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IMO: 9304033

Freedom of the Seas

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Freedom of the Seas — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Freedom-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
156,271
Length (FT / M)
1,111 / 338.77
Beam (FT / M)
127 / 38.6
Decks (Passenger / Total)
15 / 19
Shipyard
Aker Yards, Turku, Finland
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Katherine Louise Calder
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$800,000,000
Class Sisters: Independence of the SeasLiberty of the Seas

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2006
Major Refurbishments
2011 2015 2020
Significant Changes
  • 2011: First dry dock refurbishment (March 2011).
  • 2015: 24-day dry dock adding new interior staterooms.
  • 2020: USD 116 million Royal Amplification: added The Perfect Storm waterslide duo, a redesigned pool deck, The Lime and Coconut bar, Giovanni's Italian Kitchen, El Loco Fresh, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade, glow-in-the-dark laser tag, and reimagined kids and teen spaces.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9304033
MMSI
309906000
Call Sign
C6UZ7
Classification Society
DNV
Hull / Yard Number
52
Maiden Voyage
4 June 2006
Maximum Draft
9.026 m (29.6 ft)
Maximum Beam
56.08 m (184.0 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
4,024
Maximum Capacity
4,829
Total Crew
1,360
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.96:1
Space Ratio
38.83

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
4
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
6
Waterslides
2
Bars & Lounges
12
Complimentary Dining Venues
5
Specialty Dining Venues
4
À la Carte Dining
2
Elevators
14*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Marine diesel
Azipod Units
3
Installed Power
75.6 MW (101,381 hp)
Propulsion Power
42 MW (56,323 hp)
Engine Configuration
6x Wartsila 12V46

Logistics

Cruising Speed
21.6 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 4
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 2-14
Aft
Decks 2-14
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Smoking permitted in a designated section of the casino during open hours.
  • Outdoor open decks (designated)
    outdoor
    Location: Designated port-side outdoor areas
    Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor areas on the port side.

Cabin Summary

Total: 2,012
ADA Compliant: 33
Suites
128
Balcony
768
Oceanview
306
Inside
810
The Apex Suite
Royal Suite
1,400 SQ FT

The ship's flagship accommodation: a one-bedroom Royal Suite with a 260-square-foot private balcony, two separate bedrooms plus a bunk-bed room, a media center with surround sound, and a baby grand piano.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Royal Suite1
  • Owner's Suite8
  • Two-Bedroom Grand Suite4
  • Grand Suite22
  • Junior Suite90
  • Four-Bedroom Vista Suite1
  • Panoramic Oceanview Suite2
Balcony
  • Balcony Stateroom768
Oceanview
  • Oceanview Stateroom270
  • Panoramic Oceanview Stateroom24
  • Ultra-Spacious Oceanview (2-Bedroom Family)12
Inside
  • Promenade View Interior168
  • Interior Family Stateroom6
  • Interior Stateroom636

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Nursery
  • Waterpark
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Observation Lounge
  • Laser Tag

Thrills & Active

  • Climbing Wall
  • Surf Simulator
  • Ice Skating Rink

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

World's largest cruise ship at launch
largest
FlowRider surf simulator debut
fleet first
The Perfect Storm waterslide trio
unique
Royal Promenade boulevard
unique
The Perfect Storm waterslides
top-deck attraction
FlowRider surf simulator
top-deck attraction
Rock climbing wall
top-deck attraction
Mini golf course
top-deck attraction
Sports court
top-deck attraction
Laser tag
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • The Perfect Storm — dueling racing waterslides added in the 2020 amplification.
  • The Lime and Coconut — two-story Caribbean bar with a rooftop sun deck that turns into a moonlit lounge.
  • FlowRider — the line's signature surf simulator on the sports deck.
  • Royal Promenade — a 445-foot interior promenade running through the heart of the ship.
  • Adventure Ocean — fully reimagined kids' spaces plus dedicated teen-only hangouts.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Main Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 3-5, Aft
    Three-level complimentary main dining room serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Windjammer Cafe
    marketplace_buffet
    Location: Deck 11
    Casual complimentary buffet with global stations and ocean views
  • Sorrento's Pizza
    pizzeria
    Location: Deck 5
    Complimentary New York-style pizzeria on the Royal Promenade
  • El Loco Fresh
    mexican
    Location: Deck 11
    Complimentary Mexican counter - tacos, burritos and a salsa bar
  • Cafe Promenade
    coffee_pastry
    Location: Deck 5, Royal Promenade
    $ extras
    Complimentary 24-hour cafe - coffee, pastries, mini-sandwiches and desserts
Specialty Dining
  • Chops Grille
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 11
    Signature surcharge steakhouse
  • Giovanni's Italian Kitchen
    italian
    Location: Deck 11
    Surcharge Italian trattoria and wine bar (Giovanni's Table)
  • Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
    japanese
    Location: Deck 4
    Surcharge Japanese hibachi and made-to-order sushi
  • Chef's Table
    chefs_table
    Location: Deck 11
    Surcharge multi-course wine-paired dinner experience
À la Carte Dining
  • Johnny Rockets
    diner
    Location: Deck 12
    Surcharge retro American diner - burgers, shakes and fries
  • Ben & Jerry's
    ice_cream
    Location: Deck 12
    Surcharge ice-cream scoop shop on the pool deck
Bars & Nightlife
  • Boleros
    latin_lounge
    Location: Deck 4
    Latin-themed lounge with live music and signature mojitos
  • Schooner Bar
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Nautical-themed piano bar and sing-along lounge
  • R Bar
    cocktail_lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Retro mid-century cocktail lounge on the Royal Promenade
  • Bull & Bear Pub
    pub
    Location: Deck 5
    English-style pub on the Royal Promenade
  • Star Lounge
    entertainment_lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Entertainment lounge with a full bar; hosts live music and late-night shows
  • Casino Bar
    casino_bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Bar serving the main casino floor
  • Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
    sports_bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Sports bar and arcade with wall-to-wall screens, wings and brews (added in the 2020 amplification)
  • Viking Crown Lounge
    observation_lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    Signature glass observation lounge and bar high above the ship
  • Crown Lounge
    loyalty_lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    Loyalty-tier lounge with bar service, in the Viking Crown complex
  • Suite Lounge
    suite_lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    Suite-guest-exclusive lounge with a private bar
  • The Lime and Coconut
    pool_bar
    Location: Decks 11-12
    Signature two-level Caribbean pool bar with a rooftop sun-deck perch (added in the 2020 amplification)
  • The Plaza Bar
    lounge_bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Indoor pool-deck bar serving the Solarium and pool area
Pools & Aquatics
  • Main Pool
    main_pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Main resort-style outdoor pool on the amplified pool deck with casitas
  • Sports Pool
    sports_pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Second outdoor pool on the pool deck
  • Solarium
    adults_solarium
    Location: Deck 11
    Adults-only Solarium retreat with its own pool and whirlpools
  • Whirlpools
    whirlpools
    Location: Decks 11-12
    Six guest whirlpools across the pool deck and Solarium (two cantilevered over the sea)
  • Splashaway Bay
    kids_splash
    Location: Deck 11
    Kids' aqua-park splash zone
Active Recreation
  • FlowRider
    flowrider
    Location: Deck 13, Aft
    Stationary-wave surf simulator
  • Rock Climbing Wall
    rock_wall
    Location: Deck 13
    Signature outdoor rock-climbing wall
  • Sports Court
    multi_sport
    Location: Deck 13
    Outdoor multi-sport court (basketball, pickleball)
  • Freedom Dunes
    mini_golf
    Location: Deck 13
    Mini-golf course
  • Escape the Rubicon
    laser_tag
    Location: Deck 15
    Glow-in-the-dark laser-tag arena
  • Arcade
    video_arcade
    Location: Deck 12
    Video-game arcade
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • The Perfect Storm
    waterslide_complex
    Location: Deck 13, Aft
    Dueling racing waterslides Typhoon and Cyclone (added in the 2020 amplification)
Entertainment Venues
  • Royal Theater
    main_theater
    Location: Decks 2-4
    19,622 SQ FT
    Multi-deck main theater for production shows and headliners
  • Studio B
    ice_rink_arena
    Location: Decks 2-3
    12,636 SQ FT
    Ice-skating rink and multi-use arena hosting ice shows and events
  • Art Gallery
    art_gallery
    Location: Deck 3
    Onboard art gallery and auctions
Casino
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Decks 4-5
    Full casino with slots and table games
Spa & Fitness
  • Vitality at Sea Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 12
    Full-service spa with treatment rooms and thermal areas
  • Vitality at Sea Fitness Center
    gym
    Location: Deck 11
    State-of-the-art fitness center
Youth & Teen
  • Adventure Ocean
    youth_program
    Location: Deck 12
    Kids' club with age-grouped programming
  • Royal Babies & Tots Nursery
    nursery
    Location: Deck 12
    Nursery for infants and toddlers
Retail & Shopping
  • Royal Promenade Shops
    boutiques
    Location: Deck 5
    Duty-free boutiques and logo shops along the Royal Promenade
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Royal Promenade
    interior_promenade
    Location: Deck 5
    Interior promenade boulevard lined with shops, bars and cafes
  • Library & Card Room
    library
    Location: Deck 5
    Quiet library and card room

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-12

The 59 data points on this page are individually source-tracked. Key primary sources are listed below; additional cross-check sources are retained in our internal audit records.

  • OFFICIAL Royal Caribbean Incentives — official fact sheet · royalcaribbeanincentives.com
  • OFFICIAL Royal Caribbean — official ship page · royalcaribbean.com
  • OFFICIAL Royal Caribbean Press Center · royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com
  • SHIP REGISTRY VesselFinder — IMO/AIS ship registry · vesselfinder.com
  • REFERENCE Wikipedia — ship reference article · en.wikipedia.org

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