9 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

Share

Prepare for nine nights of breathtaking travel through the Caribbean when you join the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas from Miami and back.

Aboard this cruise you will stop in common stops like San Juan as well as rare stops like Puerto Plata. 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 entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in the price, so there are no sneaky extra fees. With a cost of less than $125 a day, this deal is good.


The Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

The Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean, based in the Caribbean and refurbished just three years ago in 2023, is a top-rated Freedom class vessel that can carry more than 3,800 cruisers.

Want to try out an escape room or the Flowrider artificial surf wave? These amenities can only be found on Royal Caribbean and are both found aboard the Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean. Plus, experience rare amenities like a trampoline park, the, and an ice skating rink.

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

Your Itinerary

This cruise is made up of four sea days and four days in port. Highlights include visits to exotic destinations like Puerto Plata in addition to a long stop in Oranjestad.

Map of this cruise's route
© OpenStreetMap · © ESA WorldCover
Mon10January 10thMonday
4:00pm
4:00pm
Tue11January 11thTuesday
At Sea
Wed12January 12thWednesday
7:00am – 4:00pm
Thu13January 13thThursday
9:00am – 6:00pm
Fri14January 14thFriday
At Sea
Sat15January 15thSaturday
8:00am – 11:00pm
8:00am – 11:00pm
Sun16January 16thSunday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Mon17January 17thMonday
At Sea
Tue18January 18thTuesday
At Sea
Wed19January 19thWednesday
6:00am
6:00am
Day 4San Juan
Day 6Oranjestad
Day 7Willemstad

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed eight months ago, The price of a cabin on this itinerary has fluctuated between $995 and $1,108 inclusive of taxes and port charges. Now this cruise is just $113 more than the all time low of $995 so secure your stateroom now before it goes up.

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


Resources

Add it to your calendar

Your departure and return dates in the calendar you already use.

Add every port stop to Google Calendar

Printable CruiseSheet

One page with the route, the day-by-day schedule, typical weather and a notes box for each day.

Wifi and Cell Service

GigSky offers plans that cover internet on and off the ship at a fraction of the Royal Caribbean price. For this cruise, get a 10-day plan for only $148.19. The connection works onboard and on shore.

Your plan includes 500MB per day of high speed data, plus unlimited messaging, rideshare, maps, and email.

Explore GigSky plans


Alternate Sailings

The Independence of the Seas sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route.

More dates on the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

Show alternate dates for this cruise → Show all cruises that sail this route →

Get Weekly Cruise Deals

Weekly emails with the best deals, fully customized for you. No spam ever.

Data as of Nov 5, 2026

Let’s book your cruise

Tell us who’s sailing to see available cabins and fares.

Guests in this cabin
Ages at the time of sailing

Special fares are dependent on eligibility

Continue Booking from $1,108 Continue Booking