Useful Things to Know About Independence Of The Seas

The following are some useful things you need to know about the Independence of the Seas:

• Special Dietary Requirements
• Disabled Facilities
• Dress Code
• Internet and WI-FI
• Smoking Policy
• Age Restrictions
• Alcohol Policy

Special Dietary Requirements

Dietary Accommodations

• Offerings include options for food allergies, gluten-free, kosher, low-fat, and low-sodium diets.

Vegetarian Options

• Vegetarian meals are readily available in the Main Dining Room and Windjammer Cafe daily.

Special Products Available

• Lactose-free/soy milk is available at no extra charge.
• Vegan menus are available upon demand in the Main Dining Room.

Kosher Meals

• Regular kosher meals and Passover meals are available with advance notice.
• Passover meal requests require 90 days advance notice.

Special Meal Requests

• Requests must be made at least 45 days before sailing or 90 days for European/South American itineraries.
• For arrangements, email support@cruisebooking.com or call +1 (866) 622-3344 with guests' names, booking numbers, ship names, and sail dates.

Baby Food

• Available for purchase through the Gifts and Gear page under the Babies to Go program.
• No infant formula is provided onboard; guests can bring baby food and dry snacks only.

Disabled Facilities

Accessible Staterooms

• All ships feature staterooms designed for guests with mobility disabilities and other needs.
• Visit the Accessible Staterooms page for detailed information.

Contact Special Services

• For further assistance, email on support@cruisebooking.com or call at +1 (866) 622-3344

Privacy of Your Information

• No obligation to disclose details of your disability.
• Providing more information allows for better assistance.

Advance Notice Requirements

• Some services may require advance notice.
• Refer to the Planning Ahead section for specific details.

Dress Code

Casual

• Jeans, polos, sundresses, and blouses recommended
• Swimwear is restricted to the Pool Deck
• Shorts allowed for breakfast and lunch

Smart Casual

• Collared shirts, dresses, skirts, blouses, or pantsuits
• Jackets, sports coats, and blazers are encouraged

Formal

• Suits and ties, tuxedos, cocktail attire, or evening gowns

Formal nights vary by cruise duration

• 3/4/5 night cruises: usually Day 2
• 6-night cruises: usually Days 2 and 5
• 7-night cruises: usually Days 2 and 6
• Oasis and Appeal: Day 2 and 5 on Western itineraries; Day 2 and 6 on Eastern itineraries

Additional Notes

• No formal nights on Empress of the Seas sailings
• Bare feet are not permitted in any venue
• Tank tops are not authorized in the Main Dining Room Area or Specialty Dining for dinner

Internet and Wi-Fi

VOOM Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi)

• Available fleetwide on all ships.
• Connect with any Wi-Fi-enabled device.
• Log onto the network "royal-Wi-Fi," open your browser, and follow the provided instructions.
• Prices vary and are subject to change.

Wired Internet Access (iCafes)

• Internet stations are available on each ship; locations vary.
• Ideal for those without Wi-Fi-enabled devices.

Additional Information

• If your cruise is affected by a suspension, check the Health and Travel Alerts page for details on Onboard Credit.

Smoking Policy

Smoking Policy Overview

• Ships are non-smoking for comfort, with designated smoking areas for those who smoke.

Designated Smoking Areas

• Permitted in specific outdoor areas, marked with signs and equipped with ashtrays.
• Smoking is not allowed near food venues, children's play areas, or pools.
• No smoking in Central Park or Boardwalk on Oasis class ships.

Casino Royale Smoking Rules

• Smoking is allowed, with specific non-smoking areas indicated by signs.
• No non-smoking areas in casinos on cruises from China and Hong Kong.
• Casinos on ships from Australia and the UK are entirely non-smoking.

Indoor Public Spaces

• All indoor public areas are smoke-free, including dining venues, theatres, bars, and more.

Staterooms and Balconies

• Smoking is prohibited inside all staterooms and balconies.
• Violations incur a $250 USD cleaning fee and possible further actions.

Tobacco Use and Disposal

• Cigarettes, cigars, & pipe tobacco must be properly disposed of.
• Throwing tobacco products overboard is prohibited.
• Cigar & pipe smoking is only permitted in specified outdoor areas and Cigar Bars.

E-cigarettes

• Use is restricted to designated smoking areas.

Compliance

• Guests must adhere to smoking policies; violations may lead to further consequences.
• Inquiries about smoking areas can be directed to Guest Services.

Policy Enforcement

• Updated in September 2013, effective for all cruises departing from January 1, 2014, onwards.

Age Restrictions

• Minimum drinking age on sailings from North America: 21 years
• Minimum drinking age on sailings from Dubai, UAE: 21 years
• Minimum drinking age on sailings from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, & New Zealand: 18 years
• Minimum drinking age at all private destinations: 21 years
• Royal Caribbean may increase the minimum age for alcohol consumption on certain sailings to comply with local laws.

Alcohol Policy

Alcohol Policies on Boarding

• Guests cannot bring beer or hard liquor onboard for consumption or any other use.
• Alcoholic beverages confiscated on embarkation day will not be returned.
• Security may inspect any container and dispose of those containing alcohol.
• Violations of alcohol policies may result in disembarkation or denial of boarding at the guest's expense.
• Guests under the legal alcohol-drinking age will not have alcohol returned to them.
• Guests must adhere to TSA guidelines for transporting liquids.

Wine and Champagne Allowance

• Each stateroom may bring two 750 ml bottles of personal wine or champagne in carry-on luggage on boarding day.
• Additional wine or champagne bottles, including purchases from ports or onboard shops, will be stored and delivered to staterooms on the last day onboard.

Consecutive Cruises Policy

• Guests on back-to-back cruises may bring two 750 ml bottles per voyage.
• Excess bottles will be stored, and two bottles will be given to the stateroom on the first day of each new voyage.
• Documentation may be required for multiple sailings when boarding.

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