8 Night Western Caribbean Holiday Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

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Embark on the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas and settle in for eight nights of breathtaking sailing around the Caribbean from Miami and back again!

Calling on very uncommon destinations such as Falmouth, Jamaica makes this trip notable. This route is an interesting one for the Independence of the Seas. As a matter of fact, this is the only time it's scheduled to sail it!

We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in this price, so that you can compare sailings easily.


The Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

Based in the Caribbean and refurbished just three years ago in 2023, over 3,800 guests can travel comfortably on this top-rated Freedom class cruise ship.

Want to experience the Flowrider artificial surf wave or an escape room? These activities are offered exclusively by Royal Caribbean and are both found on the Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean. Want more? Experience rare attractions like a trampoline park, an ice skating rink, and the.

The Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers a casino, an outdoor movie theater, a solarium, a gym, a basketball court, a waterslide, a spa, seven jacuzzis, a ping pong table, and three pools.

Ship class
Freedom
Built
2008
Refurbished
2023
Guests
3,836
Crew
1,360
Length
1,109 ft
Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas
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Your Itinerary

This sailing spends three sea days and four port days. Major features include visits to once-in-a-lifetime stops like Falmouth, Jamaica.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sun19December 19thSunday
4:00pm
4:00pm
Mon20December 20thMonday
At Sea
Tue21December 21stTuesday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed22December 22ndWednesday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu23December 23rdThursday
At Sea
Fri24December 24thFriday
7:00am – 5:00pm
7:00am – 5:00pm
Sat25December 25thSaturday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Sun26December 26thSunday
At Sea
Mon27December 27thMonday
6:00am
6:00am
Day 4Georgetown
Day 6Cozumel
Day 7Costa Maya

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed seven months ago, The cost of a room on this cruise has varied between $1,473 and $1,688 including taxes and port fees. Right now this cruise is at an all time low, so secure your room now before it moves upwards.

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Stay connected on board

A GigSky eSIM works on the ship and ashore in the Americas and the Caribbean, so your phone just works without the ship's Wi‑Fi package.

Unlimited data for your 9 days $142.99 $121.54

500 MB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps; messaging, email and maps apps stay unlimited.

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Alternate Sailings

The Independence of the Seas sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The Freedom of the Seas also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule.

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