 RoyalCaribbean International’s largest and most innovative ship, Independence of the Seas, takes cruising to another level. This floating oasis recently made its inaugural Caribbean voyage this past November and is scheduled to return to its home port in Europe in early spring. If you’re a first-timer |
 Otheramenities include youth programs, a video game room, a teen club, a rock-climbing wall, Broadway-style entertainment and the Royal Promenade, which is an entertainment boulevard of shops, restaurants, bars and lounges, including Sorrento’s pizza and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Scoop Shop. Chops Grille, Portofino and Johnny Rockets restaurants are a nice transition from the all-you-can-eat buffet and the dining halls. |
 Whenthe ice skating show at Center Ice, the game of Quest with the cruise director, the Nintendo Wii and karaoke conclude, try your hand at the slot machines or the Blackjack table — you may even want to take the opportunity to renew your vows at the Skylight Wedding Chapel. The activities are endless. |
Independence sails from Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and
alternates between eight-night Eastern Caribbean and six-night Western
Caribbean itineraries. Independence’s Eastern Caribbean itinerary
calls at San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas;
Phillipsburg, St. Maarten and Labadee, Royal Caribbean’s private
beach destination in Haiti. The Western Caribbean itinerary calls at
Belize City, Belize; and Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.
Don’t miss your opportunity to take part in this fantastic voyage.
–yvette caslin
