Is Independence of the Seas TOO Small Compared to New Royal Caribbean Ships? - 2026

We’re officially boarding Independence of the Seas by Royal Caribbean and honestly… this ship feels WAY smaller than the newer mega ships we’ve sailed on recently. In this embarkation day vlog, my wife and I take you through the full boarding experience, our first impressions of the ship, and what it’s actually like stepping onto one of Royal Caribbean’s older Freedom Class ships in 2026. While Independence of the Seas may not be as massive as Icon of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, or Symphony of the Seas, the ship still packs in a ton of popular features including waterslides, FlowRider, ice skating shows, pools, specialty dining, and more. Many cruisers still call it the “perfect size” ship because it’s easier to navigate and feels less crowded than Royal Caribbean’s newest giants. In this video: • Boarding Independence of the Seas • First impressions of the ship • Comparing older vs newer Royal Caribbean ships • Embarkation day experience • What surprised us most • Is this ship still worth it in 2026? If you enjoy cruise vlogs, Royal Caribbean content, ship tours, embarkation day videos, and honest cruise reviews, make sure to subscribe. #RoyalCaribbean #IndependenceOfTheSeas #CruiseVlog #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #CruiseShip #EmbarkationDay #Cruising #FreedomClass #CruiseReview #TravelVlog

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