Independence of the Seas - September 3, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Independence of the Seas
Cape Liberty
Boston, Massachus
Portland, Maine

Independence of the Seas - September 3, 2026

The September 3, 2026 cruise on the Independence of the Seas departs from Cape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey. On this 9 Night Canada & New England (Cape Liberty 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 Thursday, Sep 3rd and returns on Saturday, Sep 12th.

9nights

September 3, 2026

Sep 3rd - Sep 12th

Independence of the Seas

Independence of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Independence of the Seas - September 3, 2026

9 Night Canada & New England

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 September 3, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $922 ($103 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $922 ($103 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.

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inside
$922
($102 / night)
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oceanview
$1,282
($142 / night)
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balcony
$1,682
($186 / night)
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suite
$2,695
($299 / 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 - September 3, 2026 - 9 Nights

DayDatePort
1Sep 3rdCape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey
2Sep 4thAt Sea
3Sep 5thBoston, Massachusetts
4Sep 6thPortland, Maine
5Sep 7thSaint John, New Brunswick
6Sep 3rdSaint John, New Brunswick
7Sep 9thAt Sea
8Sep 10thSydney, Nova Scotia
9Sep 11thAt Sea
10Sep 12thCape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey

Cruise Itinerary

The Independence of the Seas sails on September 3, 2026 for a 9 Night Canada & New England (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 Sep 12th at 7:00 AM. During the 10-day journey, the Independence of the Seas will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

Day1
SEP 32026
United States
D:3:00 PM

Day2
SEP 42026
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
SEP 52026
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Stroll the cobblestone streets of one of America's most historic cities, home to such patriots as Paul Revere, Ben Franklin, and Drew Bledsoe. Discover a living museum where almost four centuries of American history can be traced. When it comes to variety, see why Boston is called the Hub. Nightclubs and theaters, the North End and Chinatown, Fenway Park and Boston Common can all be found here.

Day4
SEP 62026
United States
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Portland has a thriving waterfront in the heart of downtown that is a hodgepodge of condos, fish markets, and ferry docks. Bordered by Maine's rocky coast to the north, and miles of white, sandy beaches to the south, the city offers hiking, sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, and fishing, and to the west and north lies some of the best skiing in the world. This is Maine, "the way life should be".

Day5
SEP 72026
A:8:00 AM

Saint John is a spectacular commerical port at the intersection of the St. John River and the Bay of Fundy. Visitors will be exhilarated by the pounding surf and sounds of the world's highest tides, best viewed at Reversing Falls. Saint John features a climate-controlled pedway system, allowing the utmost comfort as you visit attractions including the Canada Games Aquatic Centre and Old City Market.

Day6
SEP 82026
D:8:00 PM

Saint John is a spectacular commerical port at the intersection of the St. John River and the Bay of Fundy. Visitors will be exhilarated by the pounding surf and sounds of the world's highest tides, best viewed at Reversing Falls. Saint John features a climate-controlled pedway system, allowing the utmost comfort as you visit attractions including the Canada Games Aquatic Centre and Old City Market.

Day7
SEP 92026
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!

Day8
SEP 102026
A:7:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Day9
SEP 112026
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!

Day10
SEP 122026
United States
A:7:00 AM