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Independence of the Seas

Cruising to Europe and the Med all year round

Independence of the Seas, the third in Royal Caribbean's Freedom class of ships, was launched in 2008 and has become a popular holiday option for those wishing to cruise from Southampton to Europe and the Mediterranean all year round.

Onboard highlights include a FlowRider surf simulator, rock climbing wall, ice skating rink and H2O Zone waterpark.

And the 427sq ft Royal Promenade shopping street running the length of the ship has undergone a number of enhancements to the existing onboard shops.

Key updates include:

Perfume and Cosmetics shop re-branded and refurbished as ‘Desire’ offering costume jewellery and handbags

The General Store has become The Gift Box shop selling general gifts and souvenirs

Fashion Boutique is now the Duty Free Emporium featuring a host of tax-free items including designer sunglasses and prestigious alcohol brands

Get Out There store is now known as Season and offers the latest in fashion attire and accessories

Logo is the refurbished as The Perfume House selling fragrances, cosmetics and beauty products

Vital statistics

Operated by Royal Caribbean International
Built at Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Finland
Entered service: 2008
Makeover: 2011
Cost: $590 million
Registered: The Bahamas
Gross tonnage: 158,000 tons
Passengers: 3,634
Passenger decks: 15
Lifts: 14
Crew: 1,397
Cabins: 1,817 including

• 1,084 outside
• 842 with balconies
• 733 inside
• 31 with wheelchair access

Length: 1,112ft
Width: 184ft
Draught: 28ft
Engines: diesel-electric

Facilities

Three main dining rooms (two sittings), themed bars and lounges, casino, library, two outdoor swimming pools, fitness centre, steam room, youth and children’s facilities, flat screen TVs in every stateroom, wifi capability, rock climbing wall, flowrider, ice skating rink.