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Independence of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas is the youngest of Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class cruise ships. This massive (154,407-ton), feature-filled ship cruises year-round throughout the Mediterranean and Western Europe.

Among the many dining venues available on board Independence of the Seas are the main dining rooms (where guests that choose to enjoy dinner via Royal Caribbean's assigned or open, also known as My Time, dining formats), a Johnny Rockets® '50s-style restaurant, a couple of upscale specialty restaurants (including Portofino, and Italian restaurant, and Chops Grille, a steakhouse), and the Windjammer Café (which offers buffet-style breakfasts and lunches, with restaurant-style service for dinner). Casual options include Café Promenade, Sorrento's (a pizzeria) and a Ben & Jerry's®. Also available on board this ship, especially great for guests that would like to relax in the comfort of their stateroom, is 24-hour room service.

There are many entertainment venues and things to do on an Independence of the Seas cruise. For example, Alhambra Theatre is a three-level show room where there's a live performance during each night of the cruise. Casino Royale is the ship's large Vegas-style casino, featuring many popular games (such as blackjack, roulette, craps, poker and slot machines). Also available on board this ship is the mall-like Royal Promenade, full-service spa, fitness center, ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall, video game arcade, as well as many bars and lounges (including Royal Caribbean staples such as Boleros (a Latin dance club), Viking Crown Lounge and the Schooner Bar).

Independence of the Seas is scheduled to undergo a refurbishment, starting on May 3, 2013. During this process, an outdoor movie screen will be added to the ship, as will Cupcake Cupboard, digital signage, pervasive Wi-Fi, and a nursery.

Independence of the Seas Facts

Ship Class: Freedom Class
Maiden Voyage: May 2, 2008
Tonnage (GRT): 154,407
Country of Registration: Bahamas
Guest Occupancy*: 3,634
Crew: 1,360
Length: 1,112 feet
Beam: 185 feet
Draft: 28 feet
Passenger Decks: 15
Cruising Speed: 21.6 knots

Staterooms
Total: 1,817
Suites, with balcony: 120
Ocean View, with balcony: 722
Ocean View, without balcony: 242
Inside, Atrium View: 172
Inside: 561

Dining Type: Traditional or My Time Dining

Casino: Yes

*Based on double occupancy (4,375 total guests)

Ship Highlights

Royal Promenade
This four-story section of Independence of the Seas is one of the most popular places to be on board, day or night. It's a mall-like venue that's filled with shops, bars and lounges and casual eateries. Throughout a cruise on this ship there will be a variety of events that take place in the Royal Promenade, such as street dance parties.

FlowRider®
A Royal Caribbean exclusive, available on the Freedom and Oasis Class ships only, is the innovative surfing simulator known as as FlowRider®. Guests on an Independence of the Seas cruise that would like lessons should be happy to hear that there are professionals available on Royal Caribbean's staff.

Youth Program
Guests traveling with children and teens should be happy to hear that there's a fantastic youth program available on board Independence of the Seas. Adventure Ocean® features supervised activities for guests between ages 3 and 17. Teens are kept busy with The Living Room (a laid-back area where they can hang out with new friends) and Fuel (a teen-only dance club).

Solarium
Only available for guests that are 18 and over, this beautiful and relaxing oasis features palm trees, hammocks and cantilevered whirlpools that extend twelve feet beyond the ship's sides and have glass panels that provide a breathtaking view of the ocean below. This is a fantastic place that you're sure to spend a lot of time in while on an Independence of the Seas cruise.

H2O Zone
This is a fantastic, family-friendly area of Independence of the Seas that features sprinklers, jets and water canons. During the evening it becomes a beautiful, lit sculpture garden.

Rock-Climbing Wall
Guests that would like to tap into their adventurous side may enjoy scaling the large (43-foot-tall by 44-foot-wide) rock-climbing wall aboard Independence of the Seas. There are eleven different paths available of varying difficulty levels, ensuring that guests of all experience and comfort levels have a great time!

Independence of the Seas Cruise Deals

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Pre-Paid Gratuities on Independence of the Seas Cruises!

Select reservations qualify for Pre-Paid Gratuities for the 1st & 2nd guest in each stateroom. That's a big savings on a cruise vacation! Go to Step 3 of the online booking process to see which categories qualify.

Independence of the Seas Onboard Credit Sale!

Get an Onboard Credit when you book a Independence of the Seas cruise with us. The value of the Onboard Credit depends on the particular cruise and accommodations you book. Onboard Credit values are listed on Step 3 of the online booking process.

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We do not charge booking fees on any cruises! You're sure to enjoy an affordable Independence of the Seas cruise when booking with us!

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	Royal Suite (Category RS) Approximate Size: 1,358 square feet, with a 313 square foot balcony Located on: Deck 10 Separate bedroom with king-size bed, private balcony, living room with Royal King-size sofa bed and private bathroom.
	Presidential Family Suite (Category PS) Approximate Size: 1,209 square feet, with a 805 square foot balcony Located on: Deck 6 Two master bedrooms with baths. Two additional bedrooms, each with two Pullman beds and two twin beds that convert to a Royal King-size bed. Two additional bathrooms with showers and a spacious living area with a sofa bed and dining table. Private balcony with dining area and lounge chairs. Please note: In order to reserve this stateroom, a minimum number of guests may apply. To reserve this stateroom, please contact us (as it cannot be reserved by booking online).
	Owner's Suite (Category OS) Approximate Size: 594 square feet, with a 204 square foot balcony Located on: Deck 10 Queen-size bed, private balcony, private bathroom and a separate living area with a Royal King-size sofa bed.
	Royal Family Suite (Category FS) Approximate Size: 588 square feet, with a 234 square foot balcony Located on: Decks 8 and 9 Two bedrooms with twin beds that convert to Royal King-size beds (one room with third and fourth Pullman beds), a private balcony, two bathrooms and living area with double sofa bed. Please note: In order to reserve this stateroom, a minimum number of guests may apply. To reserve this stateroom, please contact us (as it cannot be reserved by booking online).
	Grand Suite (Category GS) Approximate Size: 401 square feet, with a 104 square foot balcony Located on: Deck 10 Queen-size bed, private balcony, private bathroom and a separate living area with a Royal King-size sofa bed.
	Junior Suite (Category JS) Approximate Size: 297 square feet, with a 94 square foot balcony Located on: Decks 7, 9 and 10 Two twin beds (can convert into Royal King-size), private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and private bathroom. Some staterooms are handicap accessible.

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	Superior Ocean View Stateroom (Categories D1, D2 and D3) Approximate Size: 199 square feet, with a 65 square foot balcony D1 located on: Decks 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 D2 located on: Decks 9 and 10 D3 located on: Deck 6, 7 and 8 Two twin beds (can convert into Royal King-size), sitting area (some with sofa bed), private balcony and private bathroom. Rates vary from deck to deck.
	Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (Categories E1 and E2) Approximate Size: 184 square feet, with a 66 square foot balcony E1 located on: Decks 6, 7, 8 and 10 E2 located on: Decks 6, 7 and 8 E3 located on: Decks 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Two twin beds (can convert into Royal King-size), sitting area (some with sofa bed), private balcony and private bathroom. Rates vary from deck to deck. Please note: Staterooms 8410, 8710, 9404 & 9704 have a single door with a window and limited ocean view. Some staterooms are handicap accessible.

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	Family Ocean View Stateroom (Category FO) Approximate Size: 293 square feet Located on: Decks 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9 Two twin beds (can convert into Royal King-size), sofa and/or Pullman beds, sitting area and private bathroom. Stateroom can accommodate up to 6 guests. Please note: A minimum number of guests may apply. To reserve this stateroom, please contact us (as it cannot be reserved by booking online).
	Large Ocean View Stateroom (Category F) Approximate Size: 175 square feet Located on: Decks 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Two twin beds (can convert into Royal King-size) and private bathroom.
	Ocean View Stateroom (Categories G, H and I) Approximate Size: 159 square feet G located on: Decks Deck 2, 3, 6, 7 and 9 H located on: Deck 3, 6, 7 and 9 I located on: Deck 2 Two twin beds (can convert into Royal King-size) and private bathroom. Some staterooms are handicap accessible.

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	Family Promenade Stateroom (Category FP) Approximate Size: 300 square feet Located on: Decks 7 and 8 Two twin beds (can convert into Royal King-size) and private bathroom. Please note: In order to reserve this stateroom, a minimum number of guests may apply. To reserve this stateroom, please contact us (as it cannot be reserved by booking online).
	Family Interior Stateroom (Category FI) Approximate Size: 324 square feet Located on: Deck 2 Two twin beds (can convert into Royal King-size) and private bathroom. Stateroom can accommodate up to 6 guests. Please note: A minimum number of guests may apply. To reserve this stateroom, please contact us (as it cannot be reserved by booking online).
	Promenade Stateroom (Category PR) Approximate Size: 160 square feet Located on: Decks 6, 7 and 8 A view of the Royal Promenade with bowed windows, two twin beds (can convert into Royal King-size) and private bathroom. Some staterooms are handicap accessible.
	Interior Stateroom (Categories K, L, M, N and Q) Approximate Size: 150 square feet K located on: Decks 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 L located on: Decks 9 and 10 M located on: Decks 7 and 8 N located on: Decks 2, 3, and 6 Q located on: Decks 2 Two twin beds (can convert into Royal King-size) and private bathroom. Some staterooms are handicap accessible.
All stateroom descriptions are subject to change. Photos provided are not guaranteed to accurately represent the room listed. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all details with the cruise line directly.

Independence of the Seas Deck Plans

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Category Legend
	Royal Suite with Balcony
	Presidential Family Suite with Balcony
	Owner's Suite with Balcony
	Royal Family Suite with Balcony
	Grand Suite with Balcony
	Junior Suite with Balcony
	Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony
	Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony
	Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony
	Superior Ocean View Stateroom
	Superior Ocean View Stateroom
	Superior Ocean View Stateroom
	Family Ocean View Stateroom
	Large Ocean View Stateroom
	Ocean View Stateroom
	Ocean View Stateroom
	Ocean View Stateroom
	Promenade Family Stateroom
	Family Interior Stateroom
	Promenade Stateroom
	Interior Stateroom
	Interior Stateroom
	Interior Stateroom
	Interior Stateroom
	Interior Stateroom

Deck Plan Key
	Stateroom with sofa bed.
	Stateroom has third Pullman bed available.
	Stateroom has third and fourth Pullman beds available.
	Connecting staterooms.
	Indicates accessible staterooms.
	Stateroom with sofa bed and third Pullman bed available.
	Stateroom has four additional Pullman beds available.

Deck plans are subject to change. The deck plans of Independence of the Seas provided on this page represent those from May 2015 through April 2017. For deck plans prior to or after this date range please contact Royal Caribbean directly. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all information with the cruise line directly.

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