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Independence of the Seas image The Independence of the Seas is one of the newest and most innovative cruise ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet. It has a carrying capacity of 4375 and has an international crew of 1360. There are 1082 outside cabins and 733 interior cabins on the 14 passenger decks of the ship. With 8 restaurants and numerous bars and lounges, you will find everything on this ship designed with your comfort and pleasure in mind. The Royal Promenade is equal to the size of three football fields and resembles a city street that is lined with duty-free shops, bars and restaurants. There are also special sale kiosks open on the days at sea where you will always find a bargain. Check out a book from the library, stay in touch with those at home in the Internet Cafe or even use your laptop in your cabin. There is a small chapel on the ship for weddings at sea, but there is no clergy on board the ship. Business cruisers can avail of meeting facilities with the latest in technology for conferences at sea. There are three pools on the ship and an extensive program for children and teens. Along with the gym where you can work out, there is a padded track for walking or jogging, a rock climbing wall and a FlowRider for those who want to give surfing a try.


comments Independence of the Seas Reviews:

Keeping up standards starstarstarstarstar by val kay on 20/12/2011

November 29th was the start of our second 18 night cruise this year on IOTS. Although very large and glitzy one cannot fault the ship, the staff, ALL who are really lovely people, the food which is also excellent and beautifully served. Sometimes the food could have been hotter but given the size of the ship and the logistics of moving food about it is superb. There were some people who complained.... Read full review

Very Impressed starstarstarstarstar by Fiona Walpole on 11/01/2012

Just got back from an 11 night new years cruise around the canaries,first time cruising with RCL,had such a fab time,although it was a bit choppy (gale force 9) crossing the Biscay there was so much to occupy you that it would be almost impossible to notice (unless you are one of those people who just like to complain ) we meet some great people and had an absolute ball every day and night-so look.... Read full review

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