OceanShooter : Ship and Boat

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Freedom of the Seas (wallpaper 4). Freedom of the Seas ship images wallpaper gallery 4. Freedom of the Seas ship photos, pictures and images collection 4. The added width of the ship is utilized by cantelivered whirlpools in the adults only solarium of the ship. The promenade, first seen on Royal Caribbean's Voyager-Class in 1999, extends through the upper decks of the ships. This gives most upper level cabins a window, either to the port or starboard side or inwards to the promenade. This design was first used in the cruiseferry M/S Silja Serenade in 1990 and its twin ship, M/S Silja Symphony in 1991. For America's Next Top Model Cycle 9 casting the ship was used for the setting. On May 4, 2009, Freedom of the Seas moved its home port from the Port of Miami-Dade to Port Canaveral, where it replaced Mariner of the Seas. The ship underwent its first drydock refurbishment in late March 2011, where it received some of the new features found on the Oasis and Allure of the Seas such as new touchscreen kiosks around the ship as well as making the theater capable of showing 3-D movies. Freedom of the Seas ship (wallpaper 4). Freedom of the Seas ship images wallpaper gallery 4. Freedom of the Seas ship photos, pictures and images collection 4. Surprisingly, in terms of lines and congestion, this was the first and last time we felt truly frustrated. Crowds elsewhere -- at the pool, waiting for elevators -- were equal to if not less than what we've experienced on Voyager-class ships. That's not to say that the ship (as well as Voyager and its siblings) wouldn't benefit from another bank of elevators. It's still a mass-market, big-ship experience, and there will almost always be a half hour or so wait to eat at Johnny Rockets on a sea day. You'll wait in a line (a short line, but a line nonetheless) to disembark at tender ports, and dinnertime can be a bit noisy with hundreds of others chowing down around you. At the same time, it's never hard to find quiet, private nooks -- we loved Cafe Promenade, Vintages wine bar and even the Solarium pool for getting-away-from-it-all moments. We were also amazed by how personal the service was in general, despite the number of passengers. The two bartenders who worked every night at Boleros, Royal Caribbean's Latin-themed bar, remembered our names and our poisons, and on the last night swapped heartfelt goodbyes and hugs with numerous passengers who had imbibed there throughout the week. When our cabin steward noticed us coming down the hallway, he'd pop his key in the door and hold it open for us -- a nice gesture, particularly when we were coming back from shore with tote bags and purchases. Freedom of the Seas ship (wallpaper 4). Freedom of the Seas ship images wallpaper gallery 4. Freedom of the Seas ship photos, pictures and images collection 4.

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Freedom of the Seas (wallpaper 3). Freedom of the Seas ship images wallpaper gallery 3. Freedom of the Seas ship photos, pictures and images collection 3. Freedom of the Seas was docked at Blohm und Voss in Hamburg, Germany on 17 April 2006 to repair a damaged bearing in one of the three Azipod propulsion units and to put on some of the finishing touches prior to its official handover to Royal Caribbean International on 24 April 2006. It then departed to Oslo, Norway on 25 April for official festivities. It then sailed for Southampton, England on 27 April and arrived at 9am on 29 April. The ship sailed on its first transatlantic crossing on 3 May 2006. Freedom of the Seas arrived in New York Harbor USA for its official naming ceremony on 12 May 2006 which was broadcast live on NBC's The Today Show from Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, New Jersey (the ship's official New York berth), and thereafter traveled to Boston for the weekend of May 19–22. It began operations out of Miami with its first cruise and maiden voyage on June 4, sailing to western Caribbean locations in Mexico, the Cayman Islands and Jamaica as well as Labadee, in Haiti, one of Royal Caribbean's private resorts. Experience Royal Caribbean largest, most innovative ship yet, Freedom of the Seas! Freedom of the Seas ship (wallpaper 3). Freedom of the Seas ship images wallpaper gallery 3. Freedom of the Seas ship photos, pictures and images collection 3. This Royal Caribbean International masterpiece of naval engineering features the first-ever onboard surf park at sea; cantilevered whirlpools that extend 12 feet beyond the sides of the ship; the H2O Zone waterpark, complete with interactive sculpture fountains, ground geysers and a cascading waterfall. A view of the Royal Promenade with bowed windows, two twin beds (can convert into queen-size) and private bathroom. (167 sq. ft.) Sleeps up to two people. More information coming soon. The best equipment, saunas and whirlpools, and all the latest classes, like yoga and pilates. We've got everything the most sophisticated fitness clubs have - weight machines, treadmills, stairsteppers, spinning bikes - plus an amazing view. Jog your morning mile in the middle of the ocean. Work on your swing in our golf simulators. Or pick up a game of basketball in the shadow of Alaskan glaciers. The food and decor in the main dining rooms across our fleet are world-class, with mouthwatering cuisine, an attentive waitstaff and live dinner music. You'll choose from a variety of options for each course, from appetizers to entrees to heavenly desserts. With the glitz, glamour and special effects, you'll think the ship has docked on Broadway. Performed in our magnificent theatre, our live productions feature the outstanding talent of The Royal Caribbean Singers and Dancers, along with well-known performers and headline acts. Freedom of the Seas ship (wallpaper 3). Freedom of the Seas ship images wallpaper gallery 3. Freedom of the Seas ship photos, pictures and images collection 3.

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Freedom of the Seas (wallpaper 2). Freedom of the Seas ship images wallpaper gallery 2. Freedom of the Seas ship photos, pictures and images collection 2. The ship has an interior promenade 445 feet (136 m) long. The promenade has shops on each side. The ship has three swimming areas: an interactive water park, a dedicated adult pool and the main pool. There are two adults-only 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 has a sports area with 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 restaurant, Wi-Fi capabilities throughout the ship, flat panel televisions in all staterooms, and cell phone connectivity. Freedom of the Seas launched in May 2006 as the world's biggest cruise ship. The vessel introduced a new class of ship for Royal Caribbean, measuring just shy of 155,000 tons with a double occupancy capacity of 3,634 passengers (siblings Liberty and Independence of the Seas debuted in May 2007 and 2008, respectively). Freedom of the Seas ship (wallpaper 2). Freedom of the Seas ship images wallpaper gallery 2. Freedom of the Seas ship photos, pictures and images collection 2. It surpassed Cunard's gargantuan Queen Mary 2 by 7,000 tons and carried 1,014 more passengers. (Of course, the Freedom-class ships have since been, er, belittled by Oasis of the Seas, the massive 225,282-ton, 5,400 passenger beast that debuted in fall 2009.). Besides its size, Freedom of the Seas also made waves in other ways. It was the first ship to feature a surf simulator, a regulation-sized boxing ring, an interactive water park for kids and even a barbershop. Yet in many ways, Freedom was merely an evolution, not a revolution, of the Voyager class that made its own headlines when it launched with biggest-at-sea status back in 1999. The layout is nearly identical and the promenade is back, as is the rock-climbing wall, the ice-skating rink, Johnny Rockets, the Promenade Cafe, Ben & Jerry's, etc. It is almost as if Voyager of the Seas was simply super-sized, and beefed up with innovative spaces and concepts. Which brings us back to our original quandary: Would the extra space, extra people, extra "everything" live up to the hype ... or leave us feeling claustrophobic? We got off to a rough start: Embarkation took nearly two hours from curb to cabin, and because so many people were late coming on, the lido buffet was kept open an extra half hour and the time for the muster drill was pushed back; dinner was also delayed 15 minutes so everyone could settle in and get ready. Freedom of the Seas ship (wallpaper 2). Freedom of the Seas ship images wallpaper gallery 2. Freedom of the Seas ship photos, pictures and images collection 2.

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Freedom of the Seas (wallpaper 1). Freedom of the Seas ship images wallpaper gallery 1. Freedom of the Seas ship photos, pictures and images collection 1. MS Freedom of the Seas is a cruise ship owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. It is the namesake of Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class cruise ships, and can accommodate 3,634 passengers and 1,300 crew on fifteen passenger decks. Freedom of the Seas was the largest passenger ship ever built (by gross tonnage) from 2006 until construction of the Oasis Class ships in late 2009, also owned by Royal Caribbean International. The Freedom of the Seas was built at the Aker Yards drydock in Turku, Finland, which also is building the other ships of the Freedom Class. Upon its completion, it became the largest passenger ship ever built, taking that honor from Cunard's RMS Queen Mary 2. Freedom of the Seas is 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in) narrower than QM2 at the waterline, 6 metres (20 ft) shorter, has 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) less draft, is 8.3 metres (27 ft) less tall and 10 miles per hour (16 km/h) slower. Freedom of the Seas ship (wallpaper 1). Freedom of the Seas ship images wallpaper gallery 1. Freedom of the Seas ship photos, pictures and images collection 1. Freedom however is the larger ship in terms of gross tonnage. While its gross tonnage was estimated to range from 154,000 GT to 160,000 GT, its official rating by Det Norske Veritas, a Norwegian marine classification society, is 154,407 GT, compared with QM2's 151,400 GT. Freedom of the Seas had the highest gross tonnage of any passenger ship yet built, until the 2009 completion of the MS Oasis of the seas. Although they are no longer the world's largest cruise ships, the Freedom-class vessels live up to Royal Caribbean's reputation for creative thinking that results in features to stir the imagination and provide a resortlike atmosphere at sea. Whether you are hanging 10 in the surf simulator, going a few rounds in the boxing ring, or strolling the Royal Promenade entertainment boulevard, there's almost no reason to go ashore. The layout is more intuitive than you might expect on such a gigantic ship. Freedom-class vessels have a familiar mall-like promenade lined with shops and bistros, an ice-skating rink/theater, numerous lounges, and dining options, but are not simply enlarged Voyager-class ships. With plenty of room, even the most intimate spaces feel uncrowded. A good fit for extended families, these ships have expansive areas devoted to children and teens and enough adults-only spaces to satisfy everyone. Freedom of the Seas ship (wallpaper 1). Freedom of the Seas ship images wallpaper gallery 1. Freedom of the Seas ship photos, pictures and images collection 1.