Freedom Of The Seas vs Icon Of The Seas

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €307 on Freedom Of The Seas and €912 on Icon Of The Seas. Icon Of The Seas is the bigger ship, carrying 7,514 guests to 3,634. Freedom Of The Seas has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.7 to 1. Icon Of The Seas is newer, built in 2024 against 2006, though Freedom Of The Seas was refurbished in 2025. Freedom Of The Seas runs 2–15 night cruises from Miami and Southampton, while Icon Of The Seas runs 6–9 night cruises from Miami and Galveston.
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3,6347,514
1,3652,350
2.7 : 13.2 : 1
1820
339 m365 m
56 m64 m
22 knots22 knots
Cruise lineRoyal CaribbeanRoyal Caribbean
Ship classFreedom ClassIcon Class
20062024
2025–
RegistryBahamasBahamas
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
€307€912
€26€65
€573€1,651
11378
2–15 nights6–9 nights
1422
712
710
All venues
  • El Loco Fresh · Mexican
  • Galileo Dining Room (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Isaac Dining Room (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Leonardo Dining Room (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • AquaDome Market · Assorted food stands
  • Coastal Kitchen · Mediterranean/Continental
  • El Loco Fresh · Mexican
  • Main Dining Room · Continental
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