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Independence of the Seas |
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Independence of the Seas is set to become the third in the spectacular Freedom class of ships. Upon her May 2008 debut in the United Kingdom, she will be the largest ship ever to be home-ported in Europe. Guests across the globe will have access to the same amazing onboard innovations offered by our other Freedom-family ships, as well as a variety of exciting European itineraries to choose from. |
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| Services & Amenities |
| Bars/Lounges |
12 |
| Beauty Salon/Barber Shop |
Yes |
| Casino |
Yes |
| Chapel |
Yes |
| Disco/Dancing |
Yes |
| Elevators |
Yes |
| Hot Tub |
5 |
| Internet Access |
Yes |
| Laundry/Dry Cleaning |
Yes |
| Library |
Yes |
| Movie Theatre |
1 |
| Onboard Weddings |
Yes |
| Self Serve Laundromats |
No |
| Shops |
Yes |
| Showroom |
Yes |
| Spa |
Yes |
| Video Arcade |
Yes |
| Fitness & Sports
Facilities |
| Basketball Court |
Yes |
| Fitness Center |
Yes |
| Golf Simulator |
Yes |
| Ice Skating Rink |
Yes |
| Jogging Track |
Yes |
| Mini-Golf Course |
Yes |
| Rock Climbing Wall |
Yes |
| Swimming Pool |
2 |
| Tennis Court |
No |
| Water Sports Platform |
No |
| Cabin Features &
Amenities |
| 24-Hour Room Service |
Yes |
| Hair Dryer |
Yes |
| Safe |
Yes |
| Telephone |
Yes |
| Television |
Yes |
| Youth & Teen Facilities |
| Babysitting |
Yes |
| Children's Playroom |
Yes |
| Kiddie Pool |
Yes |
| Supervised Youth Program |
Yes |
| Teen Center |
Yes |
| Special Needs &
Requests |
Adjoining
Cabins
(private connecting
doors) |
Yes |
| Kosher Meals |
Yes |
| Single Occupancy Cabins |
No |
| Single Share Program |
No |
| Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins |
32 |
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General Ship Information |
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Year Built |
2008 |
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Tonnage |
160,000 tons |
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Registry |
Bahamas |
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Length |
1,112 feet |
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Beam |
184 feet |
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Passenger Capacity |
3,634 |
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Crew Size |
1,360 |
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Total Inside Cabins |
733 |
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Total Outside Cabins |
1,084 |
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Cabins & Suites w/ verandas |
844 |
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Suites |
120 |
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Maximum Occupancy per room |
8 |
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Age Restrictions |
One person must be 21 or older. |
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Dinner Seatings |
2 |
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Seating Assignments |
Assigned |
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Dining Hours |
6:15 pm & 8:30 pm |
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Dining Room Dress Code |
7- night cruise: 2 formal nights, others casual or smart casual. |
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Tipping Recommended? |
Yes |
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Tipping Guidelines |
Waiter, $3.50 per person/day, Asst. waiter, $2 per person/day. Maitre'D, $0.75 per person/day. Cabin steward, $3.50 per person/day. 15% tip included on beverage on beverage orders. |
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