Independence of the Seas - 12/23/2023
The December 23, 2023 cruise on the Independence of the Seas departs from Miami, Florida. On this 5 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Independence of the Seas sets sail on Saturday, Dec 23rd and returns on Thursday, Dec 28th.
Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Independence of the Seas - December 23, 2023 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 22nd | Miami, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 24th | Nassau, Bahamas |
| 3 | Dec 24th | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 26th | Falmouth, Jamaica |
| 5 | Dec 26th | At Sea |
| 6 | Dec 28th | Miami, Florida |
The Independence of the Seas sails on December 23, 2023 for a 5 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Dec 28th at 5:30 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Independence of the Seas will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
Independence of the Seas
INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS SIZE
The Independence of the Seas has a construction date of 2008 and a total size of 154,407 gross tons. The ship measures 1,112 feet (339 meters) in length. Independence of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Freedom Class. At full capacity, the Independence of the Seas holds 5,008 passengers. That includes 3,648 cruise vacationers and 1,360 staff members. The Independence of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,932.
Independence of the Seas Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:154,407 GT
- Length:1,112 ft (339 m)
- Beam:127 ft (39 m)
- Draft:29 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
- Year Built:2008
- Years Served:2008 - Present
- Capacity:3,648
- Crew Members:1,360
- Total on Board:5,008
- Total Staterooms:1,932
- Flagged Country:Bahamas
- Ship Cost:830 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Independence of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Independence of the Seas Deck Plans.
Cruise Ports
Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.
Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more casinos, theatres, and fabulous cuisine than you could possibly fit into a short stay. During the day, there's plenty of golfing, tennis, and swimming.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Falmouth is the chief town and capital of the parish of Trelawny in Jamaica. It is situated on Jamaica's north coast 18 miles east of Montego Bay. It is noted for being one of the Caribbean's best-preserved Georgian towns. The town was meticulously planned from the start, with wide streets in a regular grid, adequate water supply, and public buildings. It had piped water earlier than New York City.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.