There are also four bow thrusters for manoeuvring. In addition to the propulsion gear, ABB Maritime also supplied medium-speed switchgear, including 43 panels of 11kV uniGear with protection devices, six generators, 19 transformers and low-voltage distribution apparatus.

Orsap Oy of Finland designed, supplied and installed 800 cabin modules for the vessel. The company also supplied cabin modules for four officer’s suites, four family suites, double cabins and the bell box. TeleDimensions International installed the on-board sound systems, supplied by MeyerSound. The Freedom’s on-board facilities are state-of-the-art. “The Freedom’s on-board facilities are state-of-the-art.” The 445ft-long Royal Promenade forms the central area of the ship and features the majority of the shopping, restaurant and entertainment areas. The promenade also features a library with 3,600 books a barbershop and an Italian-style pizzeria. Restaurants include Johnny Rockets 50’s-style diner Portofino Italian restaurant Chops Grille and a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream parlour. Bars include Vintages wine bar Wipe Out bar Squeeze juice bar and the Bull and Bear English-style pub. The entertainment areas on-board include the Arcadia Theatre, which can hold 1,350 guests studio B TV studio and the ‘On-Air Club’ karaoke club. There are also smaller venues such as the Viking Crown jazz club the Pharaoh’s Palace night club and Boleros Latin lounge. The ship also has a full-size ice skating rink for shows in the evening and free use during the day. The Sports Deck has a nine-hole miniature golf course a golf simulator a basketball court a paddleball or volleyball court and a ten-route rock climbing wall.

The Ship Shape Fitness Centre provides a full range of cardio vascular equipment along with a full-size Everlast boxing ring.

The spa offers a full range of treatments, along with various massages, and a sauna and steam room. The ship also has several completely new features such as the FlowRider artificial sheet wave surfing simulator.

Free ship simulator 2008