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

The British Isles are a group of islands off the northwest coast of continental Europe that include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, and over six thousand smaller islands.They are visited by millions of people each year, many returning time and again. It is seeped in history and has some stunning landscapes. It is also quirky at times, so you are assured of an interesting visit! The modest-sized islands of Britain, about two thirds the size of California, encompass four vivid nations: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, each with it's own culture, history, accents, and even language. British Isles Cruises are typically 12 nights or longer and depart from London or Dover. Sailing Northwest and up around all the British Isles and back to London. You'll notice that the rolling, green southern England (home to the mysterious Stonehenge, romantic Cornwall, and whimsical architecture, like the Brighton Pavilion) seem like another country compared with the rocky peaks and thundering streams of the Lake District in northwest England. more