Step aboard the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas and prepare for nine nights of leisurely travel across the sea from Bayonne and back again!
This cruise is particularly exciting because you will exclusively stop at rare ports such as St. John, Portland, and Sydney. This route is a special one for the Independence of the Seas. As a matter of fact, it sails it only once.
At under $115 a day, this is a great deal. Our price includes all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. No sneaky extra fees!
Based in the Caribbean and refurbished less than three years ago in 2023, more than 3,800 cruisers can cruise on this highly-rated Freedom class ship.
The Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean is home to some of Royal Caribbean's exclusive attractions such as the Flowrider artificial surf wave and an escape room. Plus, experience rare activities like the, a trampoline park, and an ice skating rink.
The Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers an outdoor movie theater, seven jacuzzis, a casino, a gym, a basketball court, a ping pong table, a spa, a waterslide, three pools, and a solarium.
This cruise spends five port days and three sea days. High points include visits to once-in-a-lifetime ports like St. John, Portland, and Sydney.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 2 | Bayonne, NJ | ||
| Fri, Sep 3 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Sep 4 | Boston, MA | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Sep 5 | Portland, ME | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Sep 6 | St. John, Canada | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Sep 7 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Sep 8 | Sydney, Canada | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Sep 9 | Halifax, Canada | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Sep 10 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Sep 11 | Bayonne, NJ | 9:00am |
The Independence of the Seas sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since being listed eight months ago, The cost of a cabin on this cruise has fluctuated between $1,030 and $1,114 including $0 in taxes and port charges. This graph indicates the cost over time for every class of cabin. Now this sailing is at its lowest price, so secure your cabin now before it increases.
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Last Updated: Jun 29, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 29, 2026