From the Freedom Class of the Royal Caribbean, Independence of the Seas along with her sister ships Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas was the largest cruising vessel ever built when she went into construction.
Having been in service since early 2008, Independence of the Seas can accommodate over 4,000 passengers over her 15 decks. Standing at 154,407 tons and 1,112 feet long, this giant cruising ship is an impressive site. Independence of the Seas currently sails out of Southampton, generally on med cruises and takes guests all around the world.
On board Independence of the Seas there is plenty to do, an interactive water park called the H2O Zone and a FlowRider wave machine. As well as this is a full sports complex including a basketball and volleyball area. A theatre, ice rink and rock climbing wall are just some of the other attractions on board.
This Freedom Class vessel is full of things to do as well as a wide range of places to dine or enjoy a snack, including the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop. Royal Caribbean have made a city on the sea with Independence of the Seas.
With a Royal Caribbean Cruise, your cruise experience not only depends on your itinerary or destination, it also has as much to do with the choice of ship you are on. Royal Caribbean has five ship classes of cruise ship, this will expand to 6 when the first of the Oasis class ships, Oasis of the... Read more »
Canary Islands Cruise on Independence of the SeasOne of the great cruise ships, Independence of the Seas, will be setting sail on a Canary Islands Cruise from her summer UK base of Southampton on 27 May 2009 and again on 02 September 2009. Royal Caribbean has announced that these relatively cheap cruises will be 10 days in duration and will visit... Read more »
Independence of the Seas WhirlpoolsAn interesting fact about the Independence of the Seas Whirlpools is that they are cantilevered and while you sit in them watching the world go by spare a thought that you are situated up to 12 feet away from the side of the ship. That’s right, they actually over hang the side of the ship. So if... Read more »
