All about the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas
The Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas was built in 2008. It was rennovated in 2018. It's considered a large size ship. Coming in at 1,112 ft long and 185 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 3.1 football fields, as wide as 3.5 tractor trailers and the same height as a 14 story building.
The Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas can hold 3,858 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Independence of the Seas has a space ratio of 40. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship's space to person ratio is about average.
| Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas | |
|---|---|
| Class | Freedom |
| Gross Tonnage | 154,407 |
| Length | 1,112 |
| Beam/Width | 185 |
| Passenger Decks | 14 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 3,858 |
| Crew | 1,440 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.7 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 40 |
Dining Establishments
Food is a big part of any cruise, and on the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas, there will be plenty of it. You have 16 different dining options to choose from. Of those options, 7 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 9 options have an additional fee. Some options are a set price and some are a'la cart menu pricing. Only 44% of the dining options are included which means you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.
| Restaurant | Restaurant Type | Dress Code | Cost | Type of Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben and Jerry's | Quick serve | Casual | A la cart | Dessert |
| Cafe Promenade | Quick serve | Casual | Included | Cafe |
| Chef's Table | Sit down | Formal | Flat Fee | Foodie |
| Chops Grille | Sit down | Formal | Flat fee | Steakhouse |
| Fish & Ships | Quick serve | Casual | A la cart | Seafood |
| Giovanni's Table | Sit down | Formal | Flat fee | Italian |
| Izumi Hibachi & Sushi | Sit down | Formal | A la cart | Asian |
| Johnny Rockets | Sit down | Casual | Flat fee | American |
| Main Dining Room | Sit down | Formal | Included | Main dining room |
| Playmakers | Sit down | Casual | A la cart | Bar food |
| Sorrento's Pizza | Quick serve | Casual | Included | Pizza |
| Vintages Wine Bar | Quick serve | Casual | A la cart | Bar food |
| Windjammer | Quick serve | Casual | Included | Buffet |
There are also plenty of bars available on this ship. Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink pacakage, try our Drink Package Calculator.
Pools and Hot Tubs
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. We're a firm believer that if you want to just spend all day for 7 days in a pool, a cruise isn't for you. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day. The Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas has a total of 3 pools and 7 hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only.
| Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas | |
|---|---|
| Total Pools | 3 |
| - Pools - General Access | 2 |
| - Pools - Adults Only | 1 |
| - Pools - Exclusive | 0 |
| Total Hot Tubs | 7 |
| - Hot Tubs - General Access | 5 |
| - Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 2 |
| - Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 0 |
Amenities
There are quite a few things to do on the Independence of the Seas. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while other have an additional charge.
| Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas | |
|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area | Included |
| Arcade | Included |
| Basketball | Included |
| Casino | A la cart |
| Climbing Wall | Included |
| Escape Room | A la cart |
| Fitness Center | Included |
| Flow Rider | Included |
| Ice Skating | Included |
| Laser Tag | Included |
| Mini golf | Included |
| Pool-side Movies | Included |
| Shows - Broadway play | Included |
| Shows - musical review | Included |
| Sky Pad | Included |
| Spa | A la cart |
| Splash park | Included |
| Water slides | Included |
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