Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean

Ship Name

Independence of the Seas

Total Guest Rooms

1,929

Ocean View Rooms

289

Balconies

724

Suites

126

Maiden voyage

2 May 2008

Year Built

2008

Refurbished

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

2018

Builder

Aker 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 tons2937250800

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

338.7 m88365

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 Ship

No✓

Total decks

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

15

Passenger Decks

14

Speed

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

22 knots

Crew

2,350

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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

2.714

Total Cabins

1,918

Single Occupancy Cabins

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

No

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins

32

Passenger Capacity

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

4,375487662

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.

35.6322128

Restaurants

Main 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 - Paid

8✓

Restaurants - Included

6✓

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools

3

- Pools - General Access

2

- Pools - Adults Only

1

- Pools - Exclusive

0

Outdoor Pools

3

Water Playground/Splash Park

Yes

Kiddie/Splash Pool

Yes

Total Hot Tubs

7

- Hot Tubs - General Access

5

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only

2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive

0

WiFi

Yes

Internet Center

Yes

Cell Phone Service

Yes

Bars/Lounges

12

Beauty Salon/Barber Shop

Yes

Casino

Yes

Chapel

Yes

Night Club

Yes

Laundromats (self service)

No

Laundry/Dry Cleaning

Yes

Library

Yes

Movie Theatre

Yes

Outdoor Movie Screen

Yes

Onboard Weddings

Yes

Spa

Yes

Video Arcade

Yes

Basketball Court

Yes

Sports Court

Yes

Tennis Court

No

Fitness Center

Yes

Ice Skating Rink

Yes

Jogging Track

Yes

Mini-Golf Course

Yes

Rock Climbing Wall

Yes

Water Slide

Yes

Water Sports Platform

No

24-Hour Room Service

Yes

Babysitting

Yes

Children's Playroom

Yes

Supervised Youth Program

Yes

Teen Center

Yes

Kosher Meals

Yes

Adult Only Relaxation Area

Included

Special Amenities

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

Laser Tag

Included

Shows - Broadway play

Included

Escape Room

Flat fee

FlowRider

Included

Golf Simulator

Yes

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

Total Restaurants

13

Restaurants Price: Included

4

Restaurants Price: Premium

9

Restaurants Price: Exclusive

0

Restaurants Type: Sit down

7

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve

6

Restaurants Type: Buffet

0

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type

0

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