9 Night Bermuda & Eastern Caribbean
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9 Night Bermuda & Eastern Caribbean

Departure 2 Jul 2026
Duration 9 Nights
Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International
Ship Independence Of The Seas

Featured Cabins

0800 059 0570

Itinerary

Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey, United States

Date of arrival 2 Jul 2026
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

Kings Wharf, Bermuda

Date of arrival 4 Jul 2026

You go to heaven if you want – I’d rather stay here in Bermuda!’ So gushed Mark Twain in the 19th century, and Bermuda’s promise of sun and sea still lures holiday-makers to its shores. Settled by the English Virginia Company in 1609, Bermuda is the oldest and most populous of Britain’s remaining overseas territories. These days, celebrities like Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones call Bermuda home. The island is surrounded by a fantastic coral reef that harbours colourful fish and has ensnared scores of shipwrecks, making for memorable diving and snorkelling.

Kings Wharf

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Date of arrival 6 Jul 2026

The capital of Dutch St. Maarten stretches about a mile (1½ km) along an isthmus between Great Bay and the Salt Pond and has five parallel streets. Most of the village’s dozens of shops and restaurants are on Front Street, narrow and cobblestone, closest to Great Bay. It’s generally congested when cruise ships are in port, because of its many duty-free shops and several casinos. Little lanes called steegjes connect Front Street with Back Street, which has fewer shops and considerably less congestion. Along the beach is a ½-mile-long (1-km-long) boardwalk with restaurants and several Wi-Fi hot spots.Wathey Square (pronounced watty) is in the heart of the village. Directly across from the square are the town hall and the courthouse, in a striking white building with cupola. The structure was built in 1793 and has served as the commander’s home, a fire station, a jail, and a post office. The streets surrounding the square are lined with hotels, duty-free shops, restaurants, and cafés. The Captain Hodge Pier, just off the square, is a good spot to view Great Bay and the beach that stretches alongside.

Philipsburg

San Juan (Puerto Rico), Puerto Rico

Date of arrival 7 Jul 2026

If you associate Puerto Rico’s capital with the colonial streets of Old San Juan, then you know only part of the picture. San Juan is a major metropolis, radiating out from the bay on the Atlantic Ocean that was discovered by Juan Ponce de León. More than a third of the island’s nearly 4 million citizens proudly call themselves sanjuaneros. The city may be rooted in the past, but it has its eye on the future. Locals go about their business surrounded by colonial architecture and towering modern structures.By 1508 the explorer Juan Ponce de León had established a colony in an area now known as Caparra, southeast of present-day San Juan. He later moved the settlement north to a more hospitable peninsular location. In 1521, after he became the first colonial governor, Ponce de León switched the name of the island—which was then called San Juan Bautista in honor of St. John the Baptist—with that of the settlement of Puerto Rico (“rich port”).Defended by the imposing Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro) and Castillo San Cristóbal, Puerto Rico’s administrative and population center remained firmly in Spain’s hands until 1898, when it came under U.S. control after the Spanish-American War. Centuries of Spanish rule left an indelible imprint on the city, particularly in the walled area now known as Old San Juan. The area is filled with cobblestone streets and brightly painted, colonial-era structures, and its fortifications have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Old San Juan is a monument to the past, but most of the rest of the city is planted firmly in the 21st century and draws migrants island-wide and from farther afield to jobs in its businesses and industries. The city captivates residents and visitors alike with its vibrant lifestyle as well as its balmy beaches, pulsing nightclubs, globe-spanning restaurants, and world-class museums. Once you set foot in this city, you may never want to leave.

San Juan (Puerto Rico)

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Date of arrival 8 Jul 2026

San Felipe de Puerto Plata is the capital of the Puerto Plata province on the Dominican Republic’s Atlantic north coast. The city is best known for its beaches. Playa Dorada’s lengthy beachfront is backed by resorts and an 18-hole golf course. The city’s old colonial-era center is dominated by the 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe, a Spanish fortress that now houses historical and military artifacts.

Puerto Plata
Day 1

Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey, United States

Date of arrival 2 Jul 2026
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Day 3

Kings Wharf, Bermuda

Date of arrival 4 Jul 2026

You go to heaven if you want – I’d rather stay here in Bermuda!’ So gushed Mark Twain in the 19th century, and Bermuda’s promise of sun and sea still lures holiday-makers to its shores. Settled by the English Virginia Company in 1609, Bermuda is the oldest and most populous of Britain’s remaining overseas territories. These days, celebrities like Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones call Bermuda home. The island is surrounded by a fantastic coral reef that harbours colourful fish and has ensnared scores of shipwrecks, making for memorable diving and snorkelling.

Kings Wharf
Day 5

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Date of arrival 6 Jul 2026

The capital of Dutch St. Maarten stretches about a mile (1½ km) along an isthmus between Great Bay and the Salt Pond and has five parallel streets. Most of the village’s dozens of shops and restaurants are on Front Street, narrow and cobblestone, closest to Great Bay. It’s generally congested when cruise ships are in port, because of its many duty-free shops and several casinos. Little lanes called steegjes connect Front Street with Back Street, which has fewer shops and considerably less congestion. Along the beach is a ½-mile-long (1-km-long) boardwalk with restaurants and several Wi-Fi hot spots.Wathey Square (pronounced watty) is in the heart of the village. Directly across from the square are the town hall and the courthouse, in a striking white building with cupola. The structure was built in 1793 and has served as the commander’s home, a fire station, a jail, and a post office. The streets surrounding the square are lined with hotels, duty-free shops, restaurants, and cafés. The Captain Hodge Pier, just off the square, is a good spot to view Great Bay and the beach that stretches alongside.

Philipsburg
Day 6

San Juan (Puerto Rico), Puerto Rico

Date of arrival 7 Jul 2026

If you associate Puerto Rico’s capital with the colonial streets of Old San Juan, then you know only part of the picture. San Juan is a major metropolis, radiating out from the bay on the Atlantic Ocean that was discovered by Juan Ponce de León. More than a third of the island’s nearly 4 million citizens proudly call themselves sanjuaneros. The city may be rooted in the past, but it has its eye on the future. Locals go about their business surrounded by colonial architecture and towering modern structures.By 1508 the explorer Juan Ponce de León had established a colony in an area now known as Caparra, southeast of present-day San Juan. He later moved the settlement north to a more hospitable peninsular location. In 1521, after he became the first colonial governor, Ponce de León switched the name of the island—which was then called San Juan Bautista in honor of St. John the Baptist—with that of the settlement of Puerto Rico (“rich port”).Defended by the imposing Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro) and Castillo San Cristóbal, Puerto Rico’s administrative and population center remained firmly in Spain’s hands until 1898, when it came under U.S. control after the Spanish-American War. Centuries of Spanish rule left an indelible imprint on the city, particularly in the walled area now known as Old San Juan. The area is filled with cobblestone streets and brightly painted, colonial-era structures, and its fortifications have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Old San Juan is a monument to the past, but most of the rest of the city is planted firmly in the 21st century and draws migrants island-wide and from farther afield to jobs in its businesses and industries. The city captivates residents and visitors alike with its vibrant lifestyle as well as its balmy beaches, pulsing nightclubs, globe-spanning restaurants, and world-class museums. Once you set foot in this city, you may never want to leave.

San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Day 7

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Date of arrival 8 Jul 2026

San Felipe de Puerto Plata is the capital of the Puerto Plata province on the Dominican Republic’s Atlantic north coast. The city is best known for its beaches. Playa Dorada’s lengthy beachfront is backed by resorts and an 18-hole golf course. The city’s old colonial-era center is dominated by the 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe, a Spanish fortress that now houses historical and military artifacts.

Puerto Plata

Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey, United States

Date of arrival 11 Jul 2026
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Day 10

Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey, United States

Date of arrival 11 Jul 2026
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

Cabin Options

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Royal Suite – 1 Bedroom

Welcome to the Royal Suite – 1 Bedroom aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 5 persons
Size 1649ft² (153m²)
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Owner's Suite – 1 Bedroom

Welcome to the Owner's Suite – 1 Bedroom aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 5 persons
Size 784ft² (73m²)
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Grand Suite – 2 Bedroom

Welcome to the Grand Suite – 2 Bedroom aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 8 persons
Size 733ft² (68m²)
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Grand Suite – 1 Bedroom

Welcome to the Grand Suite – 1 Bedroom aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 5 persons
Size 485ft² (45m²)
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Superior Grand Suite with Balcony

Welcome to the Superior Grand Suite with Balcony aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size
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Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)

Welcome to the Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 6 persons
Size 406ft² (38m²)
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Sunset Junior Suite

Welcome to the Sunset Junior Suite aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 364ft² (34m²)
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Junior Suite

Welcome to the Junior Suite aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 364ft² (34m²)
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Suite Guarantee

Welcome to the Suite Guarantee aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 364ft² (34m²)
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Sunset Ocean View Balcony

Welcome to the Sunset Ocean View Balcony aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 241ft² (22m²)
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Spacious Ocean View Balcony

Welcome to the Spacious Ocean View Balcony aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 249ft² (23m²)
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Connecting Ocean View Balcony

Welcome to the Connecting Ocean View Balcony aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 252ft² (23m²)
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Ocean View Balcony

Welcome to the Ocean View Balcony aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 241ft² (22m²)
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Ultra Spacious Ocean View

Welcome to the Ultra Spacious Ocean View aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 6 persons
Size 293ft² (27m²)
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Ocean View Balcony Guarantee

Welcome to the Ocean View Balcony Guarantee aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 188ft² (17m²)
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Spacious Panoramic Ocean View

Welcome to the Spacious Panoramic Ocean View aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 188ft² (17m²)
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Spacious Ocean View

Welcome to the Spacious Ocean View aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 211ft² (20m²)
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Ocean View

Welcome to the Ocean View aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 162ft² (15m²)
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Ocean View Guarantee

Welcome to the Ocean View Guarantee aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 162ft² (15m²)
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Connecting Promenade Interior

Welcome to the Connecting Promenade Interior aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 153ft² (14m²)
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Spacious Promenade View Interior

Welcome to the Spacious Promenade View Interior aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size
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Spacious Interior

Welcome to the Spacious Interior aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 6 persons
Size 340ft² (32m²)
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Promenade View Interior

Welcome to the Promenade View Interior aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 2 persons
Size 153ft² (14m²)
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Interior

Welcome to the Interior aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 162ft² (15m²)
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Interior Guarantee

Welcome to the Interior Guarantee aboard the Independence Of The Seas from Royal Caribbean International, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Inside
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 162ft² (15m²)

Ship Facilities

Dining
Enrichment
Entertainment
Health & Fitness
Younger Travellers

About the Ship

Seek bolder thrills on your next vacation.

Independence of the seas

Independence of the seas Information

Launched 2008
Length 1112 ft (339m)
Guest Capacity 4560
Cabins 1929
Crew Members 1440

Deck Plans

Deck 2

  • Conference Centre
  • Ocean View – x6 Accessible Staterooms
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View
  • Spacious Interior
  • Interior – x3 Accessible Staterooms

Deck 3

  • Royal Theatre
  • Centrum
  • Centre Ice Rink
  • Studio B
  • Photo Gallery
  • Art Gallery
  • RCTV
  • Dining Room
  • Interior

Deck 4

  • Royal Theatre
  • Izumi
  • Schooner Bar
  • Casino Royale
  • Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
  • Boleros
  • Dining Room

Deck 5

  • Star Lounge
  • Library
  • Promenade Shops
  • Sorrento’s
  • Ale & Anchor
  • Vintage
  • Royal Promenade
  • Elevator
  • Ice Cream Parlor
  • Sugar Beach
  • Next Cruise
  • Shore Excursions
  • Champagne Bar
  • Guest Services
  • Dining Room

Deck 6

  • Grand Suite – 2 Bedroom
  • Connecting Oceanview Balcony
  • Spacious Ocean View Balcony
  • Ocean View Balcony – x4 Accessible Staterooms
  • Ocean View
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View
  • Spacious Ocean View
  • Promenade View Interior – x2 Accessible Staterooms
  • Interior
  • Connecting Promenade Interior

Deck 7
  • Junior Suite
  • Connecting Oceanview Balcony
  • Spacious Ocean View Balcony
  • Ocean View Balcony – x4 Accessible Staterooms
  • Ocean View
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View
  • Spacious Ocean View
  • Spacious Promenade View interior
  • Promenade View Interior
  • Interior
  • Connecting Promenade Interior
Deck 8
  • Grand Suite – 2 Bedroom
  • Connecting Oceanview Balcony
  • Spacious Ocean View Balcony
  • Ocean View Balcony
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View
  • Spacious Ocean View
  • Spacious Promenade View interior
  • Promenade View Interior – x1 Accessible Stateroom
  • Interior
  • Connecting Promenade Interior

Deck 9

  • Junior Suite

  • Grand Suite – 2 Bedroom
  • Spacious Ocean View Balcony
  • Ocean View Balcony
  • Ocean View
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View
  • Spacious Ocean View
  • Interior – x4 Accessible Staterooms

Deck 10

  • Grand Suite – 1 Bedroom
  • Junior Suite – x2 Accessible Suites
  • Royal Suite – 1 Bedroom
  • Owner’s Suite – 1 Bedroom
  • Connecting Oceanview Balcony
  • Spacious Ocean View Balcony
  • Ocean View Balcony
  • Spacious Ocean View
  • Interior – x6 Accessible Staterooms

Deck 11
  • Spa and Fitness Centre
  • Solarium
  • Whirlpools
  • Pool Bar
  • Resort Pool
  • Sport Pool
  • Splashaway Bay
  • Fish & Ships
  • Chops Grille
  • Giovanni’s Table
  • The Plaza Bar
  • Windjammer Café
  • Junior Suite
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View
  • Interior

Deck 12
  • Spa and Fitness Centre
  • Sky Lounge
  • Running Track
  • Outdoor Movie Screen
  • Video Arcade
  • Nursery
  • The Living Room
  • Adventure Ocean
  • Johnny Rockets
  • Fuel Teen Club
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View – x1 Accessible Staterooms
  • Interior
Deck 13

  • Independence Dunes
  • Sun Deck

Deck 14

  • Olive or Twist
  • Suite Lounge
  • Viking Crown Lounge
  • Crown Lounge
  • Elevator

Deck 15

  • Escape Room

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