Set sail with the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas and prepare yourself for seven nights of tropical sailing through the Caribbean from Miami and back again!
This cruise is notable because you'll exclusively stop in once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Puerto Plata. This route is a special one for the Independence of the Seas, As it sails it only once.
This includes all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. No surprises at checkout! Offered at under $145 a day, this is a solid bargain.
Over 3,800 passengers can comfortably travel on this top-rated Freedom class cruise ship, based in the Caribbean and refurbished just three years ago in 2023.
Want to learn to surf on the Flowrider artificial surf wave or work with your friends to get out of an escape room? These amenities can only be found on Royal Caribbean and are both found on the Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean. Want more? Experience rare features like the, a trampoline park, and an ice skating rink.
The Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers an outdoor movie theater, a spa, a casino, a ping pong table, three pools, a waterslide, a basketball court, a solarium, a gym, and seven jacuzzis.
This sailing consists of three port days and three days at sea. Major features include visits to very uncommon ports like Puerto Plata.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 21 | Miami, FL | ||
| Mon, Nov 22 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Nov 23 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Nov 24 | Philipsburg, St. Maarten | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Nov 25 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Nov 26 | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Nov 27 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Nov 28 | Miami, FL | 9:00am |
The Independence of the Seas sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
This graph displays the cost over time for the different classes of cabin. Since being listed three months ago, The price of a stateroom on this cruise has fluctuated between $992 and $964 inclusive of $0 in taxes and port charges. Now this sailing is at its minimum price, so lock in your room now before it goes up.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026