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Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

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Built
2008
Gross tonnage
155,889 GT
Decks
15
Passenger capacity
4,375
Guests per crew member
2.7 to 1

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How we weight the scores
87/100

All-round traveller score

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Space & Comfort43.2
Dining87.3
Entertainment97
Activities & Thrills97
Pools & Relaxation67.6
Value / Cost38

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General

7 fields
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

Physical

10 fields
Year Built
2008
Refurbished
2018
Builder
Aker Yards
Gross Tonnage
155,889 tons
Length
338.7 m
Width/Beam
39 m
Ship Within a Ship
No
Total decks
15
Passenger Decks
14
Speed
22 knots

Passengers and Crew

7 fields
Crew
2,350
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.7
Total Cabins
1,918
Single Occupancy Cabins
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
32
Passenger Capacity
4,375
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
35.632

Amenities

54 fields
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
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

Costs and Gratuities

6 fields
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
18%
Soda Price
$3.50
Domestic Beer Price
$7.49
Drink Package Price (From..)
$60.00
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

8 fields
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

General Information

3 fields
Class and type
Freedom
Christened
30 April 2008
Cost (approx)
US$828 million

Other Information

2 fields
In service
2008
Launched
14 September 2007

Passenger Information

8 fields
# of Inside Cabins
733
# of Outside Cabins
1,084
# of Cabins w/ Verandas
844
# of Suites
120
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors)
Yes
Max. Room Occupancy
8
Expected Passengers
3,836 to 4,603
Passengers (double occupancy)
3,858

Size and Construction

1 fields
Decks with cabins
9

Registry & Identifiers

4 fields
Call sign
C6WW4
IMO number
9349681
MMSI number
309374000
Port of registry
Nassau,  Bahamas

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10 nights
One-way

Caribbean & Bahamas · Royal Caribbean

10 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise

Departs fromNew York CityEnds inMiami
6 ports

New York City · Cabo Rojo · Oranjestad · Willemstad · Puerto Plata/Amber Cove · Miami

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