Freedom of the Seas
Freedom of the Seas is a Freedom-class ship operated by Royal Caribbean. It entered service in 2006, measures 156,271 gross tons and carries 3,926 guests at double occupancy.
Ship facts
Size and capacity
- Gross tonnage
- 156,271
- Guests at double occupancy
- 3,926Figures vary
- Maximum guests
- 4,515
- Cabins
- 1,963Figures vary
- Crew
- 1,386
- Space ratio
- 39.8 gross tons per guestFigures vary
History
- Class
- Freedom
- Builder
- Aker Yards, Turku
- Launched
- 19 August 2005
- Entered service
- 2006
- Last major refurbishment
- March 2020
Registration and dimensions
- Flag
- Bahamas
- IMO number
- 9304033
- Length
- 338.77 m
- Beam
- 38.6 m
Major refurbishments
- 24-day dry dock: new inside cabins, Sabor, DreamWorks Experience, nursery, 3D cinema, outdoor movie screen, Cupcake Cupboard and renovated staterooms. Gross tonnage rose from 154,407 to 156,271.
- Royal Amplified refit at Navantia, Cádiz (12 January to 7 March 2020, USD 116 million): The Perfect Storm waterslides, Splashaway Bay, redesigned pool deck and Solarium, Lime and Coconut, Playmakers, El Loco Fresh, Giovanni's Italian Kitchen, Izumi Hibachi, an escape room, laser tag and new cabins.
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How it compares with the Royal Caribbean fleet
Size
16th largest of 31 ships
Age
18th newest of 31 ships
Space per guest
Joint 22nd most space per guest of 31 ships
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The Royal Caribbean fleet
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| Ship | In service | Gross tonnage | Guests | Space per guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hero of the Seas | 2027 | 248,663 | 5,654 | 44.0 |
| Icon of the Seas | 2024 | 248,663 | 5,610 | 44.3 |
| Legend of the Seas | 2026 | 248,663 | 5,610 | 44.3 |
| Star of the Seas | 2025 | 248,663 | 5,610 | 44.3 |
| Utopia of the Seas | 2024 | 236,473 | 5,668 | 41.7 |
| Wonder of the Seas | 2022 | 235,600 | 5,734 | 41.1 |
| Symphony of the Seas | 2018 | 228,081 | 5,518 | 41.3 |
| Harmony of the Seas | 2016 | 226,963 | 5,697 | 39.8 |
| Oasis of the Seas | 2009 | 226,838 | 5,602 | 40.5 |
| Allure of the Seas | 2010 | 226,637 | 5,718 | 39.6 |
| Spectrum of the Seas | 2019 | 169,379 | 4,246 | 39.9 |
| Anthem of the Seas | 2015 | 168,666 | 4,180 | 40.4 |
| Ovation of the Seas | 2016 | 168,666 | 4,234 | 39.8 |
| Quantum of the Seas | 2014 | 168,666 | 4,180 | 40.4 |
| Odyssey of the Seas | 2021 | 167,704 | 4,198 | 39.9 |
| Freedom of the Seas (this ship) | 2006 | 156,271 | 3,926 | 39.8 |
| Independence of the Seas | 2008 | 155,889 | 3,858 | 40.4 |
| Liberty of the Seas | 2007 | 155,889 | 3,948 | 39.5 |
| Navigator of the Seas | 2002 | 139,999 | 3,368 | 41.6 |
| Mariner of the Seas | 2003 | 139,863 | 3,344 | 41.8 |
| Explorer of the Seas | 2000 | 138,194 | 3,286 | 42.1 |
| Voyager of the Seas | 1999 | 138,194 | 3,602 | 38.4 |
| Adventure of the Seas | 2001 | 138,193 | 3,114 | 44.4 |
| Brilliance of the Seas | 2002 | 90,090 | 2,142 | 42.1 |
| Jewel of the Seas | 2004 | 90,090 | 2,191 | 41.1 |
| Radiance of the Seas | 2001 | 90,090 | 2,143 | 42.0 |
| Serenade of the Seas | 2003 | 90,090 | 2,143 | 42.0 |
| Enchantment of the Seas | 1997 | 82,910 | 2,252 | 36.8 |
| Rhapsody of the Seas | 1997 | 78,878 | 2,040 | 38.7 |
| Vision of the Seas | 1998 | 78,340 | 2,050 | 38.2 |
| Grandeur of the Seas | 1996 | 73,817 | 1,992 | 37.1 |
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