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Ships like Independence of the Seas
Independence of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) measures 154,407 gross tons and carries 3,858 guests (double occupancy). These 8 ships in service are the closest matches on those two published figures, 6 of them on other lines.
| Ship | Line | Entered service | Gross tonnage | Guests | Crew | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2008 | 154,407 | 3,858 double occupancy | 1,440 | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Liberty of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2007 | 154,407 | 3,948 double occupancy | 1,360 | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Freedom of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2006 | 156,271 | 3,926 double occupancy | 1,386 | 1,111 ft (339 m) |
| Disney Treasure | Disney | 2024 | 144,000 | 4,000 as published | 1,555 | 1,119 ft |
| Disney Wish | Disney | 2022 | 144,000 | 4,000 as published | 1,555 | 1,119 ft |
| Discovery Princess | Princess | — | 145,000 | 3,660 lower berths | 1,346 | 1,083 ft |
| Enchanted Princess | Princess | — | 145,000 | 3,660 lower berths | 1,346 | 1,083 ft |
| Sky Princess | Princess | 2019 | 141,000 | 3,660 lower berths | 1,346 | 1,083 ft |
| Majestic Princess | Princess | 2017 | 143,700 | 3,560 as published | 1,346 | 1,083 ft |
— = not published in the cruise line's source. Each figure links back to its source on the ship's page.
How we pick similar ships
Closeness = difference in gross tonnage plus difference in guest count, both from each line's own figures. Ships not yet sailing and ships with too few published figures are left out. Methodology.
FAQ
What ship on another line is most like Independence of the Seas?
By published size and capacity, Disney Treasure (Disney Cruise Line): 144,000 gross tons and 4,000 guests (as published), against 154,407 gross tons and 3,858 guests for Independence of the Seas.
Which Royal Caribbean ships are most like Independence of the Seas?
Liberty of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, by gross tonnage and guest count.
How are similar ships chosen?
We compare the gross tonnage and guest count each cruise line publishes and list the closest ships already in service. Nobody pays to appear here.