The worlds largest and most innovative cruise ship, Freedom of the Seas, left Southampton on May 3, 2006 to make her transatlantic voyage to New York.
At 160,000 tons and holding 3,634 guests double-occupancy, Freedom of the Seas will be the largest cruise ship in the world when it debuts in May 2006, according to chairman and CEO Richard Fain. He noted that in choosing the name Freedom for the ship, the line was emphasizing how all-inclusive the vessel will be. Whatever you want to do, you have the freedom to choose he said.
In addition to the Voyager-class signature features such as an enhanced rock climbing wall, ice skating rink and Royal Promenade the 3,600 passenger ship, will feature a number of innovations: oversized sculptures spraying water in all directions, a circular current pool and a swimming pool fed by a waterfall; a full-size boxing ring and a 14-person family suite to an eager American audience.
Freedom of the Seas combined pool area is 43% larger than on Voyager-class ships.
At night, the main pool area will be transformed into an open-air nightclub, with a large dance floor situated between the two pools. Passengers will have...