Belfast, 13th November 2017: Royal Caribbean International’s has today announced the launch of all–new eatery ‘Fish & Ships’ as part of an exciting line up of food offerings to feature onboard Independence of the Seas, when she sets sail from Southampton in May 2018.

Positioned next to the new Splashaway Bay water park, ‘Fish & Ships’ will feature a menu of local holidaymakers favourite seaside treats including fresh fried cod with a side of classic chips.

Families onboard Independence will also get to dive into a wondrous world of delights at Sugar Beach Candy & Ice Cream Store. The enchanting sweet shop will sell a delicious range of homemade ice cream and popular sweet treats alongside offering fun family activities for aspirational bakers.

Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade will be another new feature to Independence.  Guests can follow sports games from around the world across 30 big–screen TV’s, while enjoying wings, popcorn shrimp, mini–burgers and fries along with ice cold beer on tap.

Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade

Friendly competitions in the arcade on Ms. Pacman and Star Wars, among other popular games, are guaranteed top keep the family entertained. The three new food venues join an impressive line up of restaurants already announced as part of Independence of the Seas’ multi–million pound makeover. These include Izumi, Chops Grille, Giovanni’s Table, Jonny Rockets, Windjammer and Main Dining Hall.

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About Royal Caribbean:

At Royal Caribbean, our aim is to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary. We are the pioneers of many firsts at sea, offering a playground of incredible experiences both off and onboard. With a fleet of 24 innovative and spectacular ships that visit 250 destinations over 77 countries and 6 continents, we truly have a holiday to suit everyone.

We are revolutionising the cruise industry to make sure that every holiday with Royal Caribbean is like no other. Whether that’s wowing guests with our robotic bartenders, exhilarating them with our skydiving and surfing simulators, or thrilling them with breathtaking destinations, we want to help them create unforgettable stories that they can tell over and over again.

What’s more, Royal Caribbean was recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2016 – a distinction granted to only 130 companies – highlighting our continued commitment and dedication to putting sustainability into the heart of our business.

Even better, Northern Irish consumers and travel agents think we’re doing great things too… in 2016, Royal Caribbean has been awarded “Best Specialist Cruise Line” and “Best Cruise Line”, “Best for Families” and “Best for First–Timers” in the 2017 UK Cruisers’ Choice Awards, in addition to the NI Travel Marketing Initiative Award in the Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards.

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