Independence of the Seas - October 29, 2026
The October 29, 2026 cruise on the Independence of the Seas departs from Cape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey. On this 10 Night Southern Caribbean (Cape Liberty To Miami) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Independence of the Seas sets sail on Thursday, Oct 29th and returns on Sunday, Nov 8th.
October 29, 2026
Oct 29th - Nov 8th
Independence of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
10 Night Southern Caribbean
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 October 29, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $884 ($89 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $884 ($89 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.
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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 - October 29, 2026 - 10 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29th | Cape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey |
| 2 | Oct 30th | At Sea |
| 3 | Oct 31st | At Sea |
| 4 | Nov 1st | At Sea |
| 5 | Nov 2nd | Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic |
| 6 | Nov 3rd | Oranjestad, Aruba |
| 7 | Nov 4th | Kralendijk, Bonaire |
| 8 | Nov 4th | At Sea |
| 9 | Nov 6th | Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island) |
| 10 | Nov 6th | At Sea |
| 11 | Nov 8th | Miami, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Independence of the Seas sails on October 29, 2026 for a 10 Night Southern Caribbean (Cape Liberty To Miami). The ship will depart the port of Cape Liberty (bayonne), New Jersey at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Nov 8th at 4:00 AM. During the 11-day journey, the Independence of the Seas will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 5 days 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!
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!
Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.
Kralendijk is the chief town of Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles. Tourism is the economic mainstay, though salt mining is also a significant industry. The island is known for its fine beaches, skin diving, and pink flamingos.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Labadee boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Kick back in a lounge chair under a thatched canopy. Or go walking for shells along the beaches of white sand. This also a great place to purchase Haitian crafts and paintings from local merchants.
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.