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IMO: 9330032

Liberty of the Seas

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Liberty of the Seas — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Freedom-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
155,889
Length (FT / M)
1,112 / 338.92
Beam (FT / M)
127 / 38.62
Decks (Passenger / Total)
15 / 18
Shipyard
Aker Yards (Aker Finnyards), Turku, Finland
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Donnalea Madeley
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$800,000,000
Class Sisters: Freedom of the SeasIndependence of the Seas

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2007
Major Refurbishments
2011 2016 2021 2026
Significant Changes
  • 2011: DreamWorks Experience entertainment introduced, a children's nursery added, the wine bar refreshed, an art gallery installed and a giant outdoor movie screen mounted over the main pool deck.
  • 2016: Major refurbishment (January-February 2016): the first Freedom-class waterslide complex (The Perfect Storm racing slides plus a boomerang slide), Splashaway Bay aqua park, Sabor Mexican and Giovanni's Table restaurants, a dedicated Suite Lounge and 89 added staterooms including 26 forward-facing panoramic oceanview rooms.
  • 2021: Routine five-year drydock at Navantia shipyard, Cadiz, Spain (July 2021).
  • 2026: Major makeover adding The Lime and Coconut bar and a reimagined pool deck with private casitas, a Royal Escape Room, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, El Loco Fresh, a Starbucks, an expanded casino and additional staterooms.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9330032
MMSI
309436000
Call Sign
C6VQ8
Classification Society
DNV
Maiden Voyage
19 May 2007
Maximum Draft
9.026 m (29.6 ft)
Maximum Beam
56.0 m (183.7 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
3,798
Maximum Capacity
4,960
Total Crew
1,360
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.79:1
Space Ratio
41.05

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
3
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
7
Waterslides
3
Bars & Lounges
13
Complimentary Dining Venues
5
Specialty Dining Venues
4
À la Carte Dining
3
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
80.6 MW (108,086 hp)
Propulsion Power
42 MW (56,323 hp)
Engine Configuration
6x Wartsila 12V46 + 2x Caterpillar 3516B

Logistics

Cruising Speed
21.6 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 1
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 2-14
Aft
Decks 2-14
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Smoking permitted in designated sections of the casino during operating hours; the casino has both smoking and non-smoking areas with visible signage. Policy varies by departure country: no casino smoking on UK/Australia-departure sailings; no non-smoking section on China/Hong Kong-departure sailings.
  • Pool Deck (designated side)
    outdoor
    Location: Pool deck, designated seating/ashtray area on one side only (which side varies by ship/sailing and is announced via the onboard Cruise Compass, not pre-published)
    Smoking permitted only in the designated seating/ashtray area on one side of the pool deck; not permitted elsewhere on the pool deck, near food venues, the upper jogging track, or the Solarium.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,839
ADA Compliant: 32
Suites
122
Balcony
724
Oceanview
262
Inside
731

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Family Villa Four-Bedroom Vista Suite1
  • Royal Suite1
  • Owner's Suite8
  • Two-Bedroom Family Grand Suite4
  • Grand Suite22
  • Junior Suite84
  • Panoramic Oceanview Suite2
Balcony
  • Balcony Stateroom724
Oceanview
  • Ultra-Spacious Oceanview (Two-Bedroom Family)10
  • Panoramic Oceanview Stateroom22
  • Oceanview Stateroom230
Inside
  • Promenade View Interior168
  • Interior Family Stateroom6
  • Interior Stateroom557

Cabin details & Prodigy Picks on the ship overview →

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
  • Library
  • Observation Lounge
  • Escape Room

Thrills & Active

  • Climbing Wall
  • Surf Simulator
  • Ice Skating Rink

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

First boomerang waterslide at sea
fleet first
Briefly the world's largest passenger ship
largest
Cantilevered whirlpools over the sea
unique
The Perfect Storm waterslides
top-deck attraction
FlowRider surf simulator
top-deck attraction
Rock-climbing wall
top-deck attraction
Sports court
top-deck attraction
Splashaway Bay aqua park
top-deck attraction
Mini-golf
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • The Perfect Storm - a trio of high-speed waterslides including the first boomerang slide at sea
  • FlowRider - the signature surf simulator for stand-up and bodyboard wave-riding
  • Splashaway Bay - a colourful aqua park where kids splash under dumping buckets and pint-sized slides
  • The Lime and Coconut - an island-style bar anchoring the reimagined pool deck
  • Casino Royale - an expanded casino with more than 400 slots and 35 gaming tables
  • Royal Escape Room - a themed live puzzle challenge against the clock
  • Vitality Spa - a full-service spa and fitness retreat with a thermal suite

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Main Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 3-5
    Three-level formal dining room
  • Windjammer Marketplace
    buffet
    Location: Deck 11
    Casual buffet
  • Sorrento's Pizza
    pizzeria
    Location: Deck 5
    Complimentary New York-style pizzeria on the Royal Promenade
  • El Loco Fresh
    mexican
    Location: Pool deck
    Complimentary Mexican quick-service - tacos, burritos and salsa bar
  • Cafe Promenade
    coffee
    Location: Deck 5
    $ extras
    Complimentary 24-hour cafe - coffee, pastries and mini-sandwiches
Specialty Dining
  • Chops Grille
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 5
    Signature steakhouse
  • Giovanni's Table
    italian
    Location: Deck 11
    Italian trattoria
  • Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
    japanese
    Location: Deck 4
    Teppanyaki and sushi; expanded in 2026
  • Chef's Table
    chefs_table
    Location: Deck 14
    Intimate wine-paired tasting menu
À la Carte Dining
  • Johnny Rockets
    diner
    Location: Deck 12
    American diner
  • Starbucks
    coffee
    Location: Royal Promenade
    Surcharge specialty coffee shop on the Royal Promenade
  • Cupcake Cupboard
    cafe
    Location: Deck 5
    Cupcake shop with freshly baked cupcakes and decorating classes
Bars & Nightlife
  • Casino Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Bar within the expanded Casino Royale; gaming-area age and access rules apply
  • Schooner Bar
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Nautical-themed piano bar
  • R Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Retro-themed cocktail and martini bar in the Centrum
  • Vintages
    wine_bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Wine bar with self-serve dispensers and extra-fee tastings
  • Hoof & Claw Pub
    pub
    Location: Deck 5
    English-style pub serving ales, beers and live music
  • The Plaza Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Bar near the Windjammer serving cocktails, beer and wine
  • Cantina Fresca
    bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Mexican cocktail bar on the pool deck beside El Loco Fresh
  • The Lime and Coconut
    poolside_bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Tropical pool bar serving the Solarium and main pool
  • The Lime and Coconut
    poolside_bar
    Location: Deck 12
    Upper counter of the tropical pool bar on the elevated pool deck
  • Viking Crown Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    Panoramic lounge and bar set high on the ship
  • Olive or Twist
    bar
    Location: Deck 14
    Martini and cocktail bar in the Viking Crown complex
  • Crown Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    Lounge with a bar reserved for Diamond and higher Crown & Anchor Society members
  • Suite Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    Lounge with a bar for guests staying in suites
Pools & Aquatics
  • Splashaway Bay
    splash_park
    Location: Deck 11
    Children's aqua park with small slides and a drench bucket
  • Main Pool
    outdoor_pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Reimagined pool deck with a giant outdoor movie screen
  • Solarium
    adults_pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Adults-preferred pool retreat
  • Sports Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Pool on the main pool deck
Active Recreation
  • FlowRider
    flowrider
    Location: Deck 13
    Stand-up and bodyboard surf simulator
  • Rock-Climbing Wall
    climbing_wall
    Location: Deck 13 aft
  • Sports Court
    basketball_volleyball
    Location: Deck 13
    Full-size basketball/volleyball court
  • Mini-Golf
    mini_golf
    Location: Deck 13
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • The Perfect Storm
    waterslide_complex
    Location: Deck 13
    Cyclone and Typhoon racing slides plus the Tidal Wave boomerang slide
  • Tidal Wave
    waterslide
    Location: Deck 13
    Boomerang-style waterslide
Entertainment Venues
  • Platinum Theater
    main_theater
    Location: Deck 3-5
    19,622 SQ FT
    Main production theatre; home of Saturday Night Fever
  • Studio B
    ice_rink
    Location: Deck 3
    12,636 SQ FT
    Ice-skating rink and ice-show venue
  • Royal Escape Room
    escape_room
    Location: Deck 15
    Added in 2026 in the former chapel space
Casino
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Expanded in 2026 with over 400 slot machines and 35 tables
Spa & Fitness
  • Vitality Spa & Fitness Center
    spa_fitness
    Location: Deck 12
    ShipShape spa and fitness centre
Youth & Teen
  • Adventure Ocean
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 12
    Youth program with a nursery and teen spaces
Retail & Shopping
  • Royal Promenade Shops
    shops
    Location: Deck 5
    Boutiques and duty-free along the interior promenade

Culinary Intel & dining strategy on the ship overview →

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-12