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Independence of the Seas
The third member of Royal Caribbean’s Freedom class, Independence of the Seas boasts cruise line firsts with the virtual reality bungee trampoline experience, SkyPad, exhilarating Laser Tag and thrilling Escape Room – perfect for challenging family and friends. There are plenty of Royal Caribbean-favourites still on-board such as the FlowRider and Broadway-style shows at the theatre.
- Launched: 2008
- Refurbished: 2018
- Capacity: 3634
- Crew: 1365
- Launched in 2020
- 1004 feet
- 2909 passengers
- 20 crew
What's On-board
Dining
.For main dining and quick eats, Independence boasts a wide range of venues to dine. Windjammer and the British-inspired Fish & Ships are perfect for snack pit-stops and finger food, while the main dining room is a lavish and formal experience, complete with chandelier.
There are a few small restaurants such as Sorrento´s pizzeria situated on the Promenade, beside Ben & Jerry´s ice cream parlour and the sweet-treat haven of Sugar Beach
Speciality restaurants include the Italian-inspired Giovanni´s Table, steakhouse restaurant, Chops Grille, American diner at Johnny Rockets and the unique Izumi for Japanese-style teppanyaki dining.
Accommodation
A wide range of comfortable and spacious suites and staterooms are available on-board Independence of the Seas, with something to suit every preference and budget.
If you are looking for a spacious balcony for additional space to relax and greet your ports of call in the morning, or if you´d like to treat yourself to some additional luxury, you will find an accommodation option to suit you. Travelling with the family? There are spacious and luxurious Royal Family Suites and two-bedroom Grand Suites available, as well as Interior, Ocean View and Promenade Family Staterooms.
Entertainment
Independence of the Seas offers excellent entertainment with the fantastic Broadway production of Grease – renowned as the best show at sea!
The Pyramid Lounge offers guests a Las Vegas-style theme with a pleasing choice of daily performances or, if you prefer a street dancing party, head down to the Royal Promenade where music and dancing is a must.
The Schooner Bar is the place to be if you want to have a good sing-along with the on-board pianist, and for late-night boogies Studio B is perfect for donning your dancing shoes.
If you´re feeling lucky, join in the fun at Casino Royale for blackjack, poker and plenty of slot machines. /p>
Leisure
Try your hand at surfing on the FlowRider surf simulator, scale the rock climbing wall, take to the ice rink or take a dip in a choice of swimming pools and whirlpools. The choice if yours!
For the more active and athletic cruiser, there is a fully-equipped gym, full-sized sports court, plus a nine-hole miniature golf course.
Take a time out in the Playmakers Sports Bar, with arcade games, sports quizzes, chicken wings and sliders - perfect for watching your favourite team on-board!
After a fun and active day at sea, if you find that you are missing your family and friends back home, you can always send them an e-postcard from the comfortable internet café.
- Amazing FlowRider surf simulator
- Outdoor movie screen for family cinema trips
- Virtual trampoline park at SkyPad
- Thrilling Laser Tag: Battle for Planet Z
- Exciting miniature golf course
- Exclusive Ben & Jerry’s shop
- Three storeys of dual racer waterslides
- Award-winning Adventure Ocean Kids Club
- Exhilarating Escape Room
- New restaurants; Fish & Ships and Izumi
Independence of the Seas Deck Plans
Choose a Deck
Deck 10
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Interior
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Interior
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Interior
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Spacious Ocean View
Interior
Ocean View Balcony
Accessible Suite
Accessible Inside
Superior Balcony
Deluxe Balcony
Large Ocean View
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Interior
Interior
Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom
Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom
Deck 11
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View
Interior
Junior Suite
Deck 12
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View
Interior
Ocean View Panoramic Suite
Deck 2
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
Ocean View
Interior
Interior
Ocean View
Interior
Ocean View
Interior
Interior
Ocean View
Accessible Outside
Accessible Inside
Family Inside Stateroom
Family Oceanview Stateroom
Ocean View Stateroom
Ocean View Stateroom
Interior
Interior
Interior
Deck 3
Ocean View
Interior
Ocean View
Interior
Ocean View
Interior
Ocean View
Ocean View Stateroom
Ocean View Stateroom
Interior
Interior
Deck 4
Deck 5
Deck 6
Ocean View Balcony
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
Spacious Ocean View
Promenade View Interior
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Ocean View Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Interior
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Spacious Ocean View
Interior
Ocean View Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Ocean View Balcony
Interior
Ocean View
Superior Balcony
Superior Balcony
Deluxe Balcony
Deluxe Balcony
Large Ocean View
Family Oceanview Stateroom
Ocean View Stateroom
Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom
Ocean View Stateroom
Interior
Interior
Interior
Promenade (Inside)
Presidential Family Suite with Balcony
Interior
Villa Suite - 4 Bedroom
Deck 7
Ocean View Balcony
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
Spacious Promenade View Interior
Promenade View Interior
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Ocean View Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Interior
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Spacious Ocean View
Interior
Ocean View Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Ocean View Balcony
Ocean View
Superior Balcony
Superior Balcony
Deluxe Balcony
Deluxe Balcony
Large Ocean View
Family Oceanview Stateroom
Promenade Family Stateroom
Ocean View Stateroom
Ocean View Stateroom
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Interior
Interior
Interior
Promenade (Inside)
Interior
Deck 8
Ocean View Balcony
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
Spacious Ocean View
Spacious Promenade View Interior
Promenade View Interior
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Ocean View Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Interior
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Interior
Ocean View Balcony
Ocean View Balcony
Accessible Inside
Superior Balcony
Superior Balcony
Deluxe Balcony
Deluxe Balcony
Large Ocean View
Family Oceanview Stateroom
Promenade Family Stateroom
Royal Family Suite
Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom
Interior
Interior
Interior
Promenade (Inside)
Interior
Deck 9
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
Spacious Ocean View
Interior
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Interior
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Interior
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Spacious Ocean View
Interior
Ocean View Balcony
Ocean View
Accessible Inside
Superior Balcony
Superior Balcony
Deluxe Balcony
Deluxe Balcony
Large Ocean View
Family Oceanview Stateroom
Royal Family Suite
Ocean View Stateroom
Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom
Ocean View Stateroom
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Interior
Interior
Interior
Deck 13
Deck 14
Deck 15
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