty Жыл бұрын
Love your videos n beautiful family but People always try to compare Royal & Norwegian to Carnival but their totally different ships Carnival Is your club ratchet fun ship The other two are more calm relax and pricey more upscale ships all fun and they’re own way
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
You're right! I think they all have something good to offer and I want to try them all ...lol 💃🏾 Thanks for watching!
@michelletaylor8895 Жыл бұрын
You are definitely too critical. A cruise is what you make it. Constant complaining makes for a terrible time.
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
@MIchelle Taylor Thanks for watching!! I actually had a great time! But everyone always wants to hear the good side, everything isn't always perfect and that's why I do reviews so people can be on the lookout for good and the bad.
@GooLefty Жыл бұрын
We leaving to western Carribean in mornings on Adventure of the sea one of my favorite because not over crowded
@coco_devil Жыл бұрын
When I went 09/16-19/22 they closed everything up for kids to early which made my younger brothers upset the pools were to deep for the younger kids my brother did not enjoy having to where a life vest even though he can swim. The sail away party was inside cause of weather and for the rock climbing who the hell randomly brings socks on a cruise every one is bringing crocs and sandals. This is just my personal opinion our storage was small we had stuff everywhere it was hard to move around with 4 people in a small room
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
Right!! I needed socks to do the skypad and I didn't bring any so I couldn't do it..Smh and the sail away party and storage definitely needs help lol. Thanks for watching ❤️
@FearNvl Жыл бұрын
Comment if you’re sailing on Independence April 28th 2023!
@cnik7802 Жыл бұрын
Royal has stand-up comedians on all the time. The Oasis-class ships have a comedy club that's pretty small, and the comedians will then usually do a show in the main theater as well. Headliners vary. Sometimes there are jugglers or magicians or singers or dancers or ventriloquists or musicians or whatever. I don't go to the club, so I'll have to take your word for it that your DJ wasn't good. I really like live music, and Royal generally offers a lot of that (piano guy in the Schooner, guitarist in the pub, Latin band, cover band, etc.).
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
Ok awesome, I can't wait to go on my first Oasis class to see the comedians. Thanks for watching!
@heatherhalstead1697 ай бұрын
They probably have to appeal to lots of different ages, maybe the oldies lol
@sonyahodges6923 Жыл бұрын
I'm looking for good food, great music and entertainment. I was thinking of Independence of the Seas until I heard your reviews. Any suggestions? 1st time cruiser
@texasgirl844611 ай бұрын
You have to go on an Oasis class ship.
@beautybystefe868 Жыл бұрын
You can always order extra from the main dining room and take it back to your room. Also when booking it shows you the room and if you look at the pictures which include the closet, dresser, etc. you can estimate your storage space. Maybe next time book with a travel agent bc clearly you didn’t understand what was included and wasn’t. I had to stop watching I was sick of the complaining. But enjoy people cancelling their cruises bc YOU had a bad experience 🙄
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!❤️
@mrs.queenb7781 Жыл бұрын
True but there is no microwave so the extra food would get cold
@alyssarasmussen1723 Жыл бұрын
grease music lol.. also kinda disappointed that you said the izumi hibachi isn't the best.. we reserved a table and we're going in april.. it was like 200 dollars for all of us :(
@texasgirl844611 ай бұрын
You better go back on carnival I’m very loyal to Royal your loyal to carnival lol then go back to carnival
@soniasmith6692 Жыл бұрын
Haven't had Izumi on the Indy, so I can't comment on the food. But I heard they don't do fire shows anymore on cruise ships. Too much of a hazard.
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
I was on Carnival Mardi Gras and they did the fire show and everything. I can see it being a hazard if the ship doesn't have fire doors in the restaurant.
@joeflip1000 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Because of your insight and thoughtfulness I decided to cancel my upcoming balcony ocean view on Royal's Wonder of the Sea. Instead I will be booking on Carnival Valor in an interior on the second floor. I feel I almost made a mistake. Toi you are absolutely gorgeous. I would love to one day cruise with you on Celebrity or Princess. Do you have a sponsor?
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!! I appreciate it❤️
@joeflip1000 Жыл бұрын
@@Travelwithtoi can I sponsor you?
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
@@joeflip1000 👀😂
@joeflip1000 Жыл бұрын
@@Travelwithtoi I cannot wait to join your sponsorship team
@averyajgohard Жыл бұрын
wait time out did she just say drake was good extreme hood music 😂😂😂 ima stop watching this here
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
It was hood in the DJ's eyes 👀 😂🤣🤷🏾♀️
@averyajgohard Жыл бұрын
@@Travelwithtoi that makes a lot more since thank you
@MutantAvenger Жыл бұрын
Royal DJ’s are 🗑️
@Travelwithtoi Жыл бұрын
I totally agree! Lol
@rodneybruce1206 Жыл бұрын
Royal is not that type of cruise ship know that going in if u want the party ship then u do Carnival
@MutantAvenger Жыл бұрын
@@rodneybruce1206 It don’t have to be the party ship but it can play SOME urban 🎶 🎵
@minothepuff4915 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your experience so sorry those 5 tings I think you should go on Carnaval cruise 🚢 you will love it!!!