Royal Caribbean · Families welcome
Independence of the Seas
Caribbean · Galveston (GAL) · 5/7/9 nights typical
If you live in Texas or the middle of the country, Galveston beats connecting through Miami. Independence is Freedom-class — lively, family-friendly, not the newest hull.
Best for
- Texas departures
- Families
- Western Caribbean
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