Independence of the Seas - May 26, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Independence of the Seas
Cape Liberty
Halifax, Nova Sco
Cape Liberty

Independence of the Seas - May 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 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Independence of the Seas sets sail on Tuesday, May 26th and returns on Saturday, May 30th.

4nights

May 26, 2026

May 26th - May 30th

Independence of the Seas

Independence of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Independence of the Seas - May 26, 2026

4 Night Canada

from Cape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

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 $613 ($154 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $613 ($154 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.

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$613
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oceanview
$663
($165 / night)
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balcony
$773
($193 / night)
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suite
$999
($249 / night)
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Independence of the Seas Size Infographic

Independence of the Seas

155 k
tonnage
1,112 ft
length
2008
year built
1,932
cabins
3,648
passengers
1,360
crew

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 - May 26, 2026 - 4 Nights

DayDatePort
1May 26thCape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey
2May 27thAt Sea
3May 28thHalifax, Nova Scotia
4May 29thAt Sea
5May 30thCape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey

Cruise Itinerary

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.

Day1
MAY 262026
United States
D:3:00 PM

Day2
MAY 272026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
MAY 282026
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

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.

Day4
MAY 292026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day5
MAY 302026
United States
A:7:00 AM