Royal Caribbean · 5 nights
Independence of the Seas weather: 5-night cruise from New York City, October 24, 2026
The Independence of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) leaves New York City on October 24, 2026 for a 5-night cruise, with stops in King's Wharf. It returns to New York City on October 29, 2026. Typical afternoon highs along the route run from 65°F to 77°F (19°C to 25°C), and 3 days are at sea, where seas are typically moderate (around 5 ft).
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Day-by-day itinerary and typical weather
| Day | Port | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1Sat, Oct 24 | New York City Embark | 65 / 48°F19 / 9°C | 21% | 11 mph17 km/h | – |
| Day 2Sun, Oct 25 | At sea | 71 / 61°F22 / 16°C | 33% | 13 mph20 km/h | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| Day 3Mon, Oct 26 | At sea | 71 / 61°F22 / 16°C | 33% | 13 mph20 km/h | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| Day 4Tue, Oct 27 | King's Wharf | 77 / 74°F25 / 23°C | 44% | 23 mph37 km/h | – |
| Day 5Wed, Oct 28 | At sea | 71 / 61°F22 / 16°C | 33% | 13 mph20 km/h | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| Day 6Thu, Oct 29 | New York City Disembark | 65 / 48°F19 / 9°C | 21% | 11 mph17 km/h | – |
Seas are significant wave height, the average of the highest third of waves, on the Douglas sea state scale. What that means on board.
Ports on this cruise
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