Prepare for nine nights of luxurious sailing across the sea when you set sail with the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas from Bayonne and back again.
Stopping in extremely rare ports such as St. John, Portland, and Sydney makes this cruise noteworthy. This route is a rare one for the Independence of the Seas, But this is the most popular month to sail it.
We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in the price, so that you can compare sailings easily. With a cost of under $120 a day, this is a strong bargain.
The Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean, based in the Caribbean and refurbished less than three years ago in 2023, is a top-rated Freedom class vessel that can accomodate more than 3,800 passengers.
Want to try out the Flowrider artificial surf wave or an escape room? These attractions are only offered by Royal Caribbean and are both found aboard the Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean. On top of that, experience rare attractions like a trampoline park, an ice skating rink, and the.
The Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers a ping pong table, a solarium, a casino, a gym, three pools, seven jacuzzis, a basketball court, a spa, a waterslide, and an outdoor movie theater.
This itinerary consists of five port days and three sea days. High points include visits to extremely rare destinations like St. John, Portland, and Sydney.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 30 | Bayonne, NJ | ||
| Fri, Oct 1 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Oct 2 | Boston, MA | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Oct 3 | Portland, ME | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Oct 4 | St. John, Canada | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Oct 5 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Oct 6 | Halifax, Canada | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Oct 7 | Sydney, Canada | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Oct 8 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Oct 9 | Bayonne, NJ | 9:00am |
The Independence of the Seas sails this route two times 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.
The accompanying graph indicates the cost over time for the various classes of cabin. Since it was first listed on November 12th of last year, The cost of this cruise has varied between $1,070 and $1,054 for a stateroom, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. Today this sailing is at its lowest price, so secure your stateroom now before it goes up.
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Last Updated: Jul 1, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 1, 2026