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Independence of the Seas Cruise Reviews & Ratings
Survey feedback from Australian cruise critics after their cruise.
Cruises from
$146
per day
$146
per day
Independence of the Seas has an overall score of 4 out of 5 |
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Independence of the Seas — Ship Review Rating: 4 out of 5 based on 2 ratings.
Ship facts
Star rating: 
Maiden voyage: 2008
Number of decks: 15
Tonnage: 154407
Cabins: 1817
Passenger capacity: 3634
Number of crew: 1397
What's onboard? ▼
- Atrium social centre
- Staterooms, room service
- Royal Promenade
- Shops, Souvenirs
- COMPLIMENTARY DINING
- Main Dining Room (with Family Time dining)
- Windjammer Marketplace
- Jade Sushi (dinner)
- Room service dining
- Beverage packages
- Anytime, or traditional set-time, dining options
- COVER CHARGE DINING
- Chops Grille (dinner)
- Giovanni’s Table
- Johnny Rockets (lunch, dinner)
- Noodle Shop (lunch, dinner)
- CASUAL DINING
- Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream ($)
- Café Promenade
- Sorrento’s pizza
- Bars, clubs, lounges (22)
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Broadway Production
- Comedy, jazz, karaoke
- Nightclub
- Cinema Room
- Casino
- TECHNOLOGY
- VOOM high-speed Internet (pay)
- ACTIVITIES
- Swimming pools (2)
- FlowRider surf simulator
- Whirlpools (6)
- Waterslides (2)
- Sky Pad VR bungee trampoline
- SCUBA (Caribbean)
- Solarium adults only/pool
- Sun deck
- Vitality Spa & Fitness
- Basketball court
- Boxing ring full size
- Ice-skating rink
- Jogging track
- Sports courts
- Rock-climbing walls
- Golf simulator
- Laser Tag in Studio B
- Mini-golf course
- Games, contests, dancing
- Internet, Wi-Fi (pay)
- Enrichment lectures
- Library/Card room
- Conference Centre
- Wedding packages, Chapel
- UNDER 18
- Youth Program, lounge
- H2O Zone water park
- Babies & Tots activities
- OTHER
- Laundry, drycleaning (pay)
- Mobile phone reception
- Elevators
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Medical centre
- No emotional support animals
What's included? ▼
- Flight/s and/or transfers as specified
- Gratuities for Australia and NZ sailings
- Bar service charges included in Aus/NZ sailings
- All main meals on-board
- In-cabin breakfast at no charge
- Coffee, tea, iced water, lemonade 24 hrs
- Anytime or fixed sittings, & multi-venue dining
- Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
- Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
- Activities - organised & individual
- Infant crèche, kids clubs & teen programs
- Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
- Special needs requests & service animals allowed
- Ship-shore-ship transfers
What's excluded? ▼
- Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
- Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
- Alternate specialty dining venues
- In-cabin dining menu USD 7.95 per order
- 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 y)
- Passport & visa fees
- Insurances of all kinds
- Increases in third party charges or taxes
- Itineraries may change due to unforeseen circumstances
- Cabins may change for operational reasons
- GRATUITIES if NOT Australia or NZ sailings
- USD 14.50 (USD 17.50 Grand suites and above) pp/day all ages
- May modify at Guest Services on board
- May pre-pay gratuity on booking
- Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
- Service charge 18% automatically added to bar, mini-bar, spa & salon services.
- REMINDERS
- Check passport valid for 6 months after end of voyage
- Check stateroom ‘responsible adult’ requirements when booking
- Confirm with bank and ship ahead of cruise your credit/debit card intentions
- Check dress code: Formal, best black-tie look; Smart Casual, dress to impress; Casual, shorts for b’fast & lunch
- Special needs, dietary requests, arrange at booking
- Smoking on board in designated areas only
- Check stateroom ‘responsible adult’ requirements when booking
- Don’t bring electrical extension cords
- Aerial drones allowed: not operated on board, only on shore when legal
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Very happy with customer service at Clean Cruising. Replies were always prompt, service efficient, staff helpful. Would be interested in Theme cruises."- Lorraine T
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