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Freedom of the Seas cruise ship
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Freedom of the Seas

Guests
4,515
Tonnage
154K GT
Length
339 m
Built
2006
Crew
1,360
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Where is Freedom of the Seas right now? Freedom of the Seas's last known position was 13.23°, -69.71°, sailing at 10.5 knots. Updated 3h ago.

Ship Specifications

4,515 Passengers
154,407 GT Gross Tonnage
339 m Length
1,360 Crew
2006 Year Built
Aker Yards Builder
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Flag

Bahamas

Beam

56 m

Draft

9 m

IMO Number

9304033

MMSI

309906000


About Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas was a groundbreaking cruise ship when she launched in May 2006 as the world's largest cruise ship from Aker Yards in Finland. At 154,407 gross tons and 1,112 feet long, she introduced the Freedom class that pushed cruise ship design to new heights. Carrying up to 4,375 passengers, Freedom of the Seas was the first cruise ship to feature a FlowRider surf simulator, the H2O Zone interactive water park, a full-size boxing ring, and a rock climbing wall. The Royal Promenade provides a vibrant four-deck-high interior boulevard for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Freedom received a significant Royal Amplification upgrade in 2020, adding the Perfect Storm waterslide trio, redesigned pool deck, new dining options including Izumi Asian cuisine and Playmakers Sports Bar, and modernized staterooms. The ship's entertainment lineup includes Broadway-style shows in the theater and ice skating performances in Studio B. The Vitality at Sea Spa provides comprehensive wellness facilities. Freedom of the Seas currently sails from Miami and San Juan on Caribbean itineraries, offering guests a classic Royal Caribbean experience enhanced with modern amenities and attractions that keep this beloved vessel relevant and exciting for new generations of cruisers.

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The Freedom of the Seas is a 154,407 GT cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International. Built in 2006 by Aker Yards, she is 339 meters long, carries up to 4,515 passengers and 1,360 crew. She sails under the Bahamas flag as part of the Freedom Class fleet.

How Freedom of the Seas Compares

Against the other ships in the Freedom Class class.

MetricThis ShipClass AverageBest in Class
Passengers4,5154,615Liberty of the Seas (4,960)
Gross Tonnage154,407 GT154,407 GTFreedom of the Seas (154,407 GT)
Year Built20062007Independence of the Seas (2008)
Length339.0 m339.0 mFreedom of the Seas (339.0 m)

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