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May 15, 2006
FREEDOM OF THE SEAS MAKES U.S. DEBUT IN NEW YORK
With The Statue of Liberty looking on in approval, Royal Caribbean's Freedom
of the Seas made a spectacular U.S. debut Friday in New York Harbor. The
largest cruise ship ever built, it stretches 1,112 feet and towers 208 feet
above the ocean. The ship can hold nearly 4,000 guests. The first in Royal
Caribbean's new Freedom class, she will sail seven-night Western Caribbean
itineraries from Miami starting in June, visiting Cozumel, Mexico; George
Town, Grand Cayman; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Royal Caribbean's private
destination, Labadee, Haiti.
Some of the highlights of this mega-ship include:
The first FlowRider surfing simulator at sea, found on the same deck as the
interactive sculpture garden found in the H20 Zone water park.
The first cantilevered whirlpools at sea, suspended 112 feet above the ocean
in the adults-only solarium, which features a pool flanked by hammocks.
Studio B, the onboard ice skating rink open for skating lessons and free
skating during the day, while used to stage the ice shows at night.
At 1,214 square feet, the Presidential Suite sleeps 14 people and features
an 810-square foot outdoor living area with a Jacuzzi and private bar.
The first boxing ring on a cruise ship, located in the Freedom Fitness
Center - the biggest cruise ship gym ever.
The Royal Promenade entertainment boulevard, longer than a football field
and the focal point for dining, shopping, bars and lounges - plus the
midnight parade.
Samsung flat-paneled TVs in every stateroom.
A sports deck featuring a nine-hole miniature golf course, golf simulator,
basketball, paddleball or volleyball.
A bigger, more intimidating version of the revolutionary rock-climbing wall
that first appeared on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas in 1999.
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