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

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Prepare for nine nights of leisurely cruising through the Caribbean when you step aboard the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas from Miami and back again.

On this sailing you'll stop in common cities like San Juan as well as once-in-a-lifetime cities like Puerto Plata. This route is a rare one for the Independence of the Seas, But January is the most popular month of the year to sail it.

At under $125 a day for an outside cabin, this represents a very good deal. This is the total you pay for an outside cabin, no surprises at checkout.

Day 6: Oranjestad
Day 4: San Juan

The Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

Based in the Caribbean and refurbished only three years ago in 2023, over 3,800 people can cruise comfortably on this highly-rated Freedom class vessel.

Want to boogey board down the Flowrider artificial surf wave or see if you can escape an escape room? These activities are offered exclusively by Royal Caribbean and are both found on the Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean. Plus, experience rare attractions like an ice skating rink, the, and a trampoline park.

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

Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas
Day 7: Willemstad

Your Itinerary

This itinerary consists of four port days and four sea days. Major features include a long stop in Oranjestad as well as visits to exotic stops like Puerto Plata.

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
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January 10th, 2028  - Southern Caribbean Cruise on the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas
Your Route
Trampoline Park
Escape Room

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. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price for an outside cabin.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2026
2027
2028
$1,086 $1,115
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Since it was first listed on March 16th of this year, The price of this sailing has ranged between $1,114 and $1,228 for an outside stateroom, including taxes and port charges. The accompanying graph displays the cost over time for the various types of cabin. At only $1 more expensive than the all time low of $1,114 now is a great time to reserve your outside room

inside
outside
balcony
suite
$996
$1,115
$1,386
$2,236
$110.67/day
$123.89/day
$154.00/day
$248.44/day
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Last Updated: Oct 3, 2026

Last Modified: Oct 2, 2026

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