Independence of the Seas - January 4, 2026
The January 4, 2026 cruise on the Independence of the Seas departs from Miami, Florida. On this 7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day (Miami 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, Jan 4th and returns on Sunday, Jan 11th.
January 4, 2026
Jan 4th - Jan 11th
Independence of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day
from Miami, Florida
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Independence of the Seas cruise ship departing January 4, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $804 ($115 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $705 ($101 per night), this represents a recent increase of 14%.
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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 - January 4, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 3rd | Miami, Florida |
| 2 | Jan 5th | Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas |
| 3 | Jan 5th | At Sea |
| 4 | Jan 7th | Falmouth, Jamaica |
| 5 | Jan 8th | George Town, Grand Cayman |
| 6 | Jan 9th | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 7 | Jan 9th | At Sea |
| 8 | Jan 11th | Miami, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Independence of the Seas sails on January 4, 2026 for a 7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day (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 11th at 5:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Independence of the Seas will visit 4 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!
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.
George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands, and is situated directly on Grand Cayman. Once a center of turtle fishing, the area is now a popular tourist destination. Snorkeling and diving are especially popular, and the opportunity to swim with and feed the giant, graceful stingrays should not be missed. Don't worry--it is said that no one has ever been stung.
Sitting just off the gorgeous Yucatan coast, Cozumel revels in its mythic white-sand beaches and world-class coral reefs. Yet Cozumel is also the last stronghold of the Mayas, who settled the island in 300 A.D. Residents still speak Maya, and sometimes wear traditional Mayan clothing. Nearby stand the great pyramids and temples of their ancestors.
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.