Cruise Ship Profiles
Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.
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Royal Caribbean Links
RCI Overview
royalcaribbean.com
RCCL Fleet
Adventure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas
Brilliance of the Seas
Enchantment of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas
Freedom of the Seas
Grandeur of the Seas
Independence of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas
Legend of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas
Majesty of the Seas
Mariner of the Seas
Monarch of the Seas
Navigator of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas
Radiance of the Seas
Rhapsody of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas
Splendour of the Seas
Vision of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas
Independence of the Seas News
Itinerary
Seasonal (winters) Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises sailing from Port Everglades, FL.
Eastern -
St.
Thomas,
St.
Maarten,
San
Juan,
Labadee
Western -
Belize,
Costa
Maya,
Cozumel
Seasonal (summers) European cruises from Southampton visiting the Canary Islands and Mediterranean
Updated Dec 2011
CDC Ratings
Dec 2008 Rating
100
Mar 2009 Rating 96
Dec 2009 Rating 96
Apr 2010 Rating 95
Deck Plan
Deck 15
Skylight Chapel
Deck 14
Viking Crown Lounge
Deck 13
Rock-climbing wall, Flow-rider, Sports court, Independence Dunes (aft)
Deck 12
Independence Day Spa, Sky Bar, Jogging Track, The Back Deck, The Living Room, Fuel Teen Club, Challenger's Arcade, Johnny Rockets
Deck 11
Fitness Center, Solarium, Pool Bar, Main Pool, Sports Bar, Jade Restaurant, Windjammer Cafe, Jade, Portofino, Chops Grille, H2o Zone, Squeeze Juice Bar, Sprinkles Ice Cream
Deck 10
Passenger staterooms
Deck 9
Passenger staterooms
Deck 8
Passenger staterooms, Internet Center, Royal Promenade
Deck 7
Passenger staterooms, Royal Promenade, Library
Deck 6
Passenger staterooms, Business Services
Deck 5
Pyramid Lounge, Connoisseur Club, Boutiques, Sorrento's Pizza, Dog and Badger Pub, Vintages Wine Bar, Cafe Promenade, Ben & Jerry's, Champagne Bar, Guest Relations/Explorations Desk, King Lear Dining Room
Deck 4
Alhambra Theater, Schooner Bar, Casino Royale, Casino Bar, Photo Gallery, Boleros Lounge, Macbeth Dining Room
Deck 3
Alhambra Theater, Passenger Staterooms, Raven Nightclub, Studio B, On Air Club, Art Gallery, Romeo and Juliet Dining Room, Anthony & Cleopatra, Othello
Deck 2
Alhambra Theater, Screening Room, Conference Center, Studio B, Center Ice, passenger staterooms
Independence of the Seas
Independence of the Seas entered service in April 2008 and is the third of the Freedom Class vessels.
Like the other Freedom-class vessels, Independence of the Seas features an interactive water park, the H2O Zone, a dedicated sports pool for volleyball and basketball, whirlpools which extend from the ship's sides, Promenade lined with shops, pubs and wine bars, three story theatre, cabaret-style lounge, Studio B, home to a series of professional ice shows, and is also available for personal skating, a rock climbing wall, Wi-Fi and mobile phone connectivity throughout the ship, and flat screen televisions in all staterooms. Independence of the Seas is also the first Royal Caribbean ship to feature heated, freshwater pools.
Specifications
Ship Class: Freedom
Launched: 2008
Refurbished:
GRT: 160,000
Length: 1,111
Draft: 28
Speed: 22 Knots
Passengers: 3,634
Accommodations
All staterooms offer accommodations that convert to queen size bed and have private bath, vanity area, flat-panel TV and phone, electric mini-bar, hair dryers and AC. The bedding program has been updated fleet-wide, with new bed frames, mattresses, sheets, pillows, duvets and flat-screen TV's in every stateroom.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 152-323 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 161-293 | Sq. Ft. |
| Balcony | 251-257 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Suite | 388-1783 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Dining Venues
Main Dining Rooms
Macbeth Dining Room, Romeo and Juliet Dining Room, Anthony & Cleopatra Alcoves off the Romeo and Juliet Dining Room, and the King Lear Dining Room. Passengers can choose fixed seating or "Your Time Dining".
Chops Grill
Steak and Seafood in an elegant atmosphere.* $30.00 per person surcharge.
Jade
Asian Fusion restaurant.
Johnny Rockets
50's style diner offering burgers, fries and shakes.
Cafe Promenade
Sidewalk style cafe serving fruits, breads, sandwiches, pizza, cookies as well as coffee drinks and Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
Portofino
Specialty restaurant serving Italian cuisine in an intimate and upscale atmosphere. *$25.00 per person surcharge.
Windjammer Cafe
Main buffet serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Johnny Rockets
50's diner featuring burgers, fries, milkshakes and more.
Room Service
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, 24 hours a day (late night service charge applies).
* Prices subject to change. Updated Dec 2011.
Notable Rooms
Alhambra Theater
Main showroom.
Viking Crown Lounge
Featuring four distinct areas including the Jazz Club, Cloud Nine, The Diamond Club, Seven Hearts room.
Connoisseur Club
Cigar bar.
Raven Nightclub
Two-story disco.
Royal Promenade
Boutiques, cafes and bars.
Boleros Lounge
Latin theme music and dancing.
Pyramid
Cabaret-style venue.
Vintages
Wine Bar.
Dog and Badger
English-style pub.
Schooner Bar
Nautical theme bar featuring piano sing-a-longs.
Studio B
Ice shows, cooking demonstrations and more.
Screening Room
Movie Theater.
Outdoor Features
Adventure Ocean
Family play area located on deck 12.
H2O Zone
Waterpark featuring interactive sculpture fountains, ground geysers and a cascading waterfall located on deck 11.
Sports Court
Deck 13 features a Sports Court, Flo-Rider, Rock Climbing Wall, and Freedom Fairways 9-hole small scale golf course.
Pool Areas Deck 11
Main pool with 3 whirlpools, swim shop, pool bar, H2O Zone with pool and whirlpool, sports pool, solarium pool with two cantilevered whirlpools overlooking the ocean swimming pools.
Kid's Only
Royal Babies & Royal Tots
Interactive classes filled with enriching activities developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price® for kids 6-18 months. The Royal Tots Program offers 45-minute interactive playground sessions filled with age-appropriate activities and toys for kids ages 18-36 months. Both programs are hosted by trained youth staff. A parent or caregiver must accompany child during all activity sessions. Nursery program also available.
Adventure Ocean for Kids Ages 3-11
Aquanauts for kids ages 3-5 years old; Explorers for kids ages 6-8 years old; Voyagers for kids ages 9-11 years old. Royal Caribbean offers age appropriate parties, crafts, scavenger hunts, science experiments, theater games, excursions and more.
Teen Program
Non-structured, participate when you want program for teens, ages 12-17 years old. Featuring Theme Nights, Improve Games, DJ Academy, Mocktail Competition, Dodgeball, Open Mic and Talent Show, BBQ, Movie and Pool Party, Teen Casino, Snowball Fight, Climbing Competition and more. Teens also have their own lounge (The Living Room) and disco (Fuel).
