Book Royal Caribbean’s Airfare

Air2Sea:
If you'd like to choose your routing schedule, you can choose to book "Air2Sea". These rates are subject to change until locked in. Transfers are not included in the price but can be added. Royal Caribbean offers both refundable and non-refundable fares. If you select a refundable fare, payment can be made later, with your final payment. Non-refundable fares must be paid in full at the time of booking. Flights are customizable and you can choose to book Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class.

To book your own Air2Sea reservation, go to https://www.royalcaribbean.com/flights/bookFlights Check rates as often as you'd like and then when you are ready...go ahead and book. You will need your reservation number, Ship name (Independence of the Seas), and sailing date (29 Aug 2024) to book. Once booked, Your Group Escapes will receive a notification and we'll send you an updated confirmation.

Book your own air
Book the pre-cruise and/or post-cruise hotel through Your Group Escapes.

Royal Caribbean no longer offers hotel + transfer packages. 

Pre-Hotel Information Coming Soon

Book Royal Caribbean Transfers

If you book your own flights, flights must arrive at the Miami airport no later than 12:30 p.m. on 4/8/27 and leave no earlier than 11:00 a.m. on 4/12/27. Round-trip transfers can be purchased for $32 pp.

Flights must arrive at the Ft. Lauderdale airport no later than 11:30 a.m. on 4/8/27 and leave no earlier than 12:00 p.m. on 4/12/27. Round-trip transfers can be purchased for $59.90 pp.

The deadline to purchase transfers is 3/1/27.

NOTE: If you do everything on your own and want to find your own transportation to the pier, please note that the Port of Miami is 30 miles (45 minutes) from the Fort Lauderdale airport; 10 miles (25 minutes) from the Miami International airport. Taxicabs are available at all cruise terminals on cruise days. Visit http://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/directions-transportation.asp for a list of Shuttles, Taxis, and Rental companies. Click here for Miami Airport information. Your Group Escapes does not operate or control in any respect the services provided by these companies, nor does it guarantee their performance.

Travel Insurance
If you have not already purchased travel insurance, we recommend that you do. Insurance covers you in case you have to cancel due to a medical reason or death in the family. It also covers your baggage, emergency evacuation, and more.

You can find a document of coverage by clicking here.

Personal Packing List

Proof of Citizenship

Option #1: *RECOMMENDED* Passport (valid at least 6 months after you return) & a driver's license

Option #2: A CERTIFIED birth certificate with a raised seal + a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license {plus, a bridging document if the name on your driver’s license and birth certificate does not match - such as a marriage license}

Non-US Citizens are required to have a passport.

e-Docs & Set Sail Pass, luggage tags, Transfer/Hotel Vouchers

Shore Excursion Tickets (if you booked your excursions through Your Group Escapes)

Casual clothes for during the day - dress in layers as the temperatures can change throughout the day and will vary from port to port.

1 "Dress Your Best," & 4 Casual outfits for dinner

A light jacket or scarf for arms as the main dining room is chilly

Work-out clothes

Bathing suit, watershoes, cover-up & sunscreen

Pajamas

Toiletries (hair dryer, soap, and shampoo are provided)

Tennis shoes & flip-flops

Royal Caribbean allows you to bring 2 bottles of wine (750 mL) per stateroom onboard on embarkation day; subject to corkage fees. Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles, or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted. These must be CARRIED on! If you put them in your checked luggage, your suitcases will be held in security.