Cancellation By Guest FOR 1 TO 4 NIGHTS CRUISES (including Holiday sailings) Days Prior to Cruise Departure Cancellation Charge 75 days or more prior to the first day of the Cruise No charge (except for Nonrefundable Deposit amounts) 74 to 61 days…

Automatic service gratuity of $18. 50 USD per person, per day for guests in non-suites staterooms and Junior Suite, or $21. 00 USD per person, per day for guests in Suites, will be applied to each guest’s SeaPass account on a daily basis.

Royal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the cruise or cruisetour.

MinorAccompany policy

Royal Caribbean International's minimum age to sail unaccompanied on sailings originating in North America is twenty-one (21). The minimum age to sail unaccompanied on sailings from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand is eighteen (18).

For the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, the ships are designated as non-smoking; however, they recognize that some of the guests do smoke. Therefore, to provide an onboard environment that also satisfies smokers, they designated certain areas of the ship as smoking areas.

Independence of the Seas

9-Night Bermuda & Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Bayonne, Newark (Cape Liberty)

Freedom Class · Independence of the Seas

Roundtrip from Bayonne, Newark (Cape Liberty)

Sails Thu, Jun 4, 20269 nightsCruiseOnly

Round tripfrom Cape Liberty, Nj (Ny Metro) · 5 ports

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$4,674Save $3,169 (68%)

$167 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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Today: $1,635Lowest tracked: $1,505

This sailing's fareLowest recorded

vs. recent high

68% below recent high

9-day low

$1,505

9-day high

$4,674

9-day avg

$2,583

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Your 9-night itinerary

6 ports and 4 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Cape Liberty, Nj (Ny Metro) → Royal Naval Dockyard,Bermuda → Philipsburg, St. Maarten → San Juan, Puerto Rico → Puerto Plata, Dominican Rep → Cape Liberty, Nj (Ny Metro)

Day 11
Cape Liberty, Nj (Ny Metro)Embark
Departs 3:00 PM
Port guide
Day 22
At seaSea day
Cruising
Day 33
Royal Naval Dockyard,Bermuda
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
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Day 44
At seaSea day
Cruising
Day 55
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Arrives 11:59 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
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Day 66
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 3:30 PM
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Day 77
Puerto Plata, Dominican Rep
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
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Day 88
At seaSea day
Cruising
Day 99
At seaSea day
Cruising
Day 1010
Cape Liberty, Nj (Ny Metro)Disembark
Arrives 7:00 AM
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Cabins & suites

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$1,505$167 / night
Balcony
$1,705$189 / night

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Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

There’s a firm NO to FOMO onboard Independence of the Seas®. Hang ten on the FlowRider® surf simulator. Go head to head in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag clash in Battle for Planet Z®. And score game-changing grub at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. From next-level thrills to lowkey chill, celebrate each day at sea exactly how you want.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Cape Liberty, Nj (Ny Metro)
Days 1, 10
Port guide
Cape Liberty, Nj (Ny Metro)
Royal Naval Dockyard,Bermuda
Day 3
Cruises visiting Royal Naval Dockyard
Royal Naval Dockyard,Bermuda
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Day 5
Cruises visiting Philipsburg
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Day 6
Cruises visiting San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Plata, Dominican Rep
Day 7
Cruises visiting Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata, Dominican Rep

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Entertainment & Nightlife
Onboard Activities

Extra cost

Dining — For more than a decade, the chefs of Chops Grille have proudly presented quality, hand cut steaks at this hallmark Royal
Chops Grille — For more than a decade, the chefs of Chops Grille have proudly presented quality, hand cut steaks at
Cafe Promenade — When it comes to quick and easy come-and-go eats, there's no better place than Cafe Promenade. This
Sorrento's Pizza — There's nothing more satisfying than a great slice of pizza — and Royal Caribbean has spent years pe
Bars & Lounges — This is where wine list and to-do list overlap. Whether it’s Burgundy, Merlot, Riesling or Pinot Grigio, you’re sure to
Playmakers Bar and Arcade — With a menu of game-day favorites and icy-cold draughts on tap, anything you order at Playmakers Spo
Schooner Bar — Wrap up your night at Schooner Bar, where perfectly mixed cocktails and live entertainment come toge
Boleros Bar — Whether you're stopping by for an after dinner drink or joining the salsa-stepping party, nighttime

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 22
Beam: 185 ft (56.4 m)
Built In: Finland
Crew Nationality: International
Dining / Restaurants: 14
Elevator / Lift: 14
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 154,407
Jacuzzi: 7
Kids Friendly: Yes
Last Refurbished: February, 2023
Maiden Voyage: May, 2008
Maximum Speed: 21.6 Knots
Mini Golf: Yes
Number of Crew: 1,440
Number of Decks: 14
Number of Pools: 4
Number of Staterooms: 1,929
Number of Suites: 126
Passenger Capacity: 4,560
Registry: Bahamas
Rock Climbing: Yes
Ship Class: Freedom Class
Ship Length: 1112 ft (338.9 m)
Spa: Yes
Water Slide: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.