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Worlds Largest Passenger
Cruise Ship - Royal Caribbean “Freedom of the Seas”
M/S Freedom of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship. The
world’s largest passenger vessel, she can accommodate over 4,300 passengers
on her fifteen passenger decks, served by over 1300 crew.
She is about 229 ft. longer, about 108,000 gross tons larger, and can
accommodate 2,147 more passengers than RMS Titanic. Her operating costs are
$1 million per day. Rooms for the maiden voyage were priced from $1,900 to
$22,000 for the week. As routine service continues, starting room rates are
expected to descend as low as $700 for cruises scheduled in the autumn of
2007. The ship consumes approximately 28,000 gallons of fuel per hour.
Facilities - The ship features three swimming areas; an interactive water
park, a dedicated adult pool and the main pool. There are 2 whirlpools
cantilevered out from the ship’s sides. The Royal Promenade sports a coffee
shop, Sorrento’s Pizzeria, a Ben and Jerry’s ice-cream shop, Vintage’s
winery, the Bull and Bear Irish pub, and many Duty-free shops. The 13th deck
features a sports area with amenities such as a rock climbing wall, the
FlowRider (an onboard wave generator for surfing), a miniature golf course
and a full size basketball court. Other items include an ice skating rink, a
casino, a Johnny Rockets, Wi-Fi capabilities throughout the ship, flat panel
televisions in all staterooms, and cell phone connectivity.
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