Where is Freedom of the Seas today?
At sea, heading to Miami
On day 8 of a 9-night Caribbean cruise from Miami (Nov 5 to 14).
Between Aruba and Miami. Position estimated from scheduled times.
Next: Miami, Florida, Sat Nov 14 arriving 6:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Royal Caribbean International's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sat Nov 14: 5 nights from $333
Upcoming Freedom of the Seas cruises from $230 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
9-night Caribbean cruise, Miami round trip
Nov 5 to 14, 2026 · Coco Cay, Cabo Rojo, Curacao and Aruba.
Where Freedom of the Seas sails, month by month
Freedom of the Seas sails from Miami from December 2026 to November 2027 and London (Southampton) from May to October 2027 on 4-, 5- and 9-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Coco Cay (38 calls), Nassau (36) and Curacao (13). It also has longer sailings of 12 nights in April 2027 and October 2027.
- Dec 2026Miami · 6 sailings4, 5, 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Miami · 4 sailings5, 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Miami · 5 sailings4, 5, 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Miami · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Miami · 6 sailings4, 5, 12 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027London (Southampton) · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027London (Southampton) · 4 sailings5, 7, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027London (Southampton) · 5 sailings2, 5, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027London (Southampton) · 5 sailings5, 8, 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027London (Southampton) · 4 sailings3, 8, 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027London (Southampton) · 4 sailings3 to 12 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Miami · 4 sailings5, 9 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Royal Caribbean International may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Freedom of the Seas sailings with prices.
Freedom of the Seas at a glance
Freedom of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship in the Freedom class. It entered service in 2006 (20 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2020. It carries 3,634 passengers and 1,360 crew, about 2.7 passengers per crew member. At 154,407 gross tons and 338 m (1,109 ft) long, it is a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT) with 15 decks and 2,012 cabins. It was built by Aker Yards, Perno shipyard, Turku, Finland and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
Originally launched in 2006 as the world's largest cruise ship, Freedom of the Seas received a $116 million Royal Amplification in 2020. The refresh added the Perfect Storm water slides, a Caribbean-themed poolscape, and the popular Giovanni's Italian Kitchen.
Freedom of the Seas specs
- Class
- Freedom
- Built
- 2006
- Refurbished
- 2020
- Gross Tonnage
- 154,407 GT
- Length
- 338 m
- Passengers
- 3,634
- Cabins
- 2,012
- Crew
- 1,360
- Decks
- 15
- Builder
- Aker Yards, Perno shipyard, Turku, Finland
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Age
- 20 years old
- Size
- Mega-ship
- Space Ratio
- 42.5 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.7:1
- Sister Ships
- 2 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 16th largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 5 nights
- Primary Region
- Bahamas
- Next Sailing
- Nov 14, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
✨ Other
Freedom of the Seas FAQ
Where is Freedom of the Seas right now?
According to Royal Caribbean International's published itinerary, Freedom of the Seas is at sea today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), between Aruba and Miami, Florida, on day 8 of a 9-night Caribbean cruise from Miami. It returns to Miami on November 14. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Freedom of the Seas sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Freedom of the Seas sails from Miami, Florida from December 2026 to November 2027 and London (Southampton), England from May to October 2027 on 4-, 5- and 9-night cruises.
What ports does Freedom of the Seas visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Freedom of the Seas calls most often at Coco Cay, Bahamas (38 calls), Nassau, Bahamas (36), Curacao (13), Aruba (12) and Falmouth, Jamaica (12), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 37 ports in all.
How many passengers does Freedom of the Seas carry?
Freedom of the Seas carries 3,634 passengers in 2,012 cabins. It has 1,360 crew, about 2.7 passengers per crew member.
When was Freedom of the Seas built and how old is it?
Freedom of the Seas entered service in 2006, so it is 20 years old. It was last refurbished in 2020.
How big is Freedom of the Seas?
Freedom of the Seas is 154,407 gross tons and 338 m (1,109 ft) long, with 15 decks. That makes it a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT).
How many crew work on Freedom of the Seas?
Freedom of the Seas has 1,360 crew.
What class of ship is Freedom of the Seas?
Freedom of the Seas belongs to the Freedom class, which has 2 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Freedom of the Seas?
Freedom of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International.
Where was Freedom of the Seas built?
Freedom of the Seas was built by Aker Yards, Perno shipyard, Turku, Finland.
How much does a cruise on Freedom of the Seas cost?
The cheapest upcoming Freedom of the Seas cruise we track starts from $230. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Freedom of the Seas prices
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