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Independence of the Seas cruises for 2020-2021

Independence of the Seas is based year round at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offering mostly 4- and 5-night cruises to the Western Caribbean, each including two sea days. The shorter cruise visits the popular Mexican water resort island of Cozumel, which also offers the adventurer Mayan archaeological sites. The longer cruise calls also at George Town in the Cayman Islands, that again offers water sports along with on shore tourist sites. This is a family ship that entered service in 2008, was recently refitted in 2018, and at 154,407 GT she carries 3634 passengers. The ship is very much the destination and has so many family attractions one hardly has to go ashore.

This is a large Las Vegas-style American floating resort-city, awarded 5 stars by past guests. Enhanced in 2018, the ship has the latest RCI features, such as interior 136m promenade lined with shops, giant LED screen over the pool, dual water slides, an escape room experience called The Observatorium, a trampoline virtual reality experience called Skypad, a Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, and a glow-in-the-dark laser tag where friends and family can “Battle for the Planet Z”. RCI ships are very much ‘the destination’ and are superb for families. The conference facilities are substantial and Wi-Fi coverage is ship-wide. ‘Water’ as a theme is evidenced by its many pools and water features. There are ample public spaces, and finding your way around is easy and elevators are fast. You pay for many extras including gratuities, and need to plan where to eat and what to purchase, so order packages online before your cruise.
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Independence of the Seas Cruise Calendar

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Date	Cruise		From	$/Day
2020 CRUISES
4 APR	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Itinerary Cruise	Currently sailing	N/A
9 APR	4 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	Sold out	N/A
13 APR	5 NIGHTS	West Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	Sold out	N/A
18 APR	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Itinerary Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	Sold out	N/A
23 APR	4 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	Sold out	N/A
27 APR	5 NIGHTS	West Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	Sold out	N/A
2 MAY	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	Sold out	N/A
7 MAY	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	Sold out	N/A
11 MAY	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	Sold out	N/A
16 MAY	2 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$739	$370
18 MAY	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$879	$220
22 MAY	3 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$789	$263
25 MAY	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$849	$212
29 MAY	3 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$799	$266
1 JUN	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$869	$217
5 JUN	3 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$859	$286
8 JUN	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$809	$202
12 JUN	3 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$809	$270
15 JUN	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$929	$232
19 JUN	3 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$889	$296
22 JUN	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$969	$242
26 JUN	3 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$869	$290
29 JUN	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$789	$197
3 JUL	3 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$929	$310
6 JUL	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,459	$292
11 JUL	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,529	$306
16 JUL	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,299	$325
20 JUL	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,579	$316
25 JUL	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,539	$308
30 JUL	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,199	$300
3 AUG	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,639	$328
8 AUG	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,639	$328
13 AUG	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,289	$322
17 AUG	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,309	$262
22 AUG	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,377	$275
27 AUG	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,129	$282
31 AUG	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$969	$194
5 SEP	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$771	$154
10 SEP	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$597	$149
14 SEP	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$684	$137
19 SEP	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$730	$146
24 SEP	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$887	$222
28 SEP	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$699	$140
3 OCT	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$764	$153
8 OCT	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$879	$220
12 OCT	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$802	$160
17 OCT	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$655	$131
22 OCT	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$582	$146
26 OCT	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$672	$134
31 OCT	5 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$887	$177
5 NOV	4 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$589	$147
19 NOV	7 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,213	$173
21 NOV	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	Sold out	N/A
26 NOV	4 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$991	$248
30 NOV	5 NIGHTS	West Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,252	$250
10 DEC	4 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$686	$172
14 DEC	5 NIGHTS	West Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$897	$179
19 DEC	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,429	$286
24 DEC	4 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,172	$293
28 DEC	5 NIGHTS	West Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,800	$360
2021 CRUISES
2 JAN	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$856	$171
7 JAN	4 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$1,006	$252
11 JAN	5 NIGHTS	West Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$848	$170
24 JAN	6 NIGHTS	Independence of the Seas cruise from Fort Lauderdale return Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$910	$152
4 FEB	4 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$745	$186
13 FEB	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$972	$194
22 FEB	5 NIGHTS	West Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$884	$177
27 FEB	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$887	$177
4 MAR	4 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$765	$191
8 MAR	5 NIGHTS	West Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$862	$172
13 MAR	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$901	$180
18 MAR	4 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$765	$191
22 MAR	5 NIGHTS	West Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$928	$186
27 MAR	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$965	$193
1 APR	4 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$832	$208
5 APR	5 NIGHTS	West Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$926	$185
10 APR	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Fort Lauderdale	$914	$183

Independence of the Seas — Ship Review Rating: 4 out of 5 based on 2 ratings.

Life aboard Independence of the Seas
Independence of the Seas is based year round at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offering mostly 4- and 5-night cruises to the Western Caribbean, each including two sea days. The shorter cruise visits the popular Mexican water resort island of Cozumel, which also offers the adventurer Mayan archaeological sites. The longer cruise calls also at George Town in the Cayman Islands, that again offers water sports along with on shore tourist sites. This is a family ship that entered service in 2008, was recently refitted in 2018, and at 154,407 GT she carries 3634 passengers. The ship is very much the destination and has so many family attractions one hardly has to go ashore.

This is a large Las Vegas-style American floating resort-city, awarded 5 stars by past guests. Enhanced in 2018, the ship has the latest RCI features, such as interior 136m promenade lined with shops, giant LED screen over the pool, dual water slides, an escape room experience called The Observatorium, a trampoline virtual reality experience called Skypad, a Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, and a glow-in-the-dark laser tag where friends and family can “Battle for the Planet Z”. RCI ships are very much ‘the destination’ and are superb for families. The conference facilities are substantial and Wi-Fi coverage is ship-wide. ‘Water’ as a theme is evidenced by its many pools and water features. There are ample public spaces, and finding your way around is easy and elevators are fast. You pay for many extras including gratuities, and need to plan where to eat and what to purchase, so order packages online before your cruise.

Accommodation
Staterooms come in four main categories, with variations based on guests’ needs: Suites/Deluxe Staterooms, Balcony Staterooms, Ocean View Staterooms and Interior Staterooms. When selecting accommodation consider the view, the level of privacy, and location near to or far from activity areas. All staterooms come with private bathroom, vanity area, hair dryer, interactive TV and phone. Many cabins are family-friendly with up to four additional bunk beds, and interconnecting rooms. Promenade staterooms overlook the interior Royal Promenade, and some accommodate up to six people. There are no single cabins, and many are wheelchair-accessible. In-cabin service and dining is available 24-hours.

Travel in style with a selection of seven categories of Suites, which are especially good for large families needing more space, and may include complimentary concierge service. Suites come with priority check-in, most have multiple rooms and balconies, and depending on the suite you may have whirlpool tub, baby grand piano and an entertainment area, and accommodate up to 14 guests. The stateroom’s TV enables guests to request room service, to book show tickets, shore excursions, movies and specialty dining, and keep track of their onboard account. Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony. Cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas.

Food and Dining
For the Main Dining Room, spread over three decks, select from three dining choices before cruising: fixed seating at the same table nightly, at either early or late sitting; open-seated My Time Dining (with pre-paid gratuities) at a flexible time; and early sitting My Family Time Dining that allows children aged 3 to 11 years to leave for their Adventure Ocean kids club. Menus feature healthy, vegetarian and kosher options. Special dietary needs can be catered for by giving advanced notice. Menus change daily throughout the cruise. Evening dress is casual or smart casual. Expect one to three formal evenings in the Main Dining Room during your cruise. There are seven complimentary eating options, including Windjammers Café, Jade Sushi and Asian cuisine, Sorrento’s Pizza, Café Promenade for coffee, pastries/snacks, and room service.

Specialty dining (with a cover charge) can be booked for Chops Grille steakhouse and Portofino restaurants. The Mystery Dinner Theatre, set in Portofino, combines your meal with theatre drama and intrigue. Dine casually at Johnny Rockets, and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream is the place to go for ice-cream and frozen drinks. Take your family to dine 1950s style at Johnny Rockets. Café Latte-tudes serves specialty coffees and sweets. In all, the ship has 22 bars, clubs and lounges. There are package deals for wine, juice, sodas and bottled water.

Entertainment
Signature features to entertain you include: Broadway-style productions in the Main Theatre; Studio B’s ice shows, comedy, game shows, onboard parties, and cooking demonstrations (and when the rink is not being used, skate for free); giant outdoor LED screen; and gaming in Casino Royale. Live music features around the pool, in the main dining room, and in many lounges, bars and specialty venues. There are always parties and parades to join. Alternatively, just stroll around the Royal Promenade and shop duty-free, or for a quiet time retire to the Library/Card Room or Internet Café.

On-shore excursions and explorations can be pre-booked or arranged on board. Choose from a range of classes and seminars to bring out your creativity and expand your knowledge. The Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center is fully equipped and runs a variety of beauty services and fitness classes. Activities include use of the outdoor sports deck, complete with mini-golf course, golf simulators, boxing ring, six whirlpools, SCUBA diving program, and a full-sized sports court for basketball, paddleball and volleyball. The Solarium is exclusively for adults. The ship's Youth Zone is exclusively for kids and teens and offers Adventure Ocean youth programmes, and Splashaway Bay waterpark with its FlowRider surf simulator. And every RCI ship has a rock-climbing wall.

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Independence of the Seas deckplan

Cabins on Deck 11 (Aloha Deck)

AA: Suite with balcony
AB: Mini-suite with balcony
BB: Outside with balcony
CC: Outside
J: Inside

Sofa bed
Two pullman beds
Handicapped facilities
Four pullman beds
One pullman bed
Connecting staterooms
Sofa and pullman bed

Cabins

Staterooms come in four main categories, with variations based on guests’ needs: Suites/Deluxe Staterooms, Balcony Staterooms, Ocean View Staterooms and Interior Staterooms. When selecting accommodation consider the view, the level of privacy, and location near to or far from activity areas. All staterooms come with private bathroom, vanity area, hair dryer, interactive TV and phone. Many cabins are family-friendly with up to four additional bunk beds, and interconnecting rooms. Promenade staterooms overlook the interior Royal Promenade, and some accommodate up to six people. There are no single cabins, and many are wheelchair-accessible. In-cabin service and dining is available 24-hours.

Travel in style with a selection of seven categories of Suites, which are especially good for large families needing more space, and may include complimentary concierge service. Suites come with priority check-in, most have multiple rooms and balconies, and depending on the suite you may have whirlpool tub, baby grand piano and an entertainment area, and accommodate up to 14 guests. The stateroom’s TV enables guests to request room service, to book show tickets, shore excursions, movies and specialty dining, and keep track of their onboard account. Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony. Cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas.

Decks

Ship facts

Star rating:
Maiden voyage:	2008
Number of decks:	15
Tonnage:	154407
Cabins:	1817
Passengers:	3634
Number of crew:	1397

Atrium social centre
Royal Promenade (dining, bars)
Shops, Souvenirs
COMPLIMENTARY DINING
Main Dining Room
My Time Dining or Traditional (2 sittings)
My Family Time Dining (kids eat early)
Dress for casual, smart casual, & formal dress nights
Windjammer Marketplace buffet
Jade Sushi (dinner)
Room service continental breakfast
Beverage packages
COVER CHARGE DINING
Chops Grille (lunch, dinner)
Giovanni’s Table (lunch, dinner)
Izumi Japanese (lunch, dinner)
Johnny Rockets (lunch, dinner)
Room service: meals other than continental breakfast
Noodle Shop (lunch, dinner)
CASUAL DINING
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream ($)
Fish & Ships (lunch, dinner; pay)
British-Style Pub
Café Promenade
Sugar Beach (candy, ice cream)
Sorrento’s pizza
Bars, clubs, lounges (22)
ENTERTAINMENT
Broadway Production
Studio B (ice skate, laser tag, parties, cooking)
Comedy, jazz, karaoke
Nightclub
Casino
TECHNOLOGY
VOOM fast internet package (pay)
VOOM fast internet + streaming package (pay)
Royal Caribbean app (with check-in)
ACTIVITIES
Swimming pools (2)
Whirlpools (6)
Waterslides (2)
Perfect Storm water slide
The Blaster aqua coaster
Scuba (Caribbean)
Solarium adults only pool
Sun deck
Vitality Spa
Fitness Centre, gym
Basketball court
Boxing ring full size
Jogging track
Sports courts
Laser Tag
Escape Room (for 6, pay)
Table tennis
Mini-golf course
Games, contests, dancing
Internet, Wi-Fi (pay)
Enrichment lectures (some pay)
Library/Card room
Photo studio
Conference Centre
Weddings, Vows at Sea
WAIVERS NEEDED FOR:
FlowRider surf simulator (pay)
Ice-skating
Rock-climbing wall
Sky Pad VR bungee trampoline (may be closed)
UNDER 18
Adventure Ocean (programs for 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-17 y)
Video games arcade (pay), Teen disco
Splashaway Bay waterpark
Royal Babies & Tots Nursery (6-36 mth pay)
Royal Babies & Tots activities (18-36 mths pay)
“Late Night Party Zone” group sitting
OTHER
Laundry, drycleaning (pay)
Mobile phone reception
Elevators
Electricity 110/220V
Wheelchair accessibility
Medical centre
No emotional support animals

All main meals on-board
Coffee, tea, iced water, lemonade 24 hrs
Anytime or fixed sittings, & multi-venue dining
In-cabin dining at no charge
Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
Activities - organised & individual
Bridge director on select cruises
Infant crèche, kids clubs & teen programs
Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
Special needs requests & service animals allowed
Ship-shore-ship transfers

Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
Alternate specialty dining venues
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
Casino gaming, bar expenses
Certain entertainment, fitness classes
Items & services of a personal nature
Medical services, vaccination costs
Laundry and/or valet charges
Wi-Fi, Internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
Babysitting, individual or in groups (from 1 yr)
Passport & visa fees
Insurances of all kinds
Increases in third party charges or taxes
Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
Service charge: A$ 11.90/US$ 12) per guest (A$ 14.20/US$ 14.25 for suite guests) pp/night is included in pre-paid fare. Or, service charges can be paid onboard. For all ages. Modify for inadequate service.
Service charge 15% automatically added to bar, mini-bar, spa & salon services.

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