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POOLS AND SPORTS FACILITIES


Cruise ship Independence of the Seas
Although there is more to Royal Caribbean, the line often emphasizes in its marketing the various features on its ships that  are geared towards people who are interested in an active vacation.  Accordingly,  Independence's open decks are home to an extensive amount of outdoor and sports facilities.
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 The open deck space between the funnel and the mast is divided into three pool areas, each of which as described below, is geared towards a different experience. 
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, Solarium pool area
Furthest forward is the adults-only Solarium complex.  Its central feature is the Solarium Pool (above).  However, within this complex are two large whirlpools cantilevered 12 feet out from the sides of the ship some 112 feet above the ocean (below left). There is also a bar and loungers.    ​
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, Solarium pool area
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, Solarium pool area
The main swimming pool area has two pools.  This area also has hot tubs, a bar and a giant video screen.
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, main pool area
Cruise ship Freedom of the Seas, main pool area
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, main pool area
Going further aft on Deck 11, one comes to Splashaway Bay.  Geared toward children,it features water spray cannons, umbrella jets, ground gushers, waterfalls and brightly
colored sculptures.
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, H2O Zone
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, H2O zone
Continuing aft, you come to Royal Caribbean's tradmark rock climbing wall in back of the funnel.  This one is 43 feet tall and 44 feet wide with a central spire.  It has 11 climbing routes.

The rock climbing wall overlooks the 
Sports Court, a hard surface area for basketball and volleyball.
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, sports courtl
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, rock climbing wall
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, Sky Pad
Added as part of the 2018 amplification are the Sky Pad, which provides a bungee-trampoline experience.  Also added as part of that refurbishment were two large water slides called the Perfect Storm, and a pair of Sky Climber towers. 
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, water slides
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas,, flowrider
The Flowrider surfing simulator first debuted on Freedom (left).  It allows guests to try their hand at surfing.  Even more guests fill the surrounding grandstand to watch the action.

 
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, mini-golf
 The 2018 additions aft required moving the mini-golf course to the forward portion of the open decks.  In the process, Independence Dunes was significantly enhanced.

Nearby is the Sun Deck, a peaceful area with sun loungers.
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas
For those guests who want to keep up their walking or running, Independence has a jogging track.  Six laps equals a mile. Lower down on the ship underneath the lifeboats is an outdoor promenade deck where passengers can relax on deck chairs or stroll around the ship.  By climbing various stairs, it is possible to circumnavigate the ship.  It also has shuffleboard courts. 
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, jogging track
Cruise ship Independence of the Seas, outdoor promenade
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