Royal Caribbean
Freedom of the Seas
- Cruises
- 71
- From
- $299
Ship comparison
Freedom of the Seas vs Royal Princess
Princess Cruises
Royal Princess
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $289
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Freedom of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,634 passengers, in service since 2006. Royal Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,560 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Freedom of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more active cruise or more of a party: it outscores Royal Princess for family friendly (10.0 vs 7.8), active (8.0 vs 7.0) and party (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Royal Princess if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated staterooms or more culture: it outscores Freedom of the Seas for romantic (8.0 vs 6.0), staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Freedom of the Seas | Royal Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 | 2013 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 154,407 | 142,229 |
| Passengers | 3,634 | 3,560 |
| Crew | 1,360 | 1,200 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.5 (better) | 40.0 |
| Decks | 18 | 19 |
| Length | 1,112 ft | 1,083 ft |
| Beam | 184 ft | 126 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 71 | 55 |
| Upcoming sailings | 113 | 96 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 15 nights | 3 to 36 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $299 | $289 (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 3 of the ten, Royal Princess on 5, with 2 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
71 cruises on sale, from $299.
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Princess Cruises
Royal Princess
Royal Princess remains one of the jewels of the Princess Cruises line. Features include an expanded atrium with additional entertainment and casual dining options, a top deck pool with a water and light show, an enhanced Movies Under the Stars screen and the new SeaWalk with views 128 feet straight down.
Highlights
- Balconies on all outside staterooms
- Expanded atrium with additional entertainment and casual dining options
- Uper-deck pool exclusively for adults, featuring plush private cabanas
- The SeaWalk & SeaView Bar — a first-of-its-kind enclosed walkway extending from the ships top deck and a port side cantilevered bar, each with glass floors and sweeping ocean views
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $289.
Questions
Freedom of the Seas or Royal Princess?
Which is bigger, Freedom of the Seas or Royal Princess?
Freedom of the Seas is bigger at 154,407 gross tons, against 142,229 gross tons for Royal Princess. Freedom of the Seas carries 3,634 passengers and Royal Princess carries 3,560.
Which ship is newer, Freedom of the Seas or Royal Princess?
Royal Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2006 for Freedom of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Freedom of the Seas, with 42.5 gross tons per passenger against 40.0 on Royal Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Freedom of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.0 on Royal Princess.
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 7.8 for Royal Princess.
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