Freedom of the Seas is the flagship of the Freedom class of ships and is owned by the Royal Caribbean International. Freedom's maiden voyage was in June 2006, and Freedom was built in the STX Europe - Aker shipyard in Turku, Finland. At 158,000 gross tons, this ship hosts 3634 guests and 1360 crew. The ship's Royal Promenade has shops and eateries on each side, and many interior staterooms have windows offering a view of the Royal Promenade. The Royal Promenade has, a coffee shop, Sorrento's Pizzeria, a Ben and Jerry's ice-cream shop, Vintage's winery, the Bull and Bear Irish pub, and several Duty-free stores. The ship has an interactive water park, a dedicated adult pool and a main pool. The 13th deck has a sports area with a rock climbing wall, a FlowRider surfing pool as well as a miniature golf course and a full size basketball court. Other items include an ice skating rink, a casino, a Johnny Rockets restaurant and there is Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the ship. more

Nowhere are there fjords to match the grandeur of those in Norway, where the deceptively clear water reflects the mountains like a mirror. Here we have some of the longest, deepest, narrowest and most beautiful fjords in the world. And in Norway there are thousands of them! Immerse yourself in the Norwegian culture by visiting the various museums and exhibits depicting life in Norway. Here, the people are friendly, flowers are everywhere, and the sun shines at midnight so you can savor it all. In the summertime you may experience the midnight sun and in the winter the northern lights will entertain you among the snow-capped peaks, quaint farms and bustling fishing villages hugging the rugged fjord coast. Most Norwegian Fjord Cruises are 12 nights or longer and depart from London, England. Their itineraries often include Oslo, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Trodheim, Honningsvag, Tromos, Vik, Flaam and Bergen but may vary by ship and departure date. more