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Independence Of The Seas Overview
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Independence Of The Seas Cabins
Balcony Stateroom - Guarantee
Guarantee - Balcony Stateroom means that you are guaranteed a Balcony Stateroom. Category, location, and stateroom number to be advised before boarding.
Deluxe Balcony Stateroom
Deluxe Ocean View Strm w/Bal Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long, sitting area (some with sofa bed), private balcony and private bathroom. Rates vary from deck to deck. (184 sq. ft., balcony 66 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV, phone, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers and 110/220 electrical outlets. Some have a Pullman bed and/or sofa bed and can accommodate 3-4 guests. Some can also accommodate a rollaway bed or Play Yard.
Note: Staterooms 8410, 8710, 9404 & 9704 have a single door with a window and limited ocean view
Deluxe Stateroom - Guarantee
Guarantee - Deluxe Stateroom means that you are guaranteed a Deluxe Stateroom or higher. Category, location, and suite number to be advised before boarding.
Family Interior Stateroom
Family Interior Stateroom Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long and private bathroom. Stateroom can accommodate up to 6 guests. (324 sq. ft) Also includes hair-dryer, TV, phone, vanity table with working surface for laptop computers, and 110/220 electrical outlets. Sleeps up to six people.
Family Oceanview Stateroom
Family Oceanview Stateroom Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long, sofa and/or Pullman beds, sitting area and private bathroom. Stateroom can accommodate up to 6 guests. (293 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers, and 110/220 electrical outlets. Sleeps up to six people and can accommodate a rollaway bed and/or Play Yard.
Grand Suite
All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom Marble entry. Room has two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area and private bathroom with tub. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 401 sq. ft. Balcony: 107 sq. ft.
Interior Stateroom
Interior Stateroom Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long and private bathroom. (150 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, hair-dryer, TV, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers, and 110/220 electrical outlets. Some have Pullman beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests.
Interior Stateroom - Guarantee
Guarantee - Interior Stateroom means that you are guaranteed an Interior Stateroom. Category, location, and stateroom number to be advised before boarding.
Junior Suite
All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.
Junior Suite Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and private bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 297 sq. ft. Balcony: 94 sq. ft.
Large Oceanview
Large Ocean View Stateroom Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long and private bathroom. (175 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, hair-dryer, TV, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers, and 110/220 electrical outlets. Some have sofa beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests.
Ocean View Balcony Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom
Ocean View Stateroom Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long and private bathroom.
(159 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, hair-dryer, TV, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers, and 110/220 electrical outlets. Some have Pullman beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests.
Oceanview Stateroom - Guarantee
Guarantee - Oceanview Stateroom means that you are guaranteed an Oceanview Stateroom. Category, location, and stateroom number to be advised before boarding.
Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite with Balcony Queen-size bed, private balcony, private bathroom and a separate living area with a queen-size sofa bed.
(594 sq. ft., balcony 204 sq. ft.) Also includes dry bar, minibar, entertainment center including a 42” flat screen TV, stereo and DVD player, dinette for four, vanity area, hair-dryer, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers and 110/220 electrical outlets. Sleeps up to four people and can accommodate a rollaway bed and/or Play Yard.
Enhanced Programme for Suite Guests (Excludes Junior Suites)
- Priority check-in
- Personalised attention throughout the cruise with the complimentary Concierge Club service on selected ships
- Reserved prime seating in the main theatre for entertainment shows, where available
- Priority tender tickets on selected cruises. (The tender service is provided when smaller vessels are necessary to reach shore in locations without docking ports large enough for cruise ships.)
- VIP pool deck seating, where available
- Full breakfast, lunch and dinner dining room menus available for in-room dining
- Private breakfast and lunch seating in the speciality restaurants on our Voyager and Freedom Class ships
- Mattel® board games available to order for in-room entertainment for the children
- Complimentary luggage valet service
- Luxury spa bathrobes for use onboard
- Complimentary ironing service on formal night
- Priority departure with an exclusive suite* departure lounge featuring continental breakfast
Presidential Family Suite
Presidential Family Suite w/Balcony Two master bedrooms with baths. Two additional bedrooms, each with two Pullman beds and two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long. Two additional bathrooms with showers and a spacious living area with a sofa bed and dining table. Private balcony with dining area and lounge chairs. Stateroom can accommodate up to 14 guests.
(1,209 sq. ft., balcony 805 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, dining table in a separate area, entertainment center, including a 42" flat screen TV, a stereo and DVD player, surround sound system, private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, phone, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers and 110/220 electrical outlets. Balcony area includes whirlpool and wet bar. Sleeps eight to fourteen people.
Enhanced Programme for Suite Guests (Excludes Junior Suites)
- Priority check-in
- Personalised attention throughout the cruise with the complimentary Concierge Club service on selected ships
- Reserved prime seating in the main theatre for entertainment shows, where available
- Priority tender tickets on selected cruises. (The tender service is provided when smaller vessels are necessary to reach shore in locations without docking ports large enough for cruise ships.)
- VIP pool deck seating, where available
- Full breakfast, lunch and dinner dining room menus available for in-room dining
- Private breakfast and lunch seating in the speciality restaurants on our Voyager and Freedom Class ships
- Mattel® board games available to order for in-room entertainment for the children
- Complimentary luggage valet service
- Luxury spa bathrobes for use onboard
- Complimentary ironing service on formal night
- Priority departure with an exclusive suite* departure lounge featuring continental breakfast
Promenade Family Stateroom
Promenade Family Stateroom Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long and private bathroom. (327 sq. ft.) Also includes hair-dryer, TV, phone, vanity table with working surface for laptop computers, and 110/220 electrical outlets. Sleeps up to six people.
Promenade Stateroom
Promenade Stateroom A view of the Royal Promenade with bowed windows, two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long and private bathroom. (160 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, hair-dryer, TV, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers, and 110/220 electrical outlets. Sleeps up to two people.
Royal Family Suite
Royal Family Suite w/Balcony Two bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long (one room with third and fourth Pullman beds), a private balcony, two bathrooms and living area with double sofa bed.
(587 sq. ft., balcony 270 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, two TVs, vanity area, hair-dryer, phone, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers and 110/220 electrical outlets. Sleeps up to eight people and can accommodate a rollaway bed and/or Play Yard.
Enhanced Programme for Suite Guests (Excludes Junior Suites)
- Priority check-in
- Personalised attention throughout the cruise with the complimentary Concierge Club service on selected ships
- Reserved prime seating in the main theatre for entertainment shows, where available
- Priority tender tickets on selected cruises. (The tender service is provided when smaller vessels are necessary to reach shore in locations without docking ports large enough for cruise ships.)
- VIP pool deck seating, where available
- Full breakfast, lunch and dinner dining room menus available for in-room dining
- Private breakfast and lunch seating in the speciality restaurants on our Voyager and Freedom Class ships
- Mattel® board games available to order for in-room entertainment for the children
- Complimentary luggage valet service
- Luxury spa bathrobes for use onboard
- Complimentary ironing service on formal night
- Priority departure with an exclusive suite* departure lounge featuring continental breakfast
Royal Suite
All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.
Royal Suite with Balcony Grand entrance with doorbell. Separate bedroom with king-size bed, and private bathroom with tub, private balcony with whirpool, living room with queen-size sofa bed and baby grand piano. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 1358 sq. ft. Balcony 313
Spacious Interior Stateroom
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Superior Ocean View Strm w/Bal Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long, sitting area (some with sofa bed), private balcony and private bathroom. Rates vary from deck to deck. (199 sq. ft., balcony 65 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers and 110/220 electrical outlets. Some have a Pullman bed and/or a sofa bed and can accommodate 3-4 guests. Some can also accommodate a rollaway bed or Play Yard.
Spacious Oceanview Stateroom
Family Oceanview Stateroom Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long, sofa and/or Pullman beds, sitting area and private bathroom. Stateroom can accommodate up to 6 guests. (293 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers, and 110/220 electrical outlets. Sleeps up to six people and can accommodate a rollaway bed and/or Play Yard.
Spacious Promenade View Interior Stateroom
Superior Balcony Stateroom
Superior Ocean View Strm w/Bal Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long, sitting area (some with sofa bed), private balcony and private bathroom. Rates vary from deck to deck. (199 sq. ft., balcony 65 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers and 110/220 electrical outlets. Some have a Pullman bed and/or a sofa bed and can accommodate 3-4 guests. Some can also accommodate a rollaway bed or Play Yard.
Villa Suite
All staterooms and suites come complete with private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio and phone.
Villa Suite - 4 Bedroom's Two master bedrooms with baths. Two additional bedrooms, each with two Pullman beds and two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Two additional bathrooms with showers and a spacious living area with a sofa bed and dining table. Private balcony with dining area, lounge chairs and whirpool. Up to 14 guests. Stateroom: 1209 sq. ft. Balcony 805 sq. ft.
Independence Of The Seas Deck Plans

Independence Of The Seas Onboard Entertainment
Kids Club
Adventure Ocean
- Adventure Ocean is the Kids Club facility onboard Enchantment of the Seas. They offer activities for children that mixes education with entertainment for children aged 3 - 17 years.
- A spacious playroom offers toys, books and games for little sailors.
Aquanauts Ages 3 - 5 Years
Your Aquanauts' time on board will not only be fun, it will be educational too! They'll get to learn about local customs, do terrific science experiments and make great new friends. To participate, children must be fully potty-trained and 3 years of age as of the first day of the cruise. (No pull-ups or nappies, please.) You can rest assured your little ones are in good hands – every member of Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean® staff holds a college degree in education, recreation or a related field and has experience working with children aged 3-17.
Hours: At Sea: 09:00 hrs to noon, 14:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs and 19:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs. In Port: Thirty minutes prior to the first shore excursion to 17:00 or return of the last shore excursion, 19:00 to 22:00
Activities your Aquanaut might enjoy include:
- Adventure Science by High Touch High Tech: Conducted by the specially trained Adventure Scientists, this programme combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured programmes include: Wacky Water Workshop, Magnetic Mayhem, Jurassic Jr., Sea Creature Treasures, Gummy Candies and Bubbling Potions.
- Adventure Art by Crayola® These activities acquaint children with diverse cultures through art. Children are introduced to mask making, fish kites and pottery. Crayola Adventure Art projects are specifically designed art activities for children of age 3-11. Using art as an avenue for exploration, the lesson plans provide a unique onboard experience for children, incorporating information about specific geographic locations with hands-on art. Crayola Art projects make creativity a part of every child's experience wherever they may travel.
- Sail into Story time These theme-related story time sessions bring each story to life with activities, discussions on each story and hands-on activities for the children to participate in following each reading.
- Adventure Theatre Blending educational activities with on-your-feet fun, Adventure Theatre participants get a first taste of the actor's craft, in which entire worlds are created with just their bodies, voices and imaginations. Using structured theatre games, vocal and physical exercises, and creativity-freeing activities, instructors guide groups through an exploration of the theatre arts.
- Fisher-Price Programming Parents can be sure their youngsters will have a good time and learn something too in this programme designed by the experts at Fisher-Price. Children will get a chance to play with Fisher-Price's newest and greatest toys!
- Other Games and Theme Activities Nutty Nicknames, Un-Birthday Party, Camp Aquanauts, Ice-Cream Party, Super Hero Afternoon, Face Painting, Pirate Night, Talent Show, Under The Sea Night and Pyjama Rama Movie Night.
Explorers Ages 6 - 8 Years
One thing you won't have to worry about during your cruise adventure is a bored Explorer! All kinds of exciting activities await your 6- to 8-year-olds, like hands-on science experiments, scavenger hunts, theatre games and more. You can feel confident leaving your children with Royal Caribbean because every member of the Adventure Ocean staff holds a college degree in education, recreation or a related field and has experience working with children aged 3-17.
Hours: At Sea: 09:00 hrs to noon, 14:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs and 19:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs. In Port: Thirty minutes prior to the first shore excursion to 17:00 or return of the last shore excursion, 19:00 to 22:00
Activities your Explorers might enjoy include:
- Adventure Science by High Touch High Tech: Conducted by the specially trained Adventure Scientists, this programme combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured programmes include: Space Mud, Fossil Fever, Meteorology Madness and Buccaneers Bounty.
- Adventure Art by Crayola® These activities acquaint children with diverse cultures through art. Children are introduced to mask making, fish kites and pottery. Crayola Adventure Art projects are specifically designed art activities for children of age 3-11. Using art as an avenue for exploration, the lesson plans provide a unique onboard experience for children, incorporating information about specific geographic locations with hands-on art. Crayola Art projects make creativity a part of every child's experience wherever they may travel.
- Adventure Theatre Blending educational activities with on-your-feet fun, Adventure Theatre participants get a first taste of the actor's craft, in which entire worlds are created with just their bodies, voices and imaginations. Using structured theatre games, vocal and physical exercises, and creativity-freeing activities, instructors guide groups through an exploration of the theatre arts.
- Other Explorer Games and Theme Activities Wide World of Extremes Party, Dancing Through the Decades, Pirate Night, Ice-Cream Party, Scavenger Hunts, Bingo and Movie Mania.
Families
Whether you're on board or on shore, family time is bound to be a fantastic time! Games, events and activities are going on all over the ship throughout the day and into the evening hours.
Activities families might enjoy together are:
- Theatre and Shows
- FlowRider Simulator
- Ice-Skating Rink
- Parades
- Sports Deck
- SeaTrek Scuba Diving
- Rock Wall
- FlowRider surf simulator
- Generation YSPA
- Explorer Academy
- Onboard Parties
- Game Shows and Trivia Contests
- Family Discos
- Theme Nights
- Bingo
- Johnny Rockets
- Ben & Jerry's
- Shore and Land Excursions
Royal Babies Aged 6 - 18 Months
Set aside some special family time on board and join in the fun of the Royal Babies interactive classes held in one of the onboard lounges. These enriching activities have been developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price and are hosted by trained youth staff. A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children 6 to 36 months of age during all activity sessions.
Activities your Royal Baby might enjoy include:
- Musical Inspiration Treat your baby to the inspiration and joy of music, as Royal Caribbean introduces musical instruments and explore rhythm, movement and creativity through game play, songs, instruments, musical activities and toys.
- Baby Gymnastics Celebrate physical development and exciting milestones, encouraging your baby to get active with the help of Fisher-Price® Go-Baby-Go! toys, activities and games.
- Come To My House Reinforce early learning of simple concepts – like the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colours – with hands-on exploration of familiar things from everyday life, things you'll find in your own home, brought down to baby's size.
- Cookin' Up Fun Get set for a deliciously good time in the kitchen! You and your baby will enjoy playing and learning with food-related toys and activities – discovering early role play as well as early academics.
- I Love Animals This playgroup session introduces amazing discoveries about animals. Little ones will enjoy meeting a menagerie of adorable animal friends that encourage movement and celebration.
- How Does That Work? Babies' natural curiosity about the world around them leads to new discoveries and surprises each day. This playgroup session is full of ways to examine, discover, build and wonder.
Royal Tots Aged 18 to 36 Months
Join your child in the fun of Royal Tots, interactive playgroup sessions developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price®. Each 45-minute session, held on one of the onboard lounges, offers activities that expose children to new experiences and teach you how to make playtime learning time as well. Plus, your little one will be all smiles and giggles as they make new discoveries, sing, sway and play with great toys they're sure to love. A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children during all playgroup sessions.
Activities your Royal Tot might enjoy include:
- Crayola Beginnings Workshop Create early childhood memories at four new daytime Crayola Beginnings Workshops. During each 45-minute session, an Adventure Ocean counsellor reads a story to parents and children, and uses Crayola Beginnings products to teach toddlers how to create their first works of art.
- Fun On The Farm Join Little People® friends to explore connections between farm animals, the sounds they make and the ways they move.
- Terrific Trips Here you are, on a family holiday – what better time to share ideas with your child about places to see, things to do and different trips to take, both near and far from home.
- Out and About in the Neighbourhood Discover people and places in your neighbourhood, learning about familiar places, community helpers and transport while role-playing with Little People friends.
- Pirates and Princesses Calling all pirates and princesses! We'll take you on imaginative journeys to ancient times and faraway lands, enjoying pretend play with castles, pirates, stories and activities.
- Learning FUNdamentals Kids love to sing, dance and learn new things! We'll get them moving and singing as they learn A-B-C, 1-2-3, phonics, shapes, colours and more, with the help of learning toys, music, games and lots of other fun activities.
Teens 12 - 17 Years
Ages 12 - 14 Years
The best thing about the Teen programme is that it's not structured. The 12- to 14-year-old guests can come and join activities and games when they want to or just chill with friends in the teen-only lounge. And parents don't have to worry about you hanging out there – every member of Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean® staff holds a college degree in education, recreation or a related field and has experience working with children aged 3-17.
You and your friends can get airbrush tattoos on board! They last just long enough for you show them off to your friends back home.
Hours: Activities are scheduled throughout the day and early evening. The teen centre is open from 22:30 hrs to 02:00 hrs every night.
Activities young teens might enjoy include:
- Theme Nights Dress in your coolest whites at 'Dusk' and get your graffiti on at the 'Warehouse' theme night.
- Improv Games Quick. How many one-liners do you know? Test your wittiness with some improvisation.
- FlowRider® Be a dude for a day (or a week) and learn to surf on the surf simulator. (Available on selected ships.)
- Scratch DJ Academy Scratch, mix and spin with the masters so you can go home and impress your friends. (Available on selected ships.)
- Mocktail Competition Blend up a batch of your favourite beverages and enter your concoction in the contest.
- Dodgeball Game on! Do you have what it takes to be the last one standing?
- Open Mic and Talent Show Divas and Divos, the stage is yours at the coolest talent contest on water!
- Ice-Skating From figures of eight to free-styling, the ice-skating rink is yours on all Voyager and Freedom class ships!
- Teen BBQ Round up your appetite for a tasty BBQ – just for teens!
- Dive-In Movie and Pool Party Watch your favourite films while playing in the pool. Life is good on board!
- Meet the Stars Backstage Get a special behind-the-scenes look with a teens-only tour.
- DDR LOL & LOLA at the DDR! (That's Dance Dance Revolution – just in case.)
- Teen Casino There's a jackpot with your name on it, so get ready to roll the dice!
- Unplugged Jam Sessions The unsung guitar gurus in the group have a chance to rock – as loudly as they want!
- Snowball Fight in the Caribbean You know what's really cool? A snowball fight at sea! BYOM (bring your own mittens)!
- Climbing Competition Whoever makes it to the top first wins! Are you up for the challenge of the rock wall?
Ages 15 - 17 Years
The Teen programme isn't a structured set of classes or rules. As you're almost an adult and it's your holiday, too. So Royal Caribbean gives you the freedom you deserve. You can join events all day or come and go as you want. Royal Caribbean has got great laid-back places where you can just chill with your new friends. Some of Royal Caribbean ships also have teen-only clubs where you can dance, listen to music or just hang out.
You can take home a mix CD of all of your favourite Karaoke tunes so you can share them with your friends.
Hours: Activities are scheduled throughout the day and early evening. The teen centre is open from 22:30 hrs to 02:00 hrs every night.
Activities teens might enjoy include:
- Theme Nights Show up in your whitest whites at 'Dusk' and paint the town red... and purple... and green at the 'Warehouse' theme night.
- Battle of the Sexes Hmmm, the girls or the boys? Who's going to 'bring it' to the ultimate standoff?
- FlowRider® Drop in, hang ten, catch a wave on Royal Caribbean's very own surf simulator. (Available on selected ships.)
- Scratch DJ Academy Mix with the masters and get schooled in the art of spinning records. (Available on selected ships.)
- Dodgeball Game on! Do you have what it takes to be the last one standing?
- Teen Casino Start perfecting your game face now! There's Blackjack, No-Limit Poker and more.
- Open Mic Night Are you a closet comedian? The next 'dream girl'? Flaunt it in front of all your friends.
- Ice-Skating From figures of eight to free-styling, the ice-skating rink is yours on all Voyager and Freedom Class ships!
- Dive-In Movie and Pool Party Watch your favourite films while playing in the pool. Life is good on board!
- Sneak Peek Backstage Get a special behind-the-scenes look with a teens-only tour.
- Unplugged Jam Sessions The unsung guitar gurus in the group have a chance to rock – as loudly as they want!
- Climbing Competition Are you up for the challenge? Whoever makes it to the top of the rock wall first wins!
- Karaoke Who's the next Royal Caribbean Idol? Take to the stage on board – it could be you!
Voyagers Ages 9 - 11 Years
The Voyagers programme is all about kids having a great time, learning new things and making new friends from all over the world. And you can be confident that your children are in very capable hands – every member of Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean® staff holds a college degree in education, recreation or a related field and has experience working with children aged 3-17.
Ben & Jerry's® is a great spot for the pre-teen set to meet up with new friends over some ice cream.
Hours: At Sea: 09:00 hrs to noon, 14:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs and 19:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs. In Port: Thirty minutes prior to the first shore excursion to 17:00 or return of the last shore excursion, 19:00 to 22:00
Activities your Voyagers might enjoy include:
- Adventure Science by High Touch High Tech: Conducted by the specially trained Adventure Scientists, this programme combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured programmes include: Fossil Fever, Volcanoes, Space Mud, The Power of the Sun Meteorology Madness, Buccaneers Bounty and The Mystery of the Motion of the Ocean.
- Adventure Art by Crayola® These activities acquaint children with diverse cultures through art. Children are introduced to mask making, fish kites and pottery. Crayola Adventure Art projects are specifically designed art activities for children of age 3-11. Using art as an avenue for exploration, the lesson plans provide a unique onboard experience for children, incorporating information about specific geographic locations with hands-on art. Crayola Art projects make creativity a part of every child's experience wherever they may travel.
- Adventure Theatre Blending educational activities with on-your-feet fun, Adventure Theatre participants get a first taste of the actor's craft, in which entire worlds are created with just their bodies, voices and imaginations. Using structured theatre games, vocal and physical exercises, and creativity-freeing activities, instructors guide groups through an exploration of the theatre arts.
- Other Games and Theme Activities The X Games, Rockin' Through the Decades, Reggae Beach Party, Scavenger Hunts, List-O-Rama, Backstage Tour, The Art Walk, Win, Cruise or Draw, Talent Show and Sports Tournaments.
Stage Shows
Alhambra Theatre
- The theater, five stories from orchestra pit to domed ceiling, features contemporary musical stage productions.
Casino
Casino Royale
- The glittering casino features electronic slot machines, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette and Caribbean stud poker.
Bars and Lounges
Champagne Bar
- Make a toast to your vacation in the Champagne Bar, the perfect place to raise a glass in honor of your cruise adventure. Celebrate your first night onboard, a new stamp in your passport or simply the fact that you're at sea. This quiet and elegant bar offers many different sparkling wines, champagnes, and an assortment of canapés for you to enjoy.
Schooner Bar
- There's nothing quite like relaxing in a nautical-themed bar when you're at sea, especially if you're in the Schooner Bar, a Royal Caribbean signature bar and guest favorite. In the evening, you may find a crowd gathered around the piano singing along with any one of the talented piano players featured.
Viking Crown Lounge
- A Royal Caribbean signature. Perched high above the ocean, this comfortable lounge offers spectacular vistas by day and turns into a lively dance club at night.
Sports and Spa
Freedom Day Spa
- The full-service spa offers a beauty salon and spa treatments including massage, manicures and seaweed body wraps.
H2O Zone
- The H2O Zone integrates colorful sculptures around a series of sprinklers, jets and water canons that guests can use to soak each other. In the evening, it transforms into a beautifully lit sculpture garden.
Rock Climbing Wall
- This is the largest of Royal Caribbean's rock-climbing walls: a 43-foot-tall by 44-foot-wide freestanding wall with a central spire. Plus, with eleven different routes to choose from, our rock-climbing wall offers skill combinations for all levels.
Ship Shape Fitness Centre
- The seaside fitness centre features modern exercise equipment, sauna and massage rooms, a beauty salon and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Ceremony
Skylight Chapel
- The wedding chapel, which can accommodate 40 people, is located on top of the Viking Crown Lounge® (the highest point on the ship) and is the perfect place to say "I do."
Swimming
Solarium
- The Solarium is an indoor/outdoor pool and lounge area that can be covered by a huge glass roof called the Crystal Canopy.
Sports Pool
- Challenge yourself, or other guests, in a variety of water sports, from pool volleyball and floating golf to pole jousting. And when the sports pool isn't being used for organized activities, get your blood pumping by swimming laps.
- Vessel: Independence Of The Seas
- Year: 2008
- Beam: 183ft
- Cruising speed: 22kn
- Crew: 1360
- Kids Club: For 7 different age groups
- Passenger Capacity: 3,634
- Vessel: 3
- Art Auctions
- Chapel
- Comedy Club
- Dance Classes
- FlowRider Simulator
- Ice Shows
- Jogging Track
- Live Music
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Security Safe in Cabin
- Teen Areas
- Vitality Day Spa & Fitness Centre
- Length: 1112ft
- Draft: 28ft
- Bars/Lounges: 12
- Gross Tonnage: 160,000 tons
- Onboard Currency: US Dollars
- Show Lounge: Daily shows
- Whirlpool Spas: 3
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Casino
- Cinema/Screening room
- Conference Centre
- Duty Free Shopping
- Gym
- Internet Facilities
- Library
- On Air Club
- Royal Promenade
- Solarium
- Traditional Dining
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- Enchantment Of The Seas
- Freedom Of The Seas
- Grandeur Of The Seas
- Independence Of The Seas
- Jewel Of The Seas
- Liberty Of The Seas
- Mariner Of The Seas
- Navigator Of The Seas
- Oasis Of The Seas
- Quantum Of The Seas
- Serenade Of The Seas
- Vision Of The Seas
- Harmony of the Seas
- Ovation of the Seas
- Symphony Of The Seas
- Empress Of The Seas
- Spectrum Of The Seas