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title: "Independence Of The Seas: 9 nights from New York, 7 May 2026"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/turquoise-breeze-bermuda-caribbean-from-new-york~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20260507-9
description: "9-night Royal Caribbean cruise on Independence Of The Seas from New York on 7 May 2026, visiting Kings Wharf, Philipsburg, San Juan, Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)."
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/be42604b358ea4ed.jpg
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# Turquoise Breeze – Bermuda & Caribbean from New York

![Route map: 9 nights round trip from New York on Independence Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/be42604b358ea4ed.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 9-night round trip from New York, sailing on the afternoon of 7 May. After a day at sea it calls at Kings Wharf. After another day at sea it calls at Philipsburg, San Juan and Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) on three consecutive port days. The stops are in Bermuda, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and calls last 7 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 23°C in Kings Wharf to 31°C in San Juan (73 to 88°F). After two more days at sea you're back in New York on the morning of 16 May. Independence Of The Seas (2008) carries up to 3,858 guests on 18 decks and has 12 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md)
- **Ship:** [Independence Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/independence-of-the-seas.md)
- **Duration:** 9 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-05-07
- **Return:** 2026-05-16
- **From:** [New York, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/new-york.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [New York](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/new-york.md) | US | Thu, May 7, 2026 |  | 3:00 PM | Embark | 12–21°C |
| 2 | Sea day |  | Fri, May 8 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 3 | [Kings Wharf](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bermuda/kings-wharf.md) | BM | Sat, May 9 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 21–23°C |
| 4 | Sea day |  | Sun, May 10 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 5 | [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) | NL | Mon, May 11 | 11:59 AM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 26–28°C |
| 6 | [San Juan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/san-juan.md) | PR | Tue, May 12 | 7:00 AM | 3:30 PM | Port day | 24–31°C |
| 7 | [Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-plata-amber-cove.md) | DO | Wed, May 13 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 25–30°C |
| 8 | Sea day |  | Thu, May 14 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 9 | Sea day |  | Fri, May 15 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 10 | [New York](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/new-york.md) | US | Sat, May 16 | 7:00 AM |  | Disembark | 12–21°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 7 of this ship's 12 restaurants cost extra.

All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €2,052 | €2,052 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20260507-9.md?pid=22d612d9-81f0-48db-bf37-49bec7298b00) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €2,273 | €1,137 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20260507-9.md?pid=32e82101-66dc-4402-ba47-8ca60a6f4ace) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €2,714 | €905 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20260507-9.md?pid=4b51b319-03c9-4afb-af6b-2f73f2267ae4) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €2,935 | €734 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20260507-9.md?pid=e981633d-a4a3-462f-b57e-ee70d0cb9164) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

### USD

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $2,290 | $2,290 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20260507-9.md?pid=b93c8ba6-45da-474d-837b-e0f374c7e0c8) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $2,535 | $1,268 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20260507-9.md?pid=3312eac6-2999-4498-bed1-7dbc54c6acc0) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $3,020 | $1,007 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20260507-9.md?pid=278f6314-849f-400a-8db9-3e50ea427e14) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $3,265 | $816 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20260507-9.md?pid=0eb23fca-e8c3-4d4f-803a-54ef1baf3158) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

## Price History (1 guest)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-02-18 | €2,575 | – | €4,370 | – |
| 2026-02-19 | €2,248 | – | €4,370 | – |
| 2026-02-20 | €2,248 | – | €4,370 | – |
| 2026-02-21 | €2,575 | – | €4,370 | – |
| 2026-02-22 | €2,575 | – | €4,370 | – |
| 2026-02-23 | €2,248 | – | €4,370 | – |
| 2026-02-24 | €2,575 | – | €4,370 | – |
| 2026-02-25 | €1,553 | – | €4,370 | – |
| 2026-02-26 | €1,553 | – | €4,370 | – |
| 2026-02-27 | €2,619 | – | €4,432 | – |
| 2026-02-28 | €2,619 | – | €4,432 | – |
| 2026-03-01 | €2,619 | – | €4,432 | – |
| 2026-03-02 | €2,619 | – | €4,432 | – |
| 2026-03-03 | €2,619 | – | €4,015 | – |
| 2026-03-04 | €2,619 | – | €4,015 | – |
| 2026-03-05 | €2,619 | €3,126 | €4,032 | €6,610 |
| 2026-03-06 | €2,619 | €3,126 | €4,032 | €6,610 |
| 2026-03-07 | €2,688 | €3,126 | €4,032 | €6,652 |
| 2026-03-08 | €2,688 | €3,210 | €4,032 | €6,652 |
| 2026-03-09 | €2,688 | €3,210 | €4,032 | €6,652 |
| 2026-03-10 | €2,688 | €3,210 | €4,123 | €6,610 |
| 2026-03-11 | €2,688 | €3,210 | €4,015 | €6,610 |
| 2026-03-12 | €2,688 | €3,210 | €4,032 | €6,610 |
| 2026-03-13 | €2,688 | €3,210 | €4,123 | €6,610 |
| 2026-03-14 | €2,644 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €9,309 |
| 2026-03-15 | €2,644 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,478 |
| 2026-03-16 | €2,644 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,478 |
| 2026-03-17 | €2,644 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,478 |
| 2026-03-18 | €2,644 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-19 | €2,644 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-20 | €2,644 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-21 | €2,644 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-22 | €2,644 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-23 | €2,644 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-24 | €2,644 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-25 | €2,307 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-26 | €2,307 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-27 | €2,307 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-28 | €2,307 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-29 | €2,307 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-30 | €2,307 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-03-31 | €2,307 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-04-01 | €2,307 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,522 |
| 2026-04-02 | €2,307 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-03 | €2,307 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-04 | €2,307 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-05 | €2,307 | €3,210 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-06 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-07 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-08 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-09 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-10 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-11 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-12 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-13 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-14 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-15 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-16 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-17 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-18 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-19 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-20 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-21 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-22 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-23 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-24 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,079 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-25 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,105 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-26 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,105 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-27 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,105 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-28 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,105 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-29 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,105 | €6,610 |
| 2026-04-30 | €2,307 | €3,073 | €4,105 | €6,610 |
| 2026-05-01 | €2,193 | €2,630 | €2,810 | €8,710 |
| 2026-05-02 | €2,193 | €2,630 | €2,810 | €8,710 |
| 2026-05-03 | €2,193 | €2,630 | €2,810 | €8,710 |
| 2026-05-04 | €2,052 | €2,559 | €2,810 | €8,710 |
| 2026-05-05 | €2,052 | €2,559 | €2,810 | €8,710 |
| 2026-05-06 | €2,052 | €2,559 | €2,810 | €8,710 |
| 2026-05-07 | €2,052 | €2,559 | €2,810 | €8,710 |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-06 | $2,529 | – | $4,529 | $7,484 |
| 2026-03-07 | $2,990 | – | $4,529 | $7,484 |
| 2026-03-08 | $2,990 | $3,581 | $4,529 | $7,484 |
| 2026-03-09 | $2,990 | $3,581 | $4,529 | $7,484 |
| 2026-03-10 | $2,990 | $3,581 | $4,619 | $7,434 |
| 2026-03-11 | $2,990 | $3,581 | $4,508 | $7,434 |
| 2026-03-12 | $2,990 | $3,581 | $4,619 | $7,434 |
| 2026-03-13 | $2,990 | $3,581 | $4,619 | $7,434 |
| 2026-03-14 | $2,940 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $10,406 |
| 2026-03-15 | $2,940 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,284 |
| 2026-03-16 | $2,940 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,284 |
| 2026-03-17 | $2,940 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,284 |
| 2026-03-18 | $2,940 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-19 | $2,940 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-20 | $2,940 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-21 | $2,940 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-22 | $2,940 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-23 | $2,940 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-24 | $2,940 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-25 | $2,549 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-26 | $2,549 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-27 | $2,549 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-28 | $2,549 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-29 | $2,549 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-30 | $2,549 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-03-31 | $2,549 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-04-01 | $2,549 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,334 |
| 2026-04-02 | $2,549 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-03 | $2,549 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-04 | $2,549 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-05 | $2,549 | $3,581 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-06 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-07 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-08 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-09 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-10 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-11 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-12 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-13 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-14 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-15 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-16 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-17 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-18 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-19 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-20 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-21 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-22 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-23 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-24 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,569 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-25 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,648 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-26 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,648 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-27 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,648 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-28 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,648 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-29 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,648 | $7,434 |
| 2026-04-30 | $2,549 | $3,427 | $4,648 | $7,434 |
| 2026-05-01 | $2,451 | $3,427 | $3,132 | $9,857 |
| 2026-05-02 | $2,451 | $3,427 | $3,132 | $9,857 |
| 2026-05-03 | $2,451 | $2,930 | $3,132 | $9,857 |
| 2026-05-04 | $2,290 | $2,850 | $3,132 | $9,857 |
| 2026-05-05 | $2,290 | $2,850 | $3,132 | $9,857 |
| 2026-05-06 | $2,290 | $2,850 | $3,132 | $9,857 |
| 2026-05-07 | $2,290 | $2,850 | $3,132 | $9,857 |

## About the ship

- **Year Built:** 2008
- **Passengers:** 3,858
- **Crew:** 1,440
- **Gross Tonnage:** 154,407 GT
- **Decks:** 18
- **Length:** 339 m
- **Beam:** 56.4m
- **Dining (total):** 12
- **Dining (included):** 5
- **Dining (surcharge):** 7

## Port Details

### [New York](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/new-york.md)

*United States*

> The skyline that never stops inspiring

Avg dock time: 13.5h · Weather: 12–21°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Kings Wharf](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bermuda/kings-wharf.md)

*Bermuda*

> Pink sand and pastel perfection

Avg dock time: 12.8h · Weather: 21–23°C

Short call: 8h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 13h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Kings Wharf](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=kings_wharf).

- Currency: Bermudian Dollar
- Timezone: Atlantic/Bermuda

### [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md)

*Sint Maarten*

> Two nations, one island, infinite beaches

Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 26–28°C

Short call: 7h here on this sailing, ships usually stay 10h. Want more time ashore? [See other cruises calling at Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=philipsburg).

- Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder
- Languages: Dutch
- Timezone: America/Lower_Princes

### [San Juan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/san-juan.md)

*Puerto Rico*

> Where Old World charm meets Caribbean vibes

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 24–31°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico

### [Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-plata-amber-cove.md)

*Dominican Republic*

> Dominican amber and Atlantic waves

Avg dock time: 8.2h · Weather: 25–30°C

- Currency: DOP
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo

## Adjacent sailings on Independence Of The Seas

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [Sunlit Bermuda Escape – Kings Wharf from Bayonne](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-bermuda-escape-kings-wharf-from-bayonne~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20260502-5.md) · Already sailed · Same day, different port | May 2 – 7, 2026 | 5 nights | Cape Liberty (Bayonne) | from €1,046 pp (€1,046 / $1,156) |
| Next sailing | [Pink Sand Anchorage – Kings Wharf from New York](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pink-sand-anchorage-kings-wharf-from-new-york~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20260516-5.md) · Already sailed | May 16 – 21, 2026 | 5 nights | New York | from €897 pp (€897 / $994) |
| Next bookable sailing | [Paradise Found – Coco Cay & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/paradise-found-coco-cay-cozumel~RCL-INDEPENDENCE-20261108-7.md) · 176-day gap · different port | Nov 8 – 15, 2026 | 7 nights | Miami | from €914 pp (€914 / $972) |

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