Independence of the Seas - October 11, 2025
The October 11, 2025 cruise on the Independence of the Seas departs from Southampton (London), England. On this 5 Night Hamburg & Rotterdam (Southampton 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 Saturday, Oct 11th and returns on Thursday, Oct 16th.
October 11, 2025
Oct 11th - Oct 16th
Independence of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
5 Night Hamburg & Rotterdam
from Southampton (London), England
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Independence of the Seas cruise ship departing October 11, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $538 ($108 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $545 ($110 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 1%.
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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.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Independence of the Seas Deck Plans.
Itinerary
Independence of the Seas - October 11, 2025 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11th | Southampton (London), England |
| 2 | Oct 12th | At Sea |
| 3 | Oct 13th | Hamburg, Germany |
| 4 | Oct 14th | At Sea |
| 5 | Oct 15th | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 6 | Oct 16th | Southampton (London), England |
Cruise Itinerary
The Independence of the Seas sails on October 11, 2025 for a 5 Night Hamburg & Rotterdam (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 Oct 16th 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.
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!
Hamburg's port on the river Elbe has been busy since medieval times, when it was a cornerstone of the Hanseatic League. It is a graceful city of parks and lakes, and grand old buildings like the Rathaus (City Hall). Brahms and Mendelssohn were born here, and Hans Leip, who wrote Lili Marlene.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
One of the largest and most modern ports in the world, Rotterdam is the major foreign-trade center of the Netherlands and its second largest city. Among the noteworthy buildings that survived the German air bombardment of 1940 were the stock exchange, the city hall, and the Van Beuningen Museum, with its collection of paintings by Dutch masters.
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.