Independence of the Seas
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Independence of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship, which entered service in April 2008. The 15-deck ship can accommodate 4,370 passengers served by 1,360 crew. She was built in the Aker Finnyards drydock in Turku, Finland, builder of Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas, her sister ships of the Freedom Class. At 154,407 gross tons, she joined Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas as the largest cruise ships and passenger vessels ever built. She is 1,112 feet (339m) long, and typically cruises at 21.6 knots (40 km/h).
Independence of the Seas is the third of the Freedom Class vessels. In 2009, the first in a new Oasis Class of ships is slated to displace the Freedom class as the world's largest passenger ships.
Staterooms
The ship has a range of accommodation with prices and facilities depending on the location within the ship. As well as large suites, the rooms are categorised into:
- Interior
- Promenade
- Ocean view
- Balcony
Amenities
Independence of the Seas features an interactive water park (including the FlowRider onboard wave generator for surfing), a dedicated sports pool (for volleyball and basketball), and whirlpools which extend from the ship's sides. An internal street lined with shops, pubs and wine bars. An innovative "bridge" can be lowered from the ceiling void to provide a performance space above the crowds. A three story theater the Alhambra seating 1,200, there is a complete conference center, The show cabaret lounge is based on an ancient Egyptian theme, known as the Pyramid Lounge. A brand new Mortag sports car is bolted to the floor outside of the vintages wine bar. On a lower level is an ice skating rink and also available for personal skating. She also features a coffee shop and bookstore, Sorrento's Pizzeria, and a Ben and Jerry's ice cream shop. Other amenities will be a rock climbing wall, ice skating rink, Wi-Fi capabilities throughout the ship, flat screen televisions in all staterooms, and cell phone connectivity. Independence of the Seas is also the first Royal Caribbean International ship to feature heated, fresh water pools.