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Ale & Anchor Photo Review + Menu With Prices

12/29/2025

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Ale & Anchor is a beloved English style pub on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas cruise ship.

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Ale & Anchor Independence of the Seas

Let's pop inside!

Inside Royal Caribbean's English Pub

An English Pub is always a fun spot to visit irl or on a cruise. The English-style dark wood and decor lend to a cozy atmosphere in which to enjoy a brew with your mates.

Ale & Anchor Menu with Prices - Independence of the Seas

Beertini and Cocktails at Ale & Anchor cost 14 with proper pours of vodka, gin, cordials, cognacs, scotch & whiskies ranging from 9.99-39.99.

Ale & Anchor Menu with Prices

If you're more of a beer person, you can enjoy ales and others from around the world, including three non alcoholic options ranging in price from 6.99-8.25 USD on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas.

Cost of Beers at Ale & Anchor Royal Caribbean Cruise

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Monkey Shoulder at Ale & Anchor on Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruise

A pour of Monkey Shoulder will cost around 11.99 before the 18% automatic gratuity, making it $14.15.

Most Popular Whisky on Indepencence of the Seas

Here is the line up of the most poured onboard...

Monkey Shoulder at Ale & Anchor on Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruise

But feel free to ask for anything you don't see. Maybe this is your chance to try Macallan Terra or Enigma from the Quest Collection ;)

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Royal Caribbean Food Review: EVERYTHING I ate on a 4-night Independence of the Seas Cruise With pictures

12/29/2025

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Main Dining Room Breakfast on Independence of the Seas

We usually love to order room service for breakfast and have a hot pot of coffee, some pastries, fresh fruit, and yogurt delivered right to our cabin - for free on Royal Caribbean!

But we also like to head down to the main dining room at least one day of the cruise.

Fried Eggs with Mushrooms Main Dining Room Breakfast | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

Grits with brown sugar, butter, maple syrup - Main Dining Room Breakfast | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

main Dining Room Breakfast Menu | Independence of the Seas

Main Dining Room Menu on Independence of the Seas

Lunch on Independence of the Seas

British-style fish and chips on Independence of the Seas

Fried chicken tenders at Fish n Ships

Fish & Ships Full Review

Appetizers in the main dining room on Independence of the seas

Caesar Salad and Butternut Squash Soup | Main Dining Room | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

Tomato Soup | Main Dining Room | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

Minestrone Soup | Main Dining Room | Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas

Dinner in the Main DIning Room on Independence of the Seas

Vegetarian pesto pasta on Independence of the Seas

Steak dinner in the main dining room

Medium steak on Royal Caribbean

Baked salmon on Independence of the Seas

Curry with naan bread on Independence of the Seas

Some of the most flavorful food on any Royal Caribbean cruise we have been on has consistently been the Indian food - it's so, so good!

Indian chicken curry with rice in the main dining room

Roast beef with asparagus and mashed potatoes on Independence of the Seas

Desserts in the main dining room on Independence of the seas

Boston Creme Pie | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas

Carrot Cake | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas

Rainbow Fruit Bowl | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas

Chocolate Mousse Cake | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas

Peanut butter crisp square | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas

Chocolate chip cookies | Main Dining Room Dessert on Independence of the Seas

Main Dining Room Wine Menu

Wine in the main dining room can be purchased by the bottle or by the glass.

Use your Crown & Anchor rewards to enjoy 50% off glasses of wine

Use your Royal Caribbean Beverage Package to order wine in the main dining room .

Wine by the glass | Main Dining Room on Independence of the Seas

White Wine, Rose, Sparkling Wine & Champagne Menu | Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room

Red Wine and 'Adventurous Sparkling Wine' Menu | Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room

Kids Menu in the main dining room on Independence of the Seas

Even the pickiest of eaters can find something to enjoy in the main dining room. Anyone can order from the kid's menu on Royal Caribbean, not just kids. ;)

Kids Menu | Independence of the Seas Main Dining Room

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Entertainment & Activities on Independence of the Seas

9/1/2025

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Wondering what kind of entertainment and activities will be available to you on Independence of the Seas?

Free Things To Do on Independence of the Seas

There are loads of free things to do onboard Independence of the Seas.

Independence of the Seas ❤︎ Royal Caribbean Cruise

For The Sporty One...

Okay so due to weather the Flowrider surf simulator is unavailable, bummer. The mini golf would be a bit wet. Now you're looking for an indoor activity on a cruise when it's raining - how about ice skating!?

Ice Skating, you say? On a cruise?!

Which Cruise Line Has an Ice Rink OnBoard?

Of course it's Royal Caribbean! ;)

Did you know that Studio B is not only for shows, but also offers free ice skating sessions?!

Free Ice Skating in Studio B ❤︎ Independence of the Seas

How much does ice skating cost on Independence of the Seas?

Nothing. It's free!

You will need to reserve a space for a freestyle ice skating session on the Royal Caribbean App.

They will provide you with helmets and ice skates for free.

Do note that there is no instruction and skaters are at all levels, so be careful and have fun!

Pro Tip: We did notice that the team added additional skate sessions during our cruise, so if they are booked up on the app, definitely check back for openings!

For The Book Worm...

Is there a Library on Independence of the Seas?

Yes! There is a quiet library space for the bookworms on board. You can borrow books, complete puzzles, or use one of a couple computers in here.

Library on Independence of the Seas

For The Art BuFF...

Cruises are known for having a lot of art, and I don't mean the art auctions. I mean all over the ship from framed pieces in the stairwells to sculptures in the public spaces and on the pool decks to incredible mosaics like this one:

Stunning Art Tigers in the Jungle Henri Rousseau Mosaic on Independence of the Seas Cruise Ship

1897, Italy

Tigers in the Jungle
Glass mosaic tesserae

The plaque reads:

Barsanti Marble Bronze Mosaic

This mosaic is inspired by Henri Rosseau's paintings of jungle scenes. His inspiration came from jungle books and the botanical gardens in paris, as he never went abroad. Barsanti has transformed these paintings to images created in glass mosaic.

See if you can find it on your next Independence of the Seas cruise!

For the Theater Buff...

In the Royal Theater, you'll enjoy shows every night including an adaptation of the Broadway classic Grease!

The Welcome Aboard Show in the Royal Theater ❤︎ Independence of the Seas

Cruises really do give you a bit of everything - your accomodation, meals, activities and entertainment all wrapped into a neat little package!

Ice Capades in Studio B

Since Independence of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's ships with an ice rink, that means they also have ice shows ready for you!

Incredibly talented performers will glide effortless across the ice, doing all sorts of maneuvers ON ICE SKATES ON A MOVING SHIP! This never ceases to amaze me.

Please don't miss the ice shows.

The ice shows were an unexpected highlight for my 16 year old nephew which is saying a lot ;)

He was eager to see more ice shows on a Symphony of the Seas cruise.

Pro Tip: Bring a sweater or scarf. It's an ice rink after all - it's cold in there!

For the Sunset Lover...

Free every night of your Independence of the Seas cruise is a never repeated sunset - spectacular whether you're in the middle of the ocean or sailing away from port after a day of exploring.

Caribbean Sunsets from a Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

I would happily share a sunrise from a cruise ship picture if I had one, but let's be real. I'm on vacation. Little-to-no chance I am up for sunrise. lol

For the Optimist...

To be honest, the weather on our cruise was not spectacular, BUT that gave us an opportunity to see not just a rainbow, but a double rainbow at sea!

Which is pretty special we think... :)

Double Rainbow at Sea Spotted From Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas ❤︎

We barely scratched the surface here, but you'll always have something to do (if you want) when you're on Independence of the Seas.

Though we didn't get to try it personally, my brother highly recommended the laser tag, which you can also reserve on the app!

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A quick Recap:

You won't run out of fun (& free!) things do to on Independence of the Seas.

Pools & Hot Tubs
Flow Rider Surf Simulator
Mini Golf
Laser Tag
Theater Shows
Music and Comedy Shows
Ice Shows
Ice Skating

Just to name a few! :)

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Fish & Ships Review: Was It Worth It?

9/1/2025

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Fish & Ships Review | Independence of the Seas

Fish & Ships on Royal Caribbean is a complimentary dining option offering, well.. you guessed it fish and chips!

Fish & Ships on Embarkation Day ❤︎ Independence of the Seas Review

Is Fish & Ships open on Embarkation Day?

Yes. Fish & Ships was open on embarkation day during our 4-night cruise and I recommend grabbing a bite here on day one if you want to avoid a busy windjammer buffet.

Fish & Ships Menu | Independence of the Seas

In the past, Fish & Ships was a paid casual dining option, but for the last few years it has been free, aside from an up-charge for a Fried Lobster Tail basket & chips (fries) at $12.

I'd like to try the fried lobster tail basket next time and let you know if it's worth the splurge ;)

Fish and Ships menu on Independence of the Seas

What's on the menu at Fish & Ships?

For free, you can enjoy:

Fish & Chips with tartar sauce
Chicken Fingers & Chips with honey mustard
Fried Shrimp & Chips with cocktail sauce
Crispy Fish Sandwich - lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce

Fish & Ships Independence of the Seas Food Pics

We started with one order of fish & chips and chicken fingers without fries (gotta pace yourself on a cruise lol).

Fish and Chips + Chicken Fingers on Independence of the Seas ❤︎ Fish & Ships Review

Chicken Fingers (no chips)

We requested no chips with the chicken fingers. There is a classic, thick batter on these chicken fingers.

Chicken Fingers ❤︎ Royal Caribbean Food Pics

Fish & Chips

The British style fish and chips comes with thick cut chips (french fries) and battered white fish.

Fish and Chips ❤︎ Cruise Food Pics

The batter was light and delightfully crunchy after being freshly deep fried - this could be dangerous!

Please note: I saw a review online indicating that the fish is battered in chicken finger batter, which is clearly not British style fish, and I think that must have been an anomaly as we did not experience that at all during our cruise.

Please try Fish & Ships for yourself, the batter is delicious! :)

Poolside dining on Independence of the Seas at Fish & Ships

Royal Caribbean Fish & Ships Review Independence of the Seas - Is it Worth It?

Absolutely, it's worth it! It's free - how could it not be worth it?! ;p

No, but seriously, Fish & Ships is one of my favorite complimentary dining locations on Royal Caribbean cruise ships.

Of the chicken fingers, fish, and fried shrimp the fried fish is easily our favorite and the best thing on the Fish & Ships menu, in our opinion.

Fried shrimp take second place, followed by chicken fingers, but I bet all the kiddies love those unlimited chicken fingers and while they do, the parents can enjoy something a bit more "grown up" with the fish and shrimp!

Which Royal Caribbean Ships have Fish & Ships?

Fish & Ships is included in your cruise fare and is located on the pool deck of Independence of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas.

I wish more ships had this casual dining option!

No need to stop the poolside fun when you're hungry, just send a delegate over to Fish & Ships and have a taste of the UK on your cruise! ;)

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Ale & Anchor Photo Review + Menu With Prices

Ale & Anchor Menu with Prices - Independence of the Seas

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Most Popular Whisky on Indepencence of the Seas

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Royal Caribbean Food Review: EVERYTHING I ate on a 4-night Independence of the Seas Cruise With pictures

Main Dining Room Breakfast on Independence of the Seas

main Dining Room Breakfast Menu | Independence of the Seas

Lunch on Independence of the Seas

Appetizers in the main dining room on Independence of the seas

Dinner in the Main DIning Room on Independence of the Seas

Desserts in the main dining room on Independence of the seas

Main Dining Room Wine Menu

Kids Menu in the main dining room on Independence of the Seas​

Entertainment & Activities on Independence of the Seas

Free Things To Do on Independence of the Seas

For The Sporty One...

Which Cruise Line Has an Ice Rink OnBoard?

How much does ice skating cost on Independence of the Seas?

For The Book Worm...

Is there a Library on Independence of the Seas?

For The Art BuFF...

1897, Italy

​Barsanti Marble Bronze Mosaic

For the Theater Buff...

Ice Capades in Studio B

For the Sunset Lover...

For the Optimist...

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Fish & Ships Review | Independence of the Seas

Is Fish & Ships open on Embarkation Day?

Fish & Ships Menu | Independence of the Seas

What's on the menu at Fish & Ships?

Fish & Ships Independence of the Seas Food Pics

​Chicken Fingers (no chips)

Fish & Chips

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Which Royal Caribbean Ships have Fish & Ships?

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