Independence of the Seas is a Freedom Class ship, in service since 2008, with room for 3,858 guests at double occupancy on 14 passenger decks (154,407 gross tons). Right now we see 73 back-to-backs on her (two sailings in a row without leaving the ship), 44 from Miami and 29 from Cape Liberty, the first leaving Oct 29, 2026 and the last Apr 8, 2028.
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Back-to-backs on Independence of the Seas
73back-to-backs on her, 9 to 18 nights.
Where Independence of the Seas is right now, on her timetable: At sea, Royal Naval Dockyard to Cape Liberty. Next sailing Oct 29, 2026. Ship tracker ›
Lowest total, for 2 guests$1,461$730 per person · 10 nights · Feb 25 to Mar 7, 2027 · MiamiSee this trip ›
What her lowest trip cost, day by day
One trip, followed back: Feb 25 to Mar 7, 2027, 10 nights from Miami. Total for 2 guests, each day we checked.
Interior on this trip is $1,461 for 2 guests today, the lowest we have seen. The highest was $1,787 on Sep 10. We started checking on Sep 10, 2026, so "the lowest we have seen" only reaches back that far. See this trip ›
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Day
Interior, for 2 guests
Ocean view, for 2 guests
Balcony, for 2 guests
Suite, for 2 guests
Oct 27, 2026
$1,461
$1,893
$2,013
$4,558
Oct 26, 2026
$1,478
$1,929
$2,067
$4,659
Oct 25, 2026
$1,478
$1,929
$2,067
$4,659
Oct 24, 2026
$1,478
$1,929
$2,067
$4,659
Oct 23, 2026
$1,478
$1,929
$2,067
$4,659
Oct 22, 2026
$1,598
$2,098
$2,269
$4,659
Oct 21, 2026
$1,598
$2,098
$2,269
$4,659
Oct 20, 2026
$1,478
$1,929
$2,067
$4,659
Oct 19, 2026
$1,496
$1,929
$2,084
$4,698
Oct 18, 2026
$1,496
$1,929
$2,084
$4,698
Oct 17, 2026
$1,496
$1,929
$2,084
$4,698
Oct 16, 2026
$1,496
$1,929
$2,084
$4,698
Oct 15, 2026
$1,618
$2,098
$2,288
$4,698
Oct 14, 2026
$1,618
$2,098
$2,288
$4,698
Oct 13, 2026
$1,496
$1,929
$2,084
$4,698
Oct 12, 2026
$1,514
$1,983
$2,156
$4,778
Oct 11, 2026
$1,514
$1,983
$2,156
$4,778
Oct 10, 2026
$1,514
$1,983
$2,156
$4,778
Oct 9, 2026
$1,514
$1,983
$2,156
$4,778
Oct 8, 2026
$1,638
$2,159
$2,368
$4,778
Oct 7, 2026
$1,638
$2,159
$2,368
$4,778
Oct 6, 2026
$1,514
$1,983
$2,156
$4,778
Oct 5, 2026
$1,568
$1,985
$2,229
$4,857
Oct 4, 2026
$1,568
$1,985
$2,229
$4,857
Oct 3, 2026
$1,568
$1,985
$2,229
$4,857
Oct 2, 2026
$1,568
$1,985
$2,229
$4,857
Oct 1, 2026
$1,698
$2,161
$2,448
$4,857
Sep 30, 2026
$1,698
$2,161
$2,448
$4,857
Sep 29, 2026
$1,631
$2,073
$2,337
$4,857
Sep 28, 2026
$1,631
$2,073
$2,337
$4,962
Sep 27, 2026
$1,631
$2,073
$2,337
$4,962
Sep 26, 2026
$1,631
$2,073
$2,337
$4,962
Sep 25, 2026
$1,631
$2,073
$2,337
$4,962
Sep 24, 2026
$1,698
$2,161
$2,448
$4,962
Sep 23, 2026
$1,698
$2,161
$2,448
$4,962
Sep 22, 2026
$1,631
$2,073
$2,337
$4,962
Sep 21, 2026
$1,653
$2,073
$2,417
$4,820
Sep 20, 2026
$1,653
$2,073
$2,417
$4,820
Sep 19, 2026
$1,653
$2,073
$2,417
$4,820
Sep 18, 2026
$1,651
$2,071
$2,414
$4,817
Sep 17, 2026
$1,718
$2,159
$2,528
$4,817
Sep 16, 2026
$1,768
$2,209
$2,578
$5,017
Sep 15, 2026
$1,654
$2,122
$2,422
$4,978
Sep 14, 2026
$1,654
$2,122
$2,422
$5,157
Sep 13, 2026
$1,654
$2,122
$2,422
$4,978
Sep 12, 2026
$1,654
$2,122
$2,422
$4,978
Sep 10, 2026
$1,787
$2,308
$2,658
$4,978
From Miami: 44 back-to-backs
Leaving Nov 8, 2026 to Apr 8, 2028. Priced trips first, then soonest first.
Nov 8 to Nov 22, 202614 nights, back in Miami
Western Caribbean & Perfect Day, 7 nightsNov 8 to Nov 15, 2026
Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day, 7 nightsNov 15 to Nov 22, 2026
Priced back-to-backs first, soonest first within each. Prices last checked Oct 27, 2026, 6:20 PM Pacific. They are refreshed on a schedule, not live, so confirm a price with Royal Caribbean before you book. Find legs for free ›
Independence of the Seas month by month
Where she starts back-to-backs each month, and how many.
Independence of the Seas holds 3,858 guests at double occupancy.
2008Entered service
154,407Gross tons
3,858Guests, two per cabin
14Passenger decks
1,112 ftLength
183 ftBeam (width)
The Freedom Class as a whole runs ~154,400-156,300 gross tons and 4,370 guests.
Known for
The Perfect Storm waterslides
Two FlowRider surf simulators
A popular short-Caribbean ship
About the Freedom Class
The class that debuted the FlowRider surf simulator and, for a few years, held the “largest cruise ship” title. Big enough for a Royal Promenade and a full water park, nimble enough for short Caribbean and Bahamas runs, which makes them back-to-back favorites.
What a back-to-back on Independence of the Seas looks like
Lengths run 9 to 18 nights. Most common: two 7-night sailings (30), then a 5-night and a 9-night sailing (16). Most repeated: Bermuda Getaway, then Canada Getaway, in either order (8 times); the two legs share no stop. Top stops: Perfect Day CocoCay, Royal Naval Dockyard, George Town, San Juan and Nassau. 5 end in another port (3 in Miami and 2 in Cape Liberty), not where they began: check the last port before you book a flight home.
The lowest price on Independence of the Seas
$1,461 for 2 guests
$730 per person
10 nights, Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 7, 2027, round trip from Miami. Interior cabin, both legs.
Best months for back to back on Independence of the Seas
In the fares we have recorded, the lowest months for a back-to-back on Independence of the Seas are November 2026 ($166 a night for 2 guests) and April 2027 ($181). The highest is July 2027 ($374). Each figure is the middle interior fare of her back-to-back sailings that month, from 3,547 price checks of 76 sailings between Sep 11, 2026 and Oct 28, 2026.
Prices last checked Oct 27, 2026, 6:20 PM Pacific. They are refreshed on a schedule, not live, so confirm a price with Royal Caribbean before you book.
Can you do back to back cruises on Independence of the Seas?
Yes. We see 73 back-to-backs where both sailings are on Independence of the Seas herself, from Miami and Cape Liberty, 9 to 18 nights in all. The lowest total for 2 guests is $1,461, $730 per person.
What is the cheapest back to back cruise on Independence of the Seas right now?
The 10-night back-to-back (round trip from Miami) that sails Feb 25, 2027 to Mar 7, 2027, at $1,461 for 2 guests ($730 per person), interior cabin. Prices last checked Oct 27, 2026.
How long is a back to back cruise on Independence of the Seas?
From 9 to 18 nights in all. The most common is two 7-night sailings, 14 nights aboard (30 of 73). Other lengths we see: a 5-night and a 9-night sailing (16) and a 4-night and a 5-night sailing (8).
When does the next back to back cruise on Independence of the Seas start?
On Oct 29, 2026, from Cape Liberty: Southern Caribbean for 10 nights, then Western Caribbean & Perfect Day for 7 nights, ending in Miami on Nov 15, 2026, at $2,202 for 2 guests. After that, Nov 8, 2026 and Nov 15, 2026.
Do both legs of a back to back on Independence of the Seas go to the same ports?
On her most repeated back-to-back, Bermuda Getaway then Canada Getaway, the first leg stops at Royal Naval Dockyard and the second at Halifax. No stop is on both.
What is the best month for a back to back cruise on Independence of the Seas?
In the fares we have recorded, the lowest months for a back-to-back on Independence of the Seas are November 2026 ($166 a night for 2 guests) and April 2027 ($181). The highest is July 2027 ($374). Each figure is the middle interior fare of her back-to-back sailings that month, from 3,547 price checks of 76 sailings between Sep 11, 2026 and Oct 28, 2026.
Where does Independence of the Seas sail from?
We're tracking 76 sailings on Independence of the Seas right now, from 2 home ports: Miami and Cape Liberty. Most are from Miami, with 47 of them.
How much does a cruise on Independence of the Seas cost per night?
Across her 77 priced sailings the typical (middle) interior fare is $246 a night for 2 guests, $123 per person. That is 7 percent below the Freedom Class middle of $265 a night for 2 guests and 19 percent below the fleet middle of $302 a night for 2 guests. Fares are Royal Caribbean's lowest interior fare, taxes and port fees included, last checked Oct 28, 2026.
When does Independence of the Seas sail next?
Her next sailing on file is Southern Caribbean Cruise, 10 nights from Cape Liberty on Oct 29, 2026, at $1,199 for 2 guests ($599 per person).
Where is Independence of the Seas right now?
On her timetable: At sea, Royal Naval Dockyard to Cape Liberty. This is her scheduled position worked out from her itinerary, not a live signal.
How big is Independence of the Seas?
Independence of the Seas holds 3,858 guests at double occupancy. She is 154,407 gross tons with 14 passenger decks and is 1,112 feet long. She is a Freedom Class ship.
Want the other ships too? Our back-to-back cruises pages list every Royal Caribbean back-to-back that currently connects, home port by home port, including the ones that switch ship between legs, which this page leaves out.
Guest counts, gross tons, passenger decks, length and beam are Royal Caribbean’s own published figures for this ship, and are approximate. The legtolegcruises.com Fleet is independent editorial. Confirm ship details, itineraries, and offers with Royal Caribbean before booking.