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Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas

activeBuilt 2005
Royal Caribbean InternationalFreedomActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
GRT
154 407
Guests
4024
Crew
1360
Crew:Guest
1:3.0
Length
338m
Space Ratio
38.4
Current position
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History
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Freedom of the Seas is the namesake vessel of Royal Caribbean International's Freedom class and held the record as the largest passenger ship ever built by gross tonnage from her completion until her sister ship Liberty of the Seas tied the record. Built at Turku Shipyard in Finland, the ship features distinctive onboard amenities including a 445-foot interior promenade called the Royal Promenade, multiple swimming areas with a water park, a FlowRider surf simulator, an ice skating rink, and a three-deck-high Broadway-style theater.

Vessel Timeline
9 Nov 2004
Keel Laid
Aker Yards
19 Aug 2005
Launched
Aker Yards
31 Dec 2005
Freedom of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
At a Glance
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Christened
May 12, 2006
Maiden Voyage
June 4, 2006
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Built By
Aker Yards
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Build Country
STX Finland
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Class Society
DNV
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Identity
IMO Number9304033
MMSI309906000
Call SignC6UZ7
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardAker Yards
Build CountrySTX Finland
Keel LaidNovember 9, 2004
Float OutAugust 19, 2005
DeliveredDecember 31, 2005
Yard Number52
ClassificationDNV
ChristeningMay 12, 2006
Maiden VoyageJune 4, 2006
Est. price (CIN)$800M
Price per berth$198 807
Price per GT$5181
In 2026 dollars$1335M
Per berth (2026$)$331 759
Per GT (2026$)$8646
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Dimensions
338m
Length
56m
Beam
9.026m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)154 407
Net Tonnage (NT)156 271
Length BP338.774 m
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Capacity
4024
Guests
1360
Crew
2012
Cabins
Guests (max)4829
Space Ratio38.4
Crew:Guest Ratio1:3.0
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Propulsion
22kts
Max Speed
75 600kW
Power
Engine TypeWäRtsilä 12V46
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
Bow Thrusters4
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Onboard
15
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Freedom of the Seas accommodates 4,024 passengers on a lower berth basis across 2,012 cabins and 15 decks. She is supported by a crew of 1,360 and has a beam of 56 metres. The vessel operates at a service speed of 22 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
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