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About Your Ship: Independence of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas is the third spectacular ship in the Freedom Family. This impressive ship features signature Royal Caribbean amenities, including the FlowRider- an onboard surf park; rock climbing wall with views of miles around, and the Royal Promenade- an excellent place to take a stroll, get a shave, shop at boutiques, bars and lounges, or indulge in some delicious ice-cream. Independence of the Seas will dazzle you with her grandeur while spoiling you with her impeccable service, top-notch entertainment, and endless possibilities at sea.
Ship Statistics
Name: Independence of the SeasRegistry: Bahamas
Builder: Aker YardsCountry Built In: Finland
Christened By: Elizabeth HillCall Letters: IOS
Capacity: 4375Number of Crew, Nationality: 1360, International
Gross Tonnage: 160000Stabilized: Yes
Average Speed: 21.6 knotsMaximum Speed: 21.6 knots
Length: 1112 feetBeam: 184 feet
Number of Passenger Decks: 14Number of Inside Rooms: 733
Number of Outside Rooms: 1082Number of Restaurants: 8
Number of Pools: 3Number of Elevators: 4
Voltage: 110/220Non-Smoking Dining: Yes
Non-Smoking Ship: No


Sailing Calendar
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Independence of the Seas Cruises
6 Night Western Caribbean from $499Select this itinerary
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Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): Feb 2010, Mar 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Ft. Lauderdale, Florida visiting Belize City, Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico; Cozumel, Mexico
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $499$599$859$1,349

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3 Night Paris Short Break from $526Select this itinerary
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Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): June 2, 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Le Havre (Paris), France
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $526$607$567$886

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8 Night Eastern Caribbean from $549Select this itinerary
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Independence of the Seas
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Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): Feb 2010, Mar 2010, Apr 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Ft. Lauderdale, Florida visiting Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $549$749$1,162$1,874

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4 Night Cork Short Break from $599Select this itinerary
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Independence of the Seas
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Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): May 2010, Aug 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Cork, Ireland
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $599$680$843$1,039

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14 Night Transatlantic Eastbound from $599Select this itinerary
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Independence of the Seas
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Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): April 11, 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Ft. Lauderdale, Florida visiting Ponta Delgada, Azores; Funchal, Madeira; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain; Southampton (London), England
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $599$793$1,010$2,199

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11 Night Spain & Canary Islands from $1,267Select this itinerary
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Independence of the Seas
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Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): Nov 2010, Mar 2011, Apr 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Tenerife, Canary Islands; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands; Funchal, Madeira; La Coruna, Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $1,267$1,415$1,612$2,297

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11 Night Spain & Canary Islands from $1,267Select this itinerary
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Independence of the Seas
expert review:

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Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): December 10, 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Funchal, Madeira; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands; Tenerife, Canary Islands
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $1,267$1,415$1,612$2,297

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10 Night Canary Islands from $1,461Select this itinerary
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Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): Apr 2010, May 2010, Sep 2010, Oct 2010, Nov 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Funchal, Madeira; Tenerife, Canary Islands; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands; Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $1,461$1,840$2,190$2,958

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18 Night Ultimate Mediterranean from $1,666Select this itinerary
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Independence of the Seas
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Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): Dec 2010, Jan 2011, Feb 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Lisbon, Portugal; Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands; Barcelona, Spain; Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Naples, Italy; Cagliari, Sardinia; Gibraltar (U.K.); Cadiz (Seville), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $1,666$1,887$2,107$2,696

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14 Night Mediterranean Treasures from $2,161Select this itinerary
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Independence of the Seas
expert review:

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Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): Jun 2010, Jul 2010, Sep 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Gibraltar (U.K.); Ajaccio, Corsica; Cannes, France; Barcelona, Spain; Ibiza, Balearic Islands; Malaga, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $2,161$2,599$3,029$4,148

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14 Night Italian Mediterranean from $2,165Select this itinerary
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Independence of the Seas
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Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): May 15, 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Gibraltar (U.K.); Toulon, France; Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Cagliari, Sardinia; Cadiz (Seville), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $2,165$2,616$3,345$4,585

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14 Night Italian Mediterranean from $2,266Select this itinerary
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Independence of the Seas
expert review:

This vessel has an expert review of 4.5This vessel has an expert review of 4.5This vessel has an expert review of 4.5This vessel has an expert review of 4.5This vessel has an expert review of 4.5This vessel has an expert review of 4.5

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Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): September 25, 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Gibraltar (U.K.); Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France; Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Cagliari, Sardinia; Cadiz (Seville), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $2,266$2,586$3,085$4,104

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14 Night Italian Mediterranean from $2,313Select this itinerary
Royal Caribbean
Independence of the Seas
expert review:

This vessel has an expert review of 4.5This vessel has an expert review of 4.5This vessel has an expert review of 4.5This vessel has an expert review of 4.5This vessel has an expert review of 4.5This vessel has an expert review of 4.5

Ship Name: 

Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): Jun 2010, Jul 2010, Aug 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Gibraltar (U.K.); Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France; Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Cagliari, Sardinia; Cadiz (Seville), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $2,313$2,806$3,365$4,924

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