Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas has arrived back into Southampton following an extensive refurbishment at the Grand Bahama shipyard in Freeport Bahama.
The 2008 built cruise ship spent around a month in dry-dock whilst the refreshment work was carried out. During this time many changes took place on board, including the addition of new staterooms and suites as well as exciting new passenger venues. Some existing passenger venues will also be relocated or removed to make way for new features.
Independence of the Seas arrived back in Southampton on 12 May 2018, with crowds lining the shores to welcome her back and an impressive fire tug water display.
The ship will sail a 2-night preview cruise with travel agents and press on board before returning to service. The first official cruise is a 2-night mini cruise to Le-Havre, France, which departs Southampton on 15 May 2018. The changes deck by deck are as follows: Deck 3 Alhambra Theatre renamed Royal Theatre Lower-level of the Raven nightclub replaced with 19 Interior staterooms On-Air Club removed and replaced with 11 Interior staterooms Romeo & Juliet Dining Room renamed Dining Room Deck 4 Alhambra Theatre renamed Royal Theatre The upper-level of the Raven nightclub will be replaced by the speciality dining venue Izumi Photo Gallery & Shop replaced by Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade Staircase in the Royal Promenade connect Deck 4-5 removed Macbeth Dining Room renamed Dining Room Deck 5 Pyramid Lounge renamed Star Lounge Connoisseurs Lounge becomes Library & RC Online Dog & Badger Pub renamed Ale & Anchor Cupcake Cupboard becomes Sugar Beach Candy & Ice Cream Store King Lear Dining Room renamed Dining Room Deck 6 1 Interior stateroom added forward Business Centre and Loyalty Deck removed replaced by 4 Interior staterooms Presidential Family Suite replaced by 2 Grand Suites Deck 7 1 Interior stateroom added forward Library repositioned and replaced by 4 Interior staterooms Deck 8 6 Interior staterooms added RC Online repositioned and replaced by 4 Interior cabins Deck 9 1 Interior stateroom added forward Concierge Club removed and replaced by 4 Interior staterooms Deck 11 3 Junior Suites added forward 1 Spacious Panoramic Ocean View stateroom added forward 2 Interior staterooms added forward H20 Zone replaced by Splashaway Bay Deck 12 Vitality At Sea Spa & Fitness Centre reduced 2 Ocean View Panoramic Suites (no balcony) added forward 38 Spacious Panoramic Ocean View staterooms added forward 4 Interior staterooms added forward Running Track shortened Bar (on pool deck) becomes Sky Lounge Deck 13 St. Tropez removed and replaced by Independence Dunes mini golf Sky Pad added Independence Dunes repositioned and replaced by The Perfect Storm Waterslides Wipeout! Removed Deck 14 Cloud Nine and Seven Hearts removed and replaced by Suite Lounge Deck 15 Skylight Chapel removed and replaced by Escape Room
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