Settle in for eight nights of leisurely cruising around the Caribbean when you step aboard the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas from Miami and back again.
This cruise is particularly exciting because you will only spend time in very uncommon cities like Labadee, Samana, and CocoCay. This route is a rare one for the Independence of the Seas, As it sails it just once.
Coming in at under $130 a day, this is a strong bargain. The price includes all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. No sneaky extra fees!
Based in the Caribbean and refurbished less than three years ago in 2023, over 3,800 people can travel comfortably on this top-rated Freedom class cruise ship.
Want to do tricks on the Flowrider artificial surf wave or puzzle your way out of an escape room? These features can only be found on Royal Caribbean and are both found aboard the Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean. Want more? Experience rare amenities like a trampoline park, an ice skating rink, and the.
The Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers seven jacuzzis, an outdoor movie theater, three pools, a basketball court, a spa, a waterslide, a casino, a ping pong table, a gym, and a solarium.
This itinerary spends two days at sea and five port days. Major features include visits to exotic ports like Labadee, Samana, and CocoCay.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 11 | Miami, FL | ||
| Sat, Feb 12 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Feb 13 | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Feb 14 | Labadee, Haiti | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Feb 15 | Samana, Dominican Republic | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Feb 16 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Feb 17 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Feb 18 | CocoCay, Bahamas | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Feb 19 | Miami, FL | 9:00am |
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 indicates the cost over time for the different classes of cabin. Since being listed three months ago, The price of this itinerary has fluctuated between $1,024 and $1,136 for a room, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port charges. Now this cruise is at its minimum price, so secure your stateroom now before it goes up.
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Last Updated: Jun 24, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 24, 2026