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Independence of the Seas

Meet Independence of the Seas®, a marvel of maritime engineering, packed with all the phenomenal onboard experiences you'd expect from our Freedom class of ships – including the FlowRider® surf simulator, a rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink, cantilevered whirlpools, Royal Promenade, mini golf course and much more. It's your most incredible holiday yet!

Ship Details

Rating
4 Star
Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean International
Length
1,112 ft
Tonnage
160,000 tonnes
Maiden Voyage
May 2008
Refurbished
2017
Pass. Cap. (dbl)
3634
Crew Nat.
International
Officer Nat.
International
Dining Staff Nat.
International

Ship Amenities

  • 110/220 electrical outlets
  • Computer Jack
  • Flat Screen Television
  • Hair Dryer
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Mini Bar
  • Telephone

Ship Facilities

  • 9-hole miniature golf course
  • Adventure Ocean® youth facilities
  • Alhambra Theatre
  • Art Gallery
  • Ben & Jerry's® ice cream
  • Boleros Lounge
  • Boutiques & Shops
  • Business Centre
  • Cafe Promenade
  • Cantilevered whirlpools
  • Casino Royale
  • Challenger's Arcade Video Room
  • Chops Grille Reservation Only Restaurant
  • Cloud Nine Bar
  • Concierge club and Diamond lounge
  • Conference Centre
  • Cupcake cupboard
  • Dog & Badger Pub
  • Extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for cell phones
  • FlowRider®
  • Fuel Teens Club
  • Full-size Everlast boxing ring
  • Full-size sports court
  • General Store
  • Giovanni's Table
  • H2O Zone
  • Ice-skating rink
  • Jade Sushi
  • Jazz Club
  • Jogging Track
  • Johnny Rockets® '50s-style restaurant
  • King Lear Dining Room
  • Library
  • Living Room Teens Area
  • Macbeth Dining Room
  • Pharaoh's Palace
  • Photo Gallery & Shop
  • Poolside outdoor movie screen
  • Portofino Italian Restaurant
  • Portofino Specialty Restaurant
  • Pyramid Lounge
  • Rock-climbing wall
  • Romeo & Juliet Dining Room
  • Royal babies & Royal tots
  • Royal Promenade
  • Royalcaribbean Online Internet Centre
  • Schooner Bar
  • Seven Hearts Bar
  • ShipShape® Fitness Center and Day Spa
  • Skylight Chapel
  • Solarium
  • Sorrento's Pizzeria
  • Sports Pool
  • Sprinkles Icecream & Yogurt Bar
  • Squeeze Juice Bar
  • The Raven
  • Viking Crown Lounge
  • Vintages Wine Bar
  • Windjammer Cafe

RS - Royal Suite with Balcony

Separate bedroom with king-size bed, and private bathroom with tub, private balcony with whirpool, living room with queen-size sofa bed and baby grand piano. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 1,633 sq. ft. Balcony 249 sq. ft. All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

OS - Owner's Suite 1 Bedroom

Queen-size bed. One double sofa bed. Room with bed, vanity Living area with double sofa bed. Ocean view. One bathroom with tub. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 622 sq. ft. Balcony: 160 sq. ft. All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

GT - Grand Suite 2 Bedrooms

Two bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to Royal King (one room with third and fourth Pullman beds), a private balcony with outdoor dining and seating area, two bathrooms (master bathroom and tub) and living area with double sofa bed. Up to 8 guests. Stateroom: 616 sq. ft. Balcony: 208 sq. ft. All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

GS - Grand Suite 1 Bedroom

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed One double sofa bed. Up to 4 guests. Ocean view. Room with bed, vanity and sitting area with sofa. One bathroom with tub. Stateroom: 432 sq. ft. Balcony: 89 sq. ft. All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

VP - Oceanview Panoramic Suite

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Curtained section with bunk beds. Living area with double sofa bed, vanity and sitting area. One and a half baths with shower. Floor to ceiling wrap around panoramic windows. Stateroom: 406 sq. ft.

J3 - Junior Suite

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 317 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft. All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

J4 - Junior Suite

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 317 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft. All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

WS - Suite Guarantee

All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

2B - Connecting Balcony

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, one single sofa bed, private balcony, private bathroom. Up to 3 guests. Stateroom: 214 sq. ft. Balcony: 42 sq. ft. All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

4B - Connecting Balcony

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, one single sofa bed, private balcony, private bathroom. Up to 3 guests. Stateroom: 214 sq. ft. Balcony: 42 sq. ft. All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

1D - Oceanview Balcony

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft. All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

2D - Oceanview Balcony

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft. All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

5D - Oceanview Balcony

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft. All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

6D - Oceanview Balcony

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft. All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.

XB - Balcony Guarantee

Stateroom Features All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone. XB - Guarantee. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft.

1K - Ultra Spacious Oceanview Stateroom

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Sofa converts to double, two Pullman beds, private bathroom and sitting area. Up to 6 guests. Stateroom: 351 sq. ft.  

1L - Spacious Panoramic Oceanview Stateroom

Two lower twin beds convert to Royal King. Double sofa bed for quad staterooms. Vanity with sitting area, Private bathroom with shower. Floor to Ceiling wrap around panoramic window. Stateroom: 175 sq. ft.

1M - Spacious Oceanview

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 211 sq. ft.

4M - Spacious Oceanview

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 211 sq. ft.

1N - Oceanview Stateroom

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.

2N - Oceanview Stateroom

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.

3N - Oceanview Stateroom

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.

8N - Oceanview Stateroom

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 180 sq. ft.

1Q - Spacious Panoramic View Interior

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Sofa converts to double, two Pullman beds, private bathroom and sitting area. Up to 6 guests. Stateroom: 340 sq. ft.

YO - Oceanview Guarantee

Stateroom Features All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone. YO - Guarantee Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 159 sq. ft.

1R - Spacious Interior Stateroom

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 6 guests. Stateroom: 337 sq. ft.

2T - Promenade View Interior Stateroom

A view of the Royal Promenade with bowed windows, two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 2 guests. Stateroom: 169 sq. ft.

1V - Interior Stateroom

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft.

2V - Interior Stateroom

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft.

3V - Interior Stateroom

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft.

4V - Interior Stateroom

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft.

6V - Interior Stateroom

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft.