Independence refit

Just off the independence today and loved it but she is starting to look a little tired and is having a refit does anyone have any idea what will be changed

Supposed to be getting trampoline park, Escape room, and waterslides.

Just off the independence today and loved it but she is starting to look a little tired and is having a refit does anyone have any idea what will be changed

Most likely like Liberty. More staterooms, less public space, more restaurants.

Most likely like Liberty. More staterooms, less public space, more restaurants.

RC have made a promotional video detailing some of the refit improvements.

They also have a few surprises up there sleeves too.

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If it's a surprise, how do you know? And do share... :)

If it's a surprise, how do you know? And do share... :)

My TA told me it was a secret after she met RC.

I posted a couple of months ago that Royal promenade balconies were a possibility and was ridiculed so lets wait and see.

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Most likely like Liberty. More staterooms, less public space, more restaurants.

"Like Liberty" in that you mean a real Concierge/Suite lounge, and not the small, dark closet-like space Indy currently has?? :D

"Like Liberty" in that you mean a real Concierge/Suite lounge, and not the small, dark closet-like space Indy currently has?? :D

Most likely a Suite Lounge for GS and better, plus Pinnacle. Also the extra staterooms on deck 12 forward.

Most likely a Suite Lounge for GS and better, plus Pinnacle. Also the extra staterooms on deck 12 forward.

Huzzah!! :)

I’m sailing on her a couple of days after she comes out of refit. I think we’re her second cruise post refit. 17th May 2018.

Looking forward to seeing what’s theyfe achieved with it.

Hoping they FINALLY refurbish all the staterooms - replacing that tired teal & teracotta look with the white & navy style. I was on Freedom this June and it looked so outdated.

does anyone know where the trampoline park is going? I am struggling to picture this one

does anyone know where the trampoline park is going? I am struggling to picture this one

I'm thinking it might be the Sky Pad on deck 13: https://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/assets/pdf/our-ships/independence-of-the-seas/Independence_2018_April.pdf

I'm thinking it might be the Sky Pad on deck 13: https://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/assets/pdf/our-ships/independence-of-the-seas/Independence_2018_April.pdf

Yes I can see that. What is there now?

Yes I can see that. What is there now?

I believe that would be the golf simulator.

With every ship going into dry dock Royal finds a way to squeeze in even more additional cabins, unbelievable! This time with Independence not only the ugly hat of cabins on deck 12 but also more cabins instead of Spa space on deck 11. The Spa is already crowded enough but who cares! Another nice Royal ship I will not book anymore.

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Independence post drydock deck plans are now up! Some interesting Changes!

1) Wedding Chapel gone - Replaced by Escape Room!

2) Photo Gallery Moved - Replaced by Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade

3) Concierge Lounge Gone - Replaced by Suite Lounge on Deck 14. 4 Staterooms where Current Concierge Lounge is.

4) Sports Bar on deck 3 Gone - Replaced by photo gallery and staterooms.

5) Disco on Deck 3/4 Gone - Replaced by Staterooms on Deck 3 and Izumi on Deck 4.

6) Cigar Lounge Gone - Replaced by Library and RCI Online

7) Staterooms where the Library and Computer Lab used to be.

8) Presidential Family Suite Gone - Now 2 Vila Suites

9) Business Services on Deck 6 Gone - Now Staterooms.

10) Aerobics/Spinning stuido gone - Replaced by Staterooms.

11) "Squeeze" on the pool deck gone - replaced by Fish and Ships.

12) new JS on deck 11 with floor to ceiling windows

13) running track shortened to make room for more cabins

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Independence post drydock deck plans are now up! Some interesting Changes!

1) Wedding Chapel gone - Replaced by Escape Room!

2) Photo Gallery Moved - Replaced by Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade

3) Concierge Lounge Gone - Replaced by Suite Lounge on Deck 14. 4 Staterooms where Current Concierge Lounge is.

4) Sports Bar on deck 3 Gone - Replaced by photo gallery and staterooms.

5) Disco on Deck 3/4 Gone - Replaced by Staterooms on Deck 3 and Izumi on Deck 4.

6) Cigar Lounge Gone - Replaced by Library and RCI Online

7) Staterooms where the Library and Computer Lab used to be.

8) Presidential Family Suite Gone - Now 2 Vila Suites

9) Business Services on Deck 6 Gone - Now Staterooms.

10) Aerobics/Spinning stuido gone - Replaced by Staterooms.

11) "Squeeze" on the pool deck gone - replaced by Fish and Ships.

12) new JS on deck 11 with floor to ceiling windows

13) running track shortened to make room for more cabins

 

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The result of 90% of this changes is more staterooms...

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Independence post drydock deck plans are now up! Some interesting Changes!

1) Wedding Chapel gone - Replaced by Escape Room!

2) Photo Gallery Moved - Replaced by Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade

3) Concierge Lounge Gone - Replaced by Suite Lounge on Deck 14. 4 Staterooms where Current Concierge Lounge is.

4) Sports Bar on deck 3 Gone - Replaced by photo gallery and staterooms.

5) Disco on Deck 3/4 Gone - Replaced by Staterooms on Deck 3 and Izumi on Deck 4.

6) Cigar Lounge Gone - Replaced by Library and RCI Online

7) Staterooms where the Library and Computer Lab used to be.

8) Presidential Family Suite Gone - Now 2 Vila Suites

9) Business Services on Deck 6 Gone - Now Staterooms.

10) Aerobics/Spinning stuido gone - Replaced by Staterooms.

11) "Squeeze" on the pool deck gone - replaced by Fish and Ships.

12) new JS on deck 11 with floor to ceiling windows

13) running track shortened to make room for more cabins

 

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Thanks for the updates.

The result of 90% of this changes is more staterooms...

 

 

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More passengers to generate more income.

We are on Independence shortly after her refit so will see how the changes are affecting us.

Independence post drydock deck plans are now up! Some interesting Changes!

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Thnaks for putting this all together.

The result of 90% of this changes is more staterooms...

 

 

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More staterooms, more people, less public space. Perfect.:rolleyes:

More passengers to generate more income.

We are on Independence shortly after her refit so will see how the changes are affecting us.

Royal is the only cruise line who continuously adds a significant number of cabins to all ships. E.g. NCL, Princess, P&O or even Costa have never done it, Carnival only a few cabins on some ships. And they make money as well.

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Hoping they FINALLY refurbish all the staterooms - replacing that tired teal & teracotta look with the white & navy style. I was on Freedom this June and it looked so outdated.

Why would you think they are going to remodel staterooms?

There is no reason to do that...

From another site deck by deck:

Deck 3

Alhambra Theatre name changed to Royal Theater.

The Raven nightclub replaced with 19 new staterooms.

On Air Club replaced with 6 new staterooms.

Photo Gallery moved to Deck 3.

Art Gallery area reduced, with 4 more staterooms added.

Romeo & Juliet Dining Room renamed to Dining Room.

Deck 4

Alhambra Theatre name changed to Royal Theater.

The Raven nightclub replaced with Izumi.

Photo Gallery replaced with Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade.

Macbeth Dining Room renamed to Dining Room.

Deck 5

Pyramid Lounge becomes Star Lounge.

Connoisseur Club becomes Library and RC Online.

Dog & Badger Pub becomes Ale & Anchor.

Cupcake Cupboard replaced with Sugar Beach.

King Lear Dining Room renamed to Dining Room.

Deck 6

Stateroom 6137 added to forward deck.

Business Center and Loyalty desk replaced by 4 staterooms.

Four Bedroom Family Suite replaced by two Villa Suite - 4 Bedroom.

Deck 7

Stateroom 7139 added to forward deck.

Library replaced with 4 staterooms

Deck 8

Staterooms 8127, 8129, 8131, 8133, 8315, 8237 added to forward deck.

RC Online replaced by 4 staterooms.

Deck 9

Stateroom 9237 added to forward deck.

Deck 10

Concierge Lounge replaced by 4 staterooms

Deck 11

6 s taterooms added to forward deck, replacing part of Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center.

Main pool renamed to Resort Pool.

H2O Zone replaced by Splashaway Bay.

Squeeze Bar replaced by Fish & Ships.

Seatrek Dive Shop renamed to PADI.

Deck 12

45 (!!!!!) Staterooms added to forward deck, around Spa & Fitness Center.

Deck 13

Sky Pad added.

Independence Dunes replaced by The Perfect Storm water slides.

Deck 14

Cloud Nine and Seven of Hearts replaced by Suite Lounge

Deck 15

Skylight Chapel replaced by Escape Room.

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Wow 4 staterooms replacing the CL they are going to be tiny