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Royal Caribbean International

Independence of the Seas

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Ship overview

A world of
possibility aboard.

Seek bolder thrills on your next vacation. There’s a firm NO to FOMO onboard Independence of the Seas®. Hang ten on the FlowRider® surf simulator. Go head to head in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag clash in Battle for Planet Z®. And score game-changing grub at Playmakers? Sports Bar & Arcade. From next-level thrills to lowkey chill, celebrate each day at sea exactly how you want.

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Independence of the Seas
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Independence of the Seas
Room to make it yours.
Year built2008
Gross tonnage158000
Guest capacity3858
Crew1440
Decks15
Cabins1929
ClassFreedom

Cabins & suites

Your home at sea.

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Deck plans

Explore every deck.

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Deck 2
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Deck 14
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Deck 15
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Deck-plan key

  • Stateroom with occupancy up to 3
  • Stateroom with occupancy up to 4
  • Connecting staterooms
  • Indicates accessible staterooms
  • These staterooms have obstructed views
  • Stateroom with occupancy 5 and up

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Picture your time aboard.

Plan your next chapter

More journeys await.

Bring the ship, the route, and the details together into a journey that feels like you.

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Discover Independence of the Seas

Seek bolder thrills on your next vacation. There’s a firm NO to FOMO onboard Independence of the Seas®. Hang ten on the FlowRider® surf simulator. Go head to head in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag clash in Battle for Planet Z®. And score game-changing grub at Playmakers? Sports Bar & Arcade. From next-level thrills to lowkey chill, celebrate each day at sea exactly how you want.

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Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom

Suite · Stateroom: 381 sq. ft., Balcony: 87 - 95 sq. ft.

  • Ample space, including a living room and full bathroom with a tub
  • Private balcony with seating
  • "Grandest" suite in the fleet ( Up to 5 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • One double sofa bed

Size

  • Stateroom: 381 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 87 - 95 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: GS Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom

Suite · Stateroom: 525 sq. ft., Balcony: 208 sq. ft.

  • High-occupancy two bedroom suite
  • Perfect for groups or families ( Up to 8 guests )

Beds

  • Two Royal King beds (each can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • One double sofa bed in staterooms up to 6 guests
  • Two fold-down Pullman beds in staterooms up to 8 guests

Size

  • Stateroom: 525 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 208 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: GT Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Junior Suite

Suite · Stateroom: 299 sq. ft., Balcony: 65 sq. ft.

  • Our standard suite for luxury
  • Private balcony with two chairs
  • Live the suite life on a budget ( Up to 4 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests

Size

  • Stateroom: 299 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 65 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: J3 Junior Suite · J4 Junior Suite

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)

Suite · Stateroom: 406 sq. ft.

  • Floor-to-ceiling wrap-around panoramic windows
  • Dedicated bunk bed area
  • Perfect for families ( Up to 6 guests )

Beds

  • Two Royal King beds (each can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • Two fold-down Pullman beds

Size

  • Stateroom: 406 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: VP Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom

Suite · Stateroom: 624 sq. ft., Balcony: 160 sq. ft.

  • Larger and more luxurious than our one bedroom Grand Suites
  • Put the extra square footage to use as you kick back and relax ( Up to 5 guests )

Beds

  • One King-size bed
  • One double sofa bed

Size

  • Stateroom: 624 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 160 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: OS Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom

Suite · Stateroom: 1,400 sq. ft., Balcony: 249 sq. ft.

  • Extra-large suite with expansive square footage
  • Panoramic views with a large balcony
  • Living area with baby grand piano ( Up to 5 guests )

Beds

  • One King-size bed
  • One double sofa bed

Size

  • Stateroom: 1,400  sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 249 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: RS Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Sunset Junior Suite

Suite · Stateroom: 299 sq. ft., Balcony: 65 sq. ft.

  • Enjoy “suite” and dramatic aft-facing views
  • Private balcony at the back of the ship ( Up to 4 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • One double sofa bed

Size

  • Stateroom: 299 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 65 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: JT Sunset Junior Suite

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Connecting Ocean View Balcony

Balcony · Stateroom: 188 sq. ft., Balcony: 42 sq. ft.

  • Balcony stateroom that connects to the room next door
  • Get "double" the space by booking both
  • Great for families ( Up to 2 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)

Size

  • Stateroom: 188 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 42 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: CB Connecting Ocean View Balcony

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Ocean View Balcony

Balcony · Stateroom: 188 sq. ft., Balcony: 53 sq. ft.

  • Our standard balcony stateroom
  • Pristine views of the ocean
  • Private balcony with chairs ( Up to 4 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • One fold-down Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
  • One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests

Size

  • Stateroom: 188 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 53 sq. ft.

For Accessible Ocean View Balcony:

  • Our standard balcony stateroom
  • Pristine views of the ocean
  • Private balcony with chairs ( Up to 2 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)

Size

  • Stateroom: 188 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 46 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: 1D Ocean View Balcony · 2D Ocean View Balcony · 4D Ocean View Balcony · 5D Ocean View Balcony

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Spacious Ocean View Balcony

Balcony · Stateroom: 207 sq. ft., Balcony: 42 sq. ft.

  • Extra square footage at a great value
  • Perfect if you need that little extra space
  • Private balcony with chairs for those pristine ocean views ( Up to 4 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests

Size

  • Stateroom: 207 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 42 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: 4B Spacious Ocean View Balcony · 1B Spacious Ocean View Balcony · 2B Spacious Ocean View Balcony · 3B Spacious Ocean View Balcony

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Sunset Large Balcony

Balcony · Stateroom: 207 sq. ft., Balcony: 42 sq. ft.

Spacious Sunset Balconies offer a larger room with dramatic aft-facing views from your private balcony at the back of the ship. ( Up to 4 guests )

Beds

  • Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed
  • One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4

Size

  • Stateroom: 207 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 42 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: SG Sunset Large Balcony

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Sunset Ocean View Balcony

Balcony · Stateroom: 188 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft.

  • Dramatic aft-facing views
  • Private balcony at the back of the ship ( Up to 3 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • One fold-down Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests

Size

  • Stateroom: 188 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 53 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: SB Sunset Ocean View Balcony

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Ocean View

Outside · Stateroom: 162 sq. ft.

  • Budget-friendly with a view of the ocean
  • Your very own in-stateroom window
  • Great for families with small children ( Up to 4 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • Two fold-down Pullman beds in staterooms with up to 4 guests

Size

  • Stateroom: 162 sq. ft.

For Accessible Ocean View:

  • Budget-friendly with a view of the ocean
  • Your very own in-stateroom window
  • Great for families with small children ( Up to 3 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)

Size

  • Stateroom: 162 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: 1N Ocean View · 4N Ocean View · 2N Ocean View · 3N Ocean View

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Spacious Ocean View

Outside · Stateroom: 211 sq. ft.

  • Extra square footage at a great value
  • Perfect if you need that little extra space
  • Your very own in-stateroom window ( Up to 4 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests

Size

  • Stateroom: 211 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: 3M Spacious Ocean View · 4M Spacious Ocean View

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Spacious Panoramic Ocean View

Outside · Stateroom: 188 sq. ft.

  • Floor-to-ceiling in-stateroom window
  • Soak in 180-degree views ( Up to 4 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests

Size

  • Stateroom: 188 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: 1L Spacious Panoramic Ocean View

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Ultra Spacious Ocean View

Outside · Stateroom: 293 sq. ft.

  • Even more square footage
  • Dedicated bunk bed area
  • Perfect for families or groups ( Up to 6 guests )

Beds

  • Two Royal King beds (each can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • Two fold-down Pullman beds

Size

  • Stateroom: 293 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: 1K Ultra Spacious Ocean View

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Connecting Promenade Interior

Inside · Stateroom: 153 sq. ft.

  • Connects to the room next door
  • Get "double" the Promenade views and space when booking both
  • Great for families ( Up to 2 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)

Size

  • Stateroom: 153 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: CP Connecting Promenade Interior

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Interior

Inside · Stateroom: 162 sq. ft

  • Our most budget-friendly option
  • A cozy and comfortable retreat
  • Perfect for long naps after an adventure-filled day ( Up to 4 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • One fold-down Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests
  • Two fold-down Pullman beds in staterooms with up to 4 guests

Size

  • Stateroom: 162 sq. ft

For Accessible Interior:

  • Our most budget-friendly option
  • A cozy and comfortable retreat
  • Perfect for long naps after an adventure-filled day ( Up to 5 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests

Size

  • Stateroom: 162 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: 1V Interior · 4V Interior · 2V Interior · 3V Interior

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Promenade View Interior

Inside · Stateroom: 153 sq. ft.

  • Interior stateroom with a view
  • In-stateroom window with views of the Royal Promenade
  • Perfect for people-watching ( Up to 2 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)

Size

  • Stateroom: 153 sq. ft.

For Accessible Promenade View Interior:

  • Interior stateroom with a view
  • In-stateroom window with views of the Royal Promenade
  • Perfect for people-watching ( Up to 3 guests )

Beds

  • One Royal King bed (can convert into two twin-size beds)

Size

  • Stateroom 153 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: 2T Promenade View Interior

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Spacious Interior

Inside · Stateroom: 340 sq. ft.

  • High-occupancy room perfect for larger families
  • Separate hideaway bunk area ( Up to 6 guests )

Beds

  • Two Royal King beds (each can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • Two fold-down Pullman beds

Size

  • Stateroom: 340 sq. ft. 

Cabin categories: 1R Spacious Interior

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Spacious Promenade View Interior

Inside · Stateroom: 340 sq. ft.

  • Extra square footage at a great value
  • In-stateroom window with views of the Royal Promenade
  • Perfect for people-watching ( Up to 6 guests )

Beds

  • Two Royal King beds (each can convert into two twin-size beds)
  • Two fold-down Pullman beds

Size

  • Stateroom: 340 sq. ft.

Cabin categories: 1Q Spacious Promenade View Interior

Supplier information; cabin layout, amenities, and inclusions should be confirmed for your sailing.

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Independence of the Seas

Independence of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas

Independence of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas

Independence of the Seas

Deck plan

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