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{{Short description|Freedom-class cruise ship}}
'''Liberty of the Seas''' is a ] ], scheduled to enter service in Spring ]. The 18-deck ship will accommodate 4,370 passengers served by 1,360 crew. At 160,000 gross tons, she will join her sister ship '']'' as the largest cruise ships and passenger vessels ever built. She will be 1,112 feet (339m) long, and will cruise at 21.6 knots (40 km/h).
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'''''Liberty of the Seas''''' is a ] {{Sclass|Freedom|cruise ship}} which entered regular service in May 2007. It was initially announced that she would be called ''Endeavour of the Seas''; however, this name was later changed.<ref></ref> The 15-deck ship accommodates 3,634 passengers served by 1,360 crew. She was built in 18 months at the ] ], ], where her ], {{MS|Freedom of the Seas||2}}, was also built. Initially built at {{GT|154,407|disp=long}}, she joined her sister ship, ''Freedom of the Seas'', as the largest cruise ships and passenger vessels then ever built. She is {{convert|1111.9|ft|m|2|abbr=on}} long, {{convert|184|ft|m|2|abbr=on}} wide, and cruises at {{convert|21.6|kn|kph|lk=in|0}}.
The ship will feature an interactive water park (including the FlowRider onboard wave generator for surfing), a dedicated sports pool (for volleyball, basketball, etc.), and whirlpools which extend from the ship's sides. She will also feature a coffee shop and bookstore, Sorrento's Pizzeria, and a Ben and Jerry's ice cream shop. Other amenities will be a rock climbing wall, ice skating rink, Wi-Fi capabilities throughout the ship, flat screen televisions in all staterooms, and cell phone connectivity.


''Liberty of the Seas'' is the second of the ''Freedom''-class vessels. A third ship, '']'', was delivered in April 2008. In 2009, the first in a new {{Sclass|Oasis|cruise ship|4}} of ships measuring 220,000 gross tons displaced the ''Freedom'' class as the world's largest passenger ships.
''Liberty of the Seas'' is projected to sail alternating seven-night Eastern Caribbean and Western Caribbean itineraries starting in June 2007 from her departure port of ], ].


==History==
The ''Liberty of the Seas'' is being built at the ] drydock in ], ], where her sister ship the ''Freedom of the Seas'' was also built. A third, unnamed ship of the same class is scheduled for delivery in 2008.
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On April 19, 2007, ''Liberty of the Seas'' was delivered to parent company ].<ref name=autogenerated1> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929111234/http://sev.prnewswire.com/travel/20070418/CLW13318042007-1.html |date=2007-09-29 }}</ref> On April 22, 2007 she made her first port of call ], on a promotional visit.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/6580843.stm | work=BBC News | title=World's largest cruise ship calls | date=April 22, 2007 | access-date=May 13, 2010}}</ref> She arrived at ] on May 3, 2007.


On May 18, 2007, the ship was christened by ]-based ] Donnalea Madeley, who, along with her husband, is also the founder of the charity Hands Across the Nations.<ref>http://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Donnalea-Madeley-named-godmother-of-Liberty-of-the-Seas Madly</ref>
In ], the first in a new ] of ships is slated to displace the Freedom class as the world's largest passenger ship.


In January 2011, ''Liberty of the Seas'' underwent renovations which included an outdoor video screen in the main pool area.<ref name="royalcaribbean.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.royalcaribbean.com/matrixGatewayPage.do?cS=NAVBAR&pageName=dreamworks_experience_ships&pnav=2&snav=4 |title=DreamWorks Experience Ships – Royal Caribbean International |publisher=Royalcaribbean.com |access-date=2014-04-26}}</ref>


Later in 2011, ''Liberty of the Seas'' completed her first transatlantic ], moving from ] to being home-ported in ]. She stayed in Europe for the summer and part of fall, and then returned to Miami. Until 2015, ''Liberty of the Seas'' spent summers in Europe and winters in either ] or ] in ]. In 2015, ''Liberty of the Seas'' repositioned to ] in ] from May to November,<ref name="QuantumChina">{{cite web|title=China Is New Home for Royal Caribbean International's Quantum of the Seas|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/04/16/4063410/china-is-new-home-for-royal-caribbean.html|access-date=2014-04-16|work=Miami Herald}}</ref> after which she repositioned to ].<ref name=2015NYandTX>{{cite web|title=ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES 2015–16 DEPLOYMENT FOR NEW YORK AND GALVESTON|url=http://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/press-release/1095/royal-caribbean-announces-2015-16-deployment-for-new-york-and-galveston/|work=Royal Caribbean Press Center|publisher=Royal Caribbean International|access-date=17 April 2014}}</ref>
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In February 2016, ''Liberty of the Seas'' again underwent renovations, adding additional cabins atop the front of the ship, introducing new restaurants, and making enhancements to the pool deck. After the enhancements, ''Liberty of the Seas'' was {{GT|155,889|disp=long}}, making her larger than the other two ''Freedom''-class ships, and the ], beating {{ship||Norwegian Epic}} by 16 GT.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chron.com/life/travel/article/Royal-Caribbean-to-debut-water-slides-on-6561415.php|title=Royal Caribbean to debut first-ever water slides on Galveston-based cruise ship|work=chron.com|publisher=The Houston Chronicle|first=Jody|last=Schmal|date=9 October 2015|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/press-release/1230/royal-caribbeanrsquos-liberty-of-the-seas-arrives-to-galveston-after-her-texas-sized-makeover/|title=Royal Caribbean's Liberty Of The Seas Arrives to Galveston after Her Texas-Sized Makeover|publisher=Royal Caribbean International|work=Royal Caribbean Press Center|date=7 February 2016|access-date=3 March 2016}}</ref>


== Incidents ==
On April 2, 2020, it was reported that two crew members had tested positive for ].<ref name="liberty.crew"> Crew Center 2 April 2020</ref> One was ], and remained in ] on board the ship, while the other, who showed visible symptoms, disembarked and was sent to a hospital in Galveston.<ref name="liberty.crew" /> On April 15, 2020, after the ship was anchored on the coast of ], it returned and docked in ].<ref> The Daily News (Galveston County), April 15, 2020</ref>


On April 4, 2024, a 20-year old man went overboard the ship. After an extensive search effort by the US Coast Guard and the ship's crew, he was declared missing.<ref>{{Cite web |title='I believe he is alive': Cruise passenger who went overboard a week ago is a master diver, father says |url=https://news.sky.com/story/father-of-cruise-passenger-who-went-overboard-believes-he-is-still-alive-after-a-week-13112722 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=Sky News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Jim |date=2024-04-05 |title=Twenty-Year Old Passenger Goes Overboard From the Liberty of the Seas Cruise Ship |url=https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2024/04/articles/disappearances/twenty-year-old-passenger-goes-overboard-from-the-liberty-of-the-seas-cruise-ship/ |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=Cruise Law News |language=en-US}}</ref>
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==Facilities==
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''Liberty of the Seas'' has extensive sports facilities including the ] onboard wave generator for surfing, an interactive water play area for children, a full-sized volleyball / basketball court, an ice skating rink, and a large fitness center. There are also two whirlpools that are ] and project out from the sides of the ship to provide unimpeded views of the sea below and a modular conference center for business meetings. Among other dining facilities there is a three level formal dining room.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/class/ship/home.do;jsessionid=0000hV1GHDghNcSp1379wGBRoWQ:12hdhu87a?br=R&shipClassCode=FR&shipCode=LB |title=Liberty of the Seas – Royal Caribbean International |publisher=Royalcaribbean.com |access-date=2014-04-26}}</ref>

A refurbishment in 2016 added a ] complex, featuring two racing slides and a boomerang-style slide, and a children-only ], featuring smaller water slides.

Many of the ship's interiors were extensively decorated by muralist ].<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208004403/http://www.clarissaparish.com/cruise.php |date=2017-12-08 }} Retrieved January 2012</ref>


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Freedom-class cruise ship For the legal principle, see Freedom of the seas.
Liberty of the Seas anchored in Grand Cayman on December 22, 2016.
History
Bahamas
NameLiberty of the Seas
OwnerRoyal Caribbean Group
Operator Royal Caribbean International
Port of registryNassau,  Bahamas
RouteCaribbean Homeport: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
BuilderAker Yards Turku Shipyard, Finland
CostUS$800 million
ChristenedMay 18, 2007 by Donnalea Madeley
Maiden voyageMay 19, 2007
In service2007–present
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeFreedom-class cruise ship
Tonnage155,889 GT
Length338.92 m (1,111.94 ft)
Beam
  • 38.618 m (126.70 ft) (waterline)
  • 39.034 m (128.06 ft) (max)
Height63.70 m (209 ft)
Draught9.026 m (29.61 ft)
Decks18 total decks, 15 passenger decks
Installed power
  • 6 × Wärtsilä 12V46 (6 × 12,600 kW))
  • 2 × Cat 3516B (2 × 2,500 kW)
Propulsion
Speed21.6 knots (40.0 km/h; 24.9 mph)
Capacity
  • 3,798 (double occupancy)
  • 4,960 (maximum occupancy)
Crew1,300 (average)
Notes

Liberty of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International Freedom-class cruise ship which entered regular service in May 2007. It was initially announced that she would be called Endeavour of the Seas; however, this name was later changed. The 15-deck ship accommodates 3,634 passengers served by 1,360 crew. She was built in 18 months at the Aker Finnyards Turku Shipyard, Finland, where her sister ship, Freedom of the Seas, was also built. Initially built at 154,407 gross tonnage (GT), she joined her sister ship, Freedom of the Seas, as the largest cruise ships and passenger vessels then ever built. She is 1,111.9 ft (338.91 m) long, 184 ft (56.08 m) wide, and cruises at 21.6 knots (40 km/h).

Liberty of the Seas is the second of the Freedom-class vessels. A third ship, Independence of the Seas, was delivered in April 2008. In 2009, the first in a new Oasis class of ships measuring 220,000 gross tons displaced the Freedom class as the world's largest passenger ships.

History

Liberty of the Seas docked in Labadee, Haiti.

On April 19, 2007, Liberty of the Seas was delivered to parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. On April 22, 2007 she made her first port of call Southampton, on a promotional visit. She arrived at Cape Liberty Cruise Port on May 3, 2007.

On May 18, 2007, the ship was christened by Toronto-based travel agent Donnalea Madeley, who, along with her husband, is also the founder of the charity Hands Across the Nations.

In January 2011, Liberty of the Seas underwent renovations which included an outdoor video screen in the main pool area.

Later in 2011, Liberty of the Seas completed her first transatlantic repositioning cruise, moving from Miami, Florida to being home-ported in Barcelona, Spain. She stayed in Europe for the summer and part of fall, and then returned to Miami. Until 2015, Liberty of the Seas spent summers in Europe and winters in either Port of Miami or Port Everglades in Florida. In 2015, Liberty of the Seas repositioned to Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, New Jersey from May to November, after which she repositioned to Galveston, Texas.

In February 2016, Liberty of the Seas again underwent renovations, adding additional cabins atop the front of the ship, introducing new restaurants, and making enhancements to the pool deck. After the enhancements, Liberty of the Seas was 155,889 gross tonnage (GT), making her larger than the other two Freedom-class ships, and the eleventh largest cruise ship in the world, beating Norwegian Epic by 16 GT.

Incidents

On April 2, 2020, it was reported that two crew members had tested positive for coronavirus. One was asymptomatic, and remained in quarantine on board the ship, while the other, who showed visible symptoms, disembarked and was sent to a hospital in Galveston. On April 15, 2020, after the ship was anchored on the coast of Texas, it returned and docked in Galveston.

On April 4, 2024, a 20-year old man went overboard the ship. After an extensive search effort by the US Coast Guard and the ship's crew, he was declared missing.

Facilities

Liberty of the Seas has extensive sports facilities including the FlowRider onboard wave generator for surfing, an interactive water play area for children, a full-sized volleyball / basketball court, an ice skating rink, and a large fitness center. There are also two whirlpools that are cantilevered and project out from the sides of the ship to provide unimpeded views of the sea below and a modular conference center for business meetings. Among other dining facilities there is a three level formal dining room.

A refurbishment in 2016 added a water slide complex, featuring two racing slides and a boomerang-style slide, and a children-only water play area, featuring smaller water slides.

Many of the ship's interiors were extensively decorated by muralist Clarissa Parish.


References

  1. ^ "Liberty of the Seas". Royal Caribbean International. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
  2. ^ "Liberty of the Seas (26180)". Vessel Register for DNV. DNV. Retrieved 2007-05-13.
  3. ^ "Liberty of the Seas Fast Facts". Royal Caribbean Press Center. Royal Caribbean International. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  4. Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Postcards – Page 2
  5. Royal Caribbean International :: Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Liberty of the Seas Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
  6. "World's largest cruise ship calls". BBC News. April 22, 2007. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
  7. http://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Donnalea-Madeley-named-godmother-of-Liberty-of-the-Seas Madly
  8. "DreamWorks Experience Ships – Royal Caribbean International". Royalcaribbean.com. Retrieved 2014-04-26.
  9. "China Is New Home for Royal Caribbean International's Quantum of the Seas". Miami Herald. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
  10. "ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES 2015–16 DEPLOYMENT FOR NEW YORK AND GALVESTON". Royal Caribbean Press Center. Royal Caribbean International. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  11. Schmal, Jody (9 October 2015). "Royal Caribbean to debut first-ever water slides on Galveston-based cruise ship". chron.com. The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
  12. "Royal Caribbean's Liberty Of The Seas Arrives to Galveston after Her Texas-Sized Makeover". Royal Caribbean Press Center (Press release). Royal Caribbean International. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
  13. ^ Two Liberty of the Seas crew member test positive to COVID-19 Crew Center 2 April 2020
  14. Liberty of the Seas returns to Galveston from quarantine The Daily News (Galveston County), April 15, 2020
  15. "'I believe he is alive': Cruise passenger who went overboard a week ago is a master diver, father says". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  16. Walker, Jim (2024-04-05). "Twenty-Year Old Passenger Goes Overboard From the Liberty of the Seas Cruise Ship". Cruise Law News. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  17. "Liberty of the Seas – Royal Caribbean International". Royalcaribbean.com. Retrieved 2014-04-26.
  18. www.clarissaparish.com Archived 2017-12-08 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved January 2012

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