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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $716 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

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Weather data for each port of call is available in the per-port weather forecast section, with monthly climate averages for the sailing month.

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The Freedom of the Seas departs on December 21st, 2026 and returns 5 nights later.

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Royal CaribbeanFreedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas
December 21, 2026

5-Night Western Caribbean Holiday aboard Freedom of the Seas · Departing December 21, 2026 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

Interior from$716/ guest

// AT A GLANCE

Freedom of the Seas December 21, 2026 Cruise Overview

This 5-night cruise aboard the Freedom of the Seas departs from Miami, Florida on Monday, December 21, 2026 and returns on Saturday, Dec 26th. December weather across this route averages 82°/54°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.1 out of 10 — Miami (6.8), George Town (8.6), Nassau (5.9). Inside cabins dropped $60 on Aug 27.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 71% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Mon → Sat

Miami

departure port

Florida

port stops

Holiday

sea days

Day 2

// ON THIS PAGE10 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09Cruise director↓10FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Freedom of the Seas December 21, 2026 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Freedom of the Seas December 21, 2026 Price & Tracking

FREEDOM OF THE SEAS·DECEMBER 21, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Freedom of the Seas cruise ship departing December 21, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $716 ($144 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $754 ($151 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 5%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $740

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

Freedom of the Seas · December 21, 2026

$716

$144 per night · 5 nights

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3% below average

Avg $740 · You save $24

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Freedom of the Seas December 21, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Aug 27, 2026

$716

$851

$1,112

$1,391

Aug 25, 2026

$776

$851

$1,112

$1,391

Aug 23, 2026

$781

$851

$931

$1,391

Aug 21, 2026

$726

$851

$931

$1,391

Aug 18, 2026

$776

$851

$931

$1,441

Aug 17, 2026

$776

$851

$931

$1,441

Aug 16, 2026

$776

$851

$931

$1,441

Aug 14, 2026

$781

$851

$931

$1,463

Aug 13, 2026

$781

$851

$931

$1,491

Aug 12, 2026

$781

$851

$931

$1,491

// 03 · ITINERARY

5 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 21, 2026

The Freedom of the Seas sails on December 21, 2026 for a 5 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip) (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Dec 26th at 5:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Freedom of the Seas will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Freedom of the Seas

DECEMBER 21, 2026

6 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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5 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · MIAMI

// 04 · PORTS

5 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip) Port List

Freedom of the Seas·December 21, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

MONDAY·DEC 21

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

3:30 PM

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco 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. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

DECEMBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

George Town, Grand Cayman — Day 3 of Freedom of the Seas December 21, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

WEDNESDAY·DEC 23

George Town

Grand Cayman

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

3:00 PM

George Town, Grand Cayman, offers docking at George Town Port. Travelers explore Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City. Excursions include snorkeling at Coral Gardens. Local markets sell jerk chicken. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes conch chowder, a Caymanian favorite. Souvenirs, like turtle crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. George Town’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Cayman stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine adventures, making George Town an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

76°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Nassau, Bahamas — Day 5 of Freedom of the Seas December 21, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

FRIDAY·DEC 25

Nassau

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:30 AM

4:00 PM

Nassau, Bahamas, offers docking at Prince George Wharf. Travelers explore Atlantis Resort and Straw Market. Excursions include snorkeling at Rose Island. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like straw crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Nassau’s vibrant charm offers a lively Bahamian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of resort thrills and cultural markets, making Nassau an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

71°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Miami, Florida — Day 6 of Freedom of the Seas December 21, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SATURDAY·DEC 26

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

5:00 AM

—

Returning to Miami — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

5 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Freedom of the Seas·December 21, 2026

DEC FORECAST · MIAMI

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Miami port guide

63°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

82°

AVG LOW

45°

AVG RAINFALL

2.0"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT MIAMI

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Miami Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this Freedom of the Seas itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

3 PORTS OF CALL·468 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST MIAMI SHORE TOURSBest Miami Shore ToursCURATED FROM 201 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 201

TOP PRODUCT

4.6(3,177)

$42

These are the eight most reviewed. Miami has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

SEE ALL MIAMI EXCURSIONS

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AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

5 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 71% of all cruises

7.1/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN03 PORTS

01

Miami 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

George Town 🇰🇾

Grand Cayman · Cayman IslandsSAFE

George Town, Grand Cayman, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates and a strong local law enforcement presence.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Nassau 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasCAUTION

Travelers in Nassau should stay vigilant, stick to well-populated areas, and be aware of their surroundings to ensure safety.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Freedom of the Seas Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsROYAL CARIBBEAN

Freedom of the Seas cruise ship exterior

ROYAL CARIBBEAN · FREEDOM

CHRISTENED

2006

STATEROOMS

1,963

TONNAGE

156,271GT

4.1% BELOW AVG· vs avg 162,993 GT

YEAR BUILT

2006

4 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2010

LENGTH

1,112ft

2.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,085 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

3,782cruisers

9.6% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,184 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Freedom of the Seas has a construction date of 2006 and a total size of 156,271 gross tons. The ship measures 1,112 feet in length. Freedom of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Freedom class. At full capacity, the Freedom of the Seas holds 3,782 passengers. That includes 2,417 cruise vacationers and 1,365 staff members. The Freedom of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,963.

// INSIDE THE FULL SHIP PAGE

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// 09 · CRUISE DIRECTOR

Cruise Director

On duty at sail date·December 21, 2026

ON STAGE

CRUISE DIRECTOR · FREEDOM OF THE SEAS

Susan Adams

Susan Adams is a Royal Caribbean cruise director known for her calm leadership style and focus on guest comfort and communication.

CONTRACT

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YOUR SAIL · DECEMBER 21, 2026

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// 10 · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for yourFreedom of the Seas·December 21, 2026sailing

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