Independence of the Seas - January 25, 2026
The January 25, 2026 cruise on the Independence of the Seas departs from Miami, Florida. On this 7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day (Miami Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Independence of the Seas sets sail on Sunday, Jan 25th and returns on Sunday, Feb 1st.
January 25, 2026
Jan 25th - Feb 1st
Independence of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
7 Night Eastern 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 25, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $615 ($88 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $625 ($90 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 2%.
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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 25, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 24th | Miami, Florida |
| 2 | Jan 26th | Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas |
| 3 | Jan 26th | At Sea |
| 4 | Jan 28th | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| 5 | Jan 29th | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas |
| 6 | Jan 29th | At Sea |
| 7 | Jan 30th | At Sea |
| 8 | Feb 1st | Miami, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Independence of the Seas sails on January 25, 2026 for a 7 Night Eastern 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 Feb 1st at 5:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Independence of the Seas will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 3 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!
The fortress of El Morro guards the harbor against long-gone Sir Francis Drake and his British privateers. The colorful streets of Old San Juan retain the Latin flavor of its seafaring past, when this was the heart of the Spanish Main. Sample the fiery rum made here, or indulge in an icy treat made from fresh tropical fruit and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere.
Charlotte Amalie, is the capital of the United States Virgin Islands and the most popular cruise port in the Caribbean. Named for a Danish Queen, the city features pastel houses that are heavily sprinkled against a background of emerald hills. Colorful sloops dock along the waterfront, and a few steps back, down alleyways lined with old Danish warehouse buildings, is a world-famous shopping center.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.