Independence of the Seas

Meet Independence of the Seas, the third in Royal Caribbean's spectacular Freedom class of ships. Seasonally ported in Southampton, England for part of the year and Fort Lauderdale, Florida the rest of the year, this ship offers all of the amazing onboard experiences you'd expect from our Freedom Class of ships, while cruising to your choice of destinations in Europe or the Caribbean.

SHIP HIGHLIGHTS

FlowRider®

H2O ZoneSM

Cantilevered whirlpools

Rock-climbing wall

Ice skating rink

Royal Promenade

Extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for mobile phones

Full-size, flat-screen TVs in every stateroom

Themed bars and lounges

Adventure Ocean® youth facilities

Day Spa & Fitness Centre

Full-size Everlast boxing ring

Casino RoyaleSM

Presidential Family Suite

Sports Pool

Full-size sports court

Nine-hole miniature golf course

Johnny Rockets® '50s-style restaurant

Portofino Italian Restaurant

Chops Grille

Ben & Jerry's® ice cream

Ship Facts

Guest Capacity: 3,634 double occupancy

Gross Tonnage: 160,000

Length: 1,112'

Max Beam: 184'

Draft: 28'

Cruising Speed: 21.6 knots (24.9 mph/40 kmph)

We are pleased to offer the following information on Independence of the Seas, however should you have any queries, please give one of our friendly staff a call.

Dining Information

My Time Dining - Details

The main dining room stands out for its world-class food and décor, and it's the perfect choice for groups both large and small. From heavenly entrees to delectable desserts?and dining options to suit a range of vacationing needs? this is fine dining that everyone can enjoy.

With My Time Dining you can experience the fine quality, ambiance and service offered in our main dining room while enjoying flexibility in your dining options. By selecting My Time Dining, you can choose to dine in our main dining room between the hours of 6:00 - 9:30 pm (times vary by ship). Then once onboard your ship, you will have the convenience and flexibility to select the perfect dining time for each day of your cruise vacation.

Prepaid gratuities are required when you select My Time Dining.

If you prefer a traditional cruise dining experience with a specific, preset dining time for each day of your cruise vacation, find out about our Traditional Dining service.

Menus feature VitalityTM items, which are lower in fat, as well as vegetarian options and a selection of kids' favorite foods. Kosher meals are also available if arranged in advance. Menus change daily throughout your cruise and can vary from ship to ship. We also modify dishes seasonally to use the freshest ingredients available

Traditional Dining Details

The world-class food and décor in the main dining rooms makes them the perfect choice for groups both large and small. From heavenly entrees to delectable desserts-and dining options to suit a range of vacationing needs- this is fine dining that everyone can enjoy.

Search for Dining Preferences

Our Traditional Dining option allows you to preselect your ideal dining time for the length of your cruise vacation. It's the perfect way to relax and enjoy your cruise vacation as you like-at the spa, in the pool, or on an exciting shore adventure-and know you'll always have a reserved time and table waiting for you in our main dining room. With our Traditional Dining service you will be assigned a dinner table for our main or second seating for the duration of the cruise based on your preferred seating time and availability.

My Family Time Dining Details

The main dining room offers My Family Time Dining ^SM with expedited dining and Adventure Ocean pick-up service (see details below), to keep the whole family happy and satisfied during your meals. With our expedited dining service your kids (ages 3 to 11) will be served their meals within 40 minutes, and their appetizers get served right away.

When they've finished dinner, take your children to meet our Adventure Ocean Youth staff at the dining room entrance doors. Our staff will escort your children directly to the Adventure Ocean facilities for scheduled evening activities. Then you can quickly return to your dining experience and enjoy a relaxing meal.

Details:

· Must be registered in our complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth program.

· Must have signed up for My Family Time Dining option in advance through our online booking & reservation service or once onboard, you can sign up for this service in the Adventure Ocean area.

· The service starts on the second evening onboard. From then on you can enjoy My Family Time Dining for the remainder of your cruise vacation or choose to use this service whenever you wish.

· Available for guests who select our Traditional Dining service at our first available seating.

· More specific details are provided onboard in the Adventure Ocean area.

You can take advantage of our expedited dining service for children at any time. Simply sign up your children in the Adventure Ocean area onboard.

Menu
Menus feature Vitality^TM items, which are lower in fat, as well as vegetarian options and a selection of kids' favorite foods. Kosher meals are also available if arranged in advance. Menus change daily throughout your cruise and can vary from ship to ship. We also modify dishes seasonally to use the freshest ingredients available

Entertainment & Child Facilities

Theme Nights Details

Every night is an exciting night onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, but we're not afraid to add a little flavor - just for good measure! Hide your true identity at our Masquerade Ball or do like the Romans did at our Toga Party. Or be a part of our mystery theater over a delicious Italian dinner - be the first to crack the case! Themes vary from ship to ship, so you never know what you're going to get. We like that element of surprise.

Theme nights include*:

# Rock 'n' Roll Night

# Masquerade Ball

# Toga Party

# '70s Night

# '80s Night

# Big Band Night

# Kids' Pirate Theme Night

# Mystery Dinner Theater - a unique event at Portofino

*May vary by ship and itinerary.

Hours

Activities are different for every ship and every itinerary. Check your Cruise Compass and Daily Planner for details, including time and place.

Did You Know?

One of our most popular theme nights is '70s Disco Night. Who doesn't love to step back in time for an evening?

Take Center Stage Yourself

Details

Sing. Lip sync. Or show off your moves! We?ve got a host of ways to let the performer in you take the spotlight onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise.

Karaoke

Step into the spotlight and sing your favorite songs. It's a chance for our most gifted guest singers to battle it out for the title of Karaoke Superstar!

Boogie Bodies

Sing along or lip sync to pop hits with friends and family while your heads are superimposed onto animated bodies. It's fun to participate in and even more fun to watch. You'll even get a DVD of the experience to take home with you! Check it out at www.boogie-bodies.com.

Gotta Dance

Wow your cruise mates with your new moves learned in this Hip Hop dance adventure. Like the award-winning documentary that inspired it, Gotta Dance incorporates unforgettable choreography - in an easy-to-follow format open to all ages, languages and skill levels. Exclusive to Royal Caribbean International.

Hours

Activities are different for every ship and every itinerary. Check your Cruise Compass and Daily Planner for details, including time and place.

Did You Know?

Boogie Bodies customers onboard our ships won't leave empty-handed - they'll receive a DVD of the experience to replay at home!

Ages 12 - 14 Years

Details

The best thing about our Teen program is that it's not structured. Our 12- to 14-year-old guests can come join activities and games when they want to, or just chill with friends in our teen-only lounge. And parents don't have to worry about you hanging out there, because every member of our teen staff holds a college degree in education, recreation or a related field and has experience working with youth ages 3-17.

Available On All Ships

Activities young teens might enjoy include:

Theme Nights

Dress in your coolest whites at "Dusk" and get your graffiti on at our "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 our surf simulator. (Available on select ships.)

Scratch DJ Academy

Scratch, mix and spin with the masters so you can go home and impress your friends. (Available on select ships.)

Mocktail Competition

Blend up a batch of your favorite beverages and enter your concoction in our contest.

Dodgeball

Oh, it is so 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 figure eights to free-styling, the ice-skating rink is yours on all Voyager and Freedom class ships!

Teen BBQ

Round up your appetite for a yummy BBQ - just for teens!

Dive-In Movie and Pool Party

Watch your fave flicks while playing in the pool. Life is good onboard!

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 guru in the group has a place to shine - 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 our rock wall?

Hours

Activities are scheduled throughout the day and early evening. The Teen Center is open from 10:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. every night.

Did You Know?

You and your friends can get airbrush tattoos onboard! They last just long enough for you to show them off to your friends back home.

Ages 15 - 17 Years

Details

Our Teen program isn't some structured set of classes or rules. We know you're almost an adult, and it's your vacation, too. So we give you the freedom you deserve. You can join events all day, or come and go as you want. We've got great laid-back hangouts where you can just chill with your new friends. Some of our ships also have teen-only clubs where you can dance, listen to music or just hang out.

Available On All Ships

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 our "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 our very own surf simulator. (Available on select ships.)

Scratch DJ Academy

Mix with the masters and get schooled in the art of spinning records. (Available on select ships.)

Dodgeball

Oh, it is so 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 figure eights to free-styling, the ice-skating rink is yours on all Voyager and Freedom class ships!

Dive-In Movie and Pool Party

Watch your fave flicks while playing in the pool. Life is good onboard!

Sneak Peek Backstage

Get a special behind-the-scenes look with a teens-only tour.

Unplugged Jam Sessions

The unsung guitar guru in the group has a place to shine - 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 onboard - it may be you!

Hours

Activities are scheduled throughout the day and early evening. The Teen Center is open from 10:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. every night.

Did You Know?

You can take home a mix CD of all of your favorite Karaoke tunes so you can share them with your friends.

Families

Details

Whether you're onboard or onshore, 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. Go ice-skating together at Studio B or get down in a sea of polyester at the family disco.

Available On All Ships

Activities families might enjoy together are:

# Theater & Shows

# Ice-Skating

# Ice Shows

# Parades

# Sports Deck

# "Build & Grow" with Lowe's workshops

# 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 & Land Excursions

Hours

Activities scheduled throughout the day and early evening. See Cruise Compass or Daily Planner for details.

Did You Know?

We also offer fantastic Shore & Land Excursions for families to keep the fun going off the ship