Day one Independence of the Seas (IOTS) 2025 (Southampton) @RoyalCaribbean

🛳️ Embarkation & Afternoon • Boarding & Exploring the Ship – Once you’ve checked in and boarded, you’ll usually head to the Windjammer buffet or Main Dining Room for lunch. • Stateroom Access – Rooms are typically ready mid-afternoon, so you can drop off your bags. • Ship Tour & Open Houses – Many venues (Spa, Fitness Center, Kids/Teens Clubs, Specialty Restaurants) host “open house” sessions where you can look around. • Pool Deck Vibes – Live music, bars open, and lots of energy around the pools. 📣 Mandatory • Muster Drill (Safety Briefing) – Required before sailing. It’s usually a quick digital or in-person check-in. 🚢 Sailaway • Sailaway Party – Held on the pool deck with music, dancing, drinks, and entertainment as the ship departs. 🌙 Evening • Welcome Show – Usually in the Royal Theater with comedy, music, or a preview of the week’s entertainment. • Ice Show Reservations – Some guests book or attend the first ice-skating show. • Dining – First dinner in the Main Dining Room or at a specialty restaurant. • Casino, Bars & Lounges – Casino Royale opens night one, and venues like Boleros and Schooner Bar often have live music. • Nightlife – Trivia, karaoke, game shows, and the nightclub for late-night dancing. ⚓ So, Day One is all about getting settled, exploring, and enjoying the sailaway celebrations, with plenty of food, entertainment, and music to kick things off. #IndependenceOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #EmbarkationDay #CruiseDayOne #SailawayParty #CruiseVacation #CruiseShipVibes @RoyalCaribbean @IndependenceOfTheSeas