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The next newbuilding of RCCL-s Freedom series is getting ready for the second seatrail at 10.04.07.Freedom 2 named Liberty Of The Seas is bein delivered at 18.04.07.I'm gonna show you some fresh pictures soon!
http://www.libertyoftheseasondemand.com
[ 03-25-2007: Message edited by: jsea ]
Pam
quote:Originally posted by PamM:I didn't actually realise she was being delivered so soon either.
Wow...RCI/Aker do not hang about, do they!
I wonder how different these ships feel to the Voyager class? I know that Eroller has been on both. Anyone else?
I have two Voyager Class cruises coming up. VOYAGER OF THE SEAS in early May out of Barcelona. This should be interesting as it's only four days and not marketed in the US at all. The ship should almost be 100% European. It will be interesting to compare their behavior on a cruise to my US counterparts. I'm also interested to discover any differences in RCI's European operation compared to the US.
Then a month later in early June I sail for 9-days on EXPLORER OF THE SEAS out of the NY area to Bermuda and the Caribbean.
I have sailed on VOYAGER OF THE SEAS three times but never on EXPLORER. I'm looking forward to comparing the small differences between the two sisters.
Generally I like to try new designs, but frankly I'm running out of new ships to try so the next best thing is the Voyager Class. I never get bored of these ships.
Ernie
I have cruised RCI from Barcelona and the overall expereince was quite different from cruising RCI from a UK port (return) and RCI in the Caribbean. I found the dining room wait staff to act more reserved!
The passengers mix in the Med featured a high proportion of Italians and Spanish, but RCI are very good at adapting their brand.
You had better come to Blighty and try some old designs such as Aurora, Oriana and some Olsen vessels.
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:Wow...RCI/Aker do not hang about, do they!I wonder how different these ships feel to the Voyager class? I know that Eroller has been on both. Anyone else?
Personally I have never been a fan of the Voyager class, even if I like the last two better than the first three. As for FR -and LB for that matter- they seem to have more personality and thanks to the extra length, feel more open.
quote:Originally posted by recab: As for FR -and LB for that matter- they seem to have more personality and thanks to the extra length, feel more open.
I've not calculated the respective passenger/space ratio's, between the 'Voyager' and 'Freedom' but isn't the extra space just filled with extra passengers?
quote:Originally posted by recab:Ratio is not better on the Freedom class. But I wrote "feels" more open.
That's avery valid point, recab. All the stats in the world cannot tell you what an actual cruise experience feels like.
The new pictures i promised!
1. Liberty Of The Seas - Getting ready
2. Liberty from high above!
3. The Royal Promenade new art detail hanging from the sealing "Lightning" [IMG]http://www.travelserver.net/travelpage/aspgallery/pictures/Ad_2795_3.jpg[/IMG]
Enjoy!
3. The Royal Promenade new art detail hanging from the sealing "Lightning"
This type of concertinaed doors are unique to these ships. They were specially designed and certificated for what is a very large volume of space and a potential fire hazard, without such doors.
Originally it was quite a design feat to create doors which were almost invisible when open but could extend quickly when required, even in rough sea conditions.
Somewhere the Royal Prom also has a hidden garage where a 'cherry picking' vehicle is stored. This is used to reach the ceiling of the Royal Prom and put up decorations or change bulbs etc. (The Royal prom has no natural light or sea views). This is normally only done in the middle of the night so passengers NEVER see it, apart from insomniacs.
[ 03-26-2007: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:Notice in the picture of the Royal Prom that one set of the fire doors (above the decorative bridge) are closed, probably for testing. (It's not the back wall.) These and other sets of automatic doors divide up the 'Royal Prom' when closed.This type of concertinaed doors are unique to these ships. They were specially designed and certificated for what is a very large volume of space and a potential fire hazard, without such doors. Originally it was quite a design feat to create doors which were almost invisible when open but could extend quickly when required, even in rough sea conditions.Somewhere the Royal Prom also has a hidden garage where a 'cherry picking' vehicle is stored. This is used to reach the ceiling of the Royal Prom and put up decorations or change bulbs etc. (The Royal prom has no natural light or sea views). This is normally only done in the middle of the night so passengers NEVER see it, apart from insomniacs.[ 03-26-2007: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]
Yes there you see indeed huge firewall-s (door) and its now opened for pianting job. When it's finnished it looks like a part of the wall and normally people don't notice them.
quote:Originally posted by AKer builder:Liberty supouse to leave Turku 19.04. and head to US with stop in Southampton
Sounds more reasonable than the 18th, with all the work still to be done onboard.
And hey I didn't know we had Aker builder on Ct, welcome aboard!
quote:Originally posted by cruiseshipluver:Now looking at the ship's website i see a pic showing her on her float out.. and i look to the bow thrusters.. and i see the normal 4 thrusters as is on all the Voyager/Eagle and Freedom class.. but i also see two other small holes... what are these? Are they small secondary thruster holes?Float Out Bow Piccruiseshipluver
It could be that it's just a 'pipe' from one side of the ship to the other. The Europa built in 1981 had/has such a configuration - it improves the efficiency of the thursters. (or at least someone believed that it helps)
Main Dining Room - allmoust ready.
The official delivery date is set to 18th but its up to rccl when they gonna leave the yard - usually it's the same day is delivery.
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