Independence of the Seas is a 3,858-guest Royal Caribbean International cruise ship, in service since 2008. This page lists 48 upcoming departures across 48 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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A large ship at 154,407 gross tons — #49 of 565 ships we track. 40 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 9 Nights Canada / New England Cruise (9 nights) — Currently at Boston, Massachusetts
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Independence of the Seas is a large Freedom-class Royal Caribbean ship combining resort-style facilities with extensive family entertainment. Passengers can choose from FlowRider surfing, The Perfect Storm waterslides, pools, an ice-skating rink, Adventure Ocean youth programming, a casino, live theater and a 13-venue dining lineup. The ship’s 2018 refurbishment added or refreshed several attractions, while its accommodation range spans interior, ocean-view, balcony and suite categories. It is well suited to families and active travelers who prefer a busy ship with plenty of onboard choice.
FlowRider surf simulator, The Perfect Storm waterslides, Splashaway Bay, an ice-skating rink, mini-golf, four pools, a Royal Promenade, an adults-only Solarium and laser-tag entertainment are among the ship’s principal attractions.
Adventure Ocean provides age-grouped children’s programming, while Splashaway Bay, waterslides, mini-golf, ice skating and family-oriented pool facilities broaden the onboard options for children and multigenerational groups.
The ship offers an adults-only Solarium, a fitness center, spa facilities and relaxation areas.
Royal Caribbean provides accessible staterooms and shipwide accessibility services across its fleet, including mobility, visual, hearing and neurodiversity support; ship-specific arrangements should be confirmed with the line before sailing.
Royal Caribbean Group describes fleetwide programs involving energy efficiency, water treatment, waste reduction and its SEA the Future sustainability strategy; no separate Independence-specific sustainability specification was identified.
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| Category | Type | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
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| InteriorIncludes categories 1V, 2V, 3V and 4V; some cabins have accessible layouts or additional berths. | Inside | 150 sq ft | — | 4 | 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 |
| Ocean ViewIncludes standard ocean-view categories and porthole or panoramic variants where sold. | Oceanview | 179 sq ft | — | 4 | 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 |
| Spacious Ocean ViewA larger ocean-view stateroom category; booking codes vary by location and view. | Oceanview | 302 sq ft | — | 4 | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| BalconyIncludes balcony categories 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B and 6D. | Balcony | 184 sq ft | 50 sq ft | 4 | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
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| Caribbean | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Canada & New England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| From / night | $100 | $74 | $93 | $85 | $77 | $75 | $76 | $76 | $131 | $153 | 0 | $99 |
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Independence of the Seas is registered in Bahamas. Some older references still list Nassau, Bahamas.
Independence of the Seas carries about 3,858 guests with roughly 1,440 crew.
Independence of the Seas entered service in 2008 and was last refurbished in 2018.
At 154,407 gross tons and 339 m long, Independence of the Seas is a large ship — larger than 90% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
The Main Dining Room, Windjammer, Café Promenade and Sorrento's Pizza are included in the standard fare. Specialty venues such as Chops Grille, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Giovanni's Table and Johnny Rockets generally cost extra.
Royal Caribbean uses casual, smart-casual and formal or evening-chic guidance depending on the night and venue. Swimwear is not appropriate in indoor dining rooms or indoor bars, and dressier clothing is customary for formal or evening-chic nights.
Daily gratuities are generally added separately from the cruise fare unless a booking promotion or package states otherwise. Additional tipping may apply to selected services and drinks.
Wi-Fi service is available for purchase onboard, with access and package details varying by sailing. Internet service is not generally included in the standard cruise fare.
The ship has accessible staterooms and public areas, but accessibility features vary by location and cabin. Passengers with mobility, communication or medical requirements should arrange assistance with Royal Caribbean before sailing.
Adventure Ocean provides supervised children's programming, with separate teen areas including Fuel Teen Club. The ship also has Splashaway Bay, an arcade and a nursery service when operating.
