Independence of the Seas
Set Your Vacation Free with the Independence of the Seas
For an unforgettable vacation, Independence of the Seas delivers exceptional experiences for both families and couples. Enjoy thrilling activities like the FlowRider® surf simulator, mini golf, and cantilevered whirlpools.
Stroll down the Royal Promenade for shopping and dining, or satisfy your adventurous side with ice skating, rock climbing, and even yoga or tai chi classes. For entertainment, catch the Broadway hit Grease the Musical or simply unwind in one of the ship’s six hot tubs.
Dining
For more than a decade, the chefs of Chops Grille have proudly presented quality, hand cut steaks at this hallmark Royal Caribbean restaurant. Now, they give you a fresh twist on a favorite, with a revamped menu that brings a contemporary flair to traditional steakhouse offerings.
Savor delicious fare at Fish & Ships℠, a seaside seafood spot that’s just steps from the pool. No need to hop across the pond for a basket of freshly battered cod and hand cut fries. You can get the British classic comfort food right here, plus crispy calamari, savory battered sausage, and even a frosty pint of brew.
From fresh sushi to delicious teppanyaki prepared tableside, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi offers a dialed-up Asian-inspired dining experience. Savor a wide variety of hot and cold appetizers, entrees, and desserts — and watch each course come together as an expert chef works right at your table.
If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, nothing beats Sugar Beach℠. This indulgent oasis is home to all your favorite confections — plus a few tantalizing surprises. Fill a grab bag to maximum candy capacity, or treat yourself to fluffy cupcakes and other tasty treats.
The Windjammer is your go-to restaurant for tantalizing global flavors served complimentary at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Like just-pressed paninis packed with all your favorite meats and cheeses.
Johnny Rockets® has been serving up delicious American fare to diners around the world since 1986. Its menu features fresh, never frozen, made-to-order hamburgers, sides, shakes and desserts. No matter where you are onboard or in the world, you’re always surrounded by good food and simple pleasures at this retro hangout.
For more than a decade, the chefs of Chops Grille have proudly presented quality, hand cut steaks at this hallmark Royal Caribbean restaurant. Now, they give you a fresh twist on a favorite, with a revamped menu that brings a contemporary flair to traditional steakhouse offerings.
Want to savor a meal in the comfort of your stateroom? Order delicious in-room dining any time — day or night. Tuck into breakfast in bed with a fresh omelet or a steaming stack of pancakes. Or enjoy an intimate date night in after a long day of adventure onboard and ashore.
When it comes to quick and easy come-and-go eats, there’s no better place than Café Promenade. This casual, complimentary hotspot bustles 24 hours a day, so you can drop by any time — whether it’s for a steaming cup of coffee and a warm glazed cinnamon bun in the morning, or late-night bites like fried artichoke, spicy marinated cheese, and savory meatballs from behind the counter after working up an appetite on the dance floor.
What’s sweeter than victory? A candy-coated adventure through a world made entirely of sweets. In the virtual reality Sky Pad℠ game, Sugar Leap, you’ll score points by grabbing candies as you bounce your way along an enchanted path. Time your jumps and adjust your jumping height to max out your sugar meter. If you level up on a Sugar Rush, every candy you collect is worth twice as much.
There’s nothing more satisfying than a great slice of pizza — and Royal Caribbean has spent years perfecting the recipe at Sorrento’s. Whether you’re into classics, like cheese and Margherita, or specialty pies, like the meat-loaded Carnivore or the pineapple, bacon and BBQ-infused Caribbean Dream, Sorrento’s serves up perfection in every slice.
In the Main Dining Room, you can experience flavors that take you from Jamaica to Jaipur, a rotating menu of delicious dishes always offering something unexpected.
Every meal at Giovanni’s Table is a family-style celebration of rustic Italian flavor. You’ll find all your favorite Old-World classics on the menu here, like house focaccia served with marinated artichokes, olives and pesto, fluffy gnocchi tossed in a thyme-scented sauce of lamb and root vegetables, traditional risotto finished with porcini and truffle mushroom tapenade, and veal osso buco paired with creamy cheese polenta, ripe tomatoes and sautéed green beans.
Welcome to Chef’s Table, the most exclusive and elevated dining experience on fleet. Join an intimate group of fellow foodies on a private epicurean journey led by the ship’s Chef de Cuisine. You’ll sit down to a white tablecloth dinner spotlighting five exquisite courses that range from scallop carpaccio with yuzu vinaigrette, to grilled filet mignon served with truffle potato puree — each expertly paired with the perfect wine to highlight every flavor on the menu.
Dine in dramatic elegance with Scottish-inspired ambiance, refined cuisine, and theatrical flair that channels the intensity of Shakespeare's legendary play.
Bars & Lounges
This is where wine list and to-do list overlap. Whether it’s Burgundy, Merlot, Riesling or Pinot Grigio, you’re sure to find your beloved reds or whites at Vintages wine bar. But be bold — try something new and you may return home with a new favorite. From France to California, the wide world of wine is well-represented through extensive partnerships with top winemakers, including some exclusive bottles you won't find anywhere else. And the abundant wine list is perfectly paired with a menu of light bites and sweet delights.
Attire: Casual
Unwind in geometric grandeur with bold architectural design, signature cocktails, and a striking atmosphere inspired by ancient monumentality.
Entertainment & Nightlife
Let's hear a round of applause for an unrivaled entertainment lineup, An amazing array of shows and performers, included with your cruise fare. Picture Broadway-style shows and original Royal Caribbean productions just steps from your stateroom, with world-class performers that WOW on stage. And when the sun goes down, the night heats up with live music and much more.
Head to Schooner Bar for classic cocktails and a laid-back nautical vibe. Stay for the chorus. Sing along as the piano player performs piano bar classics nightly at this Royal Caribbean® favorite found on every ship.
When the stars come out, the party heats up on the Pool Deck. The DJ will be spinning club anthems and dance classics and the drinks will be pouring to keep you fueled up, so you’ll be able to dance all night.
Royal Caribbean® steps up the stage presence even more with specially invited guest performers who join the full-time roster of musicians, comedians, dancers, jugglers and magicians in awing audiences daily.
Maybe you're a purist who takes their rum and tequila straight. Or maybe you like to shake it up with the cool kick of a refreshing mojito or margarita. Either way, Boleros is the hot spot for you.
Two forces are facing off and you’re about to be recruited. Whether you join the remnant of a robot civilization, or the alien scouting party looking for refuge from a meganova, only one force can take control in this glow-in-the-dark laser tag faceoff. Will your team be the one to claim the last planet for light years around? Take aim and find out in Battle for Planet Z℠.
You're invited... to a world-class production where ballroom and Latin dance have been reinvented. Invitation To Dance brings guests on stage for a fusion of dancesport, theater, and couture, evoking the excitement and energy of the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars.
Salsa, hip-hop, swing or ballroom. Learn the latest moves from instructors and bring your newfound skills to your favorite Royal Caribbean dance floor.
Slick back your hair and pack your poodle skirts for a larger than life take on Broadway's hit musical, Grease. Hand jive and sing along with Danny Zuko, Sandy, Rizzo and rest of Rydell High to classics like Beauty School Dropout, Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee and Greased Lightning in one of the most popular shows ever to take the stage.
Take a fantasy ride through your favorite childhood stories, with details that the Brothers Grimm and other storytellers left out. Once Upon a Time is a show for everyone who never abandoned their inner child, with music as popular and timeless as the tales themselves.
Bring your skills for game time thrills and take on the challenges in Love & Marriage, Battle of the Sexes and the adults-only Quest. Collaborate or calculate your next move and join in on the fun as a star or a spectator— it’s up to you.
No PLAY buttons here — a full ensemble orchestra complete with conductor, strings and wind section, accompanies every main theater performance on every ship. Venues, performers and events vary by ship.
Why watch a movie inside? Lounge on the pool deck with an ocean breeze, the moon, and movie stars as big as all outdoors. The 220 square foot movie screen presents first-run movies, live sporting events and more at the pool area on select ships.
Every sailing features original productions you can only see onboard. Amazing vocalists and dancers deliver rousing performances wrapped up in stunning sets and transcendent multimedia productions. Whether it’s a jazz excursion, techno-inspired cabaret or something beyond, prepare to be amazed.
The costumes! The music! The can’t-miss excitement. Line up for the parade as dozens of performers dance, cheer and even fly through the air.
Professional cast hosts an evening of a theater packed with mystery, intrigue and lots of laughs. Solve the crime in one of the specialty restaurants over an exquisite multi-course dinner paired with fine wine. An exclusive event onboard selects ships; sailings vary. Limited space, reserve early.
Every night onboard is an opportunity to party. Explore an array of venues— all without a cover charge— to suit your mood, tastes, and moves. Try salsa dancing at Boleros or heat up the floor at our multi-level nightclubs, featuring DJ mixmasters, as well as celebrity scratch DJs on select sailings.
Whether you prefer a masquerade mystery or traditional toga, you’re in luck. Themed nights and parties may vary in era, but always deliver in fun.
Club Twenty is the onboard destination for fashionistas, scene-stealers and club hoppers. Here, living statues, pulsing colors, dancers and billowing sheer curtains combine with the hottest tunes to make the night unforgettable. Come to dance, drink and soak up the scene.
It’s a great way to start an evening or a mellow way to wind down the night. The live music venues feature world-class musicians performing across the fleet nightly.
Come for the g-force spins. Stay for the spectacular ice dancing. The Studio B ice rink presents dramatic ice shows starring a cast of professional skaters from around the world. Enjoy dazzling costumes and choreography filled with amazing spins, leaps and lifts.
Dress up in white and head to the Pool Deck, where a live DJ will keep the beat going strong long into the night as we dance under the stars. Bring your best moves, because you won’t want to sit this party out.
The hottest pool parties and club nights at sea get even hotter when celebrity guest DJs set sail for turntable takeovers on Royal Caribbean®. Join the best mixers and scratchmasters on land for poolside blowouts and guest sets at multi-level nightclubs onboard.
Only Royal Caribbean offers Tony Award® winning musicals at sea. As an official sponsor of Broadway’s brightest award, it have got the shows that you can’t stop singing. See your favorites again or discover great shows you missed.
Why watch a movie inside? Lounge on the pool deck with an ocean breeze, the moon, and movie stars as big as all outdoors. The 220 square foot movie screen presents first-run movies, live sporting events and more at the pool area on select ships.
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Onboard Activities
You may not expect to wrap up a sunny day with figure eights on the ice rink. But onboard, excitement like this comes standard— and the ice skating comes complimentary. Children and adults, from beginners to masters, are invited to strap on a pair of skates and show off their moves.
Every ship boasts multiple whirlpools for you to take a relaxing dip in.
Stroll through the ship's vibrant indoor boulevard lined with shops, bars, entertainment, and energy—a bustling central hub that never sleeps.
Settle into cozy comfort with lounge seating, live music, and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for unwinding with friends over drinks and conversation.
Outdoor Activities
Kids & Teens
Wellness
Shopping
| Destinations | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 | Nov 26 | Dec 26 | Jan 27 | Feb 27 | Mar 27 | Apr 27 | May 27 | Jun 27 |
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| Bermuda | $1,494 | $760 | $670 | $738 | $811 | |||||||
| Canada / New England | $1,307 | $1,352 | $1,334 | $547 | ||||||||
| Eastern Caribbean | $1,850 | $578 | $640 | $583 | $630 | $660 | $640 | $875 | $1,550 | |||
| Southern Caribbean | $858 | $898 | ||||||||||
| Western Caribbean | $626 | $560 | $577 | $423 | $457 | $633 |