Name: Freedom of the Seas
Brand: Royal Caribbean
Availability: InStock

At a glance

Freedom of the Seas is a large-size cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean, in service since 2006. It carries 3,634 guests and 1,360 crew (2.7 guests per crew member) at 154,407 gross tons. It ties with 2 other ships as the 16th largest of 31 Royal Caribbean ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for family friendly (10/10) and lowest for adventure & nature (4/10). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 4 out of 5 by Conde Nast, 3.5 out of 5 by Berlitz and 4.5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 71 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $299 to $1,470. 31 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 4 / 5
Conde Nast: 4 / 5
Berlitz: 3.5 / 5
Cruise Critic: 4.5 / 5

Guests: 3,634
Crew: 1,360
Gross tons: 154,407
Decks: 18
Length: 1,112 ft
Beam: 184 ft
Maiden voyage: 2006
Launched: 2005
Refurbished: 2018
Space ratio: 2.7; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 2.7
Speed (mph): 25
IMO: 9304033

Bliss scores

What Freedom of the Seas is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 8.0
Adventure and nature 4.0
Cultural 6.0
Dining 6.0
Entertainment 7.5
Family friendly 10.0
Party 7.0
Romantic 6.0
Spa and fitness 8.0
Staterooms 8.0

Our review

Freedom of the Seas: Enhanced to cater to every passenger's needs

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. Infuse color into your cruise with the artworks of the BRITTO Gallery or with the frosted confections of the Cupcake Cupboard. And finish the evening with a selection of reds or whites at the renovated, now-more-intimate Vintages wine bar.

Plus, enjoy features that Freedom of the Seas has always been known for: the FlowRider surf simulator, rock climbing wall, ice-skating rink, Royal Promenade, cantilevered whirlpools, mini golf course, H2O Zone water park and much more.

Who will like sailing on Freedom of the Seas

Because of the variety of activities on board, Freedom of the Seas can support many cruise experiences. She has something for everyone in your group to enjoy their vacation, as well as several dining establishments that make good gathering points for passengers to meet up at between activities.

Where Freedom of the Seas sails

Home port: Miami

Destinations: Freedom of the Seas sails mostly 3- and 4-night itineraries to the Bahamas, making for a quick and easy getaway for busy passengers.

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Top dining options

Main Dining Room: features complimentary, multicourse dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Chops Grille: a steakhouse that also requires one low cover charge
Johnny Rockets: a ‘50s-style diner that features servers who double as entertainers, and is an additional cost.
The Cupcake Cupboard: a vintage-style gourmet bakery with 30 types of cupcakes for an additional charge
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream: offers a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings for an additional charge
More complimentary options including Windjammer Cafe, Jade Sushi, Sorrento's Pizza and Cafe Promenade for coffee and pastries/snacks
Room service: Late-night service charge applies to room service orders between midnight and 5:00 am

Freedom of the Seas' sports deck hosts rock wall climbing, outdoor courts, miniature golf and plenty of other activities. 1996-2004 AccuSoft Co., All rights reserved / Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International

Kids & families

Complimentary DreamWorks Experience includes parades, meet and greets, and character dining with favorite characters such as Shrek, Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda
Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
Royal Babies & Tots Nursery
Royal Babies and Royal Tots programming featuring specially designed Fisher Price activities
Teen lounge areas and disco
H2O Zone kids' water park
3D movie theater
Outdoor, poolside movie screen
Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures

Action & adventure

FlowRider surf simulator
Rock-climbing wall
Ice-skating rink
Mini-golf course
Full-sized basketball court
Full-sized boxing ring

Rest & relaxation

Four pools including the Solarium, an adults-only retreat
Six whirlpools, two of them cantilevered whirlpools overlooking the ocean
Vitality Spa with an extensive treatment menu including MediSpa treatments and acupuncture
State-of-the-art fitness center, with classes like yoga and tai chi
Library and Card Room

Freedom of the Seas' multi-level Arcadia Theater features contemporary musical productions, drama, cabaret and other nightly entertainment. 1996-2004 AccuSoft Co., All rights reserved / Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International

Entertainment & shopping

Complimentary Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
Complimentary ice-skating shows in Studio B
10,258-square-foot Vegas-style Casino Royale with 19 tables and 301 slots
22 bars, clubs, and lounges that never have a cover and include Boleros Latin-themed lounge and Bull & Bear English Pub
Enhanced, more-intimate Vintages wine bar
BRITTO Gallery, featuring the works of pop-art icon Romero Britto
Name-brand, duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade includes jewelry, perfumes, apparel and shopping for teens and kids

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On board highlights

Water games H2O Zone water park
Pools Freedom of the Seas
Create cupcakes Cupcake Cupboard

Dining

Where to eat on Freedom of the Seas

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Inside and out

Destinations 12

Fun along the beach during a shore excursion in the tropics on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
Daughter and dad take a rollercoaster ride in Labadee, Royal Caribbean's private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
Cavort in the surf when your Royal Caribbean cruise takes you to Labadee, its 260-acre private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
An aerial view of Labadee, Haiti, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach playground on Haiti's north coast.
Water sports, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and parasailing are all part of the action at Labadee, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach resort on the north coast of Haiti.
An aerial view of CocoCay in the Bahamas, a private island reserved just for cruise ship guests and run by Royal Caribbean.
CocoCay in the Bahamas is less than than a mile wide and less than 200 yards from north to south. The 140-acre tropical retreat was awarded a Gold-Level Eco-Certification by Sustainable Travel International for its environmentally friendly activities and tours.
Explore new aquatic facilities, nature trails and places where you can just kick back, relax and enjoy a tropical drink at CocoCay.
You can explore CocoCay, an eco-certified private destination in the Bahamas, through eco-tours, guided nature walks, leisurely kayaking and snorkeling. The secluded island has no restaurants or shops — but lots of shady hammocks.
Take a jetski out for your own private tour of CocoCay in the Bahamas.
You can rent out a private cabana on the beach during your day trip to CocoCay in the Bahamas
Grab a mat and splash your way to some fun on a Royal Caribbean trip to the tropical island of CocoCay in the Bahamas.

Dining 12

A chocolate-covered strawberry dessert at Chops Grille aboard your Royal Caribbean sailing.
Top off your meal with a decadent chocolate dessert at Chops Grille on your Royal Caribbean cruise.
A herb-crusted jumbo shrimp entrée at Chops Grille aboard your Royal Caribbean cruise.
Colorful, cool chilled soup provides a refreshing lift-me-up during a Royal Caribbean cruise.
Pan Seared Sea Scallops and Chorizo, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
Sky High Lemon Meringue Pie, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
Fish and Tomato Chowder, a popular soup on Royal Caribbean voyages.
Caramel apple pie à la mode, a worthy dessert to top off your day on a Royal Caribbean sailing.
In Royal Caribbean cruises, a favorite desert is apple parcels, made with puff pasty, apples, cinnamon, sugar and almond paste, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
The staff in the dining rooms on Royal Caribbean cruises are charged with making sure that all dishes meet exacting standards.
Begin your meals with the vibrant flavors of land and sea during your Royal Caribbean cruise.
Royal Caribbean menu options include free-range chicken as well as gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian dishes.

On board 6

The kids can splash and play in the H2O Zone Water Park aboard Freedom of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean's fleetwide Adventure Ocean Youth Program and its trained staff offer age-appropriate entertainment and activities for cruisers ages 3 to 17.
Relax at poolside and let your cares slip away during your Royal Caribbean sailing.
There's nothing more romantic than exchanging vows at Freedom of the Seas' wedding chapel, unless of course it's on the FlowRider surf simulator.
Meet new friends over poolside cocktails on your next Freedom of the Seas cruise.
Share a bottle, or take a class, at Freedom of the Seas' Vintages wine bar.

Ship exteriors 2

An aerial view of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas, which sails to the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
A close-up look at Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas.

Staterooms 1

Freedom of the Seas' Presidential Family Suites have enough space for the whole family: four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a private balcony and a living area with a sofa bed.

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Freedom of the Seas sails to the Western and Eastern Caribbean, including Jamaica, Bahamas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Caymans and Cozumel, Mexico.
Walk along the white beaches and turquoise lagoons of CocoCay in the Bahamas. The east end of the private island is where the recreational activities take place, with beaches facing a coral basin where you can see rays, tropical fish and occasional manatees.
An aerial view of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas.
Potato Leek and Spinach Tower, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas sails to her next destination in the Caribbean.
Sprinkles galore: Kids can make their own cupcakes at the Cupcake Cupboard on your Royal Caribbean sailing.
Relax on a floating mat with your sweetie during a day trip to CocoCay in the Bahamas.
Take a jetski out for a spin when your Royal Caribbean sailing takes you to Labadee, its 260-acre private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
Water sports, snorkeling, kayaking and parasailing are all part of the action at Labadee, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach resort on the north coast of Haiti.
An aerial view of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas, which sails to the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
Enjoy sumptuous ocean views while dining during your sailing to the Caribbean aboard Freedom of the Seas.
During your cruise to the Western Caribbean on Freedom of the Seas, you'll have a day for water activities or fun on one of the attractions at Labadee, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.

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“Freedom of the Seas is a lively large resort ship, with tasteful decor and many bars and lounges. It's a fine ship for young, active families with children, as long as you don't mind lines when signing up for popular activities like the Flowrider surf area and rock-climbing wall.”

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