Independence of the Seas Ship Overview

Table Tennis

Get ready for a table tennis tourney unlike any other. Come solo or pair up for a back-and-forth battle at sea.

Ice Skating

You may not expect to wrap up a sunny day with figure eights on the ice rink. But onboard, excitement like this comes standard— and the ice skating comes complimentary. Children and adults, from beginners to masters, are invited to strap on a pair of skates and show off their moves.

All Access Tour

Go behind-the-scenes for a look at ship operations, and see how we bring the Royal Caribbean experience to life. Learn how dishes are prepared and where ingredients are stored. Explore the Engine Control Room and the crew corridor and get an exclusive tour of the Bridge.

Culinary Classes

Come home ready to rock the kitchen. Onboard culinary classes invite you to watch seasoned chefs create culinary masterpieces right before your eyes. Get the tips and techniques to create your own gourmet appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. Culinary classes have an additional cost and vary by itinerary.

Guest Lectures

From stargazing to meditation, and a ton of topics in between, you’ll hear experts from different fields give insights and offer new perspectives during the Guest Lecture series. Fees may apply.

Art Collection

Whether you’re looking for a Renaissance work or a contemporary masterpiece, the Art on RoyalSM enrichment program invites you to browse and bid on original works and limited-edition prints from featured artists.

Art Auctions

The excitement begins with a complimentary champagne toast at the Art Gallery, where you’ll get to browse pieces from a collection expertly curated by the Park West Gallery Art team. Then soak up the electricity in the room as the bidding ramps up to a fast and furious frenzy. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a curious first-timer, onboard art auctions are a great way to add some thrills to your day and take home a masterpiece you’ll treasure forever.

Learn Language

Immerse yourself in the language of the locals with foreign language lessons onboard. Learn greetings, phrases, and questions so you can enjoy chatting with the residents.

Escape Room

There are some puzzles you solve. And some you escape. Work together with your team to uncover hidden clues, solve mind bending teasers, and work out bewildering puzzles. The timer’s set to 60 minute.

Solarium

Discover the Solarium, a relaxing indoor-outdoor retreat just for the adult guests. Perfectly positioned at the front of every Royal Caribbean® ship, the crystal canopy area presents fantastic views and stays warm while you enjoy swimming pools, whirlpools, and lounge area, as well as cascading lagoons on select ships.

Bass Bouncer

If you want to make some serious sound waves, join the virtual reality Sky Pad? game Bass Bouncer, which throws you into a futuristic world powered entirely by music. Blast along toward Party Island and use the energy from your Beat Stream to power up as many sonic glyphs as you can on the way. At the end of your musical journey, you’ll get to hear the song you made in one rocking grand finale.

Folding Artistry

Learn to fold, flip and twist like the Royal Caribbean pros. Turn a napkin into the perfect place setting, and turn an ordinary towel into a swan just like the ones you find in your stateroom.

Jump Rally

Take on a team of robotic opponents in the Sky Pad? virtual reality bungee adventure game, Jump Rally. Your gaze controls an energy deflector, which you’ll have to use to stop as many power orbs as you can from passing the goal within the given timeframe. The longer you play, the more difficult the game gets, so stay sharp. The highest-scoring players will have their results posted on the daily leaderboard.

Learn Language

Immerse yourself in the language of the locals with foreign language lessons onboard. Learn greetings, phrases and questions so you can enjoy chatting with the residents.

Whirlpools

Every ship boasts multiple whirlpools for you to take a relaxing dip in.

Sky Pad

Hop into the Sky Pad? for an out-of-this-world bungee trampoline experience. Strap in, put on your virtual reality headset and get transported to another time, place, or planet. Your virtual adventure will launch you high into the stratosphere and let your imagination soar.

Captains Reception

The Captain would like to make a toast to you! Head down to a special reception dedicated to all the guests sailing onboard. Make sure you bring your camera along, as you’ll have the perfect opportunity to pose with the Captain and snap a shot.

Splashaway Bay

Pint-sized cruisers will find gallons of fun at Splashaway Bay aqua park. This bigger, better water adventure features colorful waterslides, water cannons, fountains, pools and whirlpools for tots to tweens (and their supervising parents). And keep your eye on the drench bucket. You’ll want to be there when it tips!

Wine Tasting

This is how aficionados are made. Join us for a deep dive into vintages and varieties during an exciting wine tasting class featuring some of the most famous vineyards in the world. Some of the wines offered are so exclusive, they are only found onboard Royal Caribbean®.