Travel & Vacation: All Aboard the Independence of the Seas

On the bus heading to the cruise ship

We took the first bus of the morning to the ship.  After all our luggage was piled into a trailer at the hotel we were off to the ship on our next adventure.   Our ship was the last one in the port so we had a little time to relax on the bus before grabbing our bags and heading onto the ship.

Hurry up and wait….Nathan patiently waiting in line!  We had to go through a couple of lines before we could actually get on the boat.  Thankfully the lines were moving right along and the kids did really well waiting.

We made it onto the boat!  At least the older kids are really excited!

The kids first meal at Windjammer!  They thought it was pretty neat being able to choose from all the great food on the buffets.  So excited to go cruising with our family!

The kids wanted to check out the H2O Zone

The four older kids relaxing for a minute in the swing

After a few wrong turns we found our hall!  WooHoo!

Karlie taking a picture of her Flat Stanley on the desk

The kids checking out the ice skating rink.  Brina was too busy taking pictures to look at the camera.

Brina and Karlie found a great spot to sit down in the ice rink area and watch water traffic next to the boat.

Our silly girls soaking it all in

Hanging out with Brandon and Nathan

Karlie, Amber, Jake, and Brina mesmerized by all the other boats going by the cruise ship

Guess its time to go….there goes the fuel barge!

Beautiful view of the Romeo & Juliet Dining Room.  We had our evening meals on floor 3 of this Dining Room.

That boat looks so small from the top of the cruise ship.  Getting ready to leave Ft Lauderdale, Florida

The “Travel and Vacation” series is an insight into our trips together as a family and ways we relax.  Life is short and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to build memories with family and explore of of the most amazing places during our time away.  Explore with a good attitude, look for fun, and it will be an awesome trip jammed packed with positive memories.  It is refreshing having some time away from the regular routine.  Make it a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet new people and learn.  You just might see or try something new that takes your breath away!