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title: "Freedom Of The Seas vs Icon Of The Seas"
url: https://cruisello.com/compare/freedom-of-the-seas-vs-icon-of-the-seas
description: "Compare Freedom Of The Seas and Icon Of The Seas side by side: fares, specs, schedule, and dining"
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# Freedom Of The Seas vs Icon Of The Seas

| Spec | **Freedom Of The Seas** | **Icon Of The Seas** |
|------|------|------|
| Cruise Line | [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) | [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) |
| Ship Class | Freedom Class | Icon Class |
| Year Built | 2006 | 2024 |
| Last Refurbished | 2025 | – |
| Registry | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| Onboard Currency | US Dollar | US Dollar |
| Passengers | 3,634 | 7,514 |
| Crew | 1,365 | 2,350 |
| Guests per Crew | 2.7:1 | 3.2:1 |
| Gross Tonnage | 160,000 GT | 250,800 GT |
| Decks | 18 | 20 |
| Length | 338.9m | 364.8m |
| Beam | 56.4m | 63.7m |
| Max Speed | 22 kn | 22 kn |
| Cheapest Cruise (2 guests) | [€614](https://cruisello.com/cruises/silver-coast-drift-nassau-puerto-plata~RCL-FREEDOM-20270206-5.md) / [$658](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-haven-puerto-plata-coco-cay~RCL-FREEDOM-20270104-5.md) | [€1,727](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-st-maarten-st-thomas~RCL-ICON-20261024-7.md) / [$1,949](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-st-maarten-st-thomas~RCL-ICON-20261024-7.md) |
| Cheapest per Night (per person) | [€51](https://cruisello.com/cruises/azorean-stepping-stone-bermuda-ponta-delgada~RCL-FREEDOM-20270427-12.md) / [$57](https://cruisello.com/cruises/azorean-stepping-stone-bermuda-ponta-delgada~RCL-FREEDOM-20270427-12.md) | [€123](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-st-maarten-st-thomas~RCL-ICON-20261024-7.md) / [$139](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-st-maarten-st-thomas~RCL-ICON-20261024-7.md) |
| Solo From (1 guest) | [€573](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-tides-nassau-costa-maya~RCL-FREEDOM-20261212-5.md) / [$624](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-tides-nassau-costa-maya~RCL-FREEDOM-20261212-5.md) | [€1,555](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-st-maarten-st-thomas~RCL-ICON-20261024-7.md) / [$1,759](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-st-maarten-st-thomas~RCL-ICON-20261024-7.md) |
| Cruise Length | 2–15 nights | 6–9 nights |
| Upcoming Sailings | [113](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?ships=royal-caribbean:freedom-of-the-seas) | [78](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?ships=royal-caribbean:icon-of-the-seas) |
| Departure Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Sails From | [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md) (65), [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) (48) | [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md) (42), [Galveston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/galveston.md) (36) |
| Dining (total) | 14 | 22 |
| Dining (included) | 7 | 12 |
| Dining (surcharge) | 7 | 10 |

## Dining Venues

### Freedom Of The Seas

- El Loco Fresh: Mexican (included)
- Galileo Dining Room (Main Dining Room): Continental (included)
- Isaac Dining Room (Main Dining Room): Continental (included)
- Leonardo Dining Room (Main Dining Room): Continental (included)
- Solarium Bistro: Mediterranean (included)
- Sorrento's Pizzeria: Pizza (included)
- Windjammer: Buffet (included)
- Cafe Promenade: Pizza, sandwiches, ice cream, coffee, cupcakes (surcharge)
- Chef's Table: Gourmet (surcharge)
- Chops Grille: Steakhouse (surcharge)
- Cupcake Cupboard: Snacks (surcharge)
- Giovanni's Table: Italian (surcharge)
- Izumi: Japanese (surcharge)
- Johnny Rocket's: '50s Diner (surcharge)

### Icon Of The Seas

- AquaDome Market: Assorted food stands (included)
- Coastal Kitchen: Mediterranean/Continental (included)
- El Loco Fresh: Mexican (included)
- Main Dining Room: Continental (included)
- Park Cafe: Deli (included)
- Pearl Cafe: Sandwiches and salads (included)
- Sorrento's Pizzeria: Pizza (included)
- Surfside Bites: Assorted (included)
- Surfside Eatery: Assorted options (included)
- The Grove: Mediterranean/Continental (included)
- Vitality Cafe: Healthy fare (included)
- Windjammer: Buffet (included)
- Basecamp: Assorted (surcharge)
- Celebration Table: American, Italian, Asian or seafood (surcharge)
- Chops Grille: Steakhouse (surcharge)
- Empire Supper Club: American (surcharge)
- Giovanni's Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar: Italian (surcharge)
- Hooked Seafood: Seafood (surcharge)
- Izumi Hibachi & Sushi: Japanese (surcharge)
- Izumi in the Park: Japanese (surcharge)
- Pier 7: Californian (surcharge)
- Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade: Pub food (surcharge)

## Ship Pages

- [Freedom Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/freedom-of-the-seas.md)
- [Icon Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/icon-of-the-seas.md)

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