FREEDOM OF THE SEAS
Freedom Is - Where The Ocean Comes To Play
Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas Takes Ship Design to the Edge
and Beyond with Family Water Park, Cantilevered Whirlpools, Dedicated
Sports Pool
Royal Caribbean International's newest ship will give "of the seas" new
meaning when it makes its debut in May 2006. Currently under construction
at Aker Finnyards in Turku, Finland, Freedom of the Seas will offer guests a
top-deck aqua environment unparalleled in the industry, featuring three
massive pool areas. Each area will introduce innovative new concepts,
including an interactive water park, the most dramatic whirlpools afloat and
a dedicated sports pool.
FREEDOM OF THE SEAS POOL
"Freedom of the Seas' combined pool area is 43 percent larger than on our
Voyager-class ships, giving us the ability to create three distinctive spaces
to appeal to our varied audiences," said Richard D. Fain, Royal Caribbean
Chairman and CEO. "Guests will have the freedom to splash in the family
pool area, relax in the adults-only Solarium or soak in the sun at the main
pool area."
A Fantasyland for the Whole Family
One of the most spectacular spaces on Freedom of the Seas will be H2O
Zone, the farthest aft of the three areas. H2O Zone will be a colorful
wonderland of large, brightly hued sculptures doubling as interactive
fountains that spray, sprinkle and spurt water in every direction.
The oversized sculptures will depict family members of all shapes and
sizes, including the family dog, and will give guests numerous ways to get
soaked - and soak each other - by turning wheels, setting off sensors and
dodging dumping buckets. The sculptures will be spread throughout a
large, central wading area that also will include a number of spray cannons,
water jets and ground gushers.
In one corner of the water playground, a circular pool will shoot a current of
water in a river around a central island. Guests can float with the flow as
they are misted by one of the fountain sculptures.
Next to the circular pool, a shallow pool, fed by a flamingo-shaped fountain,
will create a secluded space for the ship's youngest cruisers. At the back of
the park, a rectangular swimming pool will be flanked by wading areas and
fed by a waterfall cascading from an overhanging bridge. At night, the water
park will turn into a dramatically lit sculpture garden.
FREEDOM OF THE SEAS SOLARIUM
Toward the front of the ship, Freedom of the Seas' adult guests will find the
most remarkable relaxation areas at sea in the jungle-themed Solarium.
This adults-only oasis will feature two large hot tubs cantilevered out 12 feet
from the sides of the ship. Suspended 112 feet above the ocean, the hot
tubs will offer breathtaking, panoramic views.
The Solarium also will feature lush tropical foliage, rainforest-inspired
mosaics and murals, towering sculpted metal palm trees and hammocks.
Two seven-foot-tall parrot sculptures will edge the Solarium's pool, which
will hold a few surprises of its own. Guests willing to immerse themselves
in the experience will find music piped in underwater and a photo collage
behind glass depicting a coral reef.
FREEDOM OF THE SEAS SPORTS POOL
Royal Caribbean is introducing another first for the line in the main pool
area. One of the ship's two central pools will be designated as a sports
pool. Guests will be invited to challenge themselves, and each other, in a
variety of water sports, from pool volleyball and basketball to floating golf
and pole jousting, in which competitors sit facing each other on a horizontal
pole laid across the pool and attempt to knock each other off with inflatable
rods.
Spectators and contestants will be equally entertained when teams try their
hand at water ballet choreography in amateur synchronized swimming
competitions. Outside the organized activity times, lane markers will be set
up in the sports pool for lap swimming.
At night, the main pool area will transform into an open-air nightclub, with a
large dance floor situated between the two pools. Guests will be able to
enjoy live music, themed parties and a top-class club DJ.
At 158,000 GRT and holding 3,600 guests double-occupancy, Freedom of
the Seas will be the largest cruise ship in the world when she debuts in
May 2006. The first in Royal Caribbean's new Freedom class, she will be
the most forward-looking and innovative ship the company has built to date.
Freedom of the Seas will sail seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries
from Miami calling in Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman;
Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Royal Caribbean's private destination,
Labadee, Hispaniola.
Freedom Is - Where The Ocean Comes To Play
Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas Takes Ship Design to the Edge
and Beyond with Family Water Park, Cantilevered Whirlpools, Dedicated
Sports Pool
Royal Caribbean International's newest ship will give "of the seas" new
meaning when it makes its debut in May 2006. Currently under construction
at Aker Finnyards in Turku, Finland, Freedom of the Seas will offer guests a
top-deck aqua environment unparalleled in the industry, featuring three
massive pool areas. Each area will introduce innovative new concepts,
including an interactive water park, the most dramatic whirlpools afloat and
a dedicated sports pool.
FREEDOM OF THE SEAS POOL
"Freedom of the Seas' combined pool area is 43 percent larger than on our
Voyager-class ships, giving us the ability to create three distinctive spaces
to appeal to our varied audiences," said Richard D. Fain, Royal Caribbean
Chairman and CEO. "Guests will have the freedom to splash in the family
pool area, relax in the adults-only Solarium or soak in the sun at the main
pool area."
A Fantasyland for the Whole Family
One of the most spectacular spaces on Freedom of the Seas will be H2O
Zone, the farthest aft of the three areas. H2O Zone will be a colorful
wonderland of large, brightly hued sculptures doubling as interactive
fountains that spray, sprinkle and spurt water in every direction.
The oversized sculptures will depict family members of all shapes and
sizes, including the family dog, and will give guests numerous ways to get
soaked - and soak each other - by turning wheels, setting off sensors and
dodging dumping buckets. The sculptures will be spread throughout a
large, central wading area that also will include a number of spray cannons,
water jets and ground gushers.
In one corner of the water playground, a circular pool will shoot a current of
water in a river around a central island. Guests can float with the flow as
they are misted by one of the fountain sculptures.
Next to the circular pool, a shallow pool, fed by a flamingo-shaped fountain,
will create a secluded space for the ship's youngest cruisers. At the back of
the park, a rectangular swimming pool will be flanked by wading areas and
fed by a waterfall cascading from an overhanging bridge. At night, the water
park will turn into a dramatically lit sculpture garden.
FREEDOM OF THE SEAS SOLARIUM
Toward the front of the ship, Freedom of the Seas' adult guests will find the
most remarkable relaxation areas at sea in the jungle-themed Solarium.
This adults-only oasis will feature two large hot tubs cantilevered out 12 feet
from the sides of the ship. Suspended 112 feet above the ocean, the hot
tubs will offer breathtaking, panoramic views.
The Solarium also will feature lush tropical foliage, rainforest-inspired
mosaics and murals, towering sculpted metal palm trees and hammocks.
Two seven-foot-tall parrot sculptures will edge the Solarium's pool, which
will hold a few surprises of its own. Guests willing to immerse themselves
in the experience will find music piped in underwater and a photo collage
behind glass depicting a coral reef.
FREEDOM OF THE SEAS SPORTS POOL
Royal Caribbean is introducing another first for the line in the main pool
area. One of the ship's two central pools will be designated as a sports
pool. Guests will be invited to challenge themselves, and each other, in a
variety of water sports, from pool volleyball and basketball to floating golf
and pole jousting, in which competitors sit facing each other on a horizontal
pole laid across the pool and attempt to knock each other off with inflatable
rods.
Spectators and contestants will be equally entertained when teams try their
hand at water ballet choreography in amateur synchronized swimming
competitions. Outside the organized activity times, lane markers will be set
up in the sports pool for lap swimming.
At night, the main pool area will transform into an open-air nightclub, with a
large dance floor situated between the two pools. Guests will be able to
enjoy live music, themed parties and a top-class club DJ.
At 158,000 GRT and holding 3,600 guests double-occupancy, Freedom of
the Seas will be the largest cruise ship in the world when she debuts in
May 2006. The first in Royal Caribbean's new Freedom class, she will be
the most forward-looking and innovative ship the company has built to date.
Freedom of the Seas will sail seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries
from Miami calling in Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman;
Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Royal Caribbean's private destination,
Labadee, Hispaniola.
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