Freedom Of The Seas deck plans

Freedom of the Seas (2006-built, last refurbished in 2020 / Royal Amplified, scheduled refurbishment 2024 Nov-Dec) is the first of the Freedom-class Royal Caribbean cruise ships - together with Independence and Liberty.

Note: CruiseMapper's Freedom OTS deck plans are valid for 2023-2024-2025 (through April 20th).

Freedom of the Seas cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 2012 staterooms for 4024 passengers (max capacity is 4829), served by 1360 crew-staff. The boat has 15 decks (14 passenger-accessible, 9 with cabins), 22 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools, 7 outdoor Jacuzzis (whirlpool hot tubs/2 of which cantilevered), 14 elevators.

Freedom OTS deck plan changes 2020 refurbishment review

Ship's 2020 drydock refurbishment (January 12 - March 7) was a USD 116 million "Royal Amplified" project that resulted in the following deckplan changes:

• (deck 2) Conference Center replaced with 25 Inside cabins
• (deck 3) Arcadia Theatre renamed "Royal Theater"
• (deck 3) Leonardo Dining Room renamed to "Main Dining Room"
• (deck 3) On Air Club replaced with 12 Inside cabins
• (deck 4) SABOR (Mexican restaurant) replaced by "Izumi Hibachi and Sushi" (Japanese restaurant)
• (deck 4) Focus (photo gallery area) redesigned into "Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade"
• (deck 4) Isaak Dining Room renamed to "Main Dining Room"
• (deck 6) Loyalty Desk replaced with 4 Inside cabins. The aft VS-Suite (4-Bedroom Presidential Family Suite, cabin 6714) replaced with 4 Balcony cabins
• On Sports Deck 13, RCI's waterslides "Cyclone" and "Typhoon" (Perfect Storm aqua park) were installed next to the FlowRider (surfing simulator, also new facility).
• On Spa Deck 12 (aft), the "Splashaway Bay" kids aqua park was added. This is an interactive water play area (with cannons and geysers), replacing the old Outdoor Youth Area (aka "back deck").
• On Pool Deck 11, swimming pools' sunbathing areas received more shaded seating, including daybeds, hammocks, swing seats, casitas (small wooden cabins). The fore-located Solarium (adults-only complex) was renewed.

All staterooms were renovated. Many existing venues were redesigned and renovated.

Following the refit, the liner's new facilities include:

• In addition to "Perfect Storm", a new water coaster (trademarked as "The Blaster") and a new headfirst mat racing slide (trademarked as "Riptide") were installed. Both names were trademarked by RCI in September 2018. The Blaster aqua coaster has length 244 m (800 ft) - ranking it the longest at sea 2-person raft slide. The Riptide mat racing waterslide features a transparent tube.
• "To Dry For" is a new blow-dry bar (specializing in quick beauty fixes/hairstyling) and also serving champagnes and wines by the glass.

The list of other new venues and activities includes:

• Lime and Coconut (2-level bar lounge with live music)
• Bamboo Room (bar lounge)
• Johnny Rockets Express
• Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade (with "Owner's Box" VIP room)
• Starbucks Bar (specialty drinks and pastries)
• new restaurants (El Loco Fresh, Giovanni’s Italian, Izumi)
• The Observatorium (Royal Escape Room)
• Battle for Planet Z (laser tag course at Studio B) for the "Clash for the Crystal City" gaming experience
• redesigned Mini-Golf Course and Chops Grille (steakhouse)
• redesigned and upgraded Adventure Ocean (youth complex) and Social033 Hangout (fka Living Room, teen club lounge)

Freedom OTS refurbishment 2015 review

The list of deckplan changes after drydock 2015 (January) refurbishment includes:

• All cruise accommodations were renovated.
• Cupcake Cupboard (bakery) was added on Promenade deck 5.
• "DreamWorks Experience" (Walt Disney-themed entertainment program) was implemented.
• The RCI's Nursery was added on deck 12.
• 3D Cinema was added on deck 2.
• On decks 3 and 4, "The Crypt" (disco nightclub) was replaced by new inside cabins (deck 3) and by the Sabor (Mexican restaurant on deck 4 / upper level).
• On Lido Deck 11 (in the main pool area) a huge movie screen (outdoor theatre) was installed.
• Vintages (wine bar) was upgraded.
• BRITTO (Art Gallery) was added on Promenade deck 5.
• R-Bar (1960s-themed lounge bar) was added on Promenade deck 5.
• Two new restaurants were added - "Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen" (Italian trattoria on Lido deck 11) and "Sabor Modern Mexican" (deck 4).

A cluster of 44x new Spa cabins was added on Deck 12 forward, in categories Q-Interior, Spa Oceanview (PF-Family Panoramic, P1-Larger, P2-Panoramic) and E3-Spa Balcony.