9 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise

9 nights · 10 Jan 2028 – 19 Jan 2028 · aboard Independence Of The Seas

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9 nights · Independence Of The Seas

Route map

9 nights 6 ports 5 countries ~2,443 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 · 9 nights · round-trip · Caribbean

  1. Miami, Florida
    Mon 10 Jan · 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 11 Jan Day 2
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  3. Puerto Plata
    Wed 12 Jan · Day 3

    Puerto Plata Dominican Republic

    Arr 07:00 · Dep 16:00
    San Felipe de Puerto Plata is the capital of the Puerto Plata province on the Dominican Republic’s Atlantic north coast. The city is best known for its beaches. Playa Dorada’s lengthy beachfront is backed by resorts and an 18-hole golf…
    Port guide →
  4. San Juan (Puerto Rico)
    Thu 13 Jan · Day 4

    San Juan (Puerto Rico) Puerto Rico

    Arr 09:00 · Dep 18:00
    If you associate Puerto Rico's capital with the colonial streets of Old San Juan, then you know only part of the picture. San Juan is a major metropolis, radiating out from the bay on the Atlantic Ocean that was discovered by Juan Ponce de…
    Port guide →
  5. Fri 14 Jan Day 5
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  6. Oranjestad
    Sat 15 Jan · Day 6

    Oranjestad Aruba

    Arr 08:00 · Dep 23:00
    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 →
  7. Willemstad
    Sun 16 Jan · Day 7

    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 →
  8. Mon 17 Jan Day 8
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  9. Tue 18 Jan Day 9
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  10. Miami, Florida
    Wed 19 Jan · Day 10

    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
£871 available
Ocean View Balcony (2D)
balcony
£1,034 £2,186 available
Connecting Balcony (CB)
balcony
£1,049 £2,216 available
Spacious Ocean View Balcony (4B)
balcony
£1,057 £2,232 available
Spacious Ocean View Balcony (2B)
balcony
£1,079 £2,276 available
Spa Oceanview with Large Balcony (SB)
balcony
£1,161 £2,440 available

Taxes & fees: £106 per person (typical).

Savings NRD IA641521

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Interior Guarantee (ZI)
inside
£618 available
Interior (4V)
inside
£685 £1,428 available
Interior (2V)
inside
£699 £1,456 available
Promenade View Interior (2T)
inside
£713 £1,484 available
Connecting Promenade (CP)
inside
£726 £1,510 available
Ocean View Guarantee (YO)
outside
£705 available
Oceanview (4N)
outside
£781 £1,620 available
Ocean View (2N)
outside
£797 £1,652 available
Spacious Ocean View (4M)
outside
£818 £1,694 available
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View (1L)
outside
£908 £1,874 available

Taxes & fees: £106 per person (typical).

Savings NRD IA641751

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Suite Guarantee (WS)
suite
£1,247 available
Junior Suite (J4)
suite
£1,320 £3,208 available
Junior Suite (J3)
suite
£1,497 £3,562 available
Sunset Junior Suite (JT)
suite
£1,518 available
Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) (VP)
suite
£1,555 £3,678 available
Grand Suite (1 Bedroom) (GS)
suite
£2,384 £5,336 available
Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom) (OS)
suite
£2,693 £5,954 available
Grand Suite (2 Bedroom) (GT)
suite
£3,177 £6,922 available

Taxes & fees: £106 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.

About this cruise

Departing Miami, Florida, United States, on 10 January 2028, Independence Of The Seas operates this 9-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.