The 154,407-ton, 3,634-passenger Freedom of the Seas debuted in May 2006 as the biggest cruise liner in the world. The ship introduced a new class of ships for Royal Caribbean, surpassing Cunard's Queen Mary 2 by 7,000 tons and carrying 1,014 more guests. Besides her size, Freedom of the Seas also made waves in other ways. She was the first to feature a surf simulator, a regulation-sized boxing ring, an interactive water park for children and even a barbershop. Yet in many ways, Freedom of the Seas was an evolution of the Voyager class, which made its own headlines when it debuted with biggest-at-sea status back in 1999. The design is nearly the same and the promenade is back, as is the rock-climbing wall, the ice-skating rink, Johnny Rockets, the Promenade Cafe, Ben and Jerry's, etc. It is nearly as if Voyager of the Seas cruise liner was simply super-sized, and beefed up with innovative spaces and concepts.
Freedom of the Seas itinerary program is based on year-round 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida). In May 2018, the ship will be repositioned from Florida to Puerto Rico. Between May 2018 and March 2019, the ship will be homeported in San Juan Puerto Rico for roundtrip departures.
Freedom Of The Seas has a total of 1825 cabins (of which 120 Suites, 724 Balcony rooms, 509 adjoining) in 28 grades. Most Freedom of the Seas staterooms are 185-200-sq.foot balcony rooms and 160-sq.foot insides (584). 32 are the wheelchair accessible rooms. The largest aboard Freedom of the Seas are the Royal Suites (1360 ft2).
| Build Year : 2006 |
| Width : 56.00 |
| Length : 339.00 |
| Speed : 21.00 |
| Capacity : 3600 |
| Deck Quantity : 15 |
| Cabin Quantity : 1800 |
| Restaurant Quantity : 4 |
| Lift Quantity : 14 |
| Balancer : Yes |
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with shower. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited. Baby cot available on request.
The cabin has two beds convertible into one queen-size. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with shower. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Some cabins have upper beds. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with shower. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Some cabins have upper beds. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with shower. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Some cabins have upper beds. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with shower. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with shower. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with shower. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited, allowed only on the balcony. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size, in some cabins there is a king-size bed. The cabins have a sofa bed. Dressing room, bar, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with bathtub. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV, Internet access (surcharge), DVD player, mini-bar. Bathrobes are provided. In-room tea and coffee are complimentary. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited, allowed only on the balcony. Baby cot available on request.
There are two beds convertible into one queen-size, in some cabins there is a king-size bed. Some cabins have a sofa bed. Dressing room, sofa, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with bathtub. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV, Internet access (surcharge), mini-bar. Bathrobes are provided. In-room tea and coffee are complimentary. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited, allowed only on the balcony. Baby cot available on request.
The cabin has a king-size bed, a sofa bed, as well as a dining area and entertainment center. Dressing room, bar, dressing table with a large mirror, bathroom with bathtub. Telephone, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV, Internet access (surcharge), DVD player, mini-bar. Bathrobes are provided. In-room tea and coffee are complimentary. Voltage in the network 220 V (Euro-standard) / 110 V (American standard). Smoking in the cabin is prohibited, but allowed only on the balcony. Baby cot available on request.
The tone aboard Freedom of the Seas is set by the Centrum, which serves as a central spot for activities in the heart of the ship. During the evenings, its Lobby Bar is the hottest spot on Freedom for after-dinner dancing. The lavish Arcadia Theater hosts the production shows and games. The ship has a real modern feel and does a fine job in incorporating some of the best facilities that have become Royal Caribbean trademarks. Onboard cruisers will find classics like Schooner Bar and Windjammer Cafe, as well as a climbing wall up the smokestack, tiny golf and a surf simulator. Freedom of the Seas boasts with the DreamWorks Experience - a themed programming in partnership with the Walt Disney Company. This new entertainment program is aimed at families and offers movies-themed DreamWorks activities on select RCI ships within the fleet. The list of special activities includes characters meet and greets (of course, plus photo ops).
Additional amenities include: Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Supervised Youth program, Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.
Follows the complete list of Freedom of the Seas lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.
Special programs are organized for children and teens in clubs according to the age:
Royal Babies® and Royal Tots® are programs for babies from 6 months to 3 years, which are specially developed by the world famous company Fisher Price.
Royal Babies Club (6-18 months) - the youngest of the guests and their parents participate in interactive classes developed by experts for early childhood and shaping various skills in babies.
Royal Tots Club (18-36 months) - 45-minute interactive events with activities and toys corresponding to the age of children are held here by specialists. The kids at the same time learn about the world through educational games. A parent or guardian must accompany the child during all activities.
Adventure Ocean Club - a program for children from 3 to 11 years.
Club Aquanauts (Aquanauts), age 3-5 years: music classes, role-playing games, educational and educational programs.
Club Explorers (Researchers), age 6-8 years: there are themed events, talent shows, drawing, sports tournaments.
Club Voyagers (mariners), children aged 9-11 years: a variety of educational programs, games, karaoke, evening film screenings.
Club Tween & Teen Programs is a program for teenagers from 12 to 17 years. The club hosts sporting events, themed evenings, discos, interactive games and games in a circle of peers. The style of visiting is free.
Babysitting services (group or personal) for children from 1 year old are provided for extra. fee, which varies depending on the route and the liner (specified at the reception).
Food option for children My Family Time Dining - providing the opportunity to feed children before the main evening dinner time. Dinner is served at a convenient time for the family from 18.00 to 21.30; Children are served as quickly as possible so that they continue playing in the clubs of the program, and parents can relax in the restaurant.
The three tiers of Freedom's main dining room (Leonardo, Isaac and Galileo) offer assigned-seating dining with two sittings at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.), as well as My Time Dining, in which guests pick a preferred mealtime between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., but are able to change reservations on a daily basis. Those who opt for My Time Dining have to pre-pay gratuities. The Windjammer Cafe, ship's lido buffet, offers flexibility and variety - best for families with kids. The Windjammer has one very long self-service line of cold and hot items, plus stations for salads, fresh sandwiches, pizza, carved meats and petite desserts. An omelet station features made-to-order eggs in the mornings; in the afternoons, guests can try Jade area that specializes in Asian food and goes off the beaten path with changing fare including Vietnamese and Indonesian specialties.
Follows the complete list of Freedom of the Seas restaurants and food bars.
The cruise company recommends to have three types of clothing during the trip:
for recreation and sports (casual);
clothes and shoes for excursions, depending on the season and route features (sport and casual);
elegant clothes for evening visits to restaurants and evening events: shows, casinos, clubs, bars (smart casual "more strict" and formal "strict").
During the evening events, the cruise company does not welcome a beach clothes.
