(5:30 a.m. EST) Royal Caribbeans recently-revitalized Freedom of the Seas has returned to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where it operates cruises to the Southern Caribbean.<\/p>\n
The $116-million upgrade added new thrills and amenities to the 3,934-passenger ship, including a completely redesigned pool deck featuring The Lime & Coconut Bar; an expanded selection of seating options with the addition of casitas, in-pool loungers and day beds. Kids can now enjoy the new Splashaway Bay water park and adults can enjoy the rejuvenated Solarium. <\/p>\n
On the food and beverage front, Giovannis Italian Kitchen, El Loco Fresh, Izumi Hibachi and Sushi and Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade were all added to Freedom of the Seas. <\/p>\n
The ship also offers a new nightclub for Teens called Social033 that features a new private outdoor deck space in addition to movies, games and music; a complete transformation of the Adventure Ocean facilities for kids and tweens; and a new onboard laser tag adventure called Clash for the Crystal City. <\/p>\n
The 2006 built ship has also been added to Royal Caribbeans digital app. <\/p>\n
The refit of Freedom of the Seas is part of a $1-billion-dollar investment in Royal Caribbeans fleet, which will see 10 ships extensively refitted in four years, with enhancements that touch nearly every facet of the guest experience. <\/p>\n
The revitalized Freedom of the Seas offers a full program of weeklong itineraries to the Southern Caribbean from San Juan, calling on exotic ports like Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; Bridgetown, Barbados; Saint Johns, Antigua; and Kralendijk, Bonaire.<\/p>\n
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