Freedom of the Seas - 12/21/2024
The December 21, 2024 cruise on the Freedom of the Seas departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 8 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Freedom of the Seas sets sail on Saturday, Dec 21st and returns on Sunday, Dec 29th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Freedom of the Seas cruise ship departing December 21, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,748 ($219 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,701 ($213 per night), this represents a recent increase of 3%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Freedom of the Seas - December 21, 2024 - 8 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 20th | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida |
| 2 | Dec 21st | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 22nd | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 24th | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas |
| 5 | Dec 25th | Basseterre, St. Kitts |
| 6 | Dec 26th | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| 7 | Dec 27th | Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island) |
| 8 | Dec 27th | At Sea |
| 9 | Dec 29th | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida |
The Freedom of the Seas sails on December 21, 2024 for a 8 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Dec 29th at 5:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Freedom of the Seas will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
Freedom of the Seas
FREEDOM OF THE SEAS SIZE
The Freedom of the Seas has a construction date of 2006 and a total size of 154,407 gross tons. The ship measures 1,112 feet (339 meters) in length. Freedom of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Freedom Class. At full capacity, the Freedom of the Seas holds 5,142 passengers. That includes 3,782 cruise vacationers and 1,360 staff members. The Freedom of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,963.
Freedom of the Seas Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:154,407 GT
- Length:1,112 ft (339 m)
- Beam:128 ft (39 m)
- Draft:29 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
- Year Built:2006
- Years Served:2006 - Present
- Capacity:3,782
- Crew Members:1,360
- Total on Board:5,142
- Total Staterooms:1,963
- Flagged Country:Bahamas
- Ship Cost:800 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Freedom of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Freedom of the Seas Deck Plans.
Cruise Ports
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, offers docking at Port Everglades. Travelers explore Las Olas Boulevard and Everglades tours. Excursions include airboat rides. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canals and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Fort Lauderdale’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and natural adventures, making Fort Lauderdale an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, offers docking at Havensight Port. Travelers explore Blackbeard’s Castle and Magens Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at Coki Beach. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pirate history and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes fungi, a Virgin Islands favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Charlotte Amalie’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural landmarks, making St. Thomas an engaging destination. (126 words)
Basseterre, St. Kitts, offers docking at Port Zante. Travelers explore Brimstone Hill Fortress and Romney Manor. Excursions include snorkeling at Shitten Bay. Local markets sell johnnycakes. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes goat water, a St. Kitts favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Basseterre’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO fortresses and scenic beaches, making Basseterre an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination. (126 words)
Labadee, Haiti (Cruise Line Private Island), offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore Dragon’s Breath Zipline and Amiga Island. Excursions include snorkeling at Nellie’s Beach. Local markets sell djon djon. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures lush hills and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes griot, a Haitian favorite. Souvenirs, like wooden crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Labadee’s resort allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of adventure activities and scenic beaches, making Labadee an engaging destination for relaxation. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, offers docking at Port Everglades. Travelers explore Las Olas Boulevard and Everglades tours. Excursions include airboat rides. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canals and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Fort Lauderdale’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and natural adventures, making Fort Lauderdale an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)