Cruise Ship Profiles
Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.
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Our Home Port is Venice, Florida, a city located on the southwest coast of Florida in Sarasota County.
Royal Caribbean Links
RCI Overview
royalcaribbean.com
RCCL Fleet
Adventure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas
Brilliance of the Seas
Enchantment of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas
Freedom of the Seas
Grandeur of the Seas
Independence of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas
Legend of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas
Majesty of the Seas
Mariner of the Seas
Monarch of the Seas
Navigator of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas
Radiance of the Seas
Rhapsody of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas
Splendour of the Seas
Vision of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas
Itinerary
Year-round 5 -9-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises sailing from Port Canaveral.
Eastern -
St.
Thomas,
St.
Maarten,
San
Juan
Western -
Ocho Rios,
Montego
Bay,
Grand Cayman,
Cozumel,
Labadee
CDC Ratings
2008 Rating
100
2009 Rating 99 (Feb)
2009 Rating 99 (July)
2010 Rating 97 (Feb)
2010 Rating 99 (Aug)
2011 Rating 100 (Jan)
Deck Plan
Deck 15
Skylight Chapel
Deck 14
Viking Crown Lounge
Deck 13
Rock-climbing wall, Flow-rider, Sports court, Freedom Fairways (aft)
Deck 12
Freedom Day Spa, Sky Bar, Adventure Ocean, Jogging Track, The Living Room, Fuel, Johnny Rockets, Challenger's Arcade
Deck 11
Shipshape Fitness Center, Solarium, Main Pool Deck, Sports Pool, H2O Zone, Squeeze Juice Bar, Sprinkles Ice Cream Bar, Chops Grill, Portofino, Plaza Bar, Windjammer Cafe, Jade Restaurant
Deck 10
Passenger staterooms, Concierge Club
Deck 9
Passenger staterooms
Deck 8
Passenger staterooms, Internet Center, Royal Promenade
Deck 7
Passenger staterooms, Royal Promenade, Library
Deck 6
Passenger staterooms, Business Services
Deck 5
Royale Promenade, Champagne Bar, Cafe Promenade, Ben & Jerry's, Vintages, Bull & Bear, Pharaoh's Palace, Guest Relations, duty free shops, Connoisseur Club, Explorations, Sorrento's, Galileo Dining Room
Deck 4
Isaac Dining Room, Casino Royale, Boleros, Schooner Bar, Arcadia Theater, The Crypt
Deck 3
Arcadia Theater, Centrum, The Crypt, Studio B, On Air club, Art Gallery, Leonardo Dining Room
Deck 2
Arcadia Theater, Screening Room, Conference Center, Studio B, passenger staterooms
Freedom of the Seas
The Freedom of the Seas features the first-ever onboard surf park at sea; cantilevered whirlpools that extend 12 feet beyond the sides of the ship; the H20 ZoneSM Waterpark, complete with interactive sculpture fountains, ground geysers and a cascading waterfall; the largest rock-climbing wall in the fleet with eleven routes and a central spire you can swing around; extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for cell phones; flat-screen TVs in every stateroom and so much more!
Specifications
Ship Class: Freedom
Launched: 2006
Refurbished: 2011 (March)
GRT: 160,000
Length: 1,111
Draft: 28
Speed: 22 Knots
Passengers: 3,634
Accommodations
All staterooms offer accommodations that convert to queen size bed and have private bath, vanity area, flat-panel TV and phone, electric mini-bar, hair dryers and AC. The bedding program has been updated fleet-wide, with new bed frames, mattresses, sheets, pillows, duvets and flat-screen TV's in every stateroom.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 152-323 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 161-293 | Sq. Ft. |
| Balcony | 251-257 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Suite | 388-1783 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Dining Venues
Main Dining Rooms
The Leonardo Dining Room, Issac Dining Room and Galileo Dining Room. Passengers can choose fixed seating or "Your Time Dining".
Chops Grill
Steak and Seafood in an elegant atmosphere.* $30.00 per person surcharge.
Jade
Asian Fusion restaurant.
Johnny Rockets
50's style diner offering burgers, fries and shakes.
Cafe Promenade
Sidewalk style cafe serving fruits, breads, sandwiches, pizza, cookies as well as coffee drinks and Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
Portofino
Specialty restaurant serving Italian cuisine in an intimate and upscale atmosphere. *$25.00 per person surcharge.
Windjammer Cafe
Main buffet serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Johnny Rockets
50's diner featuring burgers, fries, milkshakes and more.
Room Service
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, 24 hours a day (late night service charge applies).
* Prices subject to change. Updated Dec 2011.
Notable Rooms
Arcadia Theater
Main showroom.
Viking Crown Lounge
Observation area during the day with great views of the sea and cocktails and music by night.
Connoisseur Club
Cigar bar.
The Crypt
Two-story disco.
Royal Promenade
Boutiques, cafes and bars.
Boleros Lounge
Latin theme music and dancing.
Pharaoh's Palace
Cabaret-style venue.
Bull and Bear
English-style pub.
Schooner Bar
Nautical theme bar featuring piano sing-a-longs.
Studio B
Ice shows, cooking demonstrations and more.
Cinema
Movie Theater featuring 3-D Movies.
Outdoor Features
Adventure Ocean
Family play area located on deck 12.
H2O Zone
Waterpark featuring interactive sculpture fountains, ground geysers and a cascading waterfall located on deck 11.
Sports Court
Deck 13 features a Sports Court, Flo-Rider, Rock Climbing Wall, and Freedom Fairways 9-hole small scale golf course.
Pool Areas Deck 11
Main pool with 3 whirlpools, swim shop, pool bar, H2O Zone with pool and whirlpool, sports pool, solarium pool with two cantilevered whirlpools overlooking the ocean swimming pools.
Kid's Only
Royal Babies & Royal Tots
Interactive classes filled with enriching activities developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price® for kids 6-18 months. The Royal Tots Program offers 45-minute interactive playground sessions filled with age-appropriate activities and toys for kids ages 18-36 months. Both programs are hosted by trained youth staff. A parent or caregiver must accompany child during all activity sessions. Nursery program also available.
Adventure Ocean for Kids Ages 3-11
Aquanauts for kids ages 3-5 years old; Explorers for kids ages 6-8 years old; Voyagers for kids ages 9-11 years old. Royal Caribbean offers age appropriate parties, crafts, scavenger hunts, science experiments, theater games, excursions and more.
Teen Program
Non-structured, participate when you want program for teens, ages 12-17 years old. Featuring Theme Nights, Improve Games, DJ Academy, Mocktail Competition, Dodgeball, Open Mic and Talent Show, BBQ, Movie and Pool Party, Teen Casino, Snowball Fight, Climbing Competition and more. Teens also have their own lounge (The Living Room) and disco (Fuel).
