Royal Caribbean
Freedom of the Seas
- Cruises
- 64
- From
- $358
Ship comparison
Freedom of the Seas vs Liberty of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Liberty of the Seas
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $335
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Freedom of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,634 passengers, in service since 2006. Liberty of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,634 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Freedom of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more romantic trip or a more active cruise: it outscores Liberty of the Seas for family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0), romantic (6.0 vs 4.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Liberty of the Seas does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Freedom of the Seas | Liberty of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 | 2007 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 154,407 | 154,407 |
| Passengers | 3,634 | 3,634 |
| Crew | 1,360 | 1,360 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,112 ft | 1,112 ft |
| Beam | 184 ft | 184 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 64 | 15 |
| Upcoming sailings | 93 | 117 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–12 nights | 4–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $358 | $335 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Freedom of the Seas leads on 5 of the ten, Liberty of the Seas on 1, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Freedom of the Seas
Freedom of the Seas features several maritime innovations to stir your imagination. Share a high five with Shrek as part of the DreamWorks Experience. Catch a first-run movie in the 3D theater or poolside under the stars on the outdoor movie screen.
Highlights
- Meeting Shrek as part of the DreamWorks Experience
- Shopping on the Royal Promenade
- Ice skating in the onboard ice skating rink
- Sipping delicious wines at Vintages wine bar
Sailing now
64 cruises on sale, from $358.
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Royal Caribbean
Liberty of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas is packed with experiences found in all of Royal Caribbean's Freedom class of ships, as well as new offerings created to stir your imagination. Share a high five with Shrek as part of The DreamWorks Experience.
Highlights
- 30 different cupcakes at the Cupcake Cupboard
- Shooting some hopes in the onsite basketball court
- Gaming at the Vegas-style Casino Royale
- Complimentary ice-skating shows
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $335.
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Questions
Freedom of the Seas or Liberty of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Freedom of the Seas or Liberty of the Seas?
They are the same size, 154,407 gross tons each. Freedom of the Seas carries 3,634 passengers and Liberty of the Seas carries 3,634.
Which ship is newer, Freedom of the Seas or Liberty of the Seas?
Liberty of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 2006 for Freedom of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 42.5 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Freedom of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Liberty of the Seas.
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