Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas cruise ship is scheduled to sail from Southampton for a second consecutive summer in 2028. The cruise line has announced its European lineup for the 2028 season, confirming the ship will be based in Southampton from May to October.
Freedom of the Seas is already set for Southampton departures in summer 2027, taking over from Mariner of the Seas. The ship will offer sailings to destinations including the Norwegian fjords, Copenhagen, Bruges, Bilbao, Le Havre, and Lisbon. Trips will vary from two to nine nights, with prices starting at £460 per person.
The vessel, which has a gross tonnage of 156,271 and can accommodate up to 4,000 guests, features nine bars and 10 dining options, five of which are complimentary. Onboard entertainment includes ice skating, a rock climbing wall, laser tag, a FlowRider surfing simulator, and two high-speed waterslides.