you mentioned the price of the contemporary in another video- we reserved in the garden rooms for much cheaper than the main tower. ... it's a nice option... but our building was being refurbished so they upgraded us to a main tower fireworks view room! It was awesome! We just got home yesterday.
Escargots are truly an acquired taste and texture. Glad you still took advantage of the garlic sauce for the bread. Just a hint - remember the shades in your stateroom. Some who have gone before you have accidentally given shows that they should not have given...😂
Looks like you're having fun even though you solo cruising. I'm probably going to try some solo cruising myself this year, just to see how I like it. I've already went on my first cruise of this year about a month ago on Holland America's new ship and my next one is near the end of April on the Celebrity Apex. Can wait!
We cruised in January 2015 on Freedom after one of the “rock” cruises. We didn’t get to board until 4:30pm!! 😭 we waited in line outside for 3and a half hours! Someone was apparently unconscious and locked in their room 😳So glad your experience was better and not super delayed 😁we are emerald members and my parents are diamond plus and we are missing the ships, it’s so nice of you to take us along with you so we can get a daily dose of cruising ❤️
Yay! So happy a vid still went up today. Aww, so many KP followers. You’re sailing with your online crew. Dude I see a genie lamp too! Sweet accommodations!! Living for the bathroom shot! Aww you sound like an adorable old man with your noise outside your room concern. 🥰
Amazing cruise Vlog Kyle! Glad to see you getting back to cruising, this is definitely one I want to do. We’re doing a 4 night Disney Dream cruise on the 7th of March with 2 stops at Castaway Cay next. If you go on that let us know and we can keep you company for dinner or drinks if you go solo. Looking forward to the next cruise vlogs 😎
I’m laughing at the escargot! I tried it in Paris on my first solo trip and they reminded me of mushrooms. They weren’t as drenched as the ones you ate. Maybe I just liked all the butter and herbs 😄
Love promenade rooms. People watching is actually calming and the room is not loud as people think. Our room was across Sorrentos so people watching was more interesting because who doesn't like to look at Sorrentos and when people are eating there. We had a connecting room so it felt bigger. Had a family of 11 so we took the whole section across Sorrentos. Loved everything about Independence except for the adult Solarium, very small and claustrophobic but the food onboard was delicious! Almost all the staff I found friendly and accommodating. The best parts was Fish and Chips on the pool deck, watching Grease and visiting helipad at night. Wouldn't mind going back on a freedom class ship, maybe not Liberty until refurbishments but Freedom is next!
I LOVE solo cruising. I came with paper and phone pics of all my documents as well as uploading them to the airline, cruise line, etc. Made it so much easier.
No other vlogger makes me laugh as much as you do. That's a compliment. You have such a genuine zest for life and candor - both are rare these days and much appreciated. Really looking forward to your next big cruise. Please take us through a gift shop next time - I'm curious to see what's doing. 😁 Stay safe!
Wow! Talk about deja vu! My sister and I went on the Independence of the Seas for our first cruise from Ft. Lauderdale in February, 2016. The cruise before ours was also a special rock themed cruise, which left about four hours late, primarily due to the fact that it took so long to get all of the stage scaffolding off of Deck 11. I will never forget getting out of the Uber at Terminal 18, and seeing a ton of people dressed in Hot Topic style clothes, standing on the curb as we got our things out of the car. I asked my sister, "Are you sure this is the right Royal Caribbean ship? Who are all these people that look like they just escaped from an Ozzy Osbourne concert?" When we got inside, we discovered that they had just gotten OFF the ship. At dinner the first night, our waiter told us that the previous cruise was insane. He said, "There were over 30 rock bands on board last week. There were people standing up on tables in here, throwing dinner rolls at each other, head-banging to the band that was playing, but no one complained because that's one of the reasons they came. It was crazy! There are some state rooms that are missing mattresses and some of the rooms have damage to them, which Guest Services is trying to fix. Unfortunately, some of guests were also the reason why we were a little late getting back to Ft. Lauderdale today. We actually left seven guests in Grand Cayman, and then we left three guests in Cozumel. We waited as long as we could before the captain said that we couldn't wait any longer."
🤣oh I know and it will never not be funny. 🍪 Wow that sunset is gorgeous! Good for you for at least trying it. I tried escargot for the first time on a cruise too. I was surprised that I liked it. Shocked that no one went to the mixer!
Your face made me giggle when you tried the snails. It reminded me of a time I told my daughter off for pulling her face whilst we were eating in a restaurant. I tried the same food and pulled my face so I got told off too lol.
Lol Kennedy Space CENTER. That’s the V.A.B. building. Vehicle Assembly Building. It’s one of the largest buildings in the world by area. Fun fact, when the shuttle went up the building vibrated and made singing noises. Amazing to be part of that. I’m local if anybody wants any information.
My favorite part. Basketball Dad Kyle. Holding court with the kids. This video made my day AND HOLY CRAP so many of your subs on the ship. Thanks, bro.
Washy washy time is always my favorite on our Royal Caribbean cruises haha! I'm going on the Mariner of the Seas out of Port Canaveral in June this year!! First cruise back in 3 years I am sooo excited!!
Kyle, I can’t get over the face you made, eating the escargot. 🤣🤣🤣 It doesn’t look very fresh and it’s out of its shell. It’s normally served with the shell 🐚 on so I don’t think the ones you were eating are fresh. Dinner looked good though. And getting a massage, good choice. I’d get a massage any time I can fit it into my schedule. Expresó Martino, that’s something I’ve never tried. Gotta try it just because if you introducing it. Can’t wait to see your adventures. BTW, that cruise shirt looks great on you!! Good choice 👍🏻
Glad I found this video! I am all set to do my eighth cruise coming up in Oct 2022, and my first SOLO cruise too! Doing the New England / Canada 7-day out of Boston on Royal Caribbean's Voyager Of The Seas, and I am totally psyched!!! I also got an Inside Promenade View room (8th Floor), which I've been wanting to try. No sense having a balcony in the North Atlantic in October!!!
Having been on Navigator, Liberty and Symphony - I think that the Freedom/ Liberty/Indy would be my favorite for a weekend cruise! Love the size of the ship -great fresh water pools - plenty of amenities (Escape room, laser tag, Ice skating, rock wall, flowrider, slides etc). With short cruises - there is not a lot of time for aqua shows or Broadway shoes like Oasis class…. Enjoy your weekend! Wish we were there! Our next cruise is April 15 on the Wonder of the Seas! Can’t wait for reviews!
Loved this! Thank you for starting with your drive up and boarding! Were going on Independence in March and I wasn’t sure about the new Covid/ boarding situation. You rock !!!!
This is a great video. Royal should be giving you some freebie cruises in the future. You're making me consideration them in lieu of Disney :) Though I am waiting for covid to really recede before cruising again, since I don't live in FL....
Those blue long islands match your eyes! I’ve never been on a cruise and I’m tempted to go on a solo cruise for my 40th bday next year. I didn’t know cruise ships looked so cool inside!
Yessssss another cruise !!!!! You inspired me to take my honey moon with royal Caribbean. I’ve never been on a cruise but I watched your adventure of the seas vlog and I was sold
Cruise content is how I found your channel. I’m so glad it’s back and your Disney content is great, too! Haven’t missed a video since I found ya last June!
Hi Kyle, glad the upload worked out. I'm very excited to see the content. The terminal was really nice - very modern. That ship is gorgeous & the room upgrade is really nice too - looked like lots of space 👍 a little buz is never bad - it's the only way I can loosen up 😂 I was wondering about the dining as a solo cruiser, but that table was nice - I could handle that. Have fun!!
Pro tip! (well maybe simi pro) You can actually use that Europe/UK power outlet with an adapter that you can get from Amazon or maybe even wal-mart. I bought one for my Europe trip a few years ago, and now I always use it in my cruise cabin. It's nice to have that extra outlet.
It was really nice meeting you and talking with you! I shared this video with my husband and we’re planning our cruise together. It truly was the best experience.
Before the last refer, my wife and I were on the Indy and booked the cow room. Right above Ben and Jerry. It was a great room and came with a ton of perks.
Escargot can vary in taste depending on how it's cooked, swimming in a pool of liquid garlic swamp sludge didn't look appealing. Served inside the shell should be how you try it again someday. Loved the face you made while eating it.
Let's go!!! enjoy the drinks Kyle! This was such a walk on with the right documents! Such an easy upgrade and I love to people watch!! I like how they are still taking the 6ft rule. The room is a good size! Did you say LIVE! HECK YES!! I love seeing all these pals on the ship! You know it's a party when KP has tons of drinks! good luck on the painting!! Have a blast KP! WOO! Cya tomorrow!
First time watching you Kyle..really enjoyed that. I've been on several Caribbean cruise and just booked Alaska on Celebrity in June..can't wait for that one. Looking forward to seeing more of your vids. I love cruising and having a room to myself..so nice. I need to try a solo as I generally travel with friends.
You'll LOVE Celebrity. I go on that line only, and just did 2 weeks Caribbean over Christmas and New Years. Masks were not required then. Everything is top tier. You'll love Alaska too.
Just did the 4 night solo on Independence 31/01-4/02, was great fun and will do again, but BIG TIP - I learned not to get the drinks package for short trip, we get on late 3.15pm (RC fault) and leave 7am day 5 but had two pay 5 days package for only 3.5 days. same goes for Wifi pay for 5 actually only 3.5. still lesson learnt.
Wonderful to see you experience a solo cruise! I have been on two and they were a blast! Escargot is really an acquired taste! 😂Cruises with friends and significant others are wonderful as well! Looking forward to your New Orleans videos for Madi Gras!
Have I been living under a rock?!? I just discovered your channel searching for info on this ship, as I will also be cruising solo. I'm from Wisconsin, too, and love Disney! I can't wait to watch more of your videos.
I'm on a repositioning cruise 3rd thru 16th class ticket (🤞) with my service dog (goldie) she is a miniature boarder Collie & we're headed for the Caribbean rainforest 😊..... Looks great.... mine is aboard the Oceania cruise line nearing November or December 2022 but good luck with your lifestyle choices thanks 👍
Omg....buzzed Kyle eating escargot and dipping his bread in the garlic butter sauce had me and my hubby cry laughing!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 funniest vlog moment ever! Thanks for the giggles!!
