Royal Caribbean International took delivery of its newest Freedom-class ship, Liberty of the Seas, from Aker Yards during a ceremony Wednesday in Turku, Finland. The ship makes its U.S. debut on May 3. The Liberty will be the first in Royal Caribbean's fleet to showcase new wellness, family and wedding programming, which will be rolled out fleet-wide. Liberty shares the title of world's largest cruise ship with sister ship, Freedom of the Seas, which launched in May 2006. The revamped Vitality wellness program promotes healthy vacations through a variety of fitness, spa, shore excursion and culinary offerings, including Tai Chi, acupuncture, wellness seminars and even a soothing signature scent.
Adventure Theater by Camp Broadway, New York City's famed children's theater group, introduces kids and teens to the theatrical arts with folk tales, music, dance and cultural elements. Scratch DJ 101 classes allows teens to hone turntable skills in sessions hosted by professionals from New York City's Scratch DJ Academy. Also, the Crown & Anchor Society Youth Program is the industry's first loyalty program designed for cruisers under age 18. Members will enjoy frequent cruiser rewards such as the Youth Ultimate Value Booklet, which includes puzzles, games, and special onboard offers to Ben & Jerry's, Challenger's Arcade, and Y-spa, the line's teen spa treatment menu. Also new are the Build & Grow with Lowe's program and Chefs on Deck by Fisher-Price. Explorer Weddings gives thrill-seekers the option of tying the knot on an Alaskan glacier, in a hot-air balloon or on Liberty's FlowRider surf simulator, to name a few.
At 160,000 tons with a capacity of 3,634 guests double-occupancy, Liberty of the Seas also boasts the FlowRider surf attraction, the H2O Zone water park, a full-size boxing ring and a 14-person family suite. Royal Caribbean's new Freedom-class ships will be joined by a third, the Independence of the Seas, in 2008. Liberty will depart on Saturdays and Freedom on Sundays from Miami and will alternate between seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. Both itineraries include a call at Royal Caribbean's private destination Labadee, Haiti. Liberty's Western Caribbean itinerary calls in Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Montego Bay. The Eastern Caribbean itinerary calls in San Juan and St. Maarten, allowing for a third day at sea. For more information, call 800-327-2056 or visit www.cruisingpower.com.
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