--- title: "Independence Of The Seas" url: https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/independence-of-the-seas description: "Independence Of The Seas: Royal Caribbean cruise ship" --- # Independence Of The Seas Royal Caribbean · [View cruise line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Specifications - **Year Built:** 2008 - **Refurbished:** 2018 - **Passengers:** 4,560 - **Crew:** 1,440 - **Gross Tonnage:** 154,407 GT - **Decks:** 18 - **Length:** 338.9m - **Beam:** 56.4m - **Max Speed:** 23 knots - **Registry:** Bahamas **Sailing Regions:** US East Coast, Caribbean, Bahamas ## About Independence of the Seas launched in 2008 and went to the UK, where she quickly became Royal Caribbean's most popular British ship. The 2018 Royal Amplified overhaul turned the pool deck into something genuinely theme-park-calibre: twin FlowRiders, the fleet's tallest slide complex, a family surfing pool, and Splashaway Bay for younger children. Independence remains the favourite Royal Caribbean ship in the UK market, homeporting in Southampton for Mediterranean, Norwegian fjord, and Canary Islands sailings. ## Dining | Restaurant | Type | Included | |------|------|------| | Main Dining Room | Continental | ✅ Yes | | Main Dining Room | Continental | ✅ Yes | | Main Dining Room | Continental | ✅ Yes | | Sorrento's Pizzeria | Pizza | ✅ Yes | | Windjammer | Buffet | ✅ Yes | | Cafe Promenade | Pizza, sandwiches, ice cream, coffee, cupcakes | 💰 Surcharge | | Chef's Table | Gourmet | 💰 Surcharge | | Chops Grille | Steakhouse | 💰 Surcharge | | Fish & Ships | Fast seafood | 💰 Surcharge | | Giovanni's Table | Italian | 💰 Surcharge | | Izumi | Asian | 💰 Surcharge | | Johnny Rocket's | '50s Diner | 💰 Surcharge | ## Currently Sailing - **Cruise:** [Historic Seaports & Maritime Whispers – Boston, Halifax & Portland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/historic-seaports-maritime-whispers-boston-halifax-portland~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20261015-9.md) - **Departed:** 2026-10-15 - **Returns:** 2026-10-24 - **Nights:** 9 - **From:** 🇺🇸 New York ## Upcoming Cruises 77 upcoming sailings on Independence Of The Seas. "From" prices are per person, based on two guests sharing the cheapest cabin. | Cruise | Departure | Nights | From | Route | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Pink Sand Anchorage – Kings Wharf from New York](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pink-sand-anchorage-kings-wharf-from-new-york~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20261024-5.md) | 2026-10-24 | 5 | €1,234 | 🇺🇸 New York | | [Cobalt Meridians – Cabo Rojo & Willemstad](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-meridians-cabo-rojo-willemstad~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20261029-10.md) | 2026-10-29 | 10 | €622 | 🇺🇸 New York → Miami | | [Paradise Found – Coco Cay & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/paradise-found-coco-cay-cozumel~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20261108-7.md) | 2026-11-08 | 7 | €490 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Warm Waters Cruise – St Thomas & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/warm-waters-cruise-st-thomas-san-juan~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20261115-7.md) | 2026-11-15 | 7 | €476 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Caribbean Escape – Nassau & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-escape-nassau-cozumel~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20261122-7.md) | 2026-11-22 | 7 | €694 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Sun-Soaked Adventure – St. Thomas & Puerto Plata](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-soaked-adventure-st-thomas-puerto-plata~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20261129-7.md) | 2026-11-29 | 7 | €473 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Mangrove & Reef – CocoCay & Falmouth](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mangrove-reef-cococay-falmouth~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20261206-7.md) | 2026-12-06 | 7 | €509 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Palm-Fringed Journey – St Thomas & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/palm-fringed-journey-st-thomas-san-juan~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20261213-7.md) | 2026-12-13 | 7 | €618 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Bahamas & Caribbean Escape – Bimini & Grand Cayman](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-caribbean-escape-bimini-grand-cayman~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20261220-7.md) | 2026-12-20 | 7 | €867 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Tropical Escape – Nassau, Jamaica & Cayman](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-nassau-jamaica-cayman~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20261227-7.md) | 2026-12-27 | 7 | €1,422 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Sun-Drenched Reefs – Nassau, Cozumel & Grand Cayman](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-drenched-reefs-nassau-cozumel-grand-cayman~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270103-7.md) | 2027-01-03 | 7 | €567 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Sunlit Shores – St Thomas & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-shores-st-thomas-san-juan~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270110-7.md) | 2027-01-10 | 7 | €589 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Tropical Escape – Bimini & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-bimini-cozumel~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270117-7.md) | 2027-01-17 | 7 | €592 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Caribbean Escape – Nassau & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-escape-nassau-san-juan~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270124-7.md) | 2027-01-24 | 7 | €578 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Sun-Kissed Paradise – Coco Cay & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-kissed-paradise-coco-cay-cozumel~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270131-7.md) | 2027-01-31 | 7 | €539 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Blissful Islets Tour – St Thomas & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/blissful-islets-tour-st-thomas-san-juan~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270207-7.md) | 2027-02-07 | 7 | €561 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Indigo Shallows – Grand Cayman & Ocho Rios](https://cruisello.com/cruises/indigo-shallows-grand-cayman-ocho-rios~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270214-7.md) | 2027-02-14 | 7 | €611 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Tropical Dash – Cozumel & Riviera Maya](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-dash-cozumel-riviera-maya~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270225-5.md) | 2027-02-25 | 5 | €333 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Tropical Escape – Grand Cayman & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-grand-cayman-cozumel~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270302-5.md) | 2027-03-02 | 5 | €329 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Paradise Found – St Thomas & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/paradise-found-st-thomas-san-juan~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270307-7.md) | 2027-03-07 | 7 | €630 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Indigo Shallows – Nassau & Grand Cayman](https://cruisello.com/cruises/indigo-shallows-nassau-grand-cayman~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270314-7.md) | 2027-03-14 | 7 | €591 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Caribbean Getaway – San Juan & St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-getaway-san-juan-st-thomas~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270321-7.md) | 2027-03-21 | 7 | €800 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Tropical Escape – Coco Cay & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-coco-cay-cozumel~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270328-7.md) | 2027-03-28 | 7 | €761 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Exotic Retreat – St Thomas & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/exotic-retreat-st-thomas-san-juan~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270404-7.md) | 2027-04-04 | 7 | €594 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Tropical Escape – Nassau & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-nassau-cozumel~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270411-7.md) | 2027-04-11 | 7 | €500 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Tranquil Horizons – St Thomas & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tranquil-horizons-st-thomas-san-juan~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270418-7.md) | 2027-04-18 | 7 | €596 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Allspice & Azure – Falmouth & Grand Cayman](https://cruisello.com/cruises/allspice-azure-falmouth-grand-cayman~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270425-7.md) | 2027-04-25 | 7 | €593 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Caribbean Escape – Curacao & Aruba](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-escape-curacao-aruba~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270502-8.md) | 2027-05-02 | 8 | €677 | 🇺🇸 Miami | | [Cobalt Swell – Aruba, Curaçao & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-swell-aruba-curacao-grand-turk~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270510-9.md) | 2027-05-10 | 9 | €595 | 🇺🇸 Miami → New York | | [Neon Neon & Pastel Shallows – Grand Turk & Bermuda](https://cruisello.com/cruises/neon-neon-pastel-shallows-grand-turk-bermuda~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20270519-8.md) | 2027-05-19 | 8 | €1,137 | 🇺🇸 New York | …and 47 more. 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