Royal Caribbean cruises direct from the UK

Cruises from Southampton on Royal Caribbean’s 160,000 ton Independence of the Seas are designed with UK holidaymakers in mind.

Independence of the Seas boasts inventive features such as a giant climbing wall, ice skating rink, spectacular top-deck water park and the world’s first onboard FlowRider surf park. Unwind amongst the shops, restaurants and bars of the Royal Promenade.

Family cruises with Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean tailor cruises for active people of all ages, with plenty of bright, west-end style stage performances and ice spectaculars, and fun-packed activities on and off the ship. The Adventure Ocean youth programme offers exciting competitions, games and parties for six age groups.

Dining on Royal Caribbean ships

Royal Caribbean offers traditional fixed table dining or flexible My Time dining plus speciality Portofino Italian restaurant and Chops Grille Steakhouse. The dress code is smart casual. Casual dining is available in one of the buffet style restaurants, pizzerias or fast-food restaurants.

Royal Caribbean cruise destinations from the UK

Independence of the Seas offers cruise holidays from Southampton to the Mediterranean and Canary Islands. The ship operates fly-cruise holidays from Florida to the Caribbean during winter months. Also sailing from the UK in summer 2012 is Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, cruising from Harwich to the Baltic and Northern Europe.