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Independence of the Seas

Mega ship 3,836 passengers Built 2008

Independence of the Seas most often sails Bermuda Loop: Kings Wharf (Sea-Day Heavy), with recurring calls at Miami, Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC), and Kings Wharf (Royal Naval Dockyard).

89 upcoming sailings Next departure Sep 17

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Best Independence of the Seas sailings right now

The strongest upcoming options based on price and itinerary.

Independence of the Seas

Miami → George Town, Great Exuma Island → Cozumel → Miami

Mar 2 · 5 nights

Good value

$403 inside · $81/night

15% below typical · 6-month low

Independence of the Seas

Miami → Oranjestad → Grand Turk Island → Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC)

May 10 · 9 nights

Exceptional value

$679 inside · $75/night

26% below typical · Strong value for this ship

Independence of the Seas

Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC) → Kings Wharf (Royal Naval Dockyard) → Miami

Oct 28 · 9 nights

About average

$790 inside · $88/night

Independence of the Seas

Miami → Nassau → Cozumel → Miami

Apr 11 · 7 nights

Good value

$570 inside · $81/night

18% below typical · 6-month low

Upcoming Independence of the Seas cruises

The next departures currently scheduled for this ship.

Sep 17, 2026

Independence of the Seas • ☾ 9 nights • Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC) ↔

↑21% above typical

$1,499

$167/night

Sep 26, 2026

Independence of the Seas • ☾ 5 nights • Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC) ↔

↑30% above typical

$884

$177/night

Oct 1, 2026

Independence of the Seas • ☾ 9 nights • Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC) ↔

↑60% above typical

$3,297

$366/night

Oct 10, 2026

Independence of the Seas • ☾ 5 nights • Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC) ↔

↑79% above typical

$1,735

$347/night

Oct 15, 2026

Independence of the Seas • ☾ 9 nights • Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC) ↔

↑54% above typical

$1,989

$221/night

Oct 24, 2026

Independence of the Seas • ☾ 5 nights • Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC) ↔

↑62% above typical

$1,081

$216/night

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Schedule patterns

Where Independence of the Seas sails

Supporting context from this ship's published routes and recurring ports.

Bermuda Loop: Kings Wharf (Sea-Day Heavy)

This itinerary accounts for 18 upcoming departures on Independence of the Seas, typically lasting 5 nights.

Typical: $721-$972Good deal: <$600Current best: $691

Eastern Caribbean Loop via Coco Cay & San Juan (Private Island Focus)

This itinerary accounts for 7 upcoming departures on Independence of the Seas, typically lasting 7 nights.

Typical: $667-$830Good deal: <$600Current best: $595 ✅

Canadian Maritimes Loop via Halifax (Best Balance)

This itinerary accounts for 4 upcoming departures on Independence of the Seas, typically lasting 4 nights.

Typical: $658-$776Good deal: <$600Current best: $545 ✅

New England Loop via Boston & Portland (Best Balance)

This itinerary accounts for 3 upcoming departures on Independence of the Seas, typically lasting 9 nights.

Typical: $1,081-$1,356Good deal: <$1,000Current best: $1,499

Most-visited ports

Miami 49 · Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC) 33 · Kings Wharf (Royal Naval Dockyard) 21 · George Town, Great Exuma Island 17 · Coco Cay 16 · Cozumel 15 · Falmouth 15 · San Juan 15 · Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas 11 · Saint-John 11 · Nassau 10 · Puerto Plata 9

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Passengers: 3,836
Gross tonnage: 154,407 GT
Built: 2008
Passenger / crew ratio: 2.66
Size: Mega
Class: RCI FREEDOM