5 Nights Hamburg & Rotterdam Cruise
Sat 11 Oct 2025 to Thu 16 Oct 2025
Royal Caribbean | Independence of the Seas
Roundtrip Southampton

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My Itinerary
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Southampton, England
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At Sea
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Hamburg, Germany
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At Sea
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Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Southampton, England
My Itinerary
Sat 11 October 2025 - Thu 16 October 2025

Southampton, England
Day 1: 11 Oct 25

At Sea
Day 2: 12 Oct 25

Hamburg, Germany
Day 3: 13 Oct 25

At Sea
Day 4: 14 Oct 25

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Day 5: 15 Oct 25
Ship information
Independence of the Seas

This is a firm 'no' to FOMO. Independence of the Seas® is giving the Caribbean an injection of new adventures on getaways. Hang ten on our Flowrider®* surf simulator. Go head to head in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag clash in Battle for Planet Z℠. Score an amazing time and game-changing grub at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. Come and Seek the Royal Caribbean®.
Plugs in cabin:
US 2 Pin 110v & EU 2 Pin 220v
Currency on ship:
USD
Childrens facilities:
Available
Gratuities:
Not Included

Cruise Line:
Royal Caribbean
Capacity:
4,560 passengers
Launched:
2008
Tonnage:
154,407 tonnes
Ship Length:
339 meters
Decks:
14 decks
Crew Count:
1,440 crew
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Ship information
Independence of the Seas

This is a firm 'no' to FOMO. Independence of the Seas® is giving the Caribbean an injection of new adventures on getaways. Hang ten on our Flowrider®* surf simulator. Go head to head in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag clash in Battle for Planet Z℠. Score an amazing time and game-changing grub at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. Come and Seek the Royal Caribbean®.
Plugs in cabin:
US 2 Pin 110v & EU 2 Pin 220v
Currency on ship:
USD
Childrens facilities:
Available
Gratuities:
Not Included

Cruise Line:
Royal Caribbean
Capacity:
4,560 passengers
Launched:
2008
Tonnage:
154,407 tonnes
Ship Length:
339 meters
Decks:
14 decks
Crew Count:
1,440 crew
Cabin Information
42 Cabin types available with images

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Independence of the Seas has 42 cabin types available

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Deck Plans
Here, you can explore detailed deck plans of Independence of the Seas from Royal Caribbean. With a total of 14 decks, our deck plans provide a comprehensive view of the ship’s layout, including cabins, restaurants, entertainment areas, and other onboard amenities. Use these plans to find the perfect cabin and get acquainted with everything the ship has to offer for your upcoming voyage.
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Things to do
This is a firm 'no' to FOMO. Independence of the Seas® is giving the Caribbean an injection of new adventures on getaways. Hang ten on our Flowrider®* surf simulator. Go head to head in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag clash in Battle for Planet Z℠. Score an amazing time and game-changing grub at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. Come and Seek the Royal Caribbean®.

Theatre
Spanning two decks, this Broadway-style performance space offers contemporary and Broadway-inspired shows, headline musicals and live comedy. Enjoy Broadway-style musical spectaculars at the fantastic onboard theatre, where colourful, lively performances will take your breath away.

Champagne Bar
TOAST TO VACATION
Whether you spent the day chasing onboard thrills or soaking up beachside chill, raise a glass of bubbly at the Champagne Bar and celebrate another day in paradise. From bold bruts to crisp cremants, discover your perfect pairing for good times at sea.
HOW TO PURCHASE
Beverage Package or A La Carte
AGE RESTRICTION
21+ on sailings from North America, 18+ on sailings from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
MENU INTRO
The drink menu at the Champagne Bar is all about delicious sparkling wines from around the world, including cava, prosecco, cremant, and of course, Champagne. Order your favourite fizzy picks by the glass or pop open a bottle for the ultimate elevated evening.
PRO TIP
If you have a Deluxe Beverage Package, you can use it at the Champagne Bar.
Dining Options

Main Dining Room
GOURMET COURSES
In the Main Dining Room, you can experience flavours that take you from Jamaica to Jaipur, a rotating menu of delicious dishes always offering something unexpected. A multi-level restaurant that in the morning is the perfect spot to enjoy a hearty brunch paired with refreshing mimosas, at dinnertime transforms into a world class dining experience with a menu that invites you to taste your way around the world course by course.
ATTIRE
Smart Casual
MENU HIGHLIGHTS
Many of the dishes on the Main Dining Room’s menu rotate each night, which means you could go an entire week without ever repeating a course. Every meal here begins with something delicious from the starters section of the menu — like savoury duck terrine layered with apricot chutney on toasted sourdough bread, a flaky Vidalia onion tart baked with whipped eggs, cream, and smoked bacon, or spiced eggplant and Kalamata olive tartare prepared with red pepper hummus and served on crispy garlic bread. Then, choose from international entrees like Moroccan spiced ahi tuna served over mint couscous, sautéed spinach and tequila peppers with a cool yogurt vinaigrette. Or mojo-marinated bone-in pork loin paired with sweet potatoes, broccoli and a cumin-citrus reduction. Dessert is also worth getting excited about, with options like sweet cream-soaked tres leches, home-style carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, and a light and fluffy Grand Marnier soufflé.
NOTE
Food offerings may differ by ship and sailing.
PRO TIP
The food in the Main Dining Room is complimentary, and you can order as many courses as you like.

Johnny Rockets®
BOLD FLAVOURS, FLASHBACK VIBES
Johnny Rockets® has been serving up delicious American fare to diners around the world since 1986. Its menu features fresh, never frozen, made-to-order hamburgers, sides, shakes and desserts. No matter where you are onboard or in the world, you’re always surrounded by good food and simple pleasures at this retro hangout.
ATTIRE
Casual
MENU HIGHLIGHTS
If you’re dropping in with friends for a shareable snack, it doesn’t get better than a double order of Johnny Rockets® famous fries. Ask for them plain or go all out with cheese and bacon on top. As far as burgers go, you can’t go wrong with the Original, served with lettuce, tomatoes, chopped onions, pickles, mustard, relish and mayo. But there’s also the Smoke House, loaded with bacon, onion rings, cheddar cheese, and Smoke House BBQ ranch. And the Spicy Houston, flavoured with jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, and the house Smokin’ Chipotle Ranch sauce. All the milkshakes here are heavenly, of course, but we’re partial to the Oreo® Cookies & Cream version.
PRO TIP
If you want to mix and match two milkshake flavours, just ask the staff if they can make it happen..
Cruiser reviews
from Cruise Critic
Cruiser reviews

Gyergyak-Gwan
10+ Cruises: 50s
IOTS You Are Incredible
IOTS You Are Incredible Sailing now, 29th September 5 night Cruise, Hamburg and Bruges We left our home at 12.28pm and we were having lunch in the windjammer by 13.10pm. Yes will live in southampton but still, it was a very smooth embarkation. This is my 5th time on iots, but i haven't sailed on her since before covid. How anyone has anything negative to say is beyond me. Im not cooking, im not cleaning, i'm not shopping or driving. I'm on holiday. Yes people want ro sell you things, its a business. Politely decline and move on. Its that easy. Iots is a bit like.me. She has aged but the older she gets, the better she gets.the staff are outstanding. The reviews about food on here are unjustified. The dining room is a special place. The food was excellent every evening. If you want 2 starters, ask for 2 starters. the carribean night was authentic. Coconut jumbo shrimp jerk pork, rice and peas and plantain. I was vacating with jamacains (im white, british) they were blown away with the food. Speaking of carribean night. In 20 years of cruising, the caribbean night was the best night ever. The hott sands band....please please please.....more of this from rccl. My in-laws ( 70 and 76) were still partying till 1am, (i was tucked up in bed by 11pm but still singing bob marley all the way back to my room). Rooms are just what you need. Bed was so comfy, room attendant was brilliant and my elephant towel brought back great cruising memories. A massive shout out out to kiram. Rccl you are going in the right direction. Food has improved so much. Your staff on iots are a credit to your fleet. Im already thinking about liberty so you have my site. Rhap in the Windjammer bar, you brightened our day Sarah in bolaros's keep singing, keep smiling. Isuman and nagesh great customer service in the dining room. Assish in the champagne bar, we loved the cocktails, thank you. Remember one love one heart.
Sail Date: 09-2025

docious26
10+ Cruises: 70s
Spanish Flair Cruise on Independence of the Seas
The cruise was fabulous. The only thing that let it down was the weather which was awful. With that I. Mind there was so much for everyone to do onboard ship. The food was really good. We went to Izumi which I would recommend to everyone to try once. It was great. The cabins were starting to look a bit tired but everything worked and it was spotless. The entertainment was fantastic. They had Grease as the main show of which the performance was magnificent. If I was to have a criticism it was about the cabanas on board. The price was astronomical. I know the weather was bad, however, they were empty even on our one perfect day. The amount of room they take up could give more people a chance of getting a sunbed . I am planning my next cruise now with Royal Carribean All in all can’t wait to cruise with them again
Sail Date: 09-2025

Daniel dawson
10+ Cruises: 40s
Amazing family cruise ship
The ship is in excellent condition for its age, the public spaces looked pretty much brand new. This ship benefits from a fantastic selection of family events in the evening. The star bar was a particular favourite of ours. The water slides are good, with perfect storm sheltered whilst in the queue. On some ships you are exposed to the winds. It has the best splash away bay we have seen, easily out shining the oasis class in this area. Shows we a real mix of headliners, Grease was only on 3 times in the entire 9 night cruise, which was surprising, we didnt get to see it this time, which was a disappointment. But that's because we had things planned already. The panoramic ocean view room we had was the best room we have experienced. Absolutely beautiful views whilst laid in bed so second to nothing we have experienced so far. We enjoyed the no fly option this time being out of Southampton. We will definitely sail out of Southampton again, it was so easy to park at the port.
Sail Date: 07-2025

























































































































