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Independence of the Seas
Last refurbished
2023
Last refurbished
Passengers
3634
Passengers
Ports Visited
28
Ports visited
Cruises from $154 per day
$154
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Independence of the Seas
154,407
Gross Tonnage

Independence of the Seas Cruises

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.

Ship Specification

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

  • Dining

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    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.

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    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 1950's style at Johnny Rockets.

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  • Bars

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    Café Latte-tudes serves specialty coffees and sweets. In all, the ship has 22 bars, clubs and lounges.

  • Entertainment

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    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. 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.

  • Activities

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    Try your hand at gaming in the Casino Royale. 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.

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    Activities include use of the outdoor sports deck, complete with mini-golf course, golf simulators, boxing ring, six whirlpools, and a full-sized sports court for basketball, paddleball and volleyball. The Solarium is exclusively for adults. And every RCI ship has a rock-climbing wall. Enjoy the FlowRider surf simulator or let the kids cool off at the Splashaway Bay waterpark.

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  • Health & Fitness

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    The Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center is fully equipped and runs a variety of beauty services and fitness classes.

  • Kids

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    The ship's Youth Zone is exclusively for kids and teens and offers Adventure Ocean youth programmes.

  • Inclusions

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

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Highlights

  • The newly amplified Independence of the Seas is back with better-than-ever thrills. From adventures through a virtual world on the Sky Pad, a new bungee trampoline experience, to batter fried goodness at the new poolside Fish & Ships seafood spot, you’re in for endless sights, tastes, and new experiences.

  • Gear up for a glow-in-the-dark laser tag faceoff in Battle for Planet Z and indulge your sweet tooth at Sugar Beach. Catch a wave on the FlowRider surf simulator and race down The Perfect Storm dueling waterslides. Independence of the Seas is overflowing with bolder ways to fill your time between shores.

  • Redefining the cruising experience one room at a time. The staterooms are an alluring escape from the non-stop action the cruise ships are known for. From the spectacular views to the deluxe amenities, a stay with the ship is like nothing at sea.

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 television 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 television 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.)

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    Cabin Types

    CP, 1R, 1Q, 2T, 4V, 3V, 2V, 1V, ZI, ZQ

    Average Cabin Size – 13.8 m2

    Size approx: 153 sq. ft. Delight in bowed windows overlooking the Royal Promenade. Up to 2 guests. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed.

  • Oceanview

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    Cabin Types

    1L, 1K, 4M, 3M, 4N, 3N, 2N, 1N, YO, YQ

    Average Cabin Size – 16.6 m2

    Size approx: 188 sq. ft. Marvel the view through a floor to ceiling panoramic window. Up to 4 guests. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4. One bathroom.

  • Balcony

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    Cabin Types

    CB, 4B, 3B, 2B, 1B, 5D, 4D, SB, 2D, 1D, XB, XQ, XS

    Average Cabin Size – 16.9 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.6 m2

    Size approx: 188 sq. ft. Balcony: 42 sq. ft. Experience a spectacular view for a memorable vacation. Up to 2 guests. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One bathroom.

  • Suite

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    Cabin Types

    RS, OS, GT, GS, JT, VP, J4, J3, WS, SG

    Average Cabin Size – 55.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 16.1 m2

    Size approx: 1,400 sq. ft. Balcony: 249 sq. ft. Relish an extraordinary vacation in this luxurious suite. Up to 4 guests. One King bed. One double sofa bed. Private balcony with outdoor dining, seating area and whirlpool. One bathroom with tub, two vanities and bidet.

Independence of the Seas Deck Plans

Legend

  • Stateroom with Sofa Bed
  • Stateroom has 3rd Pullman bed
  • Stateroom has 3rd & 4th Pullman bed
  • Connecting Staterooms
  • Stateroom with Sofa Bed & 3rd Pullman bed
  • Stateroom has 4 additional Pullman beds
  • Sofa Bed Eligible
  • Wheelchair accessible stateroom
  • Stateroom has an obstructed view

Independence of the Seas Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
16 May 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) Sold Out
21 May 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) Sold Out
26 May 2026 4 NIGHT CANADA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1469
30 May 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) Sold Out
04 Jun 2026 9 NIGHT BERMUDA EASTERN CARIBBEAN New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) Sold Out
13 Jun 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2106
18 Jun 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2033
23 Jun 2026 4 NIGHT CANADA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) Sold Out
27 Jun 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2124
02 Jul 2026 9 NIGHT BERMUDA EASTERN CARIBBEAN New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2879
11 Jul 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2006
16 Jul 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1700
21 Jul 2026 4 NIGHT CANADA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2492
25 Jul 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2319
30 Jul 2026 9 NIGHT BERMUDA EASTERN CARIBBEAN New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2659
08 Aug 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2002
13 Aug 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2211
18 Aug 2026 4 NIGHT CANADA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2785
22 Aug 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1965
27 Aug 2026 7 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1935
03 Sep 2026 9 NIGHT CANADA NEW ENGLAND CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1984
12 Sep 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1359
17 Sep 2026 9 NIGHT CANADA NEW ENGLAND CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2416
26 Sep 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1468
01 Oct 2026 9 NIGHT CANADA NEW ENGLAND CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2050
10 Oct 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1523
15 Oct 2026 9 NIGHT CANADA NEW ENGLAND CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2287
24 Oct 2026 5 NIGHT BERMUDA CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1534
29 Oct 2026 10 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1548
08 Nov 2026 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1187
15 Nov 2026 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1187
22 Nov 2026 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1394
29 Nov 2026 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1149
06 Dec 2026 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1147
13 Dec 2026 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1188
20 Dec 2026 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY Miami $1768
27 Dec 2026 7 NT WESTERN CARIB PERFECT DAY HOLIDAY Miami $2319
03 Jan 2027 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1213
10 Jan 2027 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1178
17 Jan 2027 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1214
24 Jan 2027 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1154
31 Jan 2027 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1186
07 Feb 2027 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1274
14 Feb 2027 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1414
25 Feb 2027 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1049
02 Mar 2027 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1098
07 Mar 2027 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1191
14 Mar 2027 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1191
21 Mar 2027 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1336
28 Mar 2027 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1508
04 Apr 2027 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1248
11 Apr 2027 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1293
18 Apr 2027 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Miami $1202
25 Apr 2027 7 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY WEST CARIB Miami $1363
02 May 2027 8 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN Miami $1910
10 May 2027 9 NIGHT MIAMI TO CAPE LIBERTY CRUISE Miami $1609
19 May 2027 8 NIGHT BERMUDA EASTERN CARIBBEAN New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2095
27 May 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1361
01 Jun 2027 4 NIGHT CANADA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $930
05 Jun 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1305
10 Jun 2027 9 NIGHT BERMUDA EASTERN CARIBBEAN New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2001
19 Jun 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1391
24 Jun 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1486
29 Jun 2027 4 NIGHT CANADA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1123
03 Jul 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1685
08 Jul 2027 9 NIGHT BERMUDA EASTERN CARIBBEAN New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2271
17 Jul 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1632
22 Jul 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1553
27 Jul 2027 4 NIGHT CANADA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1001
31 Jul 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1474
05 Aug 2027 9 NIGHT BERMUDA EASTERN CARIBBEAN New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $2230
14 Aug 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1405
19 Aug 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1463
24 Aug 2027 4 NIGHT CANADA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1031
28 Aug 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1196
02 Sep 2027 9 NIGHT CANADA NEW ENGLAND CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1653
11 Sep 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1135
16 Sep 2027 9 NIGHT CANADA NEW ENGLAND CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1638
25 Sep 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1095
30 Sep 2027 9 NIGHT CANADA NEW ENGLAND CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1706
09 Oct 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1132
14 Oct 2027 9 NIGHT CANADA NEW ENGLAND CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1649
23 Oct 2027 5 NIGHT BERMUDA GETAWAY CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1132
28 Oct 2027 9 NIGHT CAPE LIBERTY TO MIAMI CRUISE New York (Cape Liberty, NJ) $1386
06 Nov 2027 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1552
15 Nov 2027 6 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1031
21 Nov 2027 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1548
28 Nov 2027 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1177
05 Dec 2027 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $892
10 Dec 2027 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1541
19 Dec 2027 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY Miami $2392
27 Dec 2027 8 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY Miami $2491
04 Jan 2028 6 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1042
10 Jan 2028 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1520
11 Feb 2028 8 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY EAST CARIB Miami $1624
19 Feb 2028 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Miami $1398
26 Feb 2028 7 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY EAST CARIB Miami $1308
04 Mar 2028 7 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY WEST CARIB Miami $1451
11 Mar 2028 7 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY EAST CARIB Miami $1584
18 Mar 2028 7 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY WEST CARIB Miami $1631

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