RC Freedom of the Seas Tour
Freedom is the namesake of Royal Caribbean's Freedom class, and can accommodate 3,634 passengers and 1,300 crew on fifteen passenger decks. The vessel also has 4 crew decks below the waterline. Freedom of the Seas was built at the Aker Yards Turku Shipyard, Finland, which built the ships of the Voyager class as well as the other ships of the Freedom class. Upon her completion in 2006, she became the largest passenger ship ever built, taking the record from Queen Mary 2. The ship has an interior promenade 136 m (445 ft) long called the "Royal Promenade". The ship has three swimming areas: an interactive water park, a dedicated adult pool, and the main pool. Deck 13 has a sports area with a rock climbing wall, the FlowRider surf simulator, a miniature golf course and a full size basketball court. Other items include an ice skating rink, a casino and a three-deck-high broadway-style theater. Many of the ship's interiors were extensively decorated by muralist Clarissa Parish. The ship has four bow thrusters. When at sea Freedom of the Seas consumes approximately 12,800 kg (28,200 lb) of fuel per hour. Class & type Freedom-class cruise ship Tonnage 156,271 GT Length 338.774 m (1,111 ft 5.6 in) Beam 38.60 m (126.64 ft) waterline 56.08 m (184 ft) extreme (bridge wings) Height 63.70 m (209 ft) Draught 9.026 metres (29 ft 7.4 in) Decks 19 total decks, 15 passenger decks Speed 21.6 knots (40.0 km/h; 24.9 mph)