Best of Cruise February 2024

After an absence of six years, Royal Caribbean’s Brit- popular Independence of the Seas® is returning to Southampton for a series of cruises during the summer of 2025. What’s more, many of the onboard attractions that proved so popular with loyal passengers have been amplified with never-before-seen thrills.

Designed for adrenaline junkies, the Perfect Storm is a duo of intertwined racing waterslides with a 100-foot descent. Other next-level activities include the FlowRider surf simulator; a glow-in- the-dark laser-tag clash in ‘Battle for Planet Z’; Sky Pad, a VR-enhanced trampoline experience; a rock-climbing wall with 11 challenging routes; and an Obseratorium puzzle break room. With the biggest pool deck of any ship in the fleet, kids of all ages have never had it so good. The action continues after dark in the Alhambra Theatre, where there’s a full-scale production of ‘Grease’. Studio B, the onboard skating rink, is open for lessons and free skating during the day, whilst by night there’s the spectacular ‘Strings’ ice show.

The 1,200-seat main dining room spans three decks, and the popular, nautical-themed Windjammer Café is open for breakfast, lunch and casual dining. Izumi is perfect for innovative sushi and sashimi, plus there’s the hugely popular Chops Grille for great steaks. There’s also a retro 1950s diner, Johnny Rockets, and the new Fish&Ships. Not to be missed are the 9-night ‘Spanish Flair’ cruises, where a medley of sun-kissed excitement awaits at the enchanting ports of Vigo, Lisbon, Cádiz, La Coruña, and Bilbao.

9 night Spanish Flair cruise on board Independence of the Seas®. Sailing from Southampton on

Located at the heart of the vessel is the Royal Promenade. At 445-feet long, this shopping, dining and entertainment boulevard hosts nightly street parades, which are a cavalcade of boisterous fun, whether it’s ‘Rock Britannia’, or ‘Mad Hatters Ball’. Kids are in their element during the Dreamworks Parade, when characters from ‘Madagascar’ and ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ make an appearance.

10 September 2025 with Royal Caribbean. Interior Stateroom from £781 per person. Scan the code or contact us for more information and to book.

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