Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

43Beats 10% of ships

Dining

87Top 13% of ships

Entertainment

97Top 1% of ships

Activities & Thrills

97Top 2% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

68Beats 47% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 97/100

Strong Entertainment — scores 97/100

Strong Dining — scores 87/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 43/100

Fewer crew per guest — about 2.7 guests to each crew member

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineRoyal Caribbean

Ship NameIndependence of the Seas

Total Guest Rooms1,929

Ocean View Rooms289

Balconies724

Suites126

Maiden voyage2 May 2008

Physical

Year Built2008

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2018

BuilderAker Yards

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

155,889 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

338.7 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

39 m

Ship Within a ShipNo

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks14

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew2,350

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.7

Total Cabins1,918

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins32

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

4,375

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

35.632

Amenities

RestaurantsMain Dining Room, Windjammer Marketplace, Café Promenade, Sorrento's Pizza, Fish & Ships, Johnny Rockets, Giovanni's Table, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Chops Grille, Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, Chef's Table, Vintages Wine Bar

Restaurants - Paid8

Restaurants - Included6

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools3

- Pools - General Access2

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive0

Outdoor Pools3

Water Playground/Splash ParkYes

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs7

- Hot Tubs - General Access5

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges12

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelYes

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreYes

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkYes

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallYes

Water SlideYes

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded

Special AmenitiesLaser Tag, Shows - Broadway play, Escape Room, Climbing Wall, FlowRider, Ice Skating, Golf Simulator

Laser TagIncluded

Shows - Broadway playIncluded

Escape RoomFlat fee

FlowRiderIncluded

Golf SimulatorYes

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Soda Price$3.50

Domestic Beer Price$7.49

Drink Package Price (From..)$60.00

Tipping Expected?Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants13

Restaurants Price: Included4

Restaurants Price: Premium9

Restaurants Price: Exclusive0

Restaurants Type: Sit down7

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve6

Restaurants Type: Buffet0

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

C6WW4

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9349681

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

309374000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Nassau, Bahamas