9 Night Canada & New England Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

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Prepare for nine nights of refreshing cruising through the sea when you embark on the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas from Bayonne and back.

This cruise is particularly interesting because you'll only stop in extremely rare ports such as Saint John, Portland, Maine, and Sydney, Nova Scotia. This route is a rare one for the Independence of the Seas, But this is the most popular month of the year to sail it.

We include all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in this price, so that you can compare trips easily. At under $120 a day, this value is strong.


The Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

More than 3,800 passengers can comfortably cruise on this highly-rated Freedom class cruise ship, based in the Caribbean and refurbished just three years ago in 2023.

The Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean wows guests with several of Royal Caribbean's exclusive attractions such as the Flowrider artificial surf wave and an escape room. Want more? Experience rare amenities like a trampoline park, the, and an ice skating rink.

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

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

Your Itinerary

This cruise is made up of three days at sea and five days in port. Highlights include a long stop in Saint John as well as visits to rare stops like Portland, Maine and Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Map of this cruise's route
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Thu30September 30thThursday
3:00pm
3:00pm
Fri1October 1stFriday
At Sea
Sat2October 2ndSaturday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sun3October 3rdSunday
6:30am – 3:00pm
6:30am – 3:00pm
Mon4October 4thMonday
5:30am – 5:00pm
Tue5October 5thTuesday
At Sea
Wed6October 6thWednesday
7:00am – 4:00pm
7:00am – 4:00pm
Thu7October 7thThursday
7:00am – 3:00pm
Fri8October 8thFriday
At Sea
Sat9October 9thSaturday
7:00am
7:00am
Day 3Boston
Day 4Portland, Maine
Day 7Halifax
Day 8Sydney, Nova Scotia

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed a year ago, The price of a room on this cruise has fluctuated between $1,070 and $1,275 inclusive of taxes and port fees. Now this sailing is priced $8 under the previous all time low of $1,070 so lock in your room now before it rises.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Alternate Sailings

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.

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