Quick Facts on the largest cruise ship in the world the "Freedom of the Seas"

The Freedom Class builds upon the amenities of the Voyager Class Ships, here are the key standouts:

POOL DECK: the pool deck is incomparable — it is truly a water park at sea. The new H2O Zone is remarkable. This is an area (supposed to be for kids, but they might have competition with the adults) where there are brightly colored sculptures that shoot water, a waterfall, mini-lazy river and shallow areas for sunning and splashing.

SOLARIUM: this is our adults-only (16 & up) pool area with a Jungle theme. The cantilevered whirlpools on both sides suspend 112 feet over the ocean surrounded by glass and an infinity edge. At night, the Solarium transforms into Club Twenty, a hip, South Beach style outdoor dance club. The pool lights up and the bar is surrounded by twinkling lights and white curtains. A DJ booth is set up on the bridge over the pool playing lounge-type techno.

SHIPSHAPE FITNESS CENTER boasts a full-size boxing ring for Kickboxing Aerobics, an aerobics room, spinning, pilates machines and state-of-the-art fitness machines. All of the cardio equipment has a personal television on them. This is our best gym yet. Your fitness buffs will LOVE it.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE: sleeps 14 guests, 2 master bedrooms and 2 bedrooms. The interior is 1,215 square feet and the balcony is 810 square feet. This is an excellent suite for your guests that want to stay with their family or for corporations that need a suite to host meetings and/or entertain in.

ROYAL PROMENADE serves at the "heart of the ship." This is a city street down the center of the ship lined with Vintages, our wine bar, the Bull and Bear, our English Pub, Café Promenade, Seattle's Best Coffee, Perfume and Cosmetics Store, Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, A Clean Shave (a barber shop), Sorrento's Pizza, and more. We have also added a new logo store, Get out there, with Royal Caribbean logo workout wear and yoga wear. Twice a week during a 7-day cruise, the sides of the Royal Promenade are roped off and a parade proceeds through the Royal Promenade. The costumes are magnificent, and the characters involve the crowd. It's a nice extra to look forward to onboard.

ENTERTAINMENT: Freedom of the Seas features the best entertainment Royal Caribbean has ever had. The new production shows, Once Upon a Time and The Rain, are top-notch, and the talent is amazing. The ice show (which is on twice per week) in Studio B is a must-see. The ice shows are free of charge, but seating is limited, so a ticket must be requested from guest relations on the ship. On-Air is a new karaoke venue, and it is always entertaining to watch the good and the bad take their shot at their favorite song.

SHIP FACTS

• 1,112 feet long


• 184 feet wide


• 28 feet draft


• 21.6 knots cruising speed


• 15 passenger decks


• 3,600 guests double occupancy


• 1,800 guest staterooms


• 4,370 guests total occupancy


• 1,360 crew


• 160,000 gross registered tons

Additional Facts

LARGER STATEROOMS: The staterooms feel spacious and roomy, even the inside staterooms. The balcony staterooms and balconies themselves are bigger, with more shelving and storage space in the staterooms. All staterooms have flat screen lcd televisions. These make the stateroom feel even more spacious.

NEW BEDDING: The bedding in the staterooms is a white damask stripe duvet with down comforter, deep turquoise shams, bed skirt and bed scarf. These items are gold in the suites. The mattresses are thick and comfortable. This new bedding is currently being rolled out across the fleet, and will be on every ship by April of 2007. Also, the towels are soft, fluffy and luxurious. Towels will be rolled out with the bedding.

This ship is awesome and you will love sailing on her!