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Independence of the Seas

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  • Launched: 02 May 2008
  • Occupancy: 3634
  • Tonnage: 160000
  • Length: 1112
  • Total Crew 1360
  • Rating

Entertainment


Adventure Ocean
Boleros
Casino Royale
Center Ice Rink
Escape Room
FlowRider
Fuel Teen Club
Movie Screen
Rock Climbing Wall
Royal Theater
Sky Climber
Sky Pad
Splashaway Bay
Studio B
The Perfect Storm
Video Arcade

Fitness


Resort Pool
Running Track
Sports Court
Sports Pool
Vitality at Sea Fitness Center

Food & Drink


Ale & Anchor
Ben & Jerry's
Champagne Bar
Chops Grille
Diamond Club
Dining Room
Fish & Ships
Giovanni's Table
Izumi
Johnny Rockets
Olive or Twist
Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
Pool Bar
Schooner Bar
Sky Lounge
Sorrento's
Star Lounge
Sugar Beach
Suite Lounge
The Living Room
The Plaza Bar
Viking Crown Lounge
Vintages
Windjammer Cafe

Other


Guest Services
Next Cruise
Nursery
Shore Excursions

Recreational


Art Gallery
Centrum
Conference Center
Independence Dunes
Library
Padi
Photo Gallery
Promenade Shops
Sun Deck

Relaxation


Solarium
Vitality at Sea Spa
Whirlpool

Rooms

Inside


Interior


Cabin Grade: 6V

<p>Enjoy your vacation in the perfect space.</p> <ul> <li>Beds</li> <li>Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom.</li> <li>Stateroom: 160 sq. ft.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Size</li> <li>Stateroom: 160 sq. ft</li> </ul>

Interior


Cabin Grade: 1V

Enjoy your vacation in the perfect space. Beds Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft. Size Stateroom: 160 sq. ft
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Interior


Cabin Grade: 2V

Enjoy your vacation in the perfect space. Beds Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft. Size Stateroom: 160 sq. ft
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Interior


Cabin Grade: 3V

Enjoy your vacation in the perfect space. Beds Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft. Size Stateroom: 160 sq. ft
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Interior


Cabin Grade: 4V

Enjoy your vacation in the perfect space. Beds Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft. Size Stateroom: 160 sq. ft
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Promenade View Interior


Cabin Grade: 1T

<p>A view of the Royal Promenade with bowed windows, two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Stateroom: 169 sq. ft.</p>

Promenade View Interior


Cabin Grade: 2T

Delight in bowed windows overlooking the Royal Promenade. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. Size 169 sq. ft.
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Connecting Promenade Interior


Cabin Grade: CP

Delight in bowed windows overlooking the Royal Promenade. ( Up to 2 guests ) Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed Size Stateroom: 169 sq. ft.
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Spacious Promenade View Interior


Cabin Grade: 1Q

Delight in two bowed windows overlooking the Royal Promenade. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed. Two Pullman beds. Size 340 sq. ft.
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Spacious Interior


Cabin Grade: 1R

Enjoy your vacation in an expanded space. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed. Two Pullman beds. Size Stateroom: 337 sq. ft.
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Interior Quad GTY


Cabin Grade: ZQ

Interior Quad GTY

Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed


Cabin Grade: ZI

Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed

Outside


Ocean View


Cabin Grade: 8N

<p>Gaze into the beautiful views from your cozy room.</p> <ul> <li>Beds</li> <li>Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed</li> <li>One Pullman bed in staterooms.</li> <li>Two Pullman beds in staterooms.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Size</li> <li>180 sq. ft.</li> </ul>

Ocean View


Cabin Grade: 1N

Gaze into the beautiful views from your cozy room. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One Pullman bed in staterooms. Two Pullman beds in staterooms. Size 180 sq. ft.
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Ocean View


Cabin Grade: 4N

Gaze into the beautiful views from your cozy room. ( Up to 4 guests ) Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed One Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests Two Pullman beds in staterooms with up to 4 guests Size 180 sq. ft.
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Ocean View


Cabin Grade: 3N

Gaze into the beautiful views from your cozy room. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One Pullman bed in staterooms. Two Pullman beds in staterooms. Size 180 sq. ft.
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Ocean View


Cabin Grade: 2N

Gaze into the beautiful views from your cozy room. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One Pullman bed in staterooms. Two Pullman beds in staterooms. Size 180 sq. ft.
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Spacious Ocean View


Cabin Grade: 1M

Have a spectacular view for a memorable vacation. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms. Size 211 sq. ft.

Spacious Ocean View


Cabin Grade: 3M

Have a spectacular view for a memorable vacation. (Up to 4 guests) Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 Size 211 sq. ft.
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Spacious Ocean View


Cabin Grade: 4M

Have a spectacular view for a memorable vacation. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms. Size 211 sq. ft.
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Ocean View Quad GTY


Cabin Grade: YQ

Ocean View Quad GTY

Ultra Spacious Ocean View


Cabin Grade: 1K

Have a spectacular view in an immense space with family. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed. Two Pullman beds. Size 351 sq. ft.
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Spacious Panoramic Ocean View


Cabin Grade: 1L

Marvel the view through a floor to ceiling panoramic window. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms. Size Stateroom: 175 sq. ft.
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Ocean View - Guaranteed


Cabin Grade: YO

Ocean View - Guaranteed

Balcony


Sunset Balcony


Cabin Grade: SB

Sunset Balcony

Ocean View Balcony


Cabin Grade: 6D

<p>Experience a spectacular view for a memorable vacation.</p> <ul> <li>Beds</li> <li>Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed.</li> <li>One Pullman bed in staterooms.</li> <li>One double sofa bed in staterooms .</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Size</li> <li>Stateroom: 199 sq. ft.</li> <li>Balcony: 53 sq. ft.</li> </ul>

Ocean View Balcony


Cabin Grade: 2D

Experience a spectacular view for a memorable vacation. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One Pullman bed in staterooms. One double sofa bed in staterooms . Size Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft.
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Ocean View Balcony


Cabin Grade: 5D

Experience a spectacular view for a memorable vacation. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One Pullman bed in staterooms. One double sofa bed in staterooms . Size Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft.
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Ocean View Balcony


Cabin Grade: 1D

Experience a spectacular view for a memorable vacation. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One Pullman bed in staterooms. One double sofa bed in staterooms . Size Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft.
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Spacious Ocean View Balcony


Cabin Grade: 6B

<p>Immerse yourself in a gorgeous view for a memorable vacation.</p> <ul> <li>Beds</li> <li>Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed.</li> <li>One double sofa bed in staterooms.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Size</li> <li>Stateroom: 214 sq. ft.</li> <li>Balcony: 42 sq. ft.</li> </ul>

Spacious Ocean View Balcony


Cabin Grade: 2B

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous view for a memorable vacation. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms. Size Stateroom: 214 sq. ft. Balcony: 42 sq. ft.
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Spacious Ocean View Balcony


Cabin Grade: 3B

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous view for a memorable vacation. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms. Size Stateroom: 214 sq. ft. Balcony: 42 sq. ft.
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Spacious Ocean View Balcony


Cabin Grade: 1B

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous view for a memorable vacation. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms. Size Stateroom: 214 sq. ft. Balcony: 42 sq. ft.
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Connecting Oceanview Balcony


Cabin Grade: CB

Experience a spectacular view for a memorable vacation. ( Up to 2 guests ) Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed Size Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft.
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Connecting Oceanview Balcony


Cabin Grade: 4B

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Stateroom: 214 sq. ft. Balcony: 42 sq. ft. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. Size Stateroom: 199 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft.
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Spacious Sunset Balcony


Cabin Grade: SG

Spacious Sunset Balcony

Ocean View Balcony Quad GTY


Cabin Grade: XQ

Ocean View Balcony Quad GTY

Ocean View Balcony Accessible


Cabin Grade: S2

<p>Experience a spectacular view for a memorable vacation. ( Up to 2 guests )</p> <ul> <li>Beds</li> <li>Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed</li> <li>Size</li> <li>Stateroom: 199 sq. ft.</li> <li>Balcony: 53 sq. ft.</li> </ul>

Ocean View Balcony Accessible


Cabin Grade: 4D

Experience a spectacular view for a memorable vacation. (Up to 2 guests) Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed Size Stateroom: 286 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft.
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Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed


Cabin Grade: XB

Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed

Suite


Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom


Cabin Grade: OS

Enjoy the ultimate suite for a perfect vacation. (Up to 5 guests) Beds Queen-size bed One double sofa bed Size Stateroom: 596 sq. ft. Balcony: 204 sq. ft.
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Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom


Cabin Grade: GS

Enjoy a comfortable suite and the extra perks. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed. Size Stateroom: 432 sq. ft. Balcony: 89 sq. ft.
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Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom


Cabin Grade: RS

Relish an extraordinary vacation in this luxurious suite. Beds One King bed. One double sofa bed. Size Stateroom: 1,633 sq. ft. Balcony: 249 sq. ft.
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Villa Suite - 4 Bedroom


Cabin Grade: VS

Two master bedrooms with baths. Two additional bedrooms, each with two Pullman beds and two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Two additional bathrooms with showers and a spacious living area with a sofa bed and dining table. Private balcony with dining area, lounge chairs and whirpool. Stateroom: 1,296 sq. ft. Balcony: 845 sq. ft.

Junior Suite


Cabin Grade: J3

An incredible intimate suite with a great view. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms . Size Stateroom: 317 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.
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Junior Suite


Cabin Grade: J4

An incredible intimate suite with a great view. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms . Size Stateroom: 317 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.
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Sunset Junior Suite


Cabin Grade: JT

Sunset Junior Suite

Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom


Cabin Grade: GT

Indulge in a comfortable suite and enjoy the extra perks. Beds Two sets of two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms. Two Pullman beds in staterooms. Size Stateroom: 616 sq. ft. Balcony: 208 sq. ft.
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Ocean View Panoramic Suite


Cabin Grade: VP

Enjoy the view through a wrap around panoramic window with your family. Beds Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed One double sofa bed Two Pullman beds. Size Stateroom: 406 sq. ft.
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Suite - Guaranteed


Cabin Grade: WS

Suite - Guaranteed
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Overview of Independence of the Seas


The 3,858-passenger Independence of the Seas joined the Royal Caribbean International fleet in 2008. She is most loved for her outstanding entertainment.


Onboard Experience

Accommodation

Independence of the Seas’ award-winning accommodation redefines the cruising experience one room at a time. Her staterooms are an alluring escape from the non-stop action that she’s known for. Choose from a range of cabins with deluxe amenities; a stay aboard Independence of the Seas is like nothing else at sea.

Dining

There’s no better way to appease your hunger than with some delicious fish and chips. On Deck 11, just steps from the pool, you’ll find Fish & Ships, a seaside seafood spot that serves baskets of freshly-battered cod and hand-cut fries. You can get classic comfort food plus crispy calamari, savoury battered sausages and even a cold pint of draught beer.

For made-to-order burgers, sides, shakes and desserts head to Johnny Rockets on Deck 12. Serving delicious American fare around the world since 1986, Johnny Rockets offers good food in a retro hangout. Chops Grille on Deck 11, a classic American steakhouse, is the place to go for hand-cut steaks. The chefs at Chops Grille proudly present quality cuisine with a fresh twist. What’s more, the revamped menu brings contemporary flair to traditional steakhouse offerings.

For those with a sweet tooth, head to Sugar Beach on Deck 5, an indulgent oasis home to all your favourite confections. Pic ‘n’ mix at its finest, fill a grab bag to maximum candy capacity or treat yourself to fluffy cupcakes and other tasty treats.

Entertainment

Who thought it would be possible to bounce on a bungee trampoline in the middle of the ocean? On Independence of the Seas Sky Pad you can do just that. Strap in, put on your virtual reality headset and soar high into the sky for gravity-defying fun. Join Bass Bouncer, which throws you into a futuristic world powered entirely by music or score points by grabbing sweets as you bounce your way along an enchanted path in Sugar Leap.

Experience double the thrills on Typhoon and Cyclone, the boldest water slides at sea. As you speed through each white-knuckle twist and turn, long, translucent stretches offer sea views as exhilarating as the ride itself. These slides have everything it takes to keep even the most courageous daredevils' adrenaline levels, way, way up.

Only Royal Caribbean International offers Tony Award-winning musicals at sea. As an official sponsor of Broadway’s brightest award, Independence of the Seas has shows that you can’t stop singing. Discover shows you might have missed or see your favourites again - like Grease, where you can hand jive and sing along with Danny, Sandy, Rizzo and the rest of Rydell High.

Feeling hungry? And ambitious? Take on the Playmakers Challenge at Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade on Deck 4. Eat 100 of the hottest wings in 45 minutes and you’ll receive a commemorative t-shirt. If you’re more of a spectator, pull up a pew and order the signature Playmakers Burger while watching the fun unfold. Catch your favourite team live on dozens of screens or face off against your friends in the arcade.


Destinations

Independence of the Seas sails her guests to the Caribbean.

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