Independence of the Seas - December 28, 2023
The December 28, 2023 cruise on the Independence of the Seas departs from Miami, Florida. On this 5 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Independence of the Seas sets sail on Thursday, Dec 28th and returns on Tuesday, Jan 2nd.
December 28, 2023
Dec 28th - Jan 2nd
Independence of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
5 Night Eastern Caribbean
from Miami, Florida
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.
Itinerary
Independence of the Seas - December 28, 2023 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 27th | Miami, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 29th | Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas |
| 3 | Dec 29th | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 31st | Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island) |
| 5 | Dec 31st | At Sea |
| 6 | Jan 2nd | Miami, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Independence of the Seas sails on December 28, 2023 for a 5 Night Eastern Caribbean (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 Jan 2nd 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.
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Labadee boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Kick back in a lounge chair under a thatched canopy. Or go walking for shells along the beaches of white sand. This also a great place to purchase Haitian crafts and paintings from local merchants.
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.