The Independence evokes the days of glamorous cruising before the advent of air travel, when celebrities and public figures such as Rita Hayworth and President Harry Truman graced its distinctive passenger list. Due to its American-flagged status, it enjoys the special privilege of being the only civilian passenger ship to be allowed to sail into Pearl Harbor and past the renowned U.S.S. Arizona memorial. The Independence offers more than 50 different configurations of suites, staterooms, and cabins. Some rooms offer an additional settee or upper pullmans. Each suite has either one queen-size bed or two twin beds.
Some rooms have additional sofa bed or a settee.
Some have separate rooms. Some rooms have increased wheelchair access. Read Traveler Reviews Get in touch with your inner Hawaiian spirit aboard the Independence on this week-long cruise. After spending time amidst Maui's spectacular sights, the ship will make two stops on the Big Island of Hawaii, where you will see the marks of recent lava flows contrast against lush landscapes blooming with flowers. Two days in Honolulu allows you to experience Hawaiian cosmopolitanism and sip a mai tai while watching the fun on Waikiki Beach.