Oct
2018
Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas Paris & Bruges Mini Cruise – 25th October 2018
Winter is creeping in, but here is an excuse to extend Summer, albeit for three nights.
Step aboard Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas, where three nights of fun await.
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About this cruise
The ship effortlessly caters for a diverse range of passengers, and it is favoured by young and old as well as singles, couples, and families. With something for everyone, it manages to tick all the boxes for everyone. Looking for peace and quiet? Treat yourself in the spa, relax on your private balcony, head to the Solarium, or dine in a cosy speciality restaurant. Looking for thrills? Race up the climbing wall or try your hand at surfing or ice skating. Do not miss the Broadway-style shows in the main theatre, either.
This cruise departs Southampton in the evening on Thursday 25th October and sails overnight to Zeebrugge. This is the gateway port to Bruges or Brussels, and you can either book an optional shore excursion to visit these, tour on your own, or stay onboard. While tempting to stay onboard and enjoy the quieter facilities, you would be missing out on seriously good Belgian chocolate and beer, interesting museums, and local experiences.
The ship sails again overnight - while you are sleeping in your comfortable cabin or partying the night away in the clubs or bars onboard - bound for Le Havre. This French city is the cruising world's gateway to Paris, and in just a couple of hours you can be sipping on wine and devouring exquisite patisserie in the nation's capital city. Again, you have the option here to stay on the ship and enjoy the onboard facilities, or you can head off into Le Havre and explore the nearby areas.
Enjoy one more night at sea as the ship slowly meanders back across the English Channel to Southampton, docking early on Sunday morning.
The Route
The itinerary for this mini cruise is:
| Day | Date | Port | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday 25th October 2018 | Southampton | 4.30pm |
| 2 | Friday 26th October 2018 | Zeebrugge | 7am to 4pm |
| 3 | Saturday 27th October 2018 | Le Havre | 7am to 9pm |
| 4 | Sunday 28th October 2018 | Southampton | 5.30am |
Why choose this taster cruise?
- 3 nights on Royal Caribbean's family-friendly ship, Independence of the Seas
- Departs on Thursday 25th October 2018
- Sail round-trip from Southampton
- Spend a day in Belgium and another in France
So you know, the map above shows point-to-point lines which may cross land. Don't worry, your cruise ship will not sprout legs and run across dry land. Instead it's water all the way! Mapping is approximate, and the scheduled times are estimates. Your trip is subject to change as, occasionally, operators have to alter itineraries due to bad weather or unforeseen events.
The Price
Oh no, the ship has sailed on this cruise
Sorry, the ship has sailed on this mini cruise and I'm sure it was a blast! Never mind though, there are plenty more mini cruises to choose from.
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Please could you tell me what time passengers are allowed to board the ship tomorrow . Thank you!
It’s usually from around 11am onwards, although your allocated check-in time will be listed in your cruise documents. Have a great trip!
Please let us know if any cabins are available for Thursdat 25 th Oct 2018 on Independance of the Seas
Sorry, I believe this one is fully booked.