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Running more than 440 feet down the center of
the ship is the Royal Promenade, a mall with shops,
eating venues and a barber shop. At night, the area
is used for entertainment, parades, and parties. It
can be thought of as the heart of the ship's interior
public space.
At either end of the Royal Promenade are multi-deck
atriums. One features a set of giant traffic lights at
the top (above right) while the other features
sculptures of brightly painted jet fighters by artist
Antonio Riello (right).
Continuing this whimsical decor is a giant statue of a
woman who has just dived into the water (below
right) . It is suspended from the ceiling of the Royal
Promenade.
Another example of the ship's decor are the paintings
of four of the world's most well-known explorers by
Norwegian artists Harald Egede-Nissen
(below). Each of the art works onboard is intended
to relate to the theme of the four basic elements:
earth, air, water, and fire.
Except where otherwise indicated, articles and photos are by and copyright Richard H. Wagner
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The world's largest passenger ship,
FREEDOM OF THE SEAS is an expanded
version of the popular Voyager-class cruise
ships.
The atmosphere is casual but active. Indeed,
much attention has been given to building a series
of amenities designed to appeal to people with an
active lifestyle.
FREEDOM OF
THE SEAS
TOUR
AND
COMMENTARY
OVERVIEW
Monica Perez, Hotel Administrative Assistant.
ABOVE: FREEDOM's bridge spans some 180 feet. Using two
azipods for propulsion, the ship is very maneuverable not even
considering her size. Using her pods in conjunction with her
bow thrusters, the ship rarely has a need for tugboat assistance.
FREEDOM's rock climbing wall symbolizes the
ship's active approach to cruising.
While there is whimsy on FREEDOM, there is
also luxury and sophistication. Passengers in
certain suites have access to The Concierge Club.
The Observation Point allows passengers to
stand over the bow of the ship
Left: The reception desk. Right: The future cruise sales area.
Overview....................................................Page One
Pools and Open Decks.................................Page Two
Spa and Related Areas................................Page Three
Shops, Children, and Other Public Areas)...Page Four
Bars and Lounges.........................................Page Five
Indoor Entertainment....................................Page Six
Dining..........................................................Page Seven