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Meet the third in the spectacular Freedom class of ships. Independence of the SeasSM is the largest ship ever to be home ported in Europe. Guests across the globe now have access to more of the amazing onboard innovations offered by our other Freedom class ships and of course a variety of exciting European itineraries to choose from.
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Available
Activities onboard Independence of
the Seas:
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The gorgeous view isn't the only
thing that will dazzle you
onboard our cruise ships. See a
Broadway-style show or catch a
live band playing every night.
Or be part of the fun with
ballroom dancing lessons, ice
skating, or mini-golf. Then
write home to tell everyone
about it in our Internet Café.
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Theater
Are you on Broadway? Or
onboard a cruise ship? Our
shows will have you
wondering. They're offered
several times a week, and
shouldn't be missed. Check
out our daily onboard
schedule in your stateroom
for details. |
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Studio B
It's probably the only
place on earth where you
could you go from skating
on ice to warming yourself
in the Caribbean sun, then
come back later for a
cooking demonstration or
even a game show. It all
happens in this
multipurpose studio
complex. The professional
ice shows in the evenings
are a "can't miss." |
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Other Entertainment
There's always so much
going on onboard, the
hardest part is deciding
what to do. Take in a
comedian, a jazz musician,
or sit in the piano bar.
Check out our Royal
Promenade Parade. Or take
center stage yourself with
karaoke, trivia, game
shows, and more |
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Activities
You could run from
activity to activity all
day and still never get to
everything. Catch the view
while in-line skating,
send an e-mail at our
Internet Café, play
ping-pong in the sun, go
to a wine tasting, or
learn to Salsa with your
spouse. |
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We offer so many sports and
fitness choices that you'll
break a sweat just trying to
choose what to do next. Play
basketball or volleyball on our
Sports Deck. Climb our signature
rock wall. Take a spinning class
or train with one of our trained
professionals. Then catch your
breath with a yoga class while
you enjoy the ocean view.
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Shipshape Fitness
Center
Our fitness center has all
the equipment and
facilities that major
sports clubs do: weight
machines, free weights,
stationary bikes, stair
steppers, treadmills,
sauna, whirlpool,
steamroom, and thermal
suites. Plus a sweeping
ocean view that extends
for miles. We also offer
all the latest classes,
from pilates to spinning
to kickboxing for all
levels, including:.
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Aerobics in
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The ShipShape
aerobics program
features
dynamic,
multilevel,
easy-to-follow
combinations set
to the latest
music. Suitable
for all ages,
this class is a
must! |
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Shape up - Step
up |
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The ShipShape
step program
consists of
dynamic,
easy-to-follow
moves, featuring
simple
transitions and
cool music.
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Pathway to Yoga
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The ShipShape
yoga program
brings the
philosophies of
yoga to life
onboard our
ships. Featuring
familiar
postures and
breathing
techniques, the
program offers
two levels of
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Shape up - Pump
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The ShipShape
resistance
training program
features
exacting moves
while creating a
balance in
postural motion.
Great music and
great results
are guaranteed.
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Wheels in Motion
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The ShipShape
group cycling
program features
profiled
formats, such as
endurance rides,
all-terrain
rides, interval
rides, and mind
and body
journeys. You're
going to sweat
and you're going
to love it.
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Shape up - Firm
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The ShipShape
conditioning
program focuses
on the
abdominals,
hips, and
thighs. Every
instructor is an
expert in
providing
activities that
reach the
hard-to-get
places. |
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Aquamotion
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The ShipShape
aqua program
features a water
workout that
both challenges
and supports the
body. |
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Combat in Motion
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This ShipShape
program is a
fusion of
Eastern martial
arts practices
and dynamic
aerobic
conditioning
from the West.
Set to the
hottest music,
this program is
a blast! |
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Circuits in
Motion |
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This ShipShape
circuit program
is a dynamic
fast track to
fitness. Cardio
and resistance
work are
formatted to
produce great
results fast.
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Wake up - Shape
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The ShipShape
Walk-a-Mile
program provides
an eclectic mind
and body program
that focuses on
core abdominal
strength,
posture,
flexibility, and
relaxation.
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Balance in
Motion |
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The balance in
motion program
provides an
eclectic mind
and body regimen
that focuses on
core abdominal
strength,
posture,
flexibility, and
relaxation |
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Sports Deck
As if the adventure of
cruising weren't enough,
we pack even more
adventure into our sports
decks. We offer exciting,
cutting-edge activities
that put you right in the
action
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Basketball Court
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A full-size
basketball court
at sea? We say,
why not? Just
don't let the
ball go out of
bounds.
Equipment is
available on our
sports decks and
all ages are
welcome. |
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Basketball
Half-Court
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Our basketball
courts are so
popular, we've
put in
half-courts on a
few cruise ships
where we
couldn't put a
full court.
These courts can
also be used for
volleyball, and
as always, all
the equipment is
available on our
sports decks.
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Running Track
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If running fast
doesn't do it,
the view just
might take your
breath away. Our
tracks are open
to anyone. But
proper shoes are
recommended.
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Golf Simulator
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Want to get
ready for a big
game at the next
port? We've got
just the thing
to help you work
out that slice.
Our realistic
golf simulator
is a great tool
for perfecting
your game. And
it's a whole lot
of fun, too. A
small fee is
required. |
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Golf Course
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If you just
can't wait 'til
we get to shore,
you can pick up
a quick golf
game right on
the ship. Our
small course
doesn't allow
for long drives,
but it's a great
place to perfect
that short game.
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Seatrek Scuba Diving
Most of the world is
covered with water, take
the PADI Scuba Diver
Course onboard and
discover what you've been
missing. This quick and
easy course was designed
with the vacationer in
mind. The PADI Scuba Diver
program is a wonderful and
exciting opportunity to
explore the underwater
world with the comfort and
safety of having an
experienced PADI SeaTrek
Dive Instructor beside you
every step of the way.
Throughout the course
you'll learn the basics of
diving through
participation in pool
dives, knowledge
development sessions and 2
exciting dives in some of
the best locations in the
world. Upon completion of
the short course, you will
be awarded the PADI Scuba
Diver certification. PADI
certifications are the
most recognized forms of
diver education worldwide.
Your certification is like
a passport, allowing you
beginner level access to
some of the best diving in
the world. It also allows
you to pursue further
training in diving. You
can sign up onboard. In
addition, Scuba gear, dive
computers, mask/snorkel
and fins packages can be
purchased onboard
Voyager of the Seas
,
Explorer of the Seas,
Adventure of the Seas
,
Navigator of the Seas
and
Mariner of the Seas at
low tax and duty free
prices. Check your Cruise
Compass for class times
and availability on
specific cruises.
Participants in adult
classes must be at least
12 years old.
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Discover Scuba
Experience
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Join your PADI
SeaTrek Dive
Instructor on
the pool deck
for this unique
opportunity to
experience scuba
firsthand. No
prior training
is necessary for
this safe,
instructor-accompanied
pool dive.
Available on
Voyager of the
Seas, Explorer
of the Seas,
Adventure of the
Seas, Navigator
of the Seas and
Mariner of the
Seas.
$29.95 USD per
person
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Supplied Air
Snorkeling for
Youth (SASY)
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This program is
designed for
children 5 to 10
years of age
(under 100 lbs.)
who want to use
real scuba
equipment while
staying at the
surface of the
water. Believe
it or not, SASY
is easier than
snorkeling and
kids love it!
SASY takes place
onboard Voyager
of the Seas,
Explorer of the
Seas, Adventure
of the Seas,
Navigator of the
Seas and Mariner
of the Seas.
$25 USD per
person |
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PADI Scuba Diver
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If your time is
limited, the
scuba diver
certification is
for you. This
course allows
you to dive with
any PADI
Professional for
up to a year
before
completing your
open-water
training. The
class consists
of academic
training, pool
skills, and two
open water
dives. Available
on Voyager of
the Seas,
Explorer of the
Seas, Adventure
of the Seas,
Navigator of the
Seas and Mariner
of the Seas.
$249 USD per
person Note: You
can save study
time on your
cruise by
purchasing and
reading the PADI
Open Water
Manual or
Interactive
CD-ROM at your
local PADI Dive
Center.
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Open Water
Referral |
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Complete your
training in the
warm tropical
waters of the
Caribbean. This
course is an
extension of the
Open Water Diver
Course for
guests who have
already
completed all
academics and
confined water
training.
Available on
Voyager of the
Seas, Explorer
of the Seas,
Adventure of the
Seas, Navigator
of the Seas and
Mariner of the
Seas.
Two open water
dives $175 USD
per person and 4
open water dives
$225 USD per
person. |
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Scuba Tune-Up
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Been a while
since your last
dive? Refresh
your knowledge
and skills at
sea with your
Sea Trek
Instructors.
Even if you have
made a dive
recently, this
course will
boost your
confidence and
enjoyment.
Available on
Voyager of the
Seas, Explorer
of the Seas,
Adventure of the
Seas, Navigator
of the Seas and
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