Freedom class · Royal Caribbean · In service since 2007
Liberty of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas is a Freedom class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean, in service since 2007. At about 154,407 gross tons, it carries roughly 4,375 guests and ranks #17 by size in the 30-ship Royal Caribbean fleet we cover.
- 154,407 gross tons
- 4,375 guests
- 1,112 ft long
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Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Ship class
- Freedom class
- Entered service
- 2007 (19 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 154,407
- Guests
- 4,375
- Length
- 1,112 ft (338.9 m)
- Speed
- 22 knots
- Builder
- Aker Finnyards
- Flag
- The Bahamas
- IMO number
- 9330032
About Liberty of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas, the 2007 middle sister of the Freedom class, spent many years sailing from Galveston and is well known to Texas cruisers. A 2016 refurbishment added the Tidal Wave, a boomerang-style waterslide, along with Perfect Storm racer slides and the Splashaway Bay kids’ water area. The rest is classic Freedom class: the Royal Promenade, an ice rink that hosts skating shows, the FlowRider and a rock-climbing wall. It sits between Royal Caribbean’s mid-size ships and its mega-ships, so it’s lively but easier to find your way around than an Oasis-class ship.
Best for: Families who want waterslides, an ice show and a manageable ship size on a Caribbean week.
Liberty of the Seas highlights
- Tidal Wave, a boomerang waterslide added in 2016
- Perfect Storm racer waterslides
- Splashaway Bay, a splash area for younger children
- FlowRider surf simulator
- Studio B ice rink with skating shows
How Liberty of the Seas compares in size
- Icon of the Seas248,663
- Star of the Seas248,663
- Legend of the Seas248,663
- Utopia of the Seas236,473
- Wonder of the Seas235,600
- Symphony of the Seas228,081
- Harmony of the Seas226,963
- Oasis of the Seas226,838
- Allure of the Seas225,282
- Odyssey of the Seas169,379
- Spectrum of the Seas169,379
- Ovation of the Seas168,666
- Anthem of the Seas158,350
- Quantum of the Seas158,350
- Independence of the Seas155,889
- Freedom of the Seas154,407
- Liberty of the Seas154,407
- Navigator of the Seas139,999
- Mariner of the Seas139,863
- Voyager of the Seas138,194
- Explorer of the Seas138,194
- Adventure of the Seas137,276
- Radiance of the Seas90,090
- Brilliance of the Seas90,090
- Serenade of the Seas90,090
- Jewel of the Seas90,090
- Enchantment of the Seas82,910
- Rhapsody of the Seas78,878
- Vision of the Seas78,717
- Grandeur of the Seas73,817
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Freedom class sister ships
Sailing with Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean is the big-ship, high-activity line: surf simulators, water slides, ice rinks and Broadway shows on some of the largest cruise ships ever built. It suits families, groups and active couples who want a floating resort and a private-island beach day, and it’s less suited to anyone who wants quiet, small ships or an all-inclusive fare.
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Liberty of the Seas FAQs
How big is Liberty of the Seas?
Liberty of the Seas measures about 154,407 gross tons and is about 1,112 feet (339 m) long. That makes it #17 of 30 Royal Caribbean ships we cover by tonnage, and #44 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Liberty of the Seas carry?
About 4,375 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.
When was Liberty of the Seas built?
Liberty of the Seas entered service in 2007 and was built by Aker Finnyards.
What class of ship is Liberty of the Seas?
Liberty of the Seas belongs to Royal Caribbean's Freedom class, alongside Freedom of the Seas, Independence of the Seas. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Liberty of the Seas good for families?
Kids are a core audience. Adventure Ocean runs supervised, age-grouped programs for children 3 to 12 (with group babysitting late in the evening for a fee), and teen clubs give 12- to 17-year-olds their own lounge and activities. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Liberty of the Seas offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Royal Caribbean official site.