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| Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Dawn | Royal Caribbean International Freedom of the Seas |
| Double Occupancy: 2224 | Double Occupancy: 3634 |
| Gross Tonnage: 92250 | Gross Tonnage: 160000 | 15 decks | 15 decks |
| CDC Score: 100 | CDC Score: 97 |
| Launched: 2002 | Launched: 2006 |
Royal Caribbean’s 154,000-ton Freedom of the Seas is a significantly larger vessel than the 92,500-ton Norwegian Dawn and, as a result, offers more onboard activities including such gee-whiz options as FlowRider surfing simulator and an ice skating rink. That said, the Norwegian Dawn has just as diverse an array of restaurants, in keeping with the flexible, lots-of-alternatives “freestyle” dining format of Norwegian ships. We give the Freedom of the Seas the edge on food quality, while the Norwegian Dawn had a more laid-back atmosphere.
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