Independence of the Seas - 5/26/2026
The May 26, 2026 cruise on the Independence of the Seas departs from Cape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey. On this 4 Night Canada (Cape Liberty Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 2 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Independence of the Seas sets sail on Tuesday, May 26th and returns on Saturday, May 30th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Independence of the Seas cruise ship departing May 26, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $524 ($131 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $612 ($154 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 14%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Independence of the Seas - May 26, 2026 - 4 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 26th | Cape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey |
| 2 | May 27th | At Sea |
| 3 | May 28th | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 4 | May 29th | At Sea |
| 5 | May 30th | Cape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey |
The Independence of the Seas sails on May 26, 2026 for a 4 Night Canada (Cape Liberty Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Cape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Cape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey on May 30th at 7:00 AM. During the 5-day journey, the Independence of the Seas will visit 1 additional port and will spend 2 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
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.
Cruise Ports
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Halifax is perfect for exploring on foot, with tree-lined streets, inviting sidewalk cafes, and museums in a park-like waterfront setting. Discover historic dockside vessels at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Stroll lazily through one of the finest Victorian city gardens in North America. Experience the charm of Peggy's Cove, as ships from every corner of the globe sail by in the background.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!