Niagara Falls & Canada New England Independence Voyage

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas launched in May 2008 and is the final ship in the trio Freedom class of ship. At just under 160,000 this ship is among the larger cruise ships afloat carrying 3,634 passengers (double occupancy) over 15 passenger decks. She underwent a major amplification programme in 2018 costing $100 million which added some great new features including Perfect Storm water slides, Splashaway Bay, "Battle for Planet Z" glow-in-the-dark laser tag, New escape room, Improved ice rink, Fish & Ships by the pool and new lounges.This ship is a lovely size so as not to feel overwhelmed but with enough going on across its vast range of facilities to keep you more than occupied. There are 18 dining options, 6 pools and 3 adrenalin pumping waterslides. There are specific areas on board for children, families and adults only which appeals to all types of holiday maker from all walks of life.The Royal Promenade is a central avenue on board lined with bars, restaurants, shops and cafes. Look out for fabulous parade party events during each cruise. The solarium is an adult only pool space with retractable glass roof and cantilevered whirlpools. The main pool area features a movie screen for alternative evening entertainment from the theatre, casino and nightclub. Of particular note is the Studio B Ice Rink for ice skating spectaculars and it also converts into a large entertainment space for dancing and laser tag. Try out the Flowrider surfing simulator or perhaps have a putt in the dunes putting course.