Freedom of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas launched in June 2007 as the first ship in the trio Freedom class of ship which at 1112 feet long and 184 wide was a bigger version of the revolutionary 5 fleet voyager class of ship. At 154,407 tonnes this ship is among the larger cruise ships afloat carrying 3,634 passengers (double occupancy) over 15 passenger decks. She underwent a major $116 million amplification programme in 2020 when new features of the modern fleet were added such as Spashaway Bay, The Perfect Storm water slides, Clash for the Crystal City Laser tag; new restaurants, Bars and updated staterooms.

The Royal Promenade is a central avenue on board lined with bars, restaurants, shops and cafes. Look out for fabulous parade party events during each cruise.

Splashaway Bay is a new waterpark on board for kids only while the solarium is an adult only pool space with retractable glass roof and cantilevered whirlpools. The main pool area features a movie screen for alternative evening entertainment from the theatre, casino and nightclub. Of particular note is the Studio B Ice Rink for ice skating spectaculars and it also converts into a large entertainment space for dancing and laser tag. Try out the Flowrider surfing simulator or perhaps have a putt in the dunes putting course. 

Rotterdam

The alternative gateway to Amsterdam - 50 miles away. Amsterdam is like the Venice of the North where Canals weave through historic streets, tulips bloom, cultural treasures abound. Bicycles and vibrant nightlife define Amsterdam's unique charm. Walk along the canal pathways and admire the narrow townhouses in spring enjoy the tulips that surround the city, visit the Anne Frank Museum, or admire the works of art at the Rijksmuseum dedicated to the Dutch art and history. This city has it all, vintage stores, cool coffee houses, cutting edge dining and a vibrant night life.

Enjoy a day of uniterrupted relaxation at sea taking advantage of the entertainment, facilities and dining options on board.

Copenhagen

In Copenhagen you will find many famous sites and attractions, including the Tivoli Gardens, Amalienborg Palace (home of the Danish monarchy), Copenhagen Cathedral, Rosenborg Castle, the Opera House, Frederik's Church (Marble Church), Thorvaldsens Museum and the Little Mermaid sculpture. A must see is the Christiansborg Palace which is the National museum full of fascinating Viking relics. Stroget is Europe's longest pedestrian shopping street lined with cafes & Shops. Stroll along the Nyhavn Canal to check out the market stalls and view the old sailing ships moored along the banks of the canal. The two cruise terminals for Copenhagen are situated approx ten minutes journey time by bus or train to Central Station in the centre of Copenhagen.

Oslo

Oslo is situated on the apex of the journey through the Skagerrak Strait close to the border of Sweden. The city centre is a fairly short walking distance from the Cruise Terminal. The redbrick Town Hall is the city's most familiar landmark and definitely visit the VIKING SHIP MUSEUM, to see three Viking long ships (dated 800 - 900 AD) unearthed in the 19th century. Also Akershus Castle is well worth a visit full of secret passages, crypts, dungeons and magnificent halls.

Enjoy a day of uniterrupted relaxation at sea taking advantage of the entertainment, facilities and dining options on board.

Hamburg

Hamburg is a surprising city with friendly locals who are happy to speak English, a vibrant café culture, magnificent buildings and excellent shopping. The night life is as varied and diverse as any city and the restaurants are top class too. Here - the shopping is second to none with the outdoor shopping plaza of The Spitalerstrasse leading you past big department stores to the ornate golden spires of the magnificent Town Hall (Rathaus) and to the Europa Passage indoor shopping mall. Perhaps visit the futuristic looking Heinrich Hertz Term - the tallest tower and the most iconic structure in Hamburg standing at 204metres high with a restaurant and viewing platform. There are also theatres, opera houses, boating on the Alster and at certain times of the year tall ships frequent the harbour. Visit the Fish Market, Hamburg Dungeon and a whole host of museums with Hamburg being particularly well known for its maritime history and the supremely fascinating U-Boat Museum. For the young and young at heart Miniature Wunderland houses the largest model railway in the world at 1300 sq' metres which even includes an airport with aircraft taking off and landing.

Enjoy a day of uniterrupted relaxation at sea taking advantage of the entertainment, facilities and dining options on board.