Independence of the Seas

Independence of the Seas

This isn’t a cruise. This is a remastered way to experience tropical weather. A bigger and better approach to making a splash. A bolder and braver way to explore the vibrant cities of the Caribbean or see the trendiest highlights of Europe. This is virtual reality trampoline-jumping and private panoramic sunset-watching. Expectation-breaking entertainment and perks, impressive to loyal guests and captivating to first-timers. This is the ultimate family ship, “Royally Amplified” with all new ways to eat, drink, and share good times. This is unlike any family vacation you’ve had. This is Independence of the Seas cruise - now featuring 3- and 4-night sailings for those who are limited on time but limitless in how much fun they can have!

Activities & Entertainment

Ever since Independence of the Seas underwent a multi-million-dollar makeover in 2018, she gained “Royally Amplified” features such as the new Sky Pad, a climber, new restaurants, new staterooms, and more! This cruise ship makes sense. This is a compilation of your requests and suggestions from over the years. Plus, a playback of all your Royal Caribbean favorites. This is getting caught in the “Perfect Storm” – which water slide will you race to the bottom? This is sharing spectacular views from atop the rock wall or the fun Sky Climber for little ones. Blasting aliens with your eyes, mid-air on the high-flying SkyPad trampoline. Fighting for world domination in the crossfires of Battle for Planet Z laser tag. Splashing and spraying at Splashaway Bay. Working together to escape the Observatorium for the ultimate bragging rights. All while boogie boarding on FlowRider, ice-skating in the new and improved Studio B rink, slam-dunking at the Sports Court, scaling obstacles at mini-golf, or snuggling up for a moonlit movie.

Everybody can find something fun to do on an Independence of the Seas cruise:

• Adults can enjoy exclusive adult-only areas, such as the relaxing Solarium and Casino Royale, plus the theater, the mall-like Royal Promenade, Vitality Spa and Fitness Center, and the many upgraded bars and lounges (Vintages wine bar, Schooner piano bar, Boleros, the English pub, and more).
• While adults are off having their own fun, kids can meet, play, and learn at Adventure Ocean kids club and The Living Room teens club. Some of the age-based activities here include dancing, singing, storytelling, arts and crafts, teen discos, and fun hands-on science experiments!

Restaurants & Dining Options

The secret to satisfying picky eaters is to cruise onboard Independence of the Seas. With three impressive family-friendly venues, plus an incredible variety of complimentary and specialty restaurants, on top of snacks, light bites, and more, the phrases “I don’t know,” “I don’t care,” and “I don’t want that,” will easily be eliminated from your child’s vocabulary.

When booking your Independence of the Seas cruise, you have the choice of Traditional (assigned) or My Time/My Family Time dining in the Main Dining Room. Traditional dining makes it easy to enjoy the luxury of consistent, extra-personalized service, no reservations required, as you will dine at the same time and same table every night. My Time dining features a more flexible, open seating format where you can dine whenever and with whoever you want within a set timeframe. While your waiter and tablemates may change every night, you’re free to add more spontaneity to your days. My Family Time dining, beginning the second night of each cruise, takes care of the kids first before they are escorted to the youth clubs, leaving parents to enjoy a nice dinner free of boredom and fidgeting.

You can also score bold bites at:

• Windjammer buffet (a variety of global foods, including American);
• Café Promenade (24-hour light bites);
• Sorrento’s pizza features New-York style pizza;
• Take your meal up another level at specialty venues Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, delicious Fish & Ships, Giovanni’s Table, Chops Grille steakhouse, Johnny Rockets 50’s-diner, and the exclusive Chef’s Table experience.

Staterooms & Suites

The amount and quality of shut-eye you get during your cruise can make the difference between adventure-fueled days and days that drag. Independence of the Seas offers inside, promenade-view, outside, and balcony staterooms as well as opulent suites with plenty of space, plus views to fall in love with. Panoramic oceanview staterooms are one of the ship’s newest features, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and almost as much space as a Junior Suite. They’re also within close proximity to the spa! Connecting staterooms and spacious/ultra-spacious stateroom options that sleep up to six are perfect and affordable options for keeping everyone safely accounted for. When booking a Grand suite or above, you can benefit from additional perks that will enhance your stay like priority check-in/check-out, prime theater seating, VIP pool deck seating, private breakfast and lunch seating at specialty venues, luxurious bathrobes, and more!

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Ship Highlights

Grease

Onboard Independence of the Seas, your chills are multiplying! Sing along to popular musical numbers such as “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin,” and “You’re the One That I Want,” plus all your other favorites when you attend a showing of Grease! Fans of Broadway musicals can revel in the song and dance of this classic high school romance in the majestic Royal Theater, at no extra cost! This triumphant stage production is specially adapted for Independence of the Seas, combining the best of both stage show and movie, enhanced by a part-digital set. You’ve never seen anything like it before – so don’t miss your chance to catch this show, “hopelessly devoted” to becoming part of your special evening.

Fish & Ships

Fish & Ships, added to Independence of the Seas in 2018, is a British-style specialty seafood venue certain to hook you with a heaping portion of deep-fried deliciousness. Classic fish and chips, Chip Butty sandwiches, fried calamari, and even deep-fried chocolate bars are on the menu! Located near the main pool deck, this is a great place for grabbing a quick lunch with family and friends.

Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade

If your “goal” is to make everyone in your party happy, plan to spend at least one evening here! Also added to Independence of the Seas during its 2018 multi-million-dollar makeover, this sports bar/arcade is the best way for families to eat and play together all in one place. Sports fans’ eyes will be glued to one of the 30 huge TVs and finger-food-fanatics will simply love the menu of sliders, wings, nachos, potato skins, and other classic sports bar fare. The arcade is a family-fun hotspot featuring fun and challenging games like skeeball, foosball, pool, basketball hoops, shooter games, and classic arcade games. Part of the floor is even decorated with football plays, making this venue a real “score.”

Izumi Hibachi and Sushi

Everyone remembers their first hibachi experience. Why not make it extra memorable with a hibachi experience at sea? Izumi Hibachi & Sushi takes dinner and a show to a whole new extreme, with onion volcano flaming, egg-spinning, veggie-flying fun in every meal! Even if you’re a seasoned hibachi lover, you still don’t want to miss the opportunity to check it off your cruise bucket list! Fun fact: this Izumi venue is the first to be featured onboard a Freedom-class ship, as well as the biggest hibachi amongst the fleet!

The Perfect Storm & Splashaway Bay

What’s a cruise without water fun? There’s two new wild ways to get wet on your Independence of the Seas cruise: The Perfect Storm and Splashaway Bay. The Perfect Storm consists of two enclosed side-by-side racer slides where you can make a splash at the finish line. Unlimited rides mean you can spend all afternoon shooting down the dips and drops. Splashaway Bay is a gallon of fun for youngest guests. For those not old enough to go down the Perfect Storm slides, little kids can enjoy mini-waterslides of their own, plus fountains, shallow pools, water cannons (perfect for getting Mom or Dad!), and a crowd-pleasing favorite – a large tipping bucket that drenches everyone at once!

Panoramic Oceanview Staterooms

One way to make your Independence of the Seas cruise even more romantic or special is to book a new Panoramic oceanview stateroom. The massive floor-to-ceiling windows provide a perfect and private vantage point comparable to standing on the ship’s bridge. Your days can be full of waking up early to a beautiful sunrise without the potential morning chill and ending your evenings with an intimate room service dinner together before sharing the view of the sunset.

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