Independence of the Seas
Independence of the Seas is a Freedom-class ship operated by Royal Caribbean. It entered service on 2 May 2008, measures 155,889 gross tons and carries 3,858 guests at double occupancy.
Ship facts
Size and capacity
- Gross tonnage
- 155,889
- Guests at double occupancy
- 3,858
- Maximum guests
- 4,635
- Cabins
- 1,929
- Crew
- 1,440Figures vary
- Space ratio
- 40.4 gross tons per guest
History
- Class
- Freedom
- Builder
- Aker Yards, Turku
- Launched
- September 2007
- Entered service
- 2 May 2008
- Last major refurbishment
- May 2018
Registration and dimensions
- Flag
- Bahamas
- IMO number
- 9349681
- Length
- 338.72 m
- Beam
- 38.6 m
Major refurbishments
- Dry-dock upgrade at Navantia, Cádiz, adding Giovanni's Table, a cupcake shop, the Royal Babies & Tots Nursery, digital signage, shipwide Wi-Fi and a poolside movie screen.
- Royal Amplified refurbishment, the first of the programme: Sky Pad, The Perfect Storm waterslides, laser tag, an escape room, Splashaway Bay, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Playmakers, Fish & Ships and new Panoramic Ocean View staterooms.
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How it compares with the Royal Caribbean fleet
Size
Joint 17th largest of 31 ships
Age
16th newest of 31 ships
Space per guest
Joint 17th most space per guest of 31 ships
Each dot is a Royal Caribbean ship we track. Hover over a dot to see which. The table below lists every ship.
The Royal Caribbean fleet
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| Ship | In service | Gross tonnage | Guests | Space per guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hero of the Seas | 2027 | 248,663 | 5,654 | 44.0 |
| Icon of the Seas | 2024 | 248,663 | 5,610 | 44.3 |
| Legend of the Seas | 2026 | 248,663 | 5,610 | 44.3 |
| Star of the Seas | 2025 | 248,663 | 5,610 | 44.3 |
| Utopia of the Seas | 2024 | 236,473 | 5,668 | 41.7 |
| Wonder of the Seas | 2022 | 235,600 | 5,734 | 41.1 |
| Symphony of the Seas | 2018 | 228,081 | 5,518 | 41.3 |
| Harmony of the Seas | 2016 | 226,963 | 5,697 | 39.8 |
| Oasis of the Seas | 2009 | 226,838 | 5,602 | 40.5 |
| Allure of the Seas | 2010 | 226,637 | 5,718 | 39.6 |
| Spectrum of the Seas | 2019 | 169,379 | 4,246 | 39.9 |
| Anthem of the Seas | 2015 | 168,666 | 4,180 | 40.4 |
| Ovation of the Seas | 2016 | 168,666 | 4,234 | 39.8 |
| Quantum of the Seas | 2014 | 168,666 | 4,180 | 40.4 |
| Odyssey of the Seas | 2021 | 167,704 | 4,198 | 39.9 |
| Freedom of the Seas | 2006 | 156,271 | 3,926 | 39.8 |
| Independence of the Seas (this ship) | 2008 | 155,889 | 3,858 | 40.4 |
| Liberty of the Seas | 2007 | 155,889 | 3,948 | 39.5 |
| Navigator of the Seas | 2002 | 139,999 | 3,368 | 41.6 |
| Mariner of the Seas | 2003 | 139,863 | 3,344 | 41.8 |
| Explorer of the Seas | 2000 | 138,194 | 3,286 | 42.1 |
| Voyager of the Seas | 1999 | 138,194 | 3,602 | 38.4 |
| Adventure of the Seas | 2001 | 138,193 | 3,114 | 44.4 |
| Brilliance of the Seas | 2002 | 90,090 | 2,142 | 42.1 |
| Jewel of the Seas | 2004 | 90,090 | 2,191 | 41.1 |
| Radiance of the Seas | 2001 | 90,090 | 2,143 | 42.0 |
| Serenade of the Seas | 2003 | 90,090 | 2,143 | 42.0 |
| Enchantment of the Seas | 1997 | 82,910 | 2,252 | 36.8 |
| Rhapsody of the Seas | 1997 | 78,878 | 2,040 | 38.7 |
| Vision of the Seas | 1998 | 78,340 | 2,050 | 38.2 |
| Grandeur of the Seas | 1996 | 73,817 | 1,992 | 37.1 |
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