Royal Caribbean

Independence of the Seas

Independence of the Seas, the third Freedom-class ship, entered service in 2008 after sisters Freedom and Liberty of the Seas. Her 2018 Royal Amplified refit added more than 100 new cabins and fresh attractions, including Battle for Planet Z glow-in-the-dark laser tag, The Perfect Storm waterslides and an escape room. She also keeps the class's FlowRider surf simulator, an ice-skating rink and a two-level theater.

3,634Guests
14Decks
2008In service since
Royal CaribbeanCruise line

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Ship Highlights

A few of the things that set Independence of the Seas apart.

Battle for Planet Z glow-in-the-dark laser tag
The Perfect Storm waterslides
FlowRider surf simulator
Ice-skating rink

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126Suites
724Balcony cabins
289Oceanview cabins
32Accessible cabins

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Length: 1112 ft
Beam: 185 ft
Crew: 1440
Registry: Bahamas

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