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Independence of the Seas · 2025 · 34 PHOTOGRAPHS

Eastern Caribbean Cruise

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Days worth remembering.

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01Embarkation day selfie in Miami as the transatlantic adventure begins.
02Lori giving a peace sign, all smiles at the start of the cruise.
03The ship pulling away from port, setting sail from Miami.
04Sunrise at sea with another ship on the horizon.
05Exploring the ship's sports deck and waterslides on a sea day.
06A golden sunset kiss on deck.
07John dressed sharp for formal night.
08John and Lori all smiles before dinner on formal night.
09Approaching San Juan, Puerto Rico at sunrise.
10Sailing into San Juan harbor.
11John and Lori dockside with the San Juan skyline behind them.
12Toasting with a cold Corona in Old San Juan.
13Wandering the colorful streets of Old San Juan near the fort.
14Lori enjoying the view from the ship's bow as San Juan fades into evening.
15San Juan's skyline lit up in purple as the ship departs.
16A brilliant full rainbow arcing over the water near St. Maarten.
17A charter boat cruising past St. Maarten's green hills and turquoise bay.
18John and Lori taking in St. Maarten.
19A lineup of cruise ships and a superyacht sharing the port in St. Maarten.
20Three cruise ships docked together in St. Maarten.
21Lori giving a thumbs up from the balcony as the ship departs St. Maarten.
22A crisp full moon over the Atlantic on a clear night at sea.
23John and Lori dressed up for the second formal night.
24A fiery sunset over calm seas.
25A warm dinner selfie together at sea.
26The ship's grand atrium, all lit up in the evening.
27Lori enjoying wine and appetizers al fresco on the balcony.
28Another beautiful sunset from the ship as the Atlantic crossing continues.
29A playful moment with Lori back in Miami.
30Miami's high-rise skyline seen from above on arrival back in port.
31Downtown Miami views after disembarking.
32The Port of Miami with cranes, cargo ships, and speedboats crossing the bay.
33Dinner with friends at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the water.
34A festive night out at a waterfront bar to cap off the trip.