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About Your Ship: Independence of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas is the third spectacular ship in the Freedom Family. This impressive ship features signature Royal Caribbean amenities, including the FlowRider- an onboard surf park; rock climbing wall with views of miles around, and the Royal Promenade- an excellent place to take a stroll, get a shave, shop at boutiques, bars and lounges, or indulge in some delicious ice-cream. Independence of the Seas will dazzle you with her grandeur while spoiling you with her impeccable service, top-notch entertainment, and endless possibilities at sea.
Ship Statistics
Name: Independence of the Seas Registry: Bahamas
Builder: Aker Yards Country Built In: Finland
Ship Completed Date: 5/17/2008 Christened By: Elizabeth Hill
Call Letters: IOS Capacity: 3634
Number of Crew, Nationality: 1360, International Gross Tonnage: 160000
Stabilized: Yes Average Speed: 21.6 knots
Maximum Speed: 21.6 knots Length: 1112 feet
Beam: 126.65 feet Number of Passenger Decks: 14
Number of Inside Rooms: 733 Number of Outside Rooms: 1084
Number of Restaurants: 8 Number of Pools: 2
Number of Elevators: 4 Voltage: 110/220
Non-Smoking Dining: Yes Non-Smoking Ship: No


Sailing Calendar
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  Itineraries 2010
Aug 		Sep Oct Nov Dec 2011
Jan 		Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
  Europe - W. Mediterranean          
  Europe - Western        


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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): April 27, 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Le Havre (Paris), France
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): April 30, 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Cork, Ireland
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $469$545$590$924
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): August 28, 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Cork, Ireland
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): December 10, 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Funchal, Madeira; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands; Tenerife, Canary Islands
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): Nov 2010, Mar 2011, Apr 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Tenerife, Canary Islands; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands; Funchal, Madeira; La Coruna, Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): Sep 2010, Oct 2010, Nov 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Funchal, Madeira; Tenerife, Canary Islands; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands; Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): Sep 2011, Oct 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands; Tenerife, Canary Islands; Funchal, Madeira; La Coruna, Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): May 4, 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Funchal, Madeira; Tenerife, Canary Islands; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands; Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): Jan 2011, Feb 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Lisbon, Portugal; Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands; Barcelona, Spain; Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Naples, Italy; Cagliari, Sardinia; Gibraltar (U.K.); Cadiz (Seville), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): September 25, 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Gibraltar (U.K.); Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France; Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Cagliari, Sardinia; Cadiz (Seville), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): November 11, 29, 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Lisbon, Portugal; Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands; Barcelona, Spain; Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Naples, Italy; Cagliari, Sardinia; Gibraltar (U.K.); Cadiz (Seville), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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Independence of the Seas
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): September 11, 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Gibraltar (U.K.); Ajaccio, Corsica; Cannes, France; Barcelona, Spain; Ibiza, Balearic Islands; Malaga, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): May 2011, Jun 2011, Jul 2011, Aug 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Gibraltar (U.K.); Cannes, France; Barcelona, Spain; Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands; Alicante, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): May 2011, Jun 2011, Aug 2011, Sep 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Gibraltar (U.K.); Toulon, France; Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Ajaccio, Corsica; Cadiz (Seville), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $2,016$2,331$2,933$4,031
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Independence of the Seas
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): July 9, 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Gibraltar (U.K.); Toulon, France; Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Cagliari, Sardinia; Cadiz (Seville), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo (Santiago De Compostela), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $2,322$2,713$3,133$4,917
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Independence of the Seas
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): December 17, 2011
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Lisbon, Portugal; Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands; Barcelona, Spain; Toulon, France; Naples, Italy; Cagliari, Sardinia; Gibraltar (U.K.); Cadiz (Seville), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
Prices From: $2,368$2,671$3,126$4,719
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Ship Name: 
Independence of the Seas
Sailing Date(s): December 21, 2010
Ports of Call:  Departs From Southampton (London), England visiting Lisbon, Portugal; Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands; Barcelona, Spain; Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Naples, Italy; Gibraltar (U.K.); Cadiz (Seville), Spain
Staterooms: InteriorOceanviewBalconySuite
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