🍴Included
Main Dining Room
One of 13 dining options aboard.
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Freedom class · Royal Caribbean
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☎Find the right ship, call nowIndependence of the Seas is part of Royal Caribbean's fleet, built to the Freedom class. Below are the verified basics; sailings, itineraries, cabins and the current rate change constantly, one call to a specialist confirms exactly what's open for your dates and the best rate our partners can offer.
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The basics, verified
Ship classFreedom
Entered service2008
Guests3,858
Gross tonnage154,407
Every figure here traces to a published source and is re-checked on our normal schedule. Anything we haven't confirmed shows as a gap rather than a guess.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250The ship at a glance
A Royal Amplified Freedom-class ship with 13 dining options, four pools and a full lineup of signature thrills.
Who it's for
Active families who want dueling Perfect Storm waterslides, a FlowRider, a rock wall and glow-in-the-dark laser tag, with four pools and casual poolside eats for downtime.
Food & dining
6 places to eat, 2 included in your fare, 4 specialty.
🦐Included
Fish & Ships
Casual pool-adjacent seafood.
🍴Extra
Sugar Beach
Candy and sweets shop.
🍝Extra
Giovanni's Table
Italian specialty restaurant.
🍣Extra
Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
Hibachi and sushi specialty dining.
🍺Extra
Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
Sports bar and arcade.
Want a specialty table booked before you sail? Our team sets it up when you call.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Things to do
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The Perfect Storm
Dueling waterslides.
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FlowRider
Surf simulator.
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Rock climbing wall
Signature climbing wall.
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Battle for Planet Z
Glow-in-the-dark laser tag.
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Puzzle Room
Escape-room-style puzzle challenge.
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Four pools
Four onboard pools.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Entertainment & nightlife
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Theater productions
Main-theater stage shows.
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Boleros
Latin-themed lounge.
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Casino
Onboard casino.
Kids, teens & families
Family-friendly amenities throughout, including four pools; Battle for Planet Z laser tag and arcade gaming for older kids and teens.
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Adventure Ocean
Royal Caribbean's supervised youth program, grouped by age with games, science and imaginative play.
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Teen programming
Teen-only lounges and events so older kids have their own scene on board.
Royal Caribbean's kids clubs run fleet-wide; exact venues and hours for your ship and dates are confirmed on the call.
Districts & zones
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The Living Room
Reimagined lounge/hangout space.
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