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Independence of the Seas

Freedom-class cruise ship, launched 2007

Independence of the Seas
Summary

Freedom-class cruise ship, launched 2007

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imageINDEPENDENCE of the SEAS 27-6-2025.jpg
image_captionIndependence of the Seas near Hook of Holland, 2025
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countryBahamas
flag
nameIndependence of the Seas
ownerRoyal Caribbean Group
operator[[File:House Flag of Royal Caribbean International.svgborder20px]] Royal Caribbean International
registryNassau, Bahamas
builderAker Finnyards Turku Shipyard, Finland
original_cost~
launched14 September 2007
christenedApril 30, 2008
maiden_voyageMay 2, 2008
in_service2008–present
identification*Call sign: C6WW4
statusIn service
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tonnage
length338.95 m
beam*38.6 m hull
*{{convert56mftabbron}} extreme width of superstructure
height63.70 m (209 ft)
draught8.8 m
decks15 (passenger); 4 (crew)
propulsion*Diesel-electric
speed*21.6 kn

  • 56 m extreme width of superstructure

  • Two ABB Azipods and one Fixipod, 14 MW each

  • 23 kn (maximum)

Independence of the Seas is a operated by Royal Caribbean International. The 15-deck ship was built in the Aker Finnyards Turku Shipyard, Finland. At 154,407 GT, she joined Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas as the largest cruise ships and passenger vessels when built. She is 1112 ft long, and typically cruises at 21.6 kn.

Independence of the Seas is the third of the Freedom-class vessels. In October 2009, Oasis of the Seas, the first ship in the , displaced the Freedom class as the world's largest passenger ship.

Areas of operation

Independence of the Seas has operated from ports in Europe and North America.

The ship was christened on April 30, 2008, during a ceremony in Southampton by its godmother, Elizabeth Hill of Chesterfield, the founder of a children's disability charity.

Facilities

Pool Bar Area

Independence of the Seas facilities include an interactive water park, a dedicated water area for small children, and whirlpools which extend from the ship's sides. There is also a two-story theater, seating 1,200, an ice-skating rink and a complete conference center. On the Sports Deck, there is a rock climbing wall, the first ever trampolines at sea, a basketball/football court, water slides, and a FlowRider for surfing.

The ship underwent an extensive dry dock refurbishment in April 2018: additional cabins were added, as well as the first trampoline park at sea, laser tag, water slides and an escape room designed in collaboration with Puzzle Break.

This ship hosts the annual 70000 Tons of Metal music festival.

Incidents

On May 22, 2014, the ship was arrested by port authorities in Ålesund, Norway for nonpayment of fees. The captain notified Royal Caribbean, which transferred NOK600,000 to cover port fees in less than an hour. The ship was then allowed to depart.

On December 11, 2017, 332 of 5,547 passengers became sick with a gastrointestinal illness (believed to be norovirus-related) after the ship had departed from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a five-night Caribbean cruise. Royal Caribbean initiated a deep-cleaning of the vessel after its return to port.

References

References

  1. Bill Ebersold. (1 February 2008). "Cruise growth: driven by megaships & Europe". Marine Log.
  2. (30 April 2008). "Woman names largest cruise ship". BBC News.
  3. "''Independence of the Seas'' will arrive two weeks early". TravelMole.
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  5. Jainchill, Johanna. (April 21, 2008). "Royal Caribbean names godmother for Independence".
  6. "Things to Do". Royal Caribbean International.
  7. "Puzzle Break on Twitter". Twitter.
  8. (2014-02-13). "70000TONS OF METAL - The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise".
  9. [http://e24.no/lov-og-rett/kystverket-tar-arrest-i-gigantisk-cruiseskip/22999751 Kystverket tok arrest i gigantisk cruiseskip]; Rederiet hadde ubetalte regninger på rundt 600.000 kroner, by Johann D Sunderg and Andre AAvik, 22 May 2014, [[E24 Næringsliv]]
  10. (2017-12-16). "More than 500 people fell sick aboard two Royal Caribbean cruises". NBC News.
  11. Rakow, Tim Swift, Erica. (16 December 2017). "Royal Caribbean cruise ship returns to Florida after more than...".
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