The last Royal Caribbean cruise ship to get upgrades as part of the Royal Amplified program, and I got a chance to check out the changes firsthand.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Right before the cruise industry shutdown, Freedom of the Seas received a$116 million upgrade with new features and amenities.<\/p>\n
Freedom had just one sailing with guests before everything shutdown, so most of the changes were not highlighted very much.<\/p>\n
With Freedom of the Seas being the first cruise ship from Royal Caribbean to restart sailings in the United States, we have a chance to look at all the changes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Whenever a cruise ship gets an upgrade, the pool deck always gets the most noticeable changes because of how prominent and popular these new offerings are.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Royal Caribbean added the Perfect Storm duo of high-speed water slides to the back of the ship.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Not only did the waterslides get added, but the entire pool deck was revamped with aresort-style Caribbean poolscape.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
This concept was first rolled out on Navigator and Oasis of the Seas, and it updates the look and feel of the pool deck.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Lime and Coconut is a major part of the pool deck,with a multi-deck lounge and bar scene to enjoy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The H2O Zone was also replaced with Splashway Bay aquapark.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Boleros is not new to Freedom of the Seas, but the look has been updated.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Right next door is a massive Playmakers space, which where the old photo gallery area.<\/p>\n
Having been to many Playmakers locations, this one is enormous, with ample seating, and likely more televisions than people.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
There are also a lot of new dining venues on Freedom of the Seas, includingthe cruise lines first Giovannis Italian Kitchen,Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, andEl Loco Fresh.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Here are some other photos from around Freedom to enjoy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Freedom of the Seas is offering3-night weekend and 4-night weekday summer cruises from Miami.<\/p>\n
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