ABC Islands Jan 2028 9 nights Royal Caribbean International Miami

Miami → Puerto Plata → Willemstad → Miami

via San Juan, Oranjestad

Independence of the Seas

9 nights

January 10–19, 2028

Recommendation

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High confidence

There are some decent fares, but better value may still emerge.

  • Oceanview prices are 10% above their usual range.
  • Overall pricing is 11% above typical.

Why we're recommending this

Oceanview pricing is $1,107, compared with a typical fare of $1,114. This matches the lowest price we've tracked over the past 90 days.

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Independence of the Seas • January 10, 2028 • departs in over 1 year

Last 90 days

What should you book?

No cabin stands out on value right now.

The oceanview is closer to its usual price, but costs $120 more than an interior.

Other cabin categories

Interior

Priced high · 11% above typical

$1,107

$123/night

Oceanview

Priced high · 10% above typical

$1,226

$136/night

Balcony

Priced high · 11% above typical

$1,534

$170/night

Suite

Unavailable

Prices were last updated about 4 hours ago.

What kind of trip is this?

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Port-heavy itinerary with stops in United States, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico, and 2 other countries

  • 9 nights
  • 4 ports
  • 4 sea days
  • Freedom-class ship
  • Round-trip sailing
  • Miami ↔

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Route

Miami → Puerto Plata → San Juan → Oranjestad → Willemstad + 1 more

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  1. 1

    Miami, United States

    Monday, Jan 10, 2028

    Dep 4:00 PM
  2. 2

    At sea

    Tuesday, Jan 11, 2028

  3. 3

    Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

    Wednesday, Jan 12, 2028

    Arr 7:00 AM
    Dep 4:00 PM
  4. 4

    San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Thursday, Jan 13, 2028

    Arr 9:00 AM
    Dep 6:00 PM
  5. 5

    At sea

    Friday, Jan 14, 2028

  6. 6

    Oranjestad, Aruba

    Saturday, Jan 15, 2028

    Arr 8:00 AM
    Dep 11:00 PM
  7. 7

    Willemstad, Curaçao

    Sunday, Jan 16, 2028

    Arr 8:00 AM
    Dep 5:00 PM
  8. 8

    At sea

    Monday, Jan 17, 2028

  9. 9

    At sea

    Tuesday, Jan 18, 2028

  10. 10

    Miami, United States

    Wednesday, Jan 19, 2028

    Arr 6:00 AM

Embarks in Miami, United States • ends in Miami, United States • 4 ports of call • 4 sea days

The ship

Independence of the Seas is a RCI FREEDOM ship carrying about 3,836 guests.

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Independence of the Seas

Cruise line
Royal Caribbean International
Class
RCI FREEDOM
Capacity
3,836 guests
Built
2008

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Interior · $1,107

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