Registry: Bahamas
Built at Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Turku Finland
Maiden Voyage: May 2008
Weight 154,407 GRT
Lenght 1,112 feet
Width 185 feet
Draft 28 feet
Cruiseing Speed 21.6 knots
15 passenger decks
14 passenger elevators
3,634 guests (double occupancy)
4,375 guests (total)
1,360 crew (Norwegian/International)
4 bow thrusters

Staterooms

Total: 1,817
Ocean View: 1,084 (842 with balconies)
Interior: 733 (172 Promenade View)
Staterooms with third/fourth berths: 855
Wheelchair accessible staterooms: 32

All staterooms convert to queen size bed configuration and have private bath, vanity area, closed-circuit, flat-panel television and phone, electric mini-bar, hair dryers and individually controlled air-conditioning. Bedding program includes new bed frames, mattresses, sheets, pillows and duvets.

Ship Facilities

Independence Day Spa and Fitness Center
Royal Promenade Boutiques
Art & Photo Gallery
Three Pools
Six Whirlpools
Pool Bar
Adventure Ocean
Florist
Medical Center
FlowRider surf simulator
Rock-climbing Wall
Sports Court
Nine-hole Miniature Golf Course
Jogging Path
Karaoke Room
Video Game Room
Ice Skating Rink
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream scoop shop

Public Room Capacity

Main Dining Room 2,101
King Lear 883
Rome & Juliet 500
Othello 652
Windjammer Cafe 774
Jade 224
Chops Grille 104
Portofino 100
Johnny Rockets 84
Sorrento’s 79
Cafe Promenade 74
Ben & Jerry’s 9
Alhambra Theatre 1,320
ADA Wheelchairs 28
Studio B 760
On Air Club 140
Casino Royale 447
Pyramid Lounge 299
The Raven 218
Viking Crown Lounge 134
Olive or Twist 45
Seven Hearts 33
Diamond Club 32
Cloud Nine 24
Schooner Bar 112
The Dog & Badger Pub 96
Boleros 77
Vintages 72
The Plaza Bar 50
Champagne Bar 49
Wipe Out! Bar 20
Main Pool 534
Solarium 198
Adventures with Royal 74
Conference Center 368
Screening Room 60
Library 25
Skylight Wedding Chapel 45

If you fancy a cheap cruise on Freedom of the Seas in 2010 or any other time, just call us on 0208 144 6200.

Freedom of the Seas has a wealth of exciting and innovative on board features, these include the FlowRider, the first ever on board surf park at sea and with the  H20 Zone water park with its interactive sculpture fountains, geysers and waterfall, if you like water you will love Freedom of the Seas. Freedom of the Seas has other superb facilities for the whole family including ice skating, inline skating and rock climbing.

Freedom of the Seas cruises out of Miami and has regular Caribbean cruises a typical cruise being Miami, Florida; Labadee, Haiti; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico returning to Miami, Florida.

If you are after a truly remarkable cruise experience then Freedom of the Seas could be the ticket.

Royal Caribbean has five ship classes of cruise ship, this will expand to 6 when the first of the Oasis class ships, Oasis of the Seas appears later in 2009.

• Oasis Class
• Freedom Class
• Voyager Class
• Radiance Class
• Vision Class
• Sovereign Class

Oasis Class

The Oasis class ships will be the largest cruise ships afloat and are part of what Royal Caribbean once named the Genesis Project.

Freedom Class

Freedom class ships are currently the largest ships Royal Caribbean has. Being innovative Royal Caribbean introduced Freedom of the Seas and it’s unique surf rider on board the Freedom ships. Also you will find a water park, whirlpools, an Everlast boxing ring, and the now usual Royal Caribbean rock-climbing wall. Independence of the Seas, the third and final Freedom class ship cruises from Southampton each summer.

Voyager Class

The Voyager class ships appear to be a smaller version of the Freedom class ships and are perfect for the sports enthusiasts with mini-golf courses, rock-climbing walls, and ice skating rinks.

Radiance Class

Many peoples favorite, the Radiance class ships are known for their unique design with open space balconies and glass walls making you feel closer to the sea than virtually any other cruise ship.

Vision Class

There are two versions of the Vision class ships, the difference being the internal layout of some of the decks, however with a monumental amount of glass canopy these ships are for those who want a great time on the sea.

Sovereign Class

The oldest and smallest class is the Sovereign class ships, they also offer great family fun with programs for the kids and the usual casinos and bars for the adults.

Whatever class of ship you choose and wherever you go, the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships will give you more than just a cruise!

The official naming ceremony and celebrations are due to take place in Southampton on April 30th after the Godmother is announced on April 18th.

 “We are delighted to welcome Independence of the Seas to our fleet and to introduce her to vacationers throughout the United Kingdom and Europe,” said Adam Goldstein, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “Positioning one of our largest and newest ships in Southampton reaffirms Royal Caribbean’s strong commitment to the region and will provide the opportunity for more European guests to experience the distinctive and award-winning vacation our brand has become recognized for throughout the world.”

Independence of the Seas will embark on her maiden voyage on May 2nd before spending the summer sailing through the Mediterranean calling at various ports including Barcelona, Malaga, Monte Carlo, Sardinia and Lisbon.