Royal Caribbean Cruise - Freedom of the Seas

Category: By Eddie Tan


             In 2006, Royal Caribbean International embarked on an ambitious project called Project Genesis. Their mission was to build the world’s largest cruise ship. Scheduled to sail in fall of 2009, Project Genesis isn’t just the largest ship. It’s also the most expensive cruise ship in the world.

Project Genesis isn’t Royal Caribbean International’s first enormous cruise ship. Their last endeavor, Freedom of the Seas, also broke records with its ability to carry over 4,000 passengers and its weight in excess of 150,000 tons.



Project Genesis will, of course, break both records. The 1,180 foot long ship will weigh 220,000 tons and carry a maximum of 6,400 passengers and 2,100 crew members. The ship is so big, in fact, that it will have a common area, as large as a football field, called Central Park. Central Park’s piazza will even host street performers and live concerts. Additionally, the park will be surrounded by a variety of restaurants, including fine dining at 150 Central Park, Italian cuisine at Giovanni’s Table and steakhouse fare at Royal Caribbean’s own Chops Grille.

The ship will also include a number of bars ranging from wine bars to the impressive Rising Tide bar—an engineering marvel that actually moves through three decks from Central Park to the public spaces below.

Norway’s Aker Yards is handling the construction of the ship. Their price for building the most expensive cruise ship in the world: $1.24 billion!


Ship Highlights
  • FlowRider®
  • H2O Zone
  • Cantilevered whirlpools
  • Rock-climbing wall
  • Ice-skating rink
  • Royal Promenade
  • Extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for cell phones
  • Full-size, flat-screen TVs in every stateroom
  • Themed bars and lounges
  • Adventure Ocean® youth facilities
  • Fitness Center and Day Spa
  • Full-size Everlast boxing ring
  • Casino RoyaleSM
  • Presidential Family Suite
  • Sports Pool
  • Full-size sports court
  • 9-hole miniature golf course
  • Johnny Rockets® '50s-style restaurant
  • Portofino Italian Restaurant
  • Chops Grille
  • Ben & Jerry's® ice cream
  • Vintages wine bar
  • Boleros Latin-themed lounge
  • Sorrento's pizza
Ship Facts
Maiden Voyage: June 4, 2006
Passenger Capacity: 3,634 double occupancy
Godmother: Katherine Louise Calder
Gross Tonnage: 160,000
Length: 1,112'
Max Beam: 184'
Draft: 28'
Cruising Speed: 21.6 knots


Conference Facilities
Dedicated meeting space with breakout rooms and reception area to accommodate up to 400 people
High-tech presentation rooms
Color touch screens, wireless remote controls, teleconferencing equipment and more

Price: 599USD - 22,000USD (7 days sailing)
 

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