


Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The main pool on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money. If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Horizon might be a better choice then the Freedom of the Seas. It has 39% more dining options than the Freedom of the Seas. If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Horizon might be a better choice. 9 of these restaurants are complementary and the other 9 have an additional fee. Some of its popular venues are El Loco Fresh, Vintages Wine Bar, and Johnny Rockets. The Freedom of the Seas has 7 fewer dining venues. The other 9 options have an additional fee. Of those options, 16 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The Horizon has 25 different dining options like Seafood Shack, Captain's Pasta Bar, and Bonsai Sushi. Some of the largest ships use innovative and architecural features to feel more spacious like neighborhoods and zones to spread the crowd out.įood is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience. This doesn't always mean that you're going to feel packed like a sardine on the ship. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, or what we call the "Space Ratio," the Horizon has less space per person compared to the Freedom of the Seas. Number of PassengersĬarnival Horizon holds about the same number of passengers as the Freedom of the Seas based on double occupancy (two people per room).

Compared to the Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas, the Horizon is 15% smaller in terms of overall tons. Coming in at 1,055 ft long and 122 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.9 football fields, as wide as 2.3 tractor trailers and the same height as a 15 story building. The Horizon is considered a medium size ship. It's 12 years newer than the Freedom of the Seas, which was built in 2006 and renovated in 2020.
