8 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday

8 nights · 27 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 · aboard Independence Of The Seas

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8 nights · Independence Of The Seas

Route map

8 nights 6 ports 5 countries ~2,142 nautical miles

Approximate route shown as straight lines between ports. Actual sailing path may vary. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Itinerary

Departs Miami, Florida, United States · 8 nights · round-trip · Caribbean

  1. Miami, Florida
    Mon 27 Dec · Day 1

    Miami, Florida United States

    Dep 16:00
    Miami is one of the world’s most popular holiday spots. It has so much to offer; from its countless beach areas, to culture and museums, from spa and shopping days out, to endless cuban restaurants and cafes. Miami is a multicultural city…
    Port guide →
  2. Tue 28 Dec Day 2
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  3. Wed 29 Dec Day 3
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  4. Willemstad
    Thu 30 Dec · Day 4

    Willemstad Curaçao

    Arr 08:00 · Dep 17:00
    Dutch settlers came here in the 1630s, about the same time they sailed through the Verazzano Narrows to Manhattan, bringing with them original red-tile roofs, first used on the trade ships as ballast and later incorporated into the…
    Port guide →
  5. Oranjestad
    Fri 31 Dec · Day 5

    Oranjestad Aruba

    Arr 07:00 · Dep 16:00
    Aruba's capital is easily explored on foot. Its palm-lined central thoroughfare runs between old and new pastel-painted buildings of typical Dutch design (Spanish influence is also evident in some of the architecture). There are a lot of…
    Port guide →
  6. Cabo Rojo
    Sat 1 Jan · Day 6

    Cabo Rojo Dominican Republic

    Arr 11:00 · Dep 17:00
    Port guide →
  7. Sun 2 Jan Day 7
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  8. Nassau
    Mon 3 Jan · Day 8

    Nassau Bahamas

    Arr 07:30 · Dep 17:30
    Nassau's sheltered harbor bustles with cruise-ship activity, while a block away Bay Street's sidewalks are crowded with shoppers who duck into air-conditioned boutiques and relax on benches in the shade of mahogany and lignum vitae trees.…
    Port guide →
  9. Miami, Florida
    Tue 4 Jan · Day 9

    Miami, Florida United States

    Arr 06:00
    Miami is one of the world’s most popular holiday spots. It has so much to offer; from its countless beach areas, to culture and museums, from spa and shopping days out, to endless cuban restaurants and cafes. Miami is a multicultural city…
    Port guide →

Cabin grades & pricing

Prices are per person and based on the lowest available cabin within each grade. Confirm the final price with the cruise line at booking.

Savings NRD IA641522

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Ocean View Balcony Guarantee (XB)
balcony
 £1,606 — available
Oceanview Balcony (4D)
balcony
 £1,856 £3,770 available
Spacious Ocean View Balcony (4B)
balcony
 £1,930 £3,918 available
Spacious Ocean View Balcony (2B)
balcony
 £1,967 £3,992 available
Ocean View Balcony (2D)
balcony
 £2,084 £4,226 available
Connecting Balcony (CB)
balcony
 £2,100 £4,258 available
Spa Oceanview with Large Balcony (SB)
balcony
 £2,327 £4,712 available

Taxes & fees: £166 per person (typical).

Savings NRD IA641521

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Interior Guarantee (ZI)
inside
 £1,133 — available
Interior (4V)
inside
 £1,246 £2,490 available
Interior (2V)
inside
 £1,273 £2,544 available
Promenade View Interior (2T)
inside
 £1,294 £2,586 available
Connecting Promenade (CP)
inside
 £1,321 £2,640 available
Ocean View Guarantee (YO)
outside
 £1,314 — available
Oceanview (4N)
outside
 £1,415 £2,828 available
Ocean View (2N)
outside
 £1,468 £2,934 available
Spacious Ocean View (4M)
outside
 £1,481 £2,960 available
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View (1L)
outside
 £1,659 £3,316 available

Taxes & fees: £166 per person (typical).

Savings NRD IA641751

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Suite Guarantee (WS)
suite
 £1,942 — available
Junior Suite (J4)
suite
 £2,052 £4,612 available
Junior Suite (J3)
suite
 £2,243 £4,994 available
Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) (VP)
suite
 £2,616 £5,740 available
Sunset Junior Suite (JT)
suite
 £2,980 — available
Grand Suite (1 Bedroom) (GS)
suite
 £4,199 £8,906 available
Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom) (OS)
suite
 £4,855 £10,218 available
Grand Suite (2 Bedroom) (GT)
suite
 £5,502 £11,512 available

Taxes & fees: £166 per person (typical).

Savings NRD (LHR) IA641522

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Ocean View Balcony Guarantee (XB)
balcony
 £1,606 — available
Oceanview Balcony (4D)
balcony
 £1,856 £3,770 available
Spacious Ocean View Balcony (4B)
balcony
 £1,930 £3,918 available
Spacious Ocean View Balcony (2B)
balcony
 £1,967 £3,992 available
Ocean View Balcony (2D)
balcony
 £2,084 £4,226 available
Connecting Balcony (CB)
balcony
 £2,100 £4,258 available
Spa Oceanview with Large Balcony (SB)
balcony
 £2,327 £4,712 available

Taxes & fees: £166 per person (typical).

Savings NRD (LHR) IA641521

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Interior Guarantee (ZI)
inside
 £1,133 — available
Interior (4V)
inside
 £1,246 £2,490 available
Interior (2V)
inside
 £1,273 £2,544 available
Promenade View Interior (2T)
inside
 £1,294 £2,586 available
Connecting Promenade (CP)
inside
 £1,321 £2,640 available
Ocean View Guarantee (YO)
outside
 £1,314 — available
Oceanview (4N)
outside
 £1,415 £2,828 available
Ocean View (2N)
outside
 £1,468 £2,934 available
Spacious Ocean View (4M)
outside
 £1,481 £2,960 available
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View (1L)
outside
 £1,659 £3,316 available

Taxes & fees: £166 per person (typical).

Savings NRD (LHR) IA641751

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Suite Guarantee (WS)
suite
 £1,942 — available
Junior Suite (J4)
suite
 £2,052 £4,612 available
Junior Suite (J3)
suite
 £2,243 £4,994 available
Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) (VP)
suite
 £2,616 £5,740 available
Sunset Junior Suite (JT)
suite
 £2,980 — available
Grand Suite (1 Bedroom) (GS)
suite
 £4,199 £8,906 available
Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom) (OS)
suite
 £4,855 £10,218 available
Grand Suite (2 Bedroom) (GT)
suite
 £5,502 £11,512 available

Taxes & fees: £166 per person (typical).

Shore excursions on this cruise

A small selection of trusted tours at the ports this cruise visits. Browse the full list per port from the itinerary above, or visit all excursions.

Oranjestad

All in Oranjestad →
2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour to Little Natural Bridge in Aruba

2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour to Little Natural Bridge in Aruba

1h 40 mins

From £75 pp

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2-Seater UTV Island Tour in Aruba

2-Seater UTV Island Tour in Aruba

4h 0 mins

From £75 pp

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4-Seat UTV Rentals: Your Adventure, Your Way

4-Seat UTV Rentals: Your Adventure, Your Way

0 day

From £257 pp

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Nassau

All in Nassau →
1.5 Hour Bahamas Special City Tour and Nassau City Tour Package

1.5 Hour Bahamas Special City Tour and Nassau City Tour Package

1h 30 mins

From £189 pp

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3 Hour Smart Eco Segway Adventure in Nassau

3 Hour Smart Eco Segway Adventure in Nassau

3h 0 mins

From £75 pp

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3 Island Jet Ski Tour Swimming Pigs Snorkeling and FREE Transport

3 Island Jet Ski Tour Swimming Pigs Snorkeling and FREE Transport

2h 30 mins

From £242 pp

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Willemstad

All in Willemstad →
** New Product ** Moke My Day Adventure Tour & Rentals free WiFi

** New Product ** Moke My Day Adventure Tour & Rentals free WiFi

3h 0 mins

From £61 pp

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***New product*** Scoot Curacao Rentals free WiFi

***New product*** Scoot Curacao Rentals free WiFi

1 day

From £45 pp

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10 Seats Private Van Beach hopping (AC) customizable

10 Seats Private Van Beach hopping (AC) customizable

4h 0 mins

From £42 pp

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Miami, Florida

All in Miami, Florida →
#1 Jet Ski with Miami Watersports (All Fees Included)

#1 Jet Ski with Miami Watersports (All Fees Included)

1h 30 mins

From £60 pp

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2 hrs Miami Private Boat with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo

2 hrs Miami Private Boat with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo

2h 0 mins

From £39 pp

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2-Hours Private Miami Boat Rental With Champagne

2-Hours Private Miami Boat Rental With Champagne

2h 0 mins

From £143 pp

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About this cruise

Departing Miami, Florida, United States, on 27 December 2027, Independence Of The Seas operates this 8-night Royal Caribbean International sailing. This is a round-trip sailing, with the ship returning to its home port of Miami, Florida. The itinerary covers destinations in the Caribbean. The ship carries a Resort rating, which gives a broad indication of the onboard experience. See the route map, day-by-day itinerary, and cabin pricing on this page.

This summary is drawn from the operator's sailing data. We update these pages as more detail becomes available.

Frequently asked questions

What's included depends on the fare type you select. Accommodation and meals in the main dining room are standard on most sailings; speciality restaurants, drinks, and gratuities are typically paid extras. Check directly with Royal Caribbean International for the current fare breakdown.

Reservations for this sailing are made directly with Royal Caribbean International. CruiseCompass does not process bookings — visit Royal Caribbean International's website to check availability.

The cancellation policy for this sailing is determined by Royal Caribbean International and may vary depending on your chosen fare. Most operators apply a sliding scale of charges that increases closer to departure, with deposits often non-refundable once paid. Always check the full booking conditions with Royal Caribbean International before confirming.