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Northern City Escapes Cruise

Departure: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Nights: 8 nights
Departs: Southampton
Returns: Southampton
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Duration
8
Nights
Days at Sea
3
Sea Days
Ports
5
Ports
Countries Visted
5
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Northern City Escapes Cruise

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Saturday, June 21, 2025 Southampton, Great Britain Embark 5:00 PM
    View of Southampton, Great Britain

    Southampton, UK, is a city and major port situated on the south coast of England, and is widely recognised as the capital of the country’s cruise industry. Each year more and more cruise liners take advantage of its superb cruise terminals. It is, of course, a gateway to Europe’s largest city, the enormous cosmopolitan city of London, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Read more about Southampton, Great Britain

    2 Sunday, June 22, 2025 Cruising
    3 Monday, June 23, 2025 Oslo, Norway 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Oslo, Norway

    Oslo, the capital and most populous city in Norway, lies between the Oslo Fjord and the green hills of Oslomarka. The combination of city life and easy access to outdoor activities makes Oslo a unique destination. Oslo is built in a horseshoe shape on the shores of the Oslofjord and limited in most directions by hills and forests. Read more about Oslo, Norway

    4 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Copenhagen, Denmark 10:00 AM 8:00 PM
    View of Copenhagen, Denmark

    Copenhagen, situated on two islands, is the capital and largest city in Denmark. It is perhaps best known for being the final resting place of the famous author Hans Christian Andersen, and also being one of the world’s most environmentally friendly cities. It has a very high quality of life. Read more about Copenhagen, Denmark

    5 Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Cruising
    6 Thursday, June 26, 2025 Hamburg, Germany 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
    View of Hamburg, Germany

    Hamburg is a major transport hub in Northern Germany and is one of the most affluent cities in Europe. Located on the river Elbe, some 110 km from its mouth in the North Sea, the port can take the world’s largest cruise ships. The birthplace of Johannes Brahms, who spent his early formative years in the city, it is renowned for its numerous musicals, operas and orchestral presentations. Read more about Hamburg, Germany

    7 Friday, June 27, 2025 Rotterdam, Netherlands 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Rotterdam, Netherlands

    Rotterdam - located at the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta on the North Sea - is the largest port in Europe, and a perfect starting point for excursions to the cities of Holland. Few cities rebounded as quickly as Rotterdam following the Nazi invasion, which levelled the medieval heart of town, burning most of it to the ground. Today some of Europe's most bold contemporary architecture, such as the unique Cube Houses, can be found amid classic 18th and 19th C buildings in this, the greatest comeback city in the world. Read more about Rotterdam, Netherlands

    8 Saturday, June 28, 2025 Cruising
    9 Sunday, June 29, 2025 Southampton, Great Britain 5:30 AM Disembark
    View of Southampton, Great Britain

    Southampton, UK, is a city and major port situated on the south coast of England, and is widely recognised as the capital of the country’s cruise industry. Each year more and more cruise liners take advantage of its superb cruise terminals. It is, of course, a gateway to Europe’s largest city, the enormous cosmopolitan city of London, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Read more about Southampton, Great Britain

  • Ship

    Independence of the Seas Overview

    Independence of the Seas

    This is a family ship that entered service in 2008, was recently refitted in 2018, and at 154,407 GT she carries 3634 passengers. The ship is very much the destination and has so many family attractions one hardly has to go ashore.

  • Inclusions

    Independence of the Seas Inclusions

    • Activities - organised & individual
    • All main meals on-board
    • Anytime or fixed sittings, & multi-venue dining
    • Bridge director on select cruises
    • Coffee, tea, iced water, lemonade 24 hrs
    • Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
    • Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
    • In-cabin dining at no charge
    • Infant crèche, kids clubs & teen programs
    • Ship-shore-ship transfers
    • Special needs requests & service animals allowed
    • Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
  • Cabins

    Independence of the Seas Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Independence of the Seas Suite on the Independence of the Seas

    Cabin Types

    RS, OS, GT, GS, VP, J4, J3, WS

    Average Cabin Size – 55.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 16.1 m2

    Size approx: 1,400 sq. ft. Balcony: 249 sq. ft. Relish an extraordinary vacation in this luxurious suite. Up to 4 guests. One King bed. One double sofa bed. Private balcony with outdoor dining, seating area and whirlpool. One bathroom with tub, two vanities and bidet.

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Independence of the Seas Balcony on the Independence of the Seas

    Cabin Types

    SB, CB, 4B, 3B, 2B, 1B, 5D, 4D, 2D, 1D, XB, XQ, XS

    Average Cabin Size – 16.9 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.6 m2

    Size approx: 188 sq. ft. Balcony: 53 sq. ft. Sunset Balconies offer dramatic aft-facing views from your private balcony at the back of the ship. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One sofa bed in staterooms. Up to 3 guests.

    Oceanview

    Oceanview

    Oceanview on the Independence of the Seas Oceanview on the Independence of the Seas

    Cabin Types

    1L, 1K, 4M, 3M, 4N, 3N, 2N, 1N, YO

    Average Cabin Size – 16.6 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Size approx: 188 sq. ft. Marvel the view through a floor to ceiling panoramic window. Up to 4 guests. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4. One bathroom.

    Inside

    Inside

    Inside on the Independence of the Seas Inside on the Independence of the Seas

    Cabin Types

    CP, 1R, 1Q, 2T, 4V, 3V, 2V, 1V, ZI, ZQ

    Average Cabin Size – 13.8 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Size approx: 153 sq. ft. Delight in bowed windows overlooking the Royal Promenade. Up to 2 guests. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed.

  • Deck Plans

    Independence of the Seas Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Stateroom with Sofa Bed
    • Stateroom has 3rd Pullman bed
    • Stateroom has 3rd & 4th Pullman bed
    • Connecting Staterooms
    • Stateroom with Sofa Bed & 3rd Pullman bed
    • Stateroom has 4 additional Pullman beds
    • Sofa Bed Eligible
    • Wheelchair accessible stateroom
    • Stateroom has an obstructed view
  • Promotions

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    Includes:
    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
    • Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • Enrichment lectures & destination performances
    • Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
    • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
    • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
    • Onboard gratuities

    Terms & Conditions apply.

Cabin Availability

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Oceanview at the Independence of the Seas

Oceanview

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Balcony at the Independence of the Seas

Balcony

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Suite at the Independence of the Seas

Suite

From $14828

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  • Northern City Escapes Cruise

    Cruiseline: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ship: Independence of the Seas Departure: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Nights: 8 nights Departs: Southampton Returns: Southampton

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