Independence of the Seas - August 17, 2025
The August 17, 2025 cruise on the Independence of the Seas departs from Southampton (London), England. On this 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Independence of the Seas sets sail on Sunday, Aug 17th and returns on Sunday, Aug 24th.
August 17, 2025
Aug 17th - Aug 24th
Independence of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
7 Night Norwegian Fjords
from Southampton (London), England
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Independence of the Seas cruise ship departing August 17, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,006 ($144 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,035 ($148 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 3%.
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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.
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Itinerary
Independence of the Seas - August 17, 2025 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 17th | Southampton (London), England |
| 2 | Aug 18th | Brugge (Bruges), Belgium |
| 3 | Aug 19th | At Sea |
| 4 | Aug 20th | Skjolden, Norway |
| 5 | Aug 21st | Olden, Norway |
| 6 | Aug 22nd | Haugesund |
| 7 | Aug 23rd | At Sea |
| 8 | Aug 24th | Southampton (London), England |
Cruise Itinerary
The Independence of the Seas sails on August 17, 2025 for a 7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Southampton (London), England at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Southampton (London), England on Aug 24th at 5:30 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Independence of the Seas will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Southampton is the gateway to the immensely civilized city of London. There are museums to visit, pubs to try, and shops to browse, ranging from Harrods to open-air markets. There are more parks and green belts here than in any other city in the world. There are also caches of stately squares and noble monuments, holdovers from a time when the island ruled a significant portion of the globe.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Situated along the innermost arm of the Nordfjord, this picturesque village of western Norway is surrounded by some of Scandinavia's most captivating scenery. Here lies the largest glacier in all of Europe, the Jostedal, towering nearly 6,200 feet over a deep valley. The green fields, serene lakes, and cascading falls of this region are simply breathtaking.
Haugesund and its vicinity present attractions both ancient and modern. History buffs can take a trip back to the 9th century and explore numerous Viking monuments, including the grave of Harold I. It is also home of a 928-foot drydock, which, at its completion in 1979, was the largest in Scandinavia. For those more interested in contemporary Nordic achievment, the port boasts both fish and aluminum processing industries.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Southampton is the gateway to the immensely civilized city of London. There are museums to visit, pubs to try, and shops to browse, ranging from Harrods to open-air markets. There are more parks and green belts here than in any other city in the world. There are also caches of stately squares and noble monuments, holdovers from a time when the island ruled a significant portion of the globe.